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14.5 Amp 2 Horsepower 4 Gallon Oiled Twin Hot Dog Compressor | Hitachi EC12
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:
    A real turd - It now pumps up, and doesn't stop until the pressure safety valve blows, then the motor goes into some kind of cardiac arrest. Now I'm sure I'll be raped at the repair center as I spend >$100 to repair this $200 turd.
XPower Powerpack 300 Plus Portable Backup Power Source | Xantrex 852-1840
Xantrex Technologies 852-1840
$149.99
by Xantrex Technologies

Built-in emergency light for illumination at home or on the road
Vehicle jumper cables
250 psi air compressor for inflating tires and sports equipment
Operates 115-volt AC or 12-volt DC products anywhere
Provides up to 300 watts of AC power

found in 852-1840's reviews:
It's a battery, not a generator - The Xanex "Generator" isn't a generator at all; it's a small rechargeable battery combined with a lamp and one of those cheesy little battery powered tire pumps that sometimes come in roadside emergency kits.
3 HP, 4-Gallon Pancake Compressor | Porter-Cable CPF23400P
Porter-Cable CPF23400P
$415.00
by Porter-Cable

One Year Warranty
Supports use of all brad and finish nailers and moderate use of framing and roofing nailers
High-flow regulator allows more work at higher pressures
3 hp induction motor for quieter operation
High-pressure technology provides more usable air for longer run time

found in CPF23400P's reviews:
Great Little Air Squeezer!!! - This little Porter Cable compressor is all (and more) that I expected it to be. It pumps the 4-gallon tank to 125 psi in less than a minute, and then cycles automatically as the pressure drops. The output should be more than adequate for my needs to run an air ratchet, blow nozzle, hand sandblaster and pressurize a small auxilliary portable tank.
A good compressor to get you started. - I shopped extensively for a light duty compressor based on the following criteria: price, weight, and flow rating. It features the same motor and compressor as the PC 3HP twin stack model but is $40 cheaper and about 10 pounds lighter.

Other than that what can I say - it pumps air. It is fairly loud, but I haven't listened to many other models to make an educated comparison. I have used it quite a bit for high air flow operations, such as blowing off dust / debris and even running an air chisel to bust up concrete. It often runs full time for 5-10 minutes and is able to keep up with air demand. If you are going to be regularly moving the compressor around, spend the extra. I actually ran a compressed air line out to my garage, so the compressor can stay put in the basement and avoid potential damage from moving it.

*** 4-year update ***

I have owned this compressor for 4+ years now and am still completely satisfied. I used a hand held, air chisel to break up the mortar joints. The compressor was operating at 100% duty cycle for 10-15 minutes at a stretch, but couldn't quite keep up with continuous use of the air chisel. As an last ditch experiment, I bought a 10 gal portable air storage tank, some extra quick disconnect fittings and rigged up a reserve tank in parallel with the 4 gallon PC tank. (yes, I am an engineer) My thinking was that I would run the crap out of my little PC and if it bit the dust, that was my excuse to buy a new compressor. I am amazed to say the PC compressor ran flawlessly for the entire chimney demo and still works fine today.

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