Air compressors are a common unsung hero of everyday life. Compressors can be used for hundreds of purposes, with hundreds of different uses. The most popular use for an air compressor is to inflate things. It is possible to inflate many items with the correct sized compressor. Every job will require a unique sized compressor in order to complete the task without blowouts or other catastrophic failures.
You should also remember another important tip when using an air compressor. Make sure your compressor’s air oil separator works properly and keep a supply of Ingersoll Rand parts.
These are just a few examples of inflatable items that will give you an idea of how fun and practical it can be to use your air compressor.
Poolside
Did you have ever thought of throwing a party at the pool, only to realize you don’t own a swimming pool? After you have purchased the pool supplies, including the inflatable pool and pool floaties for your kids, you realize that it would be exhausting to blow up the inflatables using just your nose and lungs. The compressor is now in your woodshop. You can use the compressor to pump the pool or the floaties. But, in order not to pop, inflate water wings by yourself.
Continue on the Road…
If the compressor is in good condition (a working oil separator and brand-new Ingersoll rand components), it can pump a whole fleet of tires. The compressor is capable of inflating the tires of cars, motorbikes, scooters, bikes, and mopeds. It can also inflate golf carts or go-karts.
To Save Lives
The emergency slide on an airplane that opens from its side is inflated using compressed air. It is possible to use compressed gas to inflate emergency rescue rafts. It is not a good idea to try to inflate the raft using your mouth. They taste like latex rubber, and require a lot more breath.
Home and Backyard
Air compressors can be used to create temporary beds for guests, inflate bounce houses to celebrate birthdays or inflate giant sumo suits.
Additional uses for an air compressor
Although compressors can inflate things well, they have many other functions. For example, you can blow air to wash workbenches of sawdust and dust (which could get into everything), clean filters and dry cars after washing. You also need to remove dust from your keyboard. A smaller compressor would be a better choice for this task.