Air compressor regulator - Porter-Cable C3150, Makita MAC2200, Porter-Cable CFFN250A, Porter-Cable C3550, Makita MAC500

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*Job Boss 4.5 Gallon, 150 PSI, Oil-Free Compressor* \| Porter-Cable C3150**
	$329.99 by Porter-Cable Includes 1 year limited warranty on parts and accessories Two pole, 3450 RPM capacitor start induction motor for maximum air delivery 150 PSI tank pressure for longer run time, 90 dBA, 120V / 60 hertz/ 1 phase Oil-free pump design for durability and maintenance 3.5 HP (peak) 1.6 HP (running) 4.5 gallon single tank air compressor found in C3150's reviews: It's a worker - I bought this compressor a few days ago for my small remodeling company. I am currently growing and needed a larger compressor for the job site, as all I was using was a pancake compressor from porter cable, and it had a hard time keeping up with the heavier demands I was putting on it. I had looked at alot of compressors from emglo (dewalt) and others. I also looked at the specifications as I wanted a compresor that would have fast recovery, and high air presure for driving nails in older existing framing. The compressor had no assembly reqired, and was easy to remove from the box. This compressor is an animal. The recovery is the fastest I have seen on any compressor out there. It is a litle loud, But we fixed that by moving the compressor to another room, and removing the regualtor panel and putting it into the work area. I wasn't sure I would use this feature, but it is great, as you have your air supply and regulator right where you are working. ( It's not light ) This compressor* by far exceeds what I expected it to do.*
*2 HP Oil-less Air* Compressor \| Makita MAC2200**
	$558.00 by Makita Anodized teflon cylinder and teflon/bronze-based piston ring for improved compression and reduced friction Easy to maintain, reusable foam intake filter Dynamically balanced counterweight crankshaft for reduced vibration Durable cast aluminum components for lightweight and fast heat dissipation Specially designed for use in the construction industry found in MAC2200's reviews: Only minor criticisms - I bought this compressor for some fairly goofy reasons. I wanted a compressor with a cage, oil-less, side stacked tanks, and preferably some sort of lined cylinders. The last reason was because the Craftsman compressor that I had ( 220v 6hp/33gal ) the tank walls surface rusted and the air/water separator ( thank goodness I had one ) would eventually turn rusty red. The Makita is not all that light, but it is pretty well balanced,and compared to my Craftsman ( which isnt really fair because of the motor size ) it is much more quiet, this unit is nicely finished and recovers very quickly - usually runs about 10 seconds after I realize it is running again. My gripes are that the front of the rubber handle slips around just a bit when carrying, and the regulator piping needs to be secured more adequately which seems to be why some manufacturers are moving towards the control panel setup.

*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: PORTER CABLE NAILED THIS ONE - THE GUN HAS NEVER JAMMED, IT IS VERY EASY TO CONTROL THE DEPTH OF THE NAIL EITHER FROM THE ADJUSTMENT ON THE GUN OR THE REGULATOR ON THE COMPRESSOR. THE COMPRESSOR ALWAYS HAS SUFFICIENT AIR. IF THIS BOTHERS YOU GET A LONGER AIR HOSE AND KEEP THE UNIT OUTSIDE. THIS COMPRESSOR SHOULD FIRE A FRAMING NAILER AS WELL, BUT IT WILL RUN MORE OFTEN.
*Job Boss 4.5 Gallon, 150 PSI, Oil-Lube Compressor* \| Porter-Cable C3550**
	$N/A by Porter-Cable Includes 1 year limited warranty on parts and accessories Two pole, 3450 RPM capacitor start induction motor for maximum air delivery 150 PSI tank pressure for longer run time, 83 dBA- quiet operation, 120 V/ 60 hertz/ 1 phase Cast iron oil-lube air compressor for maximum durability 2.5 HP (peak)/ 1.3 HP (running) 4.5 gallon, contractor-style, single tank air compressor found in C3550's reviews: Great product, check for needed accessories - My one complaint is that the manual is not very helpful for those of us who have not used air tools before. It really needs at least two hoses to take advantage of the remote regulator (another great feature), and it needs the quick connetcing couplers, since most of the good hoses come without the quick connectors. It's like getting a toy without the batteries, if you do not have all the required atachments when the compressor arrives.
*1.5 HP, 2-1/2 Gallon, "Hot Dog" Oil-less Air* Compressor \| Makita MAC500**
	$346.00 by Makita Starts easily under low voltage conditions Built-in thermal overload protection for added safety Dynamically balanced counterweight crankshaft design for reduced vibration Durable cast aluminum components for lighter weight and faster heat dissipation Designed especially for finish work found in MAC500's reviews: Caution - First of all this is a light-weight, cost effective compressor. I dropped a 2x4 and it hit the regulator/switch assembly and BANG the stem broke off. I recommend buying a different compressor.