Choosing a household compressor

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• What is the difference between a domestic compressor and a professional
• Most popular compressor models
• Automobile portable compressor “Kachok K90”
• Oil-free coaxial compressor FUBAG HANDY AIR OL 195
• Compressor PRORAB 2224
• Oil coaxial compressor FUBAG AIR MASTER KIT
• Compressor Hyundai HYC 2050
• Compressor REMEZA SB 4 / S-100 LB 30 A

At first glance, there will be little benefit from a compressor for household chores, but the demand for household compressor stations is growing steadily. Our site will help the reader in choosing a compressor for the home, in the article we will compare a number of common models in terms of technical characteristics and price-quality ratio.

What is the use of a compressor in everyday life? The reason for its popularity was the appearance on sale of a reliable and inexpensive pneumatic tool – wrenches, drills, grinders, construction pistols, perforators, pneumatic hammers, etc..

The cost of this tool is much lower than an electric analogue of similar power, but at the same time the reliability and efficiency of a pneumatic tool is incomparably higher than an electric one. It is simple to explain this fact – a pneumatic tool cannot be overloaded during operation, it easily tolerates jamming, large peak and starting loads..

Pneumatic equipment requires only minimal maintenance and at the same time it is not afraid of moisture, since it does not need a direct connection to the mains, it can be operated in rain, snow, and in a wet basement …

In addition to the advantages listed above, compressor stations remain simply irreplaceable for painting works of any complexity. Pressurized air can be used:

• for purging clogged pipes;
• for cleaning street water supply from water residues during conservation for the winter.

In a car, a compressor is simply indispensable for inflating tires, purging the fuel and braking systems, and many other repair and maintenance work. Even a small compressor can handle cleaning a clock mechanism or purging the motherboard in a laptop..

What is the difference between a domestic compressor and a professional

The first criterion by which it is possible to unmistakably separate professional and household compressors is their supply voltage. All domestic compressors, and even a small part of professional ones, are powered by a home network of 220 V. This is due to the insignificant power of the drive motor, not exceeding 2–3 kW. More and more powerful models belong to the category of professional equipment and for use in everyday life require alteration of the power circuit, which leads to a deterioration of their declared parameters.

The second parameter is its performance. For domestic needs, there is no need to purchase a powerful compressor, the capacity of which exceeds 300-350 liters per minute, with a working pressure of 8-10 atmospheres. This performance is sufficient for the simultaneous operation of several powerful pneumatic tools, which is practically not in demand at home..

The third parameter, rather arbitrary, is the cost of the compressor (compressor station). Household compressors capable of pumping a tire cost around 1,500 rubles, and those that can easily cope with painting or connecting a puncher can cost from 5 to 30 thousand rubles. More expensive models for the most part can be safely attributed to professional equipment.

The fourth parameter is the time of continuous operation. The longer the compressor can pump effectively (without overheating the compressor elements), the closer it is to professional equipment.

Most popular compressor models

Consider several models of compressors and compressor stations that are regularly purchased for household needs, in terms of performance and other characteristics..

Automobile portable compressor “Kachok K90”

This is a typical representative of car compressors, which are characterized by power supply from the car’s mains (about 12 V) and the absence of a receiver.

The compressor is capable of creating pressure up to 10 atmospheres, has a maximum capacity of 40 l / min. Suitable for inflating passenger car tires.

Oil-free coaxial compressor FUBAG HANDY AIR OL 195

This compressor occupies an intermediate niche between car compressors and those intended for general home use. With small dimensions, it has a solid productivity of 180 l / min, has the ability to deliver a pressure of 8 bar.

The main difference from the previous model is the use of a 1.1 kW engine powered by a standard household 220 V. car maintenance.

Compressor PRORAB 2224

The compressor installed in this model, in contrast to the previous models, needs to be filled with oil before the first start and then control its level in the tank. It is powered from a standard 220 V network and has a power of 1.5 kW, which allows to achieve a capacity of 200 l / min with an output pressure of 8 bar.

Its main difference is a 24-liter receiver. The receiver is a container that serves to accumulate compressed air, which allows the compressor to provide maximum outlet pressure during the first operation.

Minimum automation makes it possible to switch the compressor from operating mode to idle, which provides energy savings and the possibility of long-term operation with intermittent load (the compressor is used for a short time, which is 2-3 times less than the downtime, during which the compressor is cooled).

Oil coaxial compressor FUBAG AIR MASTER KIT

More optimized model of the compressor (compressor station) for the average user. It does not require special care. The station is filled with oil and is ready for operation immediately after unpacking. The engine used to drive the compressor unit has a nominal rotation speed of 2850 rpm, at this speed the installed bearings operate in a favorable mode, which has a positive effect on their resource.

The declared capacity of 222 l / min at a pressure of 8 bar and in combination with an installed receiver of 24 liters allows this model to be used for a wide range of tasks, such as painting parts, inflating tires and blowing parts, it is possible to work with pneumatic tools.

The compressor is supplied with a spray gun, a gun for inflating car tires, a set of adapters and a special hose 5 meters long.

Compressor Hyundai HYC 2050

Optimal compressor model for use in small workshops. The station is equipped with a 1.8 kW engine with a nominal rotation speed of 2800 rpm. This allows to achieve a productivity of 250 liters per minute with a pressure of 8 atmospheres. The 50 liter receiver significantly expands the utilization of this equipment. With its help you can: paint, provide tire inflation, work with most of the produced pneumatic tools. It can work for a long time. Easy to maintain.

Compressor REMEZA SB 4 / S-100 LB 30 A

A powerful compressor that can be classified as a professional model. Thanks to the two-stage device, the compressor can deliver up to 420 liters of compressed air up to 10 atmospheres per minute. A freestanding 2.2 kW drive motor combined with an optional oil cooler allows the compressor to be used virtually indefinitely.

A large receiver tank (100 liters) in combination with reliable automation allows the compressor to be used for simultaneous operation with several small air consumers, to create special air duct networks designed to organize simultaneous operation with the compressor in different rooms. The model is very simple and intuitive in terms of maintenance.

In order to clearly demonstrate the difference between compressors, we will draw up a special table:

Model	Email food, V	power, kWt	Production., l / min	Pressure, bar	Receiver, l	Will continue. work, min	Price, rub.
“Kachok K90”	12	0.12	40	ten	not	15-20	2200
FUBAG HANDY AIR OL 195	220	1.1	180	8	not	20-30	6400
PRORAB 2224	220	1.5	206	8	24	25-30	5900
FUBAG AIR MASTER KIT	220	1.5	222	8	24	25-40	10500
Hyundai HY 2050	220	1.84	250	8	50	40-60	11400
REMEZA SB 4 / S-100 LB 30 A	220	2.2	420	ten	one hundred	more than 60	32700

So, if you already have a full set of power tools, then purchasing a powerful compressor and a set of pneumatic tools for it, especially if you do not have a big construction site or constant production work at home, may not be economically feasible. But it is very difficult to do without a small compressor station, the power of which is enough for painting and car maintenance..