About Air Compressors


About air compressors is an information website which will be useful to the air system professional.

It will help the plant maintenance person who looks after the company air systems.

This site is created to help the air circuit designer.

And last but certainly not least, this website will provide useful information for folks considering buying - or who have already bought - an air compressor for their workshop.


HI BILL!!!! this site deserves an excellency award!!! THANKS!!! Mike / Montreal Canada March 2013

Jerry says thanks too...

Right on the money bill! I removed start cap. and even tho all looked well, it was BAD. I replace it and all is well and compressor works with no problems. Many thanks....(is there a way to make a contribution to help keep your site going?)

Bill says... sure Jerry, buy my book (see below) and then we both win!


About Air Compressors

And a very warm welcome to you too whether this is your first visit or one of many to about air compressors. Are you looking to buy or trying to figure out your new air compressor? If so, about air compressors is written for you. Even more information about air compressors is available in my eBook The Home Compressor.


eBook cover

Are you thinking about getting an air compressor for your home workshop? Here is a lot more information about them, useful before or after you acquire yours. Click the photo at left for a handy guide about understanding and using The Home Compressor. You can become your local compressor-using expert with the information it provides and you support this site at the same time. A win for both of us!

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Got a question about troubleshooting your compressor? Just click the troubleshooting button on the navigation bar for lots of tips and help, or to post a question. Please note that by sending in a question or information request you acknowledge my right to post it on this site for the benefit of all visitors. Thanks.

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""Bill, you were right, when replacing the valve plate I had inverted it. I removed the head this morning and corrected the position of the valve plate. It seems to be working just fine now. Thanks a lot."