Compressors

Compressed air pressure is measured in:

• PSI

• HP

• VAC

• None of these

Some compressors have oil levels that require periodic maintenance checks.

• True

• False

Extension cords are acceptable to power a compressor as long as a grounded three prong outlet is used.

• True

• False

The drain valve on a compressor is always located:

• On the top of the tank

• Near the on/off switch and main controls

• On the bottom of the tank

• Right before the tool outlet connection

A pressure relief valve on a compressor is a:

• Drain port to remove moisture from the tank

• Safety feature to prevent tank over pressurization

• Valve to adjust tool pressure

• None of these

CFM stands for:

• Crowd Funding Mechanism

• Cubic Feet per Minute

• Compressor Feed Mode

• Current Flow per Mile

The tank pressure of an air compressor is adjustable

• True

• False

SCFM refers to:

• The size of the tank of an air compressor

• The volume of air a compressor can produce at a given PSI

• The tool setting adjustments that are read from the compressor dial gauges

• None of these

Tank pressure is controlled by the:

• Pressure regulator dial

• Tool outlet quick connect

• On/off switch

• Automatic pressure switch

Which is typically the smallest of these portable air compressor types?

• Pancake

• Single tank

• Twin tank