====== Air Compressor ======

TRAINING REQUIRED BEFORE USE.

[[https://bambi-air.co.uk/products/budget-range-silent-air-compressors/|Bambi BB24]] on loan from marcin. 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 =====

2020-04-26
	* Loaned to lab

===== Tools =====

Wishlist:

  * air duster/blower with water filter
  * air brush
  * solder paste dispenser