{"id":29106,"date":"2022-06-21T10:40:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T00:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=29106"},"modified":"2022-06-21T10:40:38","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T00:40:38","slug":"used-air-compressor-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/used-air-compressor-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"Used Air Compressors &#8211; What are the Risks?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7aae03c0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7aae03c0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2576cf6a ob-is-e3\" data-id=\"2576cf6a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f814fa6 elementor-blockquote--skin-quotation elementor-blockquote--align-center elementor-blockquote--button-color-official ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-blockquote\" data-id=\"f814fa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"blockquote.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content\">It\u2019s no secret that a used compressor is going to be comparatively cheaper than a new alternative. If price alone is what you look for when buying new equipment then a used machine is perfect for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad ob-bb-inner elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1f13077 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1f13077\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ce55c37 ob-is-e3\" data-id=\"ce55c37\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df0e38b ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df0e38b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>Presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/directory\/view\/?listing_id=1396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Focus Industrial<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Buying a new piece of equipment for your business can be a daunting experience, even for the most steel nerved owners. Every new purchase carries some sort of risk be it financial, logistical or skills based.<\/p>\n<p><u>Air Compressors are certainly not immune from this.\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Typically there are two schools of thought when the time comes to upgrading or replacing your current Air Compressor; \u201cDo I spend big on a new machine?\u201d Or \u201cDo I keep some cash in my pocket and look for something second hand?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Honestly, there isn\u2019t a single correct answer to this question, it all depends on what your needs at that moment.<\/p>\n<p>Should you feel that a\u00a0used machine\u00a0is best for you, we\u2019ve got some tips on what to help you on the used market!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>What to consider when buying a used Air Compressor:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Price<\/li>\n<li>Demand<\/li>\n<li>Service Hours<\/li>\n<li>Operating Costs<\/li>\n<li>Warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3e8e6f7 ob-is-e3\" data-id=\"3e8e6f7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be87119 ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"be87119\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_photomorph_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.focusindustrial.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/20210429_091445-498x1024.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 498px) 100vw, 498px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.focusindustrial.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/20210429_091445-498x1024.jpg 498w, https:\/\/www.focusindustrial.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/20210429_091445-292x600.jpg 292w, https:\/\/www.focusindustrial.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/20210429_091445-768x1580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.focusindustrial.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/20210429_091445-747x1536.jpg 747w, https:\/\/www.focusindustrial.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/20210429_091445-996x2048.jpg 996w, https:\/\/www.focusindustrial.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/20210429_091445-scaled.jpg 1244w\" alt=\"used kaeser air compressor\" width=\"498\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-914a55e ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"914a55e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Used Kaeser Air Compressor Sold By Focus Industrial<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"price\" class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fef3774 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fef3774\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-47352d1 ob-is-e3\" data-id=\"47352d1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div id=\"electrical\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9917504 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9917504\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PRICE:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b9f554 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b9f554\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that a\u00a0Used Air Compressor\u00a0is going to be comparatively cheaper than a new alternative. If price alone is what you look for when buying equipment then a used machine is perfect for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, there are some other upsides to buying a used machine instead of a brand new one. At some price points, a new machine may be of inferior quality to that of a quality second-hand machine from a reputable supplier.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Many cheaper unreliable brands will sell their new air compressors at extremely low prices, only to sting you with expensive repairs or unreliable service and maintenance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With a quality used machine you are more likely to have a broad range of OEM or After-Market spare parts available and service technicians will be able to provide greater care for your machine.<\/p>\n<p>At the right price at the right time, a used machine might be the perfect solution for budget-oriented customers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"demand\" class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-df40f6d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"df40f6d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8d357ed ob-is-e3\" data-id=\"8d357ed\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-032d84a ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"032d84a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DEMAND:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c15fce9 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c15fce9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>How much air you need at any given time is something to take into consideration when shopping for a new compressor. Finding a machine that meets those needs may become harder than it seems quite quickly.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A used machine you buy today may get you through the next few months or years, but when you add on some new equipment or expand your business you may be finding yourself struggling to keep up.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Used Air Compressors can make useful backups for high demand operations that already have a newer machine installed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"service\" class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7321d6c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7321d6c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-39aea95 ob-is-e3\" data-id=\"39aea95\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-441cf21 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"441cf21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SERVICE HOURS:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4858d66 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4858d66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Hours to an Air Compressors are like Kilometres on a car. The higher the hours the more work the machine has put in. Like cars though high hours isn\u2019t always a red flag. A high-quality machine with high hours with a full-service history could still have a good life left in it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Keep an eye out for newer machines with high hours, because of how hard they have worked in a short time, it may present some red flags when the machine comes into maturity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>That being said an older machine with low hours could be a diamond in the rough despite its age.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"cost\" class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0590329 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0590329\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6059036 ob-is-e3\" data-id=\"6059036\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e15e03 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e15e03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">OPERATING COSTS:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63d7acf ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63d7acf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>On top of your initial investment, air compressors are going to have some significant ongoing costs.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases used Air Compressors depending on their age may tilt the scales towards the higher end of these costs.\u00a0Important things to factor in when looking into a Used Air Compressor are age, servicing, spare parts and electrical cost.<\/p>\n<p>Older machines may be built with outdated inefficient electronics that can chew through electricity costing you more than expected.\u00a0Along with the electrical costs, older machines may be prone to air or oil leaks which can cost you significantly in repairs and efficiency.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Often the money saved on buying used can offset some of these costs in the short term.<\/p>\n<p>But as the machine ages, the cost can begin to stack up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"warranty\" class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f22dec9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f22dec9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-85712a3 ob-is-e3\" data-id=\"85712a3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aeb1fdb ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aeb1fdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WARRANTY:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67dc009 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67dc009\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>The real deal-breaker for buying a Used Air Compressor is the restricted warranty terms.<\/p>\n<p>With a brand new machine, you know that you are at the beginning of a 2,3 or 5-year guarantee.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Used machines almost always have a limited warranty set by the manufacturer or reseller, limiting your options.<\/p>\n<p>However used equipment sellers like <b>Focus Industrial<\/b> guarantee their used air compressors for up to 2 years from the date of sale. Making a used air compressor an attractive short term solution.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Beware that not every reseller will offer refreshed warranty terms or even honor the existing terms provided by the manufacturer. Just make sure you do your research before purchasing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5728b3d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5728b3d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-eb02be8 ob-is-e3\" data-id=\"eb02be8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-315ff11 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"315ff11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CONCLUSION<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2c9fad ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2c9fad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Used machines offer businesses a lower point of entry when purchasing an Air Compressor. But buying used over new isn\u2019t without its risks and certainly isn\u2019t ideal for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>By understanding the risks and preparing yourself with some quality research you will be able to make the right decision for your business.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/directory\/Focus-Industrial\/1396\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Focus Industrial<\/a>\u2019s warranty, spare parts and service specialists guarantee only the best Used Machines for your business.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s no secret that a used compressor is going to be comparatively cheaper than a new alternative. If price alone is what you look for when buying new equipment then a used machine is perfect for you.\u00a0 Presented by Focus Industrial Buying a new piece of equipment for your business can be a daunting experience, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":29109,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7841,6562],"tags":[3029],"yst_prominent_words":[],"class_list":["post-29106","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-manufacturing","category-manufacturing-know-how","tag-manufacturing"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29106","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29106"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29106\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29115,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29106\/revisions\/29115"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29109"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29106"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29106"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29106"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=29106"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}