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(More customer reviews)This machine is yet another good example of high quality Hitachi engineering. This compressor has outlasted several other brands. The machine has run two finishing guns continuously for almost a year and hasn't needed anything more than an oil change The regulator is predictable, and adjusts as easily as other brands. I firmly believe that Hitachi gets 4.1 CFM out of 14.5 amps. We simply do not run out of air no matte r how fast we are working with the Senco SFN40's. Down time has been zilch. One thing we did add was a water/oil separator and filter to protect our work and our guns. I suppose Hitachi (and most other brands) leaves these off so that they will have a competitive price. But it does not make economical sense for YOU to leave them off.
While I have given this compressor a 5 star rating, there are some things for the engineers (and you!) to think about in the next model: 1. The way the regulator is mounted it is difficult to make a manifold for two hoses without hanging those pipes out there where they can get knocked off. Anyone who has knocked one off before will know that A) everyone in the neighborhood knows it right away and B) it puts you down for some expensive time. And C) when this happens, it often creates an unwanted projectile. It took me three street elbows and an hour of figuring to get the quick disconnects in a safe place. 2. When you pick the unit up with the handle, the unit tilts a bit. This means you have to hold it out away from your body a bit more than the size of the compressor would promise. All that horsepower weighs enough to make this more uncomfortable than need be. We just bent the handle with a torch to get on the center of gravity.
These are relatively small gigs on a really great compressor. I only spent so many words on them so that the engineers might just read this. It seems they will have plenty of time to correct this before the ones I own wear.
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Product Description:
4.0cfm at 90psi for multiple operations. Direct drive electric motor for durability and long life . Line regulator with gauge for immediate use at worksite. O-ring on drain-cock makes valve easy to open and close. Vertically stacked twin tanks, 2 gallon capacity each for running multiple nailers. All metal inner construction and fan to withstand rugged use. Oil lubricated pump improves efficiency and ensures smooth use. STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Synthetic Oil SAE5W50 8oz, Oil dipstick. SPECIFICATIONS: 2 HP, 14.5 Amp, 3450 rpm, 4.0 cfm at 90 PSI, 4 gallon.
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