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--- aircompressor [2013-10-12 12:46] – created tim
+++ aircompressor [2020-04-26 20:05] – Simon
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 TRAINING REQUIRED BEFORE USE.
-On loan from Stephen Giles.
+[[https://bambi-air.co.uk/products/budget-range-silent-air-compressors/|Bambi BB24]] on loan from Marcin Morawski. There's also a "tiny" 3L one owned by the lab.
+===== Safety =====
+  * Compressed air is stored energy. If it escapes suddenly it will cause damage and injury.
+  * Compressed air can perforate skin. Keep your hands away from the connectors and air outputs.
+  * Air can blow debris in various directions. Wear safety glasses.
+  * Air tools are the same as power tools (can remove fingers, break limbs, etc)
+  * Don't use makeshift pressure vessels, respect pressure ratings.
+  * The compressor operates on a max. 50% duty cycle, and the longest you can use it at full blast is 30 min.
+===== General Usage Tips =====
+  * Attached is a micro mist remover and precision regulator, so you can get very clean air at pressures 0-2bar with 0.02 bar accuracy.
+  * If you need to go higher than that, you'll have to remove the precision regulator and use a regular one (also provided).
+  * Close the drain valve before use, or the tank won't build up pressure.
+  * Open the drain value after use (slowly, to allow the tank to decompress) and leave it open to avoid condensation (which can corrode the metal).
+===== Maintenance =====
+  * Top up oil (supplied) every so often.
+  * Cover it with a dust sheet when not in use otherwise the wood dust will kill seals and filters quickly.
+===== Log =====
+-04-26
+	* Loaned to lab
+===== Tools =====
+Wishlist:
+  * air duster/blower with water filter
+  * air brush
+  * solder paste dispenser