Air compressor ratings - Thomas Compressors TG-400HST, Makita MAC2400, Porter-Cable CPFC2TV3525VP, Ingersoll Rand SS3L3, Bostitch CPACK200, Porter-Cable CFFN250A, Porter-Cable CPF23400S

Air Compressor Ratings - 1

*4 Horsepower 4 Gallon Oiled Twin Hot Dog Gas Compressor* \| Thomas TG-400HST**
	$999.00 by Thomas Compressors Fuel Capacity .66 Gal. Engine Honda GX120 4 HP OHV Gas Pressure Switch Continuous run unloader valve with idle down - Unloads @135 PSI, Loads @ 115 PSI Air Delivery 5.4 CFM @ 100 PSI Air Displacement 12.4 CFM found in TG-400HST's description: Longer Life - With the patented LifeGuard™ dirt deflector that keeps job site dust and grit out of the compressor, the new Renegade® will perform year after year Engine - Cast iron cylinder sleeve extends life of engine Perma-lube oil-less design for maintenance-free operation and quick cold weather starts Designed for Maintenance-free operation with no belts, belt guards or pulleys, which also means less vulnerability to job site damage High performance overhead valve design for added power and high efficiency . found in TG-400HST's reviews: Air Cube 1 - This compressor is a contractor's dream.4 CFM @ 100 PSI air delivery. This 1-1/2 foot cube gas compressor fits in the trunk of a midsize vehicle. This is the only gas power compressor that I have worked with that a single average size person can move (alone). The engine optimizes fuel efficiency by automatically slowing to an ideal speed when the air tanks are full. The engine, even while operating faster to fill the air tanks, is relatively quiet allowing a normal conversation a few feet away. It is quieter than the pancake compressors I have used. Each air tank has a separate moisture drain valve to keep the tanks from rusting on the inside. The best feature of all is, no more electrical extension cords, no worries about breaker amperage ratings and no more length of wire power drop concerns. * The air regulator comes with two 1/4" female NPT thread connections. Since I could not remove the stripped hex plug, I used the air gage connection to add a tee.
*13 Amp 2-1/2 Horsepower 4 Gallon Oiled Twin Hot Dog Compressor* \| Makita MAC2400**
	$460.00 >> $249.00 by Makita 19-3/8 by 18 by 18-3/4 inches; 77 pounds; 1-year warranty 1/4-inch brass Makita universal coupler Cast-iron pump and roll cage construction 4.2 cfm delivered at 90 psi; low 1,720 rpm extends motor life and lowers noise 13 amp, 2-1/2-horsepower, 4-gallon oiled twin hot dog compressor with handle found in MAC2400's description: From the Manufacturer The new MAC2400 - Twin Stack air compressor by Makita is blowing away the competition.3 amps to operate, a lower 1720 RPM rating and a heavy duty Intake Air Filter system like no other, its easy to see how this unit will out last and outperform everyone else. Large automotive style industrial air filter for increased air intake and greater efficiency. found in MAC2400's reviews: The other Reviews are Correct, this is a great compressor - This is a quality compressor. The compressor is just as quiet as others report. Why did I get this compressor? In sum, (1) I wanted a GOOD quality tool that was not Chineese junk, (2) I wanted at least 4 cfm for tools and (2) I did not want to spend a fortune. There seems to be several classes or levels of compressor in the lower price range. Unless you are getting a specialized mini-compressor just for a small brad gun, the $125-175 compressors are mostly junk: loud and rough. This Makita is in the next step up, with compressors in the $225 to 325 range. Most of this second tier are either made for just for job sites or are just bigger cheaply made compressors. The Dewalt is an excellent compressor, but you cannot use it next to you in an exclosed shop -- its too loud. It is a very well made little compressor. The compressor seems to live up to its specs. When I went to use a Snap-On 7200 3/8" air ratchet, the performance was just adequate. SO, you do have to watch the cfm ratings on tools: I am sure a 8 cfm jitterbug sander will not work. I have not owned a compressor is many years. But for a serious homeowner that appreciates quality tools and needs a general purpose compressor, I believe I found the perfect compressor.

