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Questions to ask when buying an industrial air compressor ..... 1
Q1. Do you offer 24/7 (emergency) service and what is the
maximum arrival time? ............................................................. 2
Q2. What is the rated capacity at full load operating pressure?2
Q3. Lets talk about power consumption. .................................. 3
3a. Total input power at rated capacity and full load operating
pressure? ........................................................................................ 4
3b. Total input power at zero flow (unloaded) ................................. 4
3c. Specific Input Power at Rated Capacity and Full Load Operating
Pressure.......................................................................................... 4
Q4. Will my compressor run partly loaded most of the time? .... 5
Q5. Will my compressor make enough running hours (or, is my
compressor small enough). ...................................................... 6
Q6. What is the yearly expected cost of maintenance and spare
parts? ....................................................................................... 7
Q7. What are the ventilation / ambient air / installation
requirements? .......................................................................... 7
Q8. Can I use an energy recovery system?.............................. 8
Q9. Are there any energy incentives available? ....................... 8
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A compressor that runs at full load each and every day is a happy
compressor.
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