Author Archives: Lisa Hodgkinson

A man inspecing his compressor, the headline reads: Can hot weather cause your compressor to overheat.
Can Hot Weather Cause Your Air Compressor to Overheat?

Help! My Air Compressor Has Shut Down First things first: don’t keep resetting it.  If your compressor [...]

04
Sep
Graphic showing different air compressors in varying sizes. The headline reads: What to know before buying an air compressor (and why guessing can be expensive)
What to Know Before Buying a Compressor (and Why Guessing Gets Expensive)

16
Feb
A guide to different compressed air measurements to help choose the right compressor. Image shows lots of different types of air compressor.
What Really Matters when Choosing the right Compressor?

If this is the first time you’ve thought about buying a compressor, it can feel [...]

08
May
Image of a man's hand holding a spray gun attached to an air hose, he is spraying a car with red paint and wearing white overalls.
Car Restoration: What Compressor to use for Car Spraying?

Oh, and did we mention? There is also a vertical version of the static 150L: 

24
Oct
A banner with the title 'Air Blowguns: Power, Safety, Comfort and Choosing the Right Tool' the image on the banner shows a man holding a PCL blowgun connected to an illuminous yellow air hose.
Air Blowguns: Power, Safety, Comfort, and Choosing the Right Tool

Safety inspections got you worried? The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) frowns upon standard blowguns [...]

30
May
Grey banner made for the Pneumatic tool kit blog, showing a picture of an impact wrench, air grinder and air body saw
Pneumatic Tool Kit: Top 3 Air Tools That go Beyond DIY!

Equipping yourself with a pneumatic tool kit opens a world of possibilities for your hobbies [...]

09
Apr
A man wearing a white t-shirt thinking whilst standing in a home garage. There are thought bubbles showing 2 different small air compressors and text that reads 'choosing the best air compressor for home use'
Finding the Best Air Compressor for Home Use – Ultimate Guide

Level Up Your DIY Game: 24 litre Air Compressors for the Hardcore Hobbyist  Ready to [...]

12
Mar
Air compressor safety in practice: A man dressed in hi-viz clothing kneeling on the floor with an air tool attached to his air hose. He is wearing ear muffs for protection.
Air Compressor Safety 101

In this guide to air compressor safety, we look at everything you need to stay [...]

02
Feb
Cover image for the air compressor maintenance made easy blog post. The banner features a pair of hands handling a white Hyundai air compressor.
Air Compressor Maintenance Made Easy: A Beginners Guide

So, you got yourself an air compressor for all those handy tasks at home, did [...]

11
Jan
Blog cover image for the blog about straight line pipework vs ringmain pipework. The image shows a typical ringmain pipework set up
Compressed Air Piping: Straight Line Vs Ringmain

Distributing air using compressed air pipework is essential for various industrial and commercial applications. It’s [...]

12
Dec