*15 Amp 3.5 Horsepower 25-Gallon Oil-Free Wheeled Vertical Compressor* \| Porter-Cable CPFC2TV3525VP**
	$707.47 >> $359.96 by Porter-Cable 5-year limited warranty Provides 5.6 scfm at 40 psi and 5.1 scfm at 90 psi High-flow regulator for more efficient operation of pneumatic tools Tank pressure is maintained between 145 and 175 psi for more usable air High-pressure technology provides the equivalent of a 60-gallon air supply found in CPFC2TV3525VP's description: From the Manufacturer This 25-gallon vertical air compressor is a real performer with a high-pressure design that allows more usable air to be stored in the tank. It's like being able to fit 60-gallons of air in a 25-gallon tank, giving you a longer time between refills, you'll get more done. A higher flow regulator starts the pump at 145 psi and stops it at 175 psi for more pressure and airflow. Includes compressor with high-flow, high-pressure regulator and gauge, 1/4-inch quick coupler, and operator's manual.6 HP Running 175 PSI - 60 gallon equivalent tank size as compared to conventional 125 PSI model 82 Dba High-FloSM air regulator (145 PSI start and 175 PSI stop pressure switch) and High-FloSM quick connect coupler Provides the highest level of moderate-to-heavy duty, tool operation in its class Direct-drive, twin cylinder, oil free design for duability and no maintenance 120 Volt high-torque, capacitor start induction motor for reliable starting Longer life and quieter operation with "4 Pole" 1725 RPM motor Large air regulated pressure gauge for easy visibility and better accuracy Cushioned handle for comfortable grip Shroud with integrated air intake filter improves cooling and reduces noise Standard Equipment: Compressor, ASME safety valve, air regulator and gauges, 1/4" quick coupler, and operating manual SPECIFICATIONS Lubrication: Oil Free Tank Size Gal. PSI: 175 SCFM Air Delivery @40 PSI: 5.6 SCFM Air Delivery @90 PSI: 5. Product Description 25-gallon tank, 15 amps @ 115 volts, 175 PSI, SCFM Air Delivery 5.1 @ 90 PSI, Pressure release, Regulator, 2 gauges, Standard equipment: Compressor, ASME safety valve, air regulator and gauges. found in CPFC2TV3525VP's reviews: Quiet, portable and powerful - I shopped around for weeks before I decided on this compressor. I wanted a compressor for home that I could run an impact on or a DA sander but I also wanted something portable that I could run a nailer on. I had planned to buy two compressors but this compressor will do both. This compressor is surprisingly quiet and is quite powerful. The two stage allows it to provide the power of a compressor twice it's capacity and uses twice the horsepower. Don't let HP ratings rule your decision, because that rating is typically peak useage, and is not an output rating at all.) So if you're buying one for home or stationary use that will be run a lot, look at buying a 2-stage 240 volt compressor, it will save you money when the electric bill comes. Recovery time is what you should look for and don't expect any compressor to keep quiet for long when you're running a continuous tool like a sander. Something to consider if you're serious about buying this compressor is look at the CPFC2TV3520WK, it's the same compressor with a 20 gallon horizontal tank but it has a four port remote regulator which might be of use or interest to you. I'll post again in the future once I've used the compressor more and know it a little better. I would recommend renting a compressor or borrowing one from someone who has it prior to making your decision if you haven't used them enough to know what you want from one.
*- Ingersoll Rand Electric Stationary Air* Compressor - 3 HP, 10.3 CFM @ 135 PSI, 230 Volt, Model# SS3**
	$559.99 >> $559.99 by Ingersoll Rand Tank Size: 60 gallon vertical Max PSI: 135 PSI PSI: 11.3 CFM @ 90 PSI; 10.3 CFM @ 135 PSI Volts: 230 Volts Motor: 3 HP with thermal overload and manual reset - single phase motor found in SS3L3's description: Product Description Maximum air power! More delivered air (CFM) gives you the power to do the job right and in less time. found in SS3L3's reviews: A cheap way to get more CFM... but its still cheap. - This air compressor is identical to my Ingersoll Rand SS3L3 compressor that I purchased through Northern Tool in the early summer of 2005. This is the first air compressor that I have ever owned, so it was a learning experience from the start. It is recommended that you purchase the IR SS3L3 startup kit as the compressor is delivered to you without any oil in it. When I plugged in the compressor to test it out, I found that the motor continued to run even as the gauge on the tank passed 130 psi. I ran the compressor off and on for several months without any major issues. a little bit of die grinding, I rotated the tires on my car using the impact wrench and air ratchet, I used it to blow dust off my work bench and check the air in my tires on a routine basis. I bought the compressor because I have several project cars, and I would like to begin the serious work of restoring them. Recently, I have been looking at plans for a sandblasting cabinet, and I am starting to doubt that this compressor will stand up to the task of sand blasting for extended periods. Things I have learned about the compressor since its purchase that have led me to this conclusion: 1. (I swap between my compressor and my dryer on the only 230V outlet in my house). This borderline false advertising is similar to peak and RMS power ratings in audio amplifiers, though it is fairly standard operating procedure to rate motors in this fashion. Though it is quieter than a direct drive unit like the 30 gallon compressors sold at most hardware stores, 3450 RPM is still quite fast. With the pulley ratios, the compressor crank spins at 1200 RPM. Heavier duty systems might have the AC motor running at 1200-1750 RPM with the compressor running at ~700 RPM or less, resulting in a much quieter setup. There is apparently no available rebuild kit for the compressor itself, according to the local IR dealer, though they do sell gaskets and the oiling kit. It is a two cylinder, single stage compressor. The "valves" in the head are what I believe are called "reed valves", which are simply spring loaded "fingers" that cover holes in the cylinder head, and they move with the blowing/sucking of air as the pistons move in the cylinders (no mechanical actuation of the valves). The compressor can run fairly hot, especially when pressurizing the tank from zero pressure. I would like to add an intercooler in line to the tank as the compressed air is quite hot, and I think the compressor itself could use some more cooling. I bought some copper to fab up a larger heat sink for the compressor housing, though I haven't made it yet. The flywheel on the compressor is designed to move air over the unit, but I still think the design needs improvement. This makes me want to install a condensor between the compressor and tank). Copper tubing is used to route compressed air from the compressor to the tank, and I think some improvements could be made there, as well. One could remove the compressor to change the oil, but a better soultion would be to insert a ball valve in the oil drain plug for easy draining. IR sells the SS5L5, which uses the same 60 gallon tank, but a 5 HP split phase 3450 RPM motor running a different two piston single stage compressor. My biggest complaints are the use of the split phase motor, the relatively cheap design of the compressor (aluminum rods and lack of rod bearings), the flimsy pressure switch, and the cheap fittings used all over the machine. I will continue to use this unit for some time, but I am already considering either building my own low RPM, true 4-5 HP air compressor from various parts suppliers, or just purchasing a new one from a company like Eaton Compressor. Like houses, I think good advice for someone looking to buy an air compressor is "buy the most you can afford". I for one like the idea of a compressor running at a quiet 750 RPM at a mere 73 dBa, as opposed to my high revving 1200 RPM SS3L3. Meanwhile, my criticisms of this unit are based on what I'd like to see in a compressor, that is all.
*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: A Bostitch satisfied customer - I needed a compressor and the combo packs offered the best value for the money. The Bostitch brad nailer combo did not receive very good ratings, but others had good experience with the Bostitch 2 1/2 finish nailer. That combo was my choice, and after using them for several Months now, I am very satisfied with both the nailer and compressor. Between these three tools and compressor, my projects can all be accomplished with ease.
*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: More High Ratings - The compressor* works very well and is remarkably air tight (held full charge for more than two weeks). I've also used the compressor with a framing nailer and it kept up with no problems.*
*3 HP, 4-Gallon Side Stack Compressor* \| Porter-Cable CPF23400S**
	$466.00 by Porter-Cable One Year Warranty Convenient control panel has regulator, gauge, and two quick connect outlets Higher tank pressure provides more usable air per tank re-charge New high-pressure design keeps tank pressure between 110 and 135 PSI 3 HP induction motor delivers 7.7 SCFM at 40 PSI, 5.5 SCFM at 90 PSI found in CPF23400S's reviews: Great little air compressor - This air compressor is great! This unit is fairly quiet, compact, light enough to be toted around if needed, no oil needed and very powerful. This unit replaced a 12 year old 15 gallons, 2 hp, craftsman rolling air compressor and all I can say is that I wish I purchased this unit sooner. When comparing the 2 units the Porter Cable is definitely stronger, the only difference being that when you are running any tools the compressor is running almost non stop compared to a unit with a larger tank that does not have to refill as fast. I consider this a plus though, because I always drain the tank after each use and it does not take as long to release all the air. At this price range there are many choices out there for anyone looking for a compact air compressor but when you start to compare CFM ratings @ 90 PSI this one has the highest ratings.