Dear James: I bought an air compressor because I think pneumatic tools are better than electric tools. Now I need a long hose. What type of pneumatic hose is good for tools?—Juan K. Dear Juan: For many home projects, pneumatic tools are better than electric or battery-powered ones. Electric tools, and particularly battery-powered tools, are generally heavier than pneumatic tools. If you plan to use an electric tool from a standard 110-volt outlet, its maximum power is limited to 15 or 20 amperes. In contrast, an air compressor stores energy in the pressurized air in the tank. This allows you to run the compressor from a 110-volt outlet but get up to twice as much power from the pneumatic tool. The only drawback is that you may have to take breaks to allow time to build up the pressure in the tank again. Air hoses do wear out over time, …