Compressor

The air compressor is stored beneath Steggo.

When using it, keep the following safety items in mind:

• The compressor shuts off at ~135 PSI. Tank pressure should never exceed 140 PSI.

• The tank MUST be completely emptied after each use, otherwise moisture will build up and cause it to rust and fail catastrophically.

• The regulator must be completely closed (turned all the way left) to fill the tank when it is completely depressurized. Otherwise, air will escape through it and the motor may overheat.

More compressor tips:

• The regulator should be set around 40 PSI. If it's set lower, the valve does not close properly. If it's set higher, it will empty the tank very quickly.

• Use short bursts of air to keep pressure high - the tank fills slowly.

Notes

Cleaning out servers and desktops should be done outside the labs in the interest of not spraying dust everywhere.