Selecting the correct air compressor for a particular job should be a relatively painless exercise. The right choice will provide you with a useful machine that can last for many years, provided you maintain it well.
However, far too often, choosing a compressor can come down to a random weighing up of price, cosmetic appearance, or misinformation about the compressor’s specifications. In fact, the most important thing to consider is the air consumption of any tool to be used with the compressor.
The saying, ‘You wouldn’t buy a Mini to tow a boat’, holds true. If the compressor is too small for the job, either the tool won’t work or the tool will work below an acceptable level. It is also possible that the compressor will fail.
Factors to consider
The things you need to consider when buying an air compressor are the same as for any power tool. First, the quality and performance of the compressor will be dependent directly on the price. However, you also need to think about several other important factors.
