Under the Hood ; Size Matters in Choice of Adequate Compressor
Columbia Daily Tribune › March 02, 2007
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Q: I'm thinking about buying an air compressor to fill up tires, inflate pool toys and maybe to use as an air tool to remove bolts, drill holes, etc. Can you describe the pros and cons of one that plugs into the cigarette lighter or battery versus one that plugs into the wall in the garage? What should I look for in the specs? - Paul Connelly, San Jose, Calif.
A: Good question, Paul, and it's one with several answers. First, air compressors require quite a bit of electricity to do their work, so a compressor that acquires energy from the vehicle will be very limited in output.See the full content of this document
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Under the Hood ; Size Matters in Choice of Adequate Compressor
One can readily purchase a cereal-box-size compressor for $20 or $30 that claims 200 pounds per square inch, or PSI, and plugs in...
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