How to Choose and Use Air Compressors | Ask This Old House

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Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains how air compressors work.
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1. Tom shares a couple of tips for using and maintaining different air compressors. In general, he explains that proper usage of and proper maintenance of an air compressor will allow it work efficiently for a long period of time.
2. Before using any tool, check the recommended PSI label on the tool. Set the air compressor to that PSI using the output valve.
3. Change the air filter regularly, about once a month. If the air compressor has a belt or uses oil, be sure to keep an eye on their condition and maintain them as needed.
4. At the end of every day, drain the air compressor of water using the spout at the bottom. Water naturally forms from compressing the air and it can cause the bottom of the tank to rust if left undrained.
5. Check each tool you plan to use with the air compressor to determine what size compressor you need. Tools with a small scfm can work just fine with a small, lightweight compressor.
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Tom discusses a variety of different air compressors that can be used for air tools. In general, he recommends making sure that the air compressor has enough PSI to handle all the different tools you plan to use with it. He also underscores the importance of both maintaining the air filter regularly and draining the air compressor every day to keep it lasting for a long time.
All the air compressors and air tools Tom demonstrated in the segment, including the air sander, nail gun, and sprayer, can all be found at home centers.
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  • @roadstar92220
    @roadstar922205 жыл бұрын

    Would love to hear a little more in-depth on compressors and paint gun sizing and applications, especially for cabinet work. Thanks and great video !

  • @rkerby6375
    @rkerby63754 жыл бұрын

    I am in the market for an air compressor, so thank you for this awesome video!

  • @anthonycruz2785
    @anthonycruz27853 жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys, I’m 20 and I’ve always admired they way you guys teach people of all ages to get things done. ✔️

  • @kingcrownp7130

    @kingcrownp7130

    3 жыл бұрын

    You 20 yr old punk back in my day we made our own tools..

  • @ahyaan2552

    @ahyaan2552

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kingcrownp7130 gofly

  • @RealRuler2112
    @RealRuler21125 жыл бұрын

    I love my California Air Tools compressor. The little 6 gallon can keep up with anything I have & it's so quiet that you can have a conversation in a normal voice right next to it while it's running & not have to yell. =)

  • @PtrOBrn
    @PtrOBrn5 жыл бұрын

    I went to the smallest vertical one I could find. Those horizontal ones are a pain to roll around because you can't tip them up to high before the tank drags on the ground.

  • @Djm9393
    @Djm93935 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a video on modified vs unmodified thinset please

  • @ChandraSQLVideos
    @ChandraSQLVideos5 жыл бұрын

    Good Info...

  • @VolpeInCalze
    @VolpeInCalze5 жыл бұрын

    You'll love mine. It's a 10 gallon plumbed into a 50 gallon hot water storage tank lol

  • @moejoejoe

    @moejoejoe

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jasenrock Nonsense. Hot water tanks are built to withstand high pressures. And if he left the overpressure release valve on the tank there's very little risk of tank failure.

  • @luespino2595
    @luespino25952 жыл бұрын

    To inflate a commercial tire for a semi truck around 105 psi how powerful or big the compressor has to be at minimum. I don't want to buy too much. Just for my personal use on my truck. Thanks

  • @benmasoudmohammed2217
    @benmasoudmohammed22174 жыл бұрын

    What is the right air compressor for a Jackhammer. Knowing that the jackhammer will be used for non intensive work. Basicity just for personal use not construction hard work usage?!

  • @lonzofalonzo13
    @lonzofalonzo135 жыл бұрын

    You know that one your neighbor has? Go buy one bigger!!

  • @FKSPARTO
    @FKSPARTO5 жыл бұрын

    also remeber you need air tool oil for the tools

  • @augustreil

    @augustreil

    5 жыл бұрын

    True Story ! Most people forget for some reason ?

  • @sheep1ewe

    @sheep1ewe

    5 жыл бұрын

    There are miniature automatic oliers one can screw on the airline some tools, wich are supposed to generate an oilmist in the intake, but i also oils some of them separatly right before using them.

  • @watchmenpropertyinspection3469
    @watchmenpropertyinspection34695 жыл бұрын

    was tommy sick? voice sounded off. get well soon if so. love TOH

  • @patrickm.parisou8328

    @patrickm.parisou8328

    5 жыл бұрын

    Watchmen Property Inspection I’m feeling icky. Can you wish me the best?

  • @jjsteen99
    @jjsteen992 жыл бұрын

    Check out Castair for all compressors and parts. They have the fastest turnaround time in the industry right now big and small!

  • @rebeccaramirez-
    @rebeccaramirez-5 жыл бұрын

    ❤Wow I just learned the reasons for the numbers on a air compressor loll and to think I would use 😲my kids dads compressor loll sh....h!....😂 to air up balls & balloons for my kids when they were little!!😄

  • @jjb2244
    @jjb22445 жыл бұрын

    @0:41 Freddy looks around did someone say Under Pressure

  • @MrBod4life
    @MrBod4life5 жыл бұрын

    by adding a second auxiliary tank to an air compressor will that increase or decrease performance like SCFM? thanks!

  • @luchvk

    @luchvk

    2 жыл бұрын

    It would do neither. It would effectively only give you a bigger tank and that tank would take longer to fill. Also, it would make the compressor work harder. The "ON" time of the compressor would need to be managed to avoid damage. Though, the air in the tank(s) doesn't have a practical CFM limit. It's limit is the size of the opening it's able to pass through. So, it would work like a compressor with a higher CFM rating. It would work like that until the pressure in the tank(s) lower(s). (I know that your comment is two years old but maybe this is still useful info.)

