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Guide to Air Compressor Measurements (and why they are important when choosing a Compressor)

When you’re choosing your air compressor, it’s always a good idea to understand the different measurements so that you buy what you need for the jobs that you have. Check this guide for a breakdown of all the different measurements and what they mean.

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A guide to different compressed air measurements to help choose the right compressor. Image shows lots of different types of air compressor.

Compressed Air Guides

What is an AIR COMPRESSOR and how do you use one?

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What is an air compressor & what it can be used for? This simple guide also shows you how to use an air compressor and the key benefits of using one to power your tools. Learn the basics and get set up & started with using compressed air for your business or hobby!
COMPLETE AIR COMPRESSOR GUIDE >

A complete guide to compressed AIR FITTINGS

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Air compressor fitting are complicated! There are so many different couplings & adaptors in different sizes, types and variations that makes knowing what you need very confusing! That’s why we put together this ultimate guide – to help you make sense  of it all.
COMPLETE AIR FITTINGS GUIDE >

Choosing the right AIR HOSE: A guide

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Who knew there would be so many different kinds of air hose? Different materials, different types and different sizes make finding the right one for your needs a little tricky! We put together this guide to help you understand the differences between air hoses.
COMPLETE GUIDE TO AIR HOSES >

Recent Air Compressor Blog Posts:

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