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(More customer reviews)I've been in the market for a small, portable air compressor. My primary use is running brad nailers and staple guns. I'd like to be able to run my air tools away from the garage without dragging around my big 20 gallon compressor or running long hoses.
I tried one from a company that specializes in CHeap. That one was light, but the noise level was unbearable and the refill ra te was incredibly slow, so the ears took a real beating. I returned that one and went looking for something better.
The DeWalt 55141 fills the bill. The noise level is tolerable. No, it's not whisper quiet, but I don't fear permanent hearing loss by standing next to it while it runs. It also fills to 150 psi quickly, so what noise there is is over soon. I don't have a way to test it, but the speed of recharge is enough to make me believe the rating 1.7 SCFM at 100 psi.
The shipping weight was listed at around 30 lb. This unit is easy to pick up, and there's nothing sticking out that can get damaged.
It comes with two outlets, already equipped with standard female quick disconnects. Mine didn't come with any of the "accessories" that commonly come bundled with compressors, but that doesn't seem much of a loss as those components are usually low quality and I have them already.
I tried a leakdown test after initial setup. I cha rged it until it shut off (at 150 psi) and let it sit. Within 30 minutes the pressure was down to 135 psi, but it held that pressure for three days without dropping at all. The initial pressure reduction is readily explainable by cooling of the charge, so I can say that it doesn't leak.
My only complaint is that the regulator is a bit stiff, harder to turn than seems reasonable for such a device.
All in all, this is a good compressor for the intended use. It's about twice the price of the CHeap one, but well worth the difference. This is going to become my standard compressor. The big unit can go because I rarely need more volