Air Compressor
Like almost any equipment no matter how durable and well made it is there will come a time that it will breakdown particularly those moving pieces that are prone to wear out. Sure DeWalt compressors are built to last but sometimes accidents takes place and we cannot actually anticipate which component will wear out at any time. The frequent parts that normally break other than the internal parts are the pressure regulator, filters and pressure gauge.
Customer Reviews: The unit is compact, but much heavier duty than similar Cr*ftman compressors I saw at Sears.It recycles quickly and fills the tank in less than 20 seconds.It came with a good owner's manual and a bottle of oil.I did have a problem where the plastic oil filler cap was cracked, but Makita quickly sent me a replacement part under warantee.I would recommend this unit to anyone looking for an occasional use compressor and does not want something large or loud.
"I have had this compressor for a couple of weeks now and really like it.It is a high quality unit clearly built to last.I chose this model over the very popular oil-free pancake compressors mainly for it's compact size and low noise level....and it did not dissappoint me.I would say this unit is half as loud as those typical oil-fee models by P*rter C*ble.I can easly run it indoors while remodeling a bedroom, and hardly hear in the room next door.
Customer Reviews:
"I've had a VIAIR 70P for quite some time and that unit is great for the small pump that it is. When I needed another small portable compressor that was able to be powered by a cigarette lighter power socket, I noticed that VIAIR had a new model and got one. This one is almost twice as fast as the 70P and every bit as quiet. The unit doesn't walk around when you're using it and the brass screw-on tire chuck makes for almost no air loss. The LED power indicator is a nice touch and I found the air pressure gauge to be spot-on as long as I turn the compressor off to check pressure. In all, another nice unit. -I just wish this was available when I got my 70P. Side note: don't throw away the box - its a means of storage since this unit doesn't come with a carry bag. " – L. Martz
Customer Reviews:
"great for all trim jobs one man small gun
will do anything with a nail gun
yes even a framing gun
just work slow
6 nails a min
very quiet sounds like a washing machine
very light
and feels solid
only rated for 500 hrs
" – rickster "rickster"
Customer Reviews:
"I like this compressor; quiet, fast, efficient, solidly built.Good features: heavy duty wheel kit, dual connections, good gauges & controls. However, be aware that the drain is not set to drain water completely from the tank in either the vertical or horizontal positions.It needs to propped up at about 45 degrees to get all the condensation out.This is a critical design flaw as residual water in the tank is a big cause of tank failure.Buy the compressor but be sure you drain it well and often. " – Gary R. Sporer
Customer Reviews:
"I just bought this compressor and sold my 6 gallon compressor. This unit is fairly quiet (acceptable), I have owned small compressors for 3 years now and mainly do trim work, and drywall texturing with these units. I bought this unit for installing a hard wood floor using a Bostitch pnuematic floor stapler and corner round around base. This worked great, it recharged up fairly quick and feels like it is built to last. I know how well Porter Cable tools and compressors hold up and think this is going to be a keeper. Smaller compressors do work a little harder because of the size of the tank, but they haven't let me down yet and I am impressed by how much better they get each year. " – Mike Kemp
Customer Reviews:
"The problem is the lock-on chuck. The size and basic design make it hard (or not possable because of limited access) to use and it does not always lock on well. You spend time getting it on right.
For half the price there is a no-name brand version of this tire filler you can get here at Amazon or from Harbor Freight that has a compact clamp on chuck that is much easier to use and has no access issues. C-H chose the wrong chuck. " – G. Litwinski "nopcbs"
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Customer Reviews:
"I do various home repairs on my own home and on my rental properties.I needed a good quality air compressor for my nail guns and I purchased the Dewalt D55151.A framer friend of mine recommended the oil fil type as apposed to the oil-free version.I have had the compressor for about 2 months and so far it has performed better than I ever expected! It's great! The only drawback is that it does not come with a female hose connector, so I purchased and installed a manifold to accept 2 female connectors. " – William G. Luther
Customer Reviews:
"The advantage to this Goodyear hose is that it is made out of industrial grade rubber instead of vinyl. What that means is that when you are using it instead of being stiff like vinyl it remains soft and flexible, so it lays flat on the floor. This is especially a problem in colder temperatures. It's great for coiling as well, it doesn't fight you.
The real frustration of using a vinyl hose is that it can stand up while moving across the floor, high enough to snag on things, or even pull something onto the floor. The hose is in a coil, then instead of simply uncoiling, the vinyl has a memory and wants to look more like hoops moving over the floor.
This hose comes in 3/8" which is the most popular size. The 1/4" hoses restrict air flow, which is especially important over a 50 foot run.
All in all highly recommended. The advantages are worth it even if it was twice the price. " – Bob Feeser "MillCrafters.com"
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Customer Reviews:
"Unlike previous factory reconditioned items I have gotten in the past, this unit came unprotected in an aftermarket box, and appeared to have just been unplugged, dropped in the box and shipped. The power cord was not even wound around the storage area provided on the compressor. No owners manuel and worse than that, no warrantee card. I plugged the unit in and it seemed to build and hold pressure, but returned it anyway. " – For the people
Customer Reviews:
"For an $18 air compressor, I'm surprised how well it actually works. It's a little on the slow side filling up an automobile tire, but I'm not complaining. I was also surprised how small it is. Which I find a good thing. It's looks much bigger in the picture. It also only weighs about 2 lbs. The built-in gauge is accurate within 2 PSI. Something that shocked me. I'm very happy with the Slime. It does exactly what I want it to do, and it's cheap. " – D. Hentze
Based on the quality of the surrounding environment where the unit is located, the air cleaner can be easily clogged with dirt and other harmful particles which the compressor collects while pumping air. If not replaced, it can degrade the performance of the device, consuming more electricity or gas to produce pressurized air in comparison to using a clean filter. These dust particles and other impurities can also harm delicate tools and gadgets. Another part that usually fails is the pneumatic regulator. All air that the compressor is supplying to our tools passes through the air regulator, when the atmosphere is dirty it can result in the pneumatic-regulator to malfunction.
The pressure gauge is very important element of the compressor unit, without it you will not be able to tell how much air pressure is being delivered to the system. Too much and too little pressure is not good to pneumatic-tools and equipments it can reduce its performance and sometimes it can destroy it. The filter, regulator and gauge are positioned at the control panel so it can be changed conveniently without actually dismantling the compressor. These parts are also common or generic to all compressors as long as they have the same specification and dimension with the original one.
Customer Reviews:
"The problem is the lock-on chuck. The size and basic design make it hard (or not possable because of limited access) to use and it does not always lock on well. You spend time getting it on right.
For half the price there is a no-name brand version of this tire filler you can get here at Amazon or from Harbor Freight that has a compact clamp on chuck that is much easier to use and has no access issues. C-H chose the wrong chuck. " – G. Litwinski "nopcbs"
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Customer Reviews:
"I do various home repairs on my own home and on my rental properties.I needed a good quality air compressor for my nail guns and I purchased the Dewalt D55151.A framer friend of mine recommended the oil fil type as apposed to the oil-free version.I have had the compressor for about 2 months and so far it has performed better than I ever expected! It's great! The only drawback is that it does not come with a female hose connector, so I purchased and installed a manifold to accept 2 female connectors. " – William G. Luther
Customer Reviews:
"The advantage to this Goodyear hose is that it is made out of industrial grade rubber instead of vinyl. What that means is that when you are using it instead of being stiff like vinyl it remains soft and flexible, so it lays flat on the floor. This is especially a problem in colder temperatures. It's great for coiling as well, it doesn't fight you.
The real frustration of using a vinyl hose is that it can stand up while moving across the floor, high enough to snag on things, or even pull something onto the floor. The hose is in a coil, then instead of simply uncoiling, the vinyl has a memory and wants to look more like hoops moving over the floor.
This hose comes in 3/8" which is the most popular size. The 1/4" hoses restrict air flow, which is especially important over a 50 foot run.
