Chicago pneumatic air compressor - Hitachi EC12, Campbell Hausfeld HL5501, Bostitch CAP1516, Bostitch CPACK200, Porter-Cable CFFN250A, Porter-Cable CF2400

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*14.5 Amp 2 Horsepower 4 Gallon Oiled Twin Hot Dog Compressor* \| Hitachi EC12**
	$417.29 >> $207.00 by Hitachi 60 pounds; 1-year warranty Includes DEWALT synthetic compressor oil and pressure regulator Cylinder constructed of cast iron 4.1 cfm delivered at 90 psi; shut-off valve at line and auto reset 14-1/2 amp 2-horsepower 4-gallon oiled twin hot dog compressor with carrying handle found in EC12's description: com Hitachi’s 2-horsepower compressor is one of the hardest-working units on the market.1 cfm of free air at 90 psi--enough to easily run two tools at once. Because of its compact size and trim weight, it’s the perfect compressor for the home do-it-yourselfer, but taking into account its power and portability, contractors will love it, too.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste From the Manufacturer This Hitachi air compressor is powered by a 2 hp, 115-volt direct-drive motor and oil lube pump at 3,450 rpm.1 cfm of free air, at 90 psi. From the Manufacturer The Hitachi EC12 air compressor is powered by a 2-horsepower, 115-volt direct-drive motor and oil lube pump at 3,450 rpm. It delivers 4 cubic feet per minute of free air at 90 psi.2 cubic feet per minute of free air Specifications Horsepower: 2 Amps: 15 Speed: 3,450 rpm Air displacement: 8. Oil lube single piston compressor type, line regulator with gauge, direct drive electric motor, suction cup feet for extra stability, O-ring on draincock makes valve easy to open and close and resists stripping, vertically stacked twin tanks. found in EC12's reviews: Affordable and hard working (residential construction) - Good airflow and not a power drain. Has powered two framing nailers but need to give compressor a breather when going fast. While using one framing nailer no problems even while using the hitachi pneumatic stapler for fastening sheathing. Great air supply for the blower used for cleaning tools of sawdust.
*15 Amp 2-1/2 Horsepower 8 Gallon Oiled Wheeled Single Hot Dog Compressor* \| Campbell Hausfeld HL5501**
	$169.00 >> $169.99 by Campbell Hausfeld Delivers 4 avg scfm @ 90 psi Wheels and handle for easy portability Oil-lubricated cast iron cylinder pump for long lasting, reliable performance Large, 8-gallon tank for extra storage found in HL5501's description: com An air compressor isn't one of those must-have tools for the homeowner—-that is, until you've used one. The HL5501 has plenty of power for a stapler or nailer; imagine how quickly a chair rail could go up. Because it's a smaller unit, its air delivery is lower, so make sure you check the air requirements of the tools you intend to use it with.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste From the Manufacturer Ideal for inflating balls and tires, nailing fences, stapling protective wrap, and more, this 8-gallon air compressor offers a whole new world of around-the-house convenience. A handle and wheels make this compressor highly portable for doing jobs in the basement, on the roof, and in the yard. You'll get those occasional home repair jobs done more quickly and with less expensive with this Campbell Hausfeld compressor and air tools. Compared to electric power tools, Campbell Hausfeld air tools save you both time and money. The initial cost of an air tool is significantly lower than its electrically powered counterpart, and the average life is longer. Air tools also deliver more torque and higher revolutions-per-minute than electric tools, helping you complete your jobs more quickly and effectively. FEATURES Large, 8-gallon tank for extra storage Oil-lubricated cast iron cylinder pump for long lasting, reliable performance Wheels and handle for easy portability Delivers 4 avg scfm @ 90 psi SPECIFICATIONS Delivers 4 avg scfm @ 90 psi Product Description 8 Gallon, 15A Cast Iron Air Compressor, Oil Lube Pump With 2. found in HL5501's reviews: *Sturdy, portable, cheap oil-lubricated compressor... But noisy!* - Let me start by saying that I can't live without an air compressor. Those of you who don't have one have no idea how much you'll use it and what an integral part of any household project or repair it will become when you finally have one. That being said, let me explain why I bought this particular compressor and what I think about it thus far. Until recently, I had an 8-gallon oil-free compressor that was handed down to me from my dad after I bought him a large stationary garage unit about 6 years ago. This thing lasted about 13 years with very regular use with a few repairs over the years. This is absolutely unheard of with an oil-free compressor. In order to replace the blue tarp roof provided by FEMA with some actual shingles, I will need a compressor to power my roofing and framing nailers. Portability and reliability are important factors in order to assist with the reconstruction efforts of the community once the repairs to my home are complete. This is why I decided on an oil-lubricated compressor. Although I had great success with the aforementioned oil-free compressor, I do understand that this was more the exception than the rule. It is hard to find an oil-lubed compressor that is both portable and affordable., making them very difficult to get in and out of your truck/car by yourself, let alone getting them up a flight of stairs. I may replace both wheels with some larger pneumatic ones for added portability in the future. This compressor does not come with oil, even though the instruction manual says "only use the oil that was shipped with the compressor." The other thing that you will run into is that it does not come with a coupler to connect an air hose to. Although this is very common for air tools not to come with the required fittings to connect it to a hose, there is one difference here. I have never seen a quick-disconnect air hose connector (the hose end that has the sleeve to release the connection) with male threads on it. (a brass pipe nipple for you plumbers out there) Use: The Campbell Hausfeld HL5501 overall seems to be a very good compressor. If you are looking into this compressor because of the reduced noise level that oil-lubed compressors are known for, then you will be disappointed. This compressor is every bit as loud as any comparable oil-free unit. Conclusion: I would recommend this compressor to the handy home user that wants the reliability and longevity of an oil-lube compressor, but doesn't want to spend a lot of money. I would not recommend this compressor if the noise level is a big issue, but be prepared to spend a lot more money for a belt-driven unit.

