In a
nutshell, an air compressor is a
device that converts power into energy that forces air into a smaller volume
and increasing its pressure. While this tool is often used in construction
sites and by home DIYers, it can also be quite useful for many car owners. Here's how having air compressor of the
portable variety can help you out.
Uses of Portable Air Compressor
1. Inflate tyres
Planning to
travel somewhere and then suddenly finding that one or two of your car's tyres
has been deflated is a huge bummer. Not only is driving a car with deflated
tyres unsafe, it can also potentially damage your vehicle. But if you have an
air compressor in your car, inflating your car's tyres is a piece of cake. It
is convenient and very handy in emergency situations since you don't have to
find the nearest gas station to inflate your tyres.
2.
Inflate/deflate flotation devices, mattresses, or inflatable swimming pools
If you love
to go out and enjoy the great outdoors, a portable air compressor is a great device to include in your arsenal of camping
tools. Just hook it up with your car's battery and you can inflate flotation
devices, mattresses, and inflatable swimming pools among others in a jiffy.
There's no need to tire yourself out by using a manual air pump. And when it's
time to pack everything up at the end of the day, just hook them up to the air
compressor and you can remove the air inside them as quickly as possible.
3. Use with
pneumatic nail gun
A pneumatic
nail gun is a tool that allows you to drive nails on wood, concrete, or stone,
by using air pressure. If you want to use this tool in a remote location
without lugging a huge air compressor around, a 12 volt portable version of the
standard air compressor is your best bet. Simply connect the nail gun to the
portable compressor and you're all set.
4. Use wit minor
airbrush work
A portable
air compressor can also be helpful if you need to do some minor paintjobs using
an airbrush. With this tool, you can paint surfaces using an airbrush or even
customise your vehicle by airbrushing your motorbike, ATV, and car, as well as
you motorbike helmet.
A 12v air compressor is a great auto
accessory every car owner must have. Whether it's for inflating tyres or portable
mattresses, just connect it to your car's battery and you'll have access to
compressed air whenever and wherever you might be.