All in all highly recommended. The advantages are worth it even if it was twice the price. " – Bob Feeser "MillCrafters.com"
Price:
Customer Reviews:
"Unlike previous factory reconditioned items I have gotten in the past, this unit came unprotected in an aftermarket box, and appeared to have just been unplugged, dropped in the box and shipped. The power cord was not even wound around the storage area provided on the compressor. No owners manuel and worse than that, no warrantee card. I plugged the unit in and it seemed to build and hold pressure, but returned it anyway. " – For the people
Customer Reviews:
"For an $18 air compressor, I'm surprised how well it actually works. It's a little on the slow side filling up an automobile tire, but I'm not complaining. I was also surprised how small it is. Which I find a good thing. It's looks much bigger in the picture. It also only weighs about 2 lbs. The built-in gauge is accurate within 2 PSI. Something that shocked me. I'm very happy with the Slime. It does exactly what I want it to do, and it's cheap. " – D. Hentze
Customer Reviews:
"I have owned this tool for almost a year now, and have used it regularly to maintain tires at proper pressure. Easy to use, reliable, light is useful when needed.
A tad noisy if I want to find a fault with it. " – looseduke
Customer Reviews:
"Ordered The All Power aircompressor #APC4016A on 11/09/2011 and received it eight days later.After reading other posts of the same compressor being delivered damaged,I dreaded seeing UPS drive up to my house knowing it most likely was damaged.I was literally shocked when two UPS employees carried it to the front of my garage undamaged.I thanked them and they waved back and drove off.Then I took the package inside and opened it up to find everything there as was stated on the box.I put oil in it and it started right up and broke itself in.I hit the jackpot with this compressor and could not be any happier with Amazon and UPS.I have never had to this date a bad experience with Amazon,they are top's in my book and will continue to order from them in the future. " – LOGAN5
Customer Reviews:
"This compressor is a real knock out.
It goes up to 200 psi, That means more tool time before recharge compared to other copressors with same tank size.
Robust, Tank just feels thick, nice handles, guage protection.
I have used this with an air hammer for destroying concrete, automotive work etc.
It is a nice tire fill compressor because you can pump it up to 200 and wheel it around your cars and fill up without running the compressor.
It is loud, it is a compressor.
When draging it over objects be sure not to band the drain valve protruding from the bottom.
It's beutiful too. " – John E. Cardwell III "Research For The Best"
Customer Reviews:
"I've had this compressor for six months now and it still runs great. There's a bit of assembly involved to put the wheels and handle on when it arrives, but that's very simple to do.
Very important: You will need to add the oil to the compressor before operating it for the first time. For obvious reasons, the compressor is shipped dry with a sealed bottle of oil included in the box.
Everything functions as it should, although the pressure regulator gauge looks and feels a little toy-like compared to the Craftsman compressor that this one replaced. In addition to widely spaced PSI numbers, it has pictures of items (soccer ball, tire, etc.) as a guide to setting the pressure. To some that might be useful. I'd rather have a more detailed gauge.
All in all, a good compressor for the money. Airs up fast and is good for tires, sporting goods and as an air blower for small jobs. " – mr smith
Customer Reviews:
"A great ergonomically designed little jump start unit.
I love the fact that it can be left plugged in perpetually
and will take care of itself. I'm not mechanically inclined
so the less I need to do the better.
The only complaint I have about it is that it doesn't come
with a cord to plug into the wall. You have to get a heavy
duty extension cord to connect it to the wall, and they
never tell you that when you are reading the product
description. For the price of this item, I think it should
come with a simple short extension cord.
" – pearce5050
These components are usually available in pneumatic companies that sell pneumatic valves, actuators and accessories like filter, regulator and gauge like SMC Pneumatics Ltd., Bosh Pneumatics, Bimba and more. Just remember to check with the operation manual and purge all the pressure in the system before changing or carrying out any servicing to your compressor unit to avoid injuring yourself. If you are not confident about you are doing it is better to call for a professional who is certified to do such service. Doing work with compressed air is very dangerous if not treated properly and might result in damage to the device and injury to you as well.
On the other hand, internal replacement parts including rings, piston, gaskets and other parts are specific to every manufacturer and model, even though some product can also be equipped with replacement generic components. These parts requires an expert technician to mount, so if you don’t have the expertise and practical experience in restoring compressors it is encouraged to just bring it to a service shop or any DeWalt service centers near your location. These service centers normally have all the DeWalt compressor parts and you can in fact request their skilled technicians or engineers to install them for you for a price. If you just purchased your DeWalt compressor it probably still have warranty, you can use it so you can avail of the free service and sometimes based on the coverage of the warranty you can have the components free of charge.
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