  • @MrBod4life

    @MrBod4life

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@luchvk i appreciate it man. I still needed that information

  • @luchvk

    @luchvk

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MrBod4life Glad to help!

  • @cereal_qilla
    @cereal_qilla5 жыл бұрын

    I got one. Is it safe to use on condenser coils on your fridge?

  • @broken_font1881

    @broken_font1881

    3 жыл бұрын

    Only if you don't exceed about 20psi on the air regulator when you're blowing off the dust

  • @scottsmit1115
    @scottsmit11154 жыл бұрын

    Is it safe to keep the air compressor in the garage?

  • @broken_font1881

    @broken_font1881

    3 жыл бұрын

    Only if you drain the tank of water after every use

  • @user-tc1jo9xz6z
    @user-tc1jo9xz6z5 жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍

  • @amirhouseingholinia2023
    @amirhouseingholinia20235 жыл бұрын

    What’s the danger of a rusty tank and how do you fix it?

  • @Marcel_Germann

    @Marcel_Germann

    5 жыл бұрын

    What could happen to a reservoir which holds pressure and its wall is weakened? In the worst case: Boom! Don't mess with repairs on the tank, exchange it. It's a matter of safety.

  • @eosjoe565

    @eosjoe565

    5 жыл бұрын

    A rusty tank is very dangerous as it can explode without warning. There really is no easy / safe way to repair a rusty tank on a home air compressor. It's not just the rust you see. If you SEE rust chances are there are more areas that have rusted but isn't visible yet. If your tank has gotten rusty it's probably time for a new air compressor. The best way to prevent rust in the tank is to drain the water out regularly.

  • @augustreil

    @augustreil

    5 жыл бұрын

    Amirhousein Hazratifar, Most will start with a small leak and not an explosion. I have seen most occur around the drain area.

  • @zack9912000

    @zack9912000

    5 жыл бұрын

    You have to either bleed the air out of the tank every time or use a timed Solenoid that pushes water out of the bottom of the tank.

  • @fotopfanatic
    @fotopfanatic5 жыл бұрын

    Most traditional air compressors are as loud as a lawnmower, and they didn't mention the dB's these things make? I'll ONLY buy low noise compressors. They should have shown a comparison between traditional vs. low noise.

  • @BeckVMH

    @BeckVMH

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes, and should be a concern for anyone considering a purchase. Wish I’d known beforehand. I wear ear protection when using my 6 gal Craftsman.

  • @newenglandendler
    @newenglandendler5 жыл бұрын

    get the newest , biggest one you can afford/have room for

  • @johnanders8861

    @johnanders8861

    4 жыл бұрын

    new england endler I totally agree. I have a 60 gallon Ingersol Rand 220 volt. I do a lot of body work and it runs constantly.

  • @g36killer
    @g36killer5 жыл бұрын

    Hazzard fraught. The big rock candy mountain.

  • @veebee592
    @veebee5925 жыл бұрын

    Bring back Steve Thomas!!!!!!!!!

  • @ZebraFacts
    @ZebraFacts Жыл бұрын

    This video didn't really do as the title suggests. No surprise, as that seems to be how internet providers like to get you to click on their videos. I used to watch the original "This Old House" with Bob Vila when it first aired...I think in the early 80s. Most of the videos/episodes back then, never really went into depth on any particular project. Nevertheless, it was the first of its time, and I rarely missed an episode.

  • @Peter-976
    @Peter-9765 жыл бұрын

    Kevin is looking a little heavy. Hoping everything is okay with him. He is an asset to this show.

  • @chrisfi3d

    @chrisfi3d

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol I’m sure he’s fine.

  • @chadpendt2863
    @chadpendt28635 жыл бұрын

    I have a hardon for MaxTools high pressure systems. If you do alot of large nail nailgun work(4inch nails or bigger) get the Max HS130. It is the best big nail nailer on the market. You can argue otherwise but you are simply wrong. The benchmark for big framing nailers is the Bostich Big Berta. That big bitch weighs 25 lbs or more iirc. Hs130? 10lbs. You can't beat that. You just cant. The downsides of highpressure systems be what they may. The hs130 is god tier

  • @williamsmith9026
    @williamsmith90265 жыл бұрын

    Is there a festool of job site air compressors? All of them i have used SUCK for one reason or another

  • @williamsmith9026

    @williamsmith9026

    5 жыл бұрын

    @wimmisky Thanks Will do some digging

  • @RealRuler2112

    @RealRuler2112

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@williamsmith9026 I got a CAT 6 gallon several years ago from Menards for like $140 less 11% rebate & absolutely love it. =)

  • @denisrhodes54

    @denisrhodes54

    5 жыл бұрын

    quincy QR-25 amish use AIR power tools and leave the ENGINE driven compressor running all day

  • @river4837
    @river4837 Жыл бұрын

    I think Kevin O'conner's been smoking weed before the show in this episode.

  • @sweetboykenny9754
    @sweetboykenny97545 жыл бұрын

    I saw this in 2014

  • @brian1157

    @brian1157

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yup. I've noticed they have been doing a lot of things over again.

  • @CT112380

    @CT112380

    5 жыл бұрын

    My recommended videos to watch next literally pointed me to the previous version.

  • @javiergomez8711
    @javiergomez87115 жыл бұрын

    If you really don’t know how to use a compressor go back and sit in the trailer

  • @mylifeisamememylifeispathe3140
    @mylifeisamememylifeispathe31405 жыл бұрын

    I like my Air compressors how I like my wammen big 😏😉

  • @DGCDWJ

    @DGCDWJ

    5 жыл бұрын

    W A M M E N

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