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Porter-Cable C2002-WK Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor with 13-Piece Accessory Kit
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Manufacturer: Porter-Cable
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Average Rating: 4.5
Total Customer Reviews: 51
List Price: $317.77
Our Price: $179.00
Sales Rank: 1444
Amazon.com Product Description
This highly portable oil free pancake-style air compressor packs a punch with an induction motor that provides improved performance and extended life, whether you're filling tires or firing a nailer. Complete with a soft-start motor, the C2002-WK can easily run off of normal household circuits and is able to run at 3.5 SCFM for faster recharge of its 6-gallon tank. The motor features replaceable brushes in order to extend motor life and 150 PSI max pressure to allow for extended run time. It also includes 120 PSI cut-in pressure that provides 30 PSI "Bonus Air" and High-Flo air regulator to protect against a large pressure drop. The C2002-WK includes a 13-Piece Accessory Kit with a 25-foot nylon hose, blow gun and attachments, tire chuck, tire gauge, quick coupler, plugs and Teflon tape.
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Product Review Summary: Fantastic, small, powerful! I've used portable work-site compressors of various types for over 30 years; primarily for pneumatic fasteners and framers. The Porter Cable pancake compressor is, by far, the only one that is truly, comfortably portable, without sharp corners, while at the same time having the PSI and air capacity of six gallons to keep an air-thirsty framer working. I'm amused by the occasional complaints here and at other sites of the Porter Cable not having sufficient power for framing nailers, or that the unit kicks in regularly. Regarding the first commentary, my response is that this compressor has ample capacity to keep two framing nailers busy, PROVIDED THAT the user understands the simple physics in volume air handling. The hose ID is, in actual terms, a secondary stage air tank. The 25 foot x 1/4 inch hose supplied with the compressor is a terrific, light-weight hose and suits the machine's portability. For blowing up things around the home, and filling tires or delivering air to a stapler or brad gun, it is perfect. Having said that, ANY professional carpenter knows that a framing nailer, with its large bore and stroke, gobbles a very large volume of air, which must be backed up with volume that exceeds it. Only a 3/8" hose, or greater, will do that. As to the issue of the compressor kicking in regularly, perhaps some understanding of what's involved with this cycling is needed. All compressors have a turn-on/shut-off tank pressure parameter, whereby the tank pressure never rises above its safe working pressure, nor drops below the design minimum operating pressure. A look at the specs are pretty interesting. Porter Cable's design parameter is 120 PSI minimum to 150 PSI maximum. Their minimum is greater than the maximum of most machines in its class, and the maximum is 15 PSI greater than many machines that top-out at 135 PSI! Now, look at the tank capacity... 6 gallons! Again, it's the gallons of air--the volume--that refills the tool. Of course, such a machine is not ever going to maintain continuous air flow to tools that operate by bleeding off copious volumes of air, but then, such machines are not only not portable, they cost many hundreds, into the thousands, more. Finally, I live where oil-lubed air compressors stop working on cold days. A dry compressor such as the Porter Cable is unaffected by cold, and keeps working. I wonder how many people experience problems with their compressor because they didn't break it in, and began working it out of the box. Read the manual. The compressor requires a 15 minute break-in period, with no load, with the drain valve open. That's key. If you don't do it, you'll have a scored cylinder and air by-pass at the piston, and NO POWER. Your father used to ALWAYS break in his new car engine, because he knew that otherwise he'd be buying stock in an oil company. Even though manufacturers of many motors no longer stress this, it remains a fact that piston motors and engines run longer, more smoothly, more economically, and with greater efficiency after break in. Leakage around piston rings with a new motor is almost always caused by failure to break a motor in. Did you break your compressor in? Hmmmm???
This compressor is the loudest of the ones I've owned in this class, by far, but such is the price for this power, so I would not recommend running it in your bedroom at night.
Buy this compressor, break it in, get a 3/8" hose, and nail away with confidence and gusto!
Product Review Summary: Nice Little Compressor I use this for my small painting business. It does have it's limitations from a CFM perspective, but if you use it within it's capabilities it is a nicely constructed unit. I've used it to power a texture sprayer, finish nailer and framing nailer with no problems. Granted the framing nailer dos not see heavy duty production use, so the compressor has no problems keeping up. It is light weight, quite and a very handy dependable tool. The Acc Kit is kinda cheesy, but for a homeowner who does not have much, it would suffice.
Product Review Summary: So Far, Quality Air Compressor After doing some research, I purchased this air compressor as a good, small light-duty compressor. So far, I'm very pleased with the purchase. I bought it to replace a DeWalt D55140 (1 gal.), which did not last nearly long enough. (See my review of that product.) The Porter-Cable is a little quieter than the DeWalt. I have felt comfortable using it in an open garage without ear protection. Because the Porter-Cable holds 6 gal., it cycles on and off less. At only 34 lbs,, it is very light, certainly lighter than the DeWalt. With the new top housing (a recent improvement), the handle is centered over the center of the weight so that it carries well, that is, it doesn't want to swing to one side when you pick it up. Having the gauges in the plastic housing has a much more finished look.
The WK version gives you an air hose and a few attachments. Many reviewers complain that they weren't worth the price differential from the compressor alone (C2002). I largely agree. The included hose isn't bad; it is identical to the hose originally included with the DeWalt. Although I have a couple of nicer, rubber hoses, I have more often used this one because it rolls into a smaller, lighter loop for transporting. The air gauge works, but it mostly plastic. In my case, I got the WK version for within $5 of the version without the added attachments.
The one thing I don't like as well as the DeWalt is the moisture-drain valve on the bottom. It is a screw type on this Porter-Cable, whereas the DeWalt had a thumb lever. The thumb lever is quicker. I'll take the valve off the DeWalt before I throw it in the trash.
So far, this compressor has handled everything I have thrown at it, and it hasn't had to run that much to keep up. I'm hoping that it lasts awhile since that's what really makes the difference between a winner and a looser. Please know that the Porter-Cable comes with a 1-year warranty. I was under the impression from this website that it had a 3-year warranty. After closer inspection of this website, it was an add-on warranty that Amazon sells separately from a third-party vendor. The Porter-Cable comes stock with a 1-year.
Product Review Summary: Good Product My husband was very happy. Says this is a great gift and a good product.
Product Review Summary: perfect for the job I bought this for my Dad for Christmas. He loves it, he's using it to air up wagon tires and truck tires for his greenhouse/nursery.
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