*Trim Air* 8 Amp 1-1/2 Horsepower 1.6 Gallon Oil-Free Camper-Shaped Compressor \| Bostitch CAP1516**
	$399.99 >> $157.91 by Bostitch 2.7CFM @ 40 PSi and 1.8CFM @ 90 PSI internal 1.6 gallon tank Compact design, weighs only 19.5LBS High efficiency oil free pump 1.5 peak HP ultra efficient 8 amp induction motor found in CAP1516's description: 5 HP Trim Air compressor Product Description mfr: STANLEY BOSTITCH FASTENING SYSTEMS 1.5 HP TRIMAIR COMPRESSOR Powerful 1.5HP AIR COMPRESSOR. found in CAP1516's reviews: Nice Little Package - I purchased this compressor because a small, light-weight unit appealed to me. While it will not replace my primary compressor, it's going to be nice on those jobs where high volume psi is not required. The AMAZON price of $249 is higher than I've seen it locally, but I took advantage of the pneumatic sale and got $150 off my order of $700 which made it a good deal.
*2-1/2" 16 Gauge Finish Nailer / Compressor* Combination Kit \| Bostitch CPACK200**
	$560.00 by Bostitch Kit also comes with a 25-foot airline kit with all fittings and teflon tape 1.5 hp, 5.8-gallon oil-less compressor with wheels for portability 1000 2-1/2-inch finish nails, tool oil, tool carrying case Combo pack includes a 2-1/2-inch 16-gauge finish nailer found in CPACK200's reviews: Horrible directions for a novice, but good equipment - I'm new to pneumatic equipment and was really disappointed by the lousy directions in this kit. I'd imagine that many people buying this kit are new to air tools (since they need to buy a compressor too). The compressor directions were worse, probably because they were roughly translated from italian. (I can't believe I was actually considering predrilling and hammering finish nails by hand for my project!) I wasn't really happy with the depth control on the nailer since there's no indicator (at least the compressor has a pressure guage). I do wish the compressor was quieter, or started up slower (it scared the hell out of me when the pump automatically refilled the tank, even through my earplugs).
*2-1/2" Finish Nailer/Compressor* Combo Pack \| Porter-Cable CFFN250A**
	$590.00 by Porter-Cable One-Year Warranty/30-Day Performance Certification Oil-free compressor can operate on slopes without risk of leaks Rugged, top load magazine for easy reloading Depth-of-drive adjustment to match nail depth to the application Quick release nosepiece for easy clearing of jams found in CFFN250A's reviews: Absolutely Fabulous... - I cannot tell you how many projects I have completed or are swimming in my mind now that I own this nailer and compressor kit. The compressor is so easy to carry around and holds enough capacity so that I can carry it into closets or other small spaces without having to worry if electrical outlets are nearby. It takes mine less than a minute to refill if I use all the compressed air. This was my first time to use a pneumatic nailer. Outfitted with an air chuck, I can keep all the motor vehicle tires filed without running to the gas station, and by purchasing a nozzle, I can keep all my other tools free of sawdust.
*2 HP, 4-Gallon Side Stack Compressor* \| Porter-Cable CF2400**
	$N/A by Porter-Cable One year warranty/30 day performance certification 8.3 scfm at 40 psi, 6.1 scfm at 90 psi Two gallon tanks provide four gallons of air supply Oil-free design-no spillage or work contamination 15 amp, 2 hp induction motor starts and runs on household current found in CF2400's reviews: Porter-Cable CF2400 - Excellent compressor* overall with more than ample air flow and capacity to power any pneumatic framing nailer, finish nailer or medium crown stapler.* Great value - I compared the specs on a number of compressors before I chose this one. That was over a year ago, and I have subjected this compressor to heavy use pushing paint. I use a HVLP unit that have done some modest jobs and this compressor keeps up. I also have many pneumatic nailers and this unit will even keep up with a framing unit.