| There are a number of different types of | | | | However, you have to run the truck in order to |
| portable compressors available that vary in size | | | | use the compressor. |
| and power level. The one you purchase will be | | | | A deck mounted compressor is mounted in the |
| determined by the tools you will use. Follow the | | | | bed of a truck and can be removed from the |
| power requirements of the tools you have and | | | | truck and left on site, instead of setting it up each |
| make sure you get a model that can run the | | | | day. Since they have an engine of their own, they |
| strongest tool you own. | | | | do not rely on the power from your truck. You |
| You should choose slightly more power than you | | | | will fuel them separately and give them the |
| actually need to make sure you will have enough | | | | separate required maintenance. |
| power for any job. | | | | There are electrically powered compressors and |
| One of the most important considerations when | | | | gas powered compressors. In both types, air is |
| using a compressor is safety. Make sure you | | | | stored in a holding tank. You attach the tool to be |
| wear safety goggles when you operate any tool, | | | | powered with a hose and check the pressure, |
| along with protective clothing, including long pants, | | | | which is regulated by a valve, on the gauges on |
| long sleeved shirts and safety shoes such as | | | | the compressor. One of the best brands of |
| work boots or heavy, not thin sneakers. | | | | compressors in the Quincy brand. They carry |
| The most common portable air compressor is the | | | | rotary screw compressors that range in size |
| portable rotary screw compressor. They rang | | | | from 10 to 350 horsepower. Quincy machines are |
| from 65 to 1600 cubic feet per minute, with a | | | | notable for their reliability, durability and quietness. |
| pressure rating from 100 to 350 psi (pounds per | | | | They come in all tank size models from small to |
| square inch). Determine which kinds of tools you | | | | larger models in a stationary cabinet. |
| use. A professional contractor, for example, would | | | | Husky air compressors are another popular model, |
| probably require 185 CFM, so that he could run | | | | typically for home use. To run household tools |
| two power tools at once and could use it for both | | | | such as sprayer, nail guns and spraying insulation, |
| light and heavy duty tools. | | | | the 1.75 gallon tank, 135 PSI unit is recommended. |
| Truck mounted compressors are popular and can | | | | It is convenient, portable and has a telescoping |
| be mounted in the bed of a truck or under the | | | | handle. For easy maintenance, it has an oil free |
| hood, to save space. A truck mounted | | | | pump. Another model is the 4 gallon, 125 PSI |
| compressor will use the engine of the truck to | | | | model, perfect for small tools, inflating tires or |
| generate the power, which will keep maintenance | | | | other recreational items. This is ideal for around |
| easier. | | | | the home use or a small wood shop. |