Things To Know Before Buying An Air Compressor

An air compressor is a big investment, and therefore if you are planning to buy one for your workshop, garage or business, we suggest you take out some time to go through this article. Purchasing the wrong air compressor not only makes you feel disappointed but can also lead you towards unnecessary maintenance bills all around the year. Here are some of the things you should know before buying a Carlyle compressor:

Compressor type

So, there are basically 3 kinds of reciprocating air compressors:

• Single stage compressors
• Two-stage compressors
• Twin compressors
  

The single stage units are known to compress air in a single stroke.  For more power, you might require stage two compressors; it uses two cylinders/pistons to compress the air to the end pressure. On the other hand, twin stage compressors need to go up to 50 CFM.

Capacity and pressure

Usually, the capacity and pressure of a carrier compressor are the two most important specifications that one can rely upon. In order to find the capacity, just add up the air consumption of all the air tools that you might use. And to find the pressure, check the specifications of the air tools that you wish to use again. The highest required pressure will help you measure the pressure needed by you.

Horsepower

Horsepower of a compressor is a result of the required pressure and capacity that is needed for them to function. Knowing the horsepower won’t be so helpful, but one should look for capacity and pressure.

Electrical connections

It is difficult to assemble the compressors at home. After buying the compressor, make sure that you know the voltage that you need to get it working. Also, ask about the maximum current that your wiring should be able to handle. Getting electrical wiring done for the compressor might end up being more expensive than the air compressor itself.

Noise

Noise is one of the issues that come up with a compressor. So always check the level of noise that the compressor is making. If you are buying the compressor from a shop, ask them to run it and hear it know what it sounds like.  However, you can make certain enclosures around the compressor to reduce the noise. But if you do so, make sure there are enough ventilation holes, as while working these compressors creates a lot of heat as well.

Tank Size

Most of the reciprocating compressors come with 40-80 gallon tanks. However, it is suggested that the larger the size of the compressor, the better. A bigger tank indicates that there s a large compressed air buffer. A larger compressed air buffer comes into use when you use big tools that might need more air than the capacity of your compressor. This way, the pressure drops slowly with a bigger air tank.

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