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I bought this little guy over a year ago. I'm currently going through home renovations and have been using a pneumatic nailer and other tools every single day. This compressor is a champ. Zero issues to date.
Note that these things pump up to 200 PSI. The outlet to the tool itself is regulated down to the 80-100 psi (or whatever you need), but the tank and pump itself is running at 200PSI.
That's bad. This little oilless pump is bound to fail sooner than something with lower tank pressure. The reason they are doing the higher pressure it to get more volume or CFM with the same tank and pump volumes. Basically trying to squeeze more CFM out of an older design.
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Note that these things pump up to 200 PSI. The outlet to the tool itself is regulated down to the 80-100 psi (or whatever you need), but the tank and pump itself is running at 200PSI.
That's bad. This little oilless pump is bound to fail sooner than something with lower tank pressure. The reason they are doing the higher pressure it to get more volume or CFM with the same tank and pump volumes. Basically trying to squeeze more CFM out of an older design.
Or, you could adjust the shutoff pressure on the compressor power switch. The outlet pressure regulator and pressure control/power switch are fairly standard items that can be swapped out for those that aren't sure what to do.
If you are comparing air compressors for running an air tool, you'll want to compare CFM more than most anything else. CFM is usually rated at lower, usable pressures of say 40 PSI and 90 PSI. The 200 PSI won't matter unless you are actually in need of 200 PSI for some reason.
Just received mine. It's loud! Six feet away is still 83 db. This is not for indoors. And it's noticeably heavier than the Husky 6-gallon quiet pancake.
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That's bad. This little oilless pump is bound to fail sooner than something with lower tank pressure. The reason they are doing the higher pressure it to get more volume or CFM with the same tank and pump volumes. Basically trying to squeeze more CFM out of an older design.
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That's bad. This little oilless pump is bound to fail sooner than something with lower tank pressure. The reason they are doing the higher pressure it to get more volume or CFM with the same tank and pump volumes. Basically trying to squeeze more CFM out of an older design.
If you are comparing air compressors for running an air tool, you'll want to compare CFM more than most anything else. CFM is usually rated at lower, usable pressures of say 40 PSI and 90 PSI. The 200 PSI won't matter unless you are actually in need of 200 PSI for some reason.
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