Operating pressure and equipment placement

When you have the air pressure set too high, you can use up more energy and increase your running costs. You also run the risk of increasing the number of leaks in your system.

Where possible, get your tasks done with the lowest possible pressure – the financial savings from this can be significant.

For example, reducing the pressure of your system by 10% can lead to 5% savings in energy.^[1]

• Reducing the pressure of your system by 10% can lead to 5% savings in energy. When reducing the pressure like this, make sure you do it in small, staged amounts. This will ensure that you get the job done without damaging any equipment.
• Where possible, you should also place your equipment so that there is the smallest distance possible between the air compressor and the outlets where the compressed air is used.
• Shortening the distance will lower the pressure loss and energy use, which in turn lowers the bills.