How to choose a compressor

It's no secret that for the pressure in wheels you need to follow. And then an indispensable assistant comes to the rescue - an electric compressor. This is a compact electric device with a power onboard network of a car that will allow you without effort to pump a low-pressure wheel. This is especially true in the off-season when the pressure in the wheels "walks" at high differences in the ambient temperatures. It is only necessary to figure out what compressor will suit you in the best possible way.

There are two types of electrical compressors. These are membrane and piston. Membrane compressors are now small in demand due to low productivity and reliability. Preference should be given to the piston electro-compressor. In fact, this is an electric motor that leads to the movement of the piston in the cylinder. The best characteristics of durability are compressors in which the piston rod is fixed directly on the engine shaft. It is also desirable that the seals be made from fluoroplast, and the cylinder itself is from aluminum. This significantly extends the lifespan of the compressor and allows you to abandon any lubrication of the piston and cylinder walls.

Pay attention to the presence of a built-in pressure gauge and its measurement accuracy. The scale of the pressure gauge should be well readable and graduated - both in the metric measurement system (ATM, BAR) and in foreign (PSI). The accuracy of maintaining pressure in wheels depends on the accuracy of the pressure gauge.

It is necessary to take into account the capacity of the performance compressor and maximum pressure. After all, for a regular passenger car, pressure is needed to three atmospheres, and for a heavy jeep - much higher. And higher compressor performance will allow pumping the wheel faster than a low performance compressor. Optimal for passenger cars is performance up to forty liters per minute. Yes, they are connected easier - directly into the cigarette lighter socket or a regular outlet. But high-performance compressors for SUVs and trucks must be connected directly to the battery terminals, which is quite uncomfortable.

Choose a compressor stands from those brands that specialize in their release have long been and have sustainable positive feedback. In the Russian market, they can include Airman, Airline compressors, Tornadoes, Berkut, Falcon. They are characterized by quite high durability and stable quality. There were no fundamental sores during operation. Yes, the service network for repair and maintenance of these devices is quite widely developed.