Insulation Advice

Air Compressors for the Home

Air Compressors are commonly used to power pneumatic tools. These tools are often cheaper and safer to run than their more popular electric cousins, which is why they are the preferred tools of professionals. They are most often found in industrial and manufacturing environments where the noise they produce doesn’t disturb the neighbours and their lightweight and small size comes in handy.

When it comes to buying an air compressor, it really does depend what you will be using it for. In recent years, as the average air compressor has become cheaper, smaller and quieter, homeowners have purchased them for use on simple, everyday tasks. For example, you can use an air compressor to put air in your car tyres, to power pneumatic tools, or to paint with a spray gun.

Again, when you are looking to buy a compressor for your home, you need to know exactly what you will be using it for. The power of the air flow of a compressor is measured in CFM (cubic feet per minute). Smaller pneumatic tools often only require about 1-5 CRM, whereas the larger tools like grinders may need up to 10 CFM. So, if you have a large job you plan to work on yourself, like putting on an addition, it may be a good idea for you to invest in a more substantial compressor that can power a number of different tools.