I just bought my first air compressor. The manual says to turn the regulator all the way down when you turn the compressor on and then to turn it up when you want to use the air but it doesn’t say how high.
If I want to fill my tires to 35psi, do I just set the regulator to 35? Or do I set it higher so the tires fill faster?
For regulator pressure answers see the other posts, it’s easier to detach / attach a tool without too much pressure on it.
For tires set it like 20 to 30 above your target. You want to overcome the valve pressure and have enough flow to steadily increase the tire. You can set it to max and you’re more likely to have to deflate more or have your compressor spin up more. I use a little bleeder to get precise. Remember to check tire pressure cold if you want to be accurate. Early in the morning is a great time.
When detailing , cleaning with it, set it to like 75 psi max and maybe wear goggles depending on what you’re blowing around.
Most air tools will require anything between 90-max psi. You can keep a tank pressurized however it’s really good practice to empty it over temperature changes to prevent condensation inside. Use the pressure relief valve for that, usually a little ring or similar close to the regulator, then open the main tank valve around 50 psi to blow anything out.
have fun 😀