Is the horizontal style or the vertical style better?
“Better” depends on how you plan to use it. In general, Vertical-tank compressors take up less floor area and are generally meant for permanent installations, as in a shop (Though small ones are available with wheels nowadays). Horizontal-tank compressors take up more floor area, though their reduced height allows them to be stored or installed permanently under a table or shelf. Additionally, they are available with wheels and a handle for portability. • I have a Sears model with a large tank. I have done small (5 inch 5 pack columns) that have taken about 48-52 balloons before the compressor cycles, and as few as 2 16 inch balloons. Personally, having used my dual sizer on both Helium and air now, I prefer the air if I’m not onsite, and there’s no company in the house. • It is noisy. Home based users need to ensure that the compressor is placed in a garage, or outside in a shed. (and get a 24 foot air line extension and the proper extension cables. It’ll save your sanity and especial
“Better” depends on how you plan to use it. In general, Vertical-tank compressors take up less floor area and are generally meant for permanent installations, as in a shop (Though small ones are available with wheels nowadays). Horizontal-tank compressors take up more floor area, though their reduced height allows them to be stored or installed permanently under a table or shelf. Additionally, they are available with wheels and a handle for portability. • I have a Sears model with a large tank. I have done small (5 inch 5 pack columns) that have taken about 48-52 balloons before the compressor cycles, and as few as 2 16 inch balloons. Personally, having used my dual sizer on both Helium and air now, I prefer the air if I’m not onsite, and there’s no company in the house. • It is noisy. Home based users need to ensure that the compressor is placed in a garage, or outside in a shed. (and get a 24 foot air line extension and the proper extension cables. It’ll save your sanity and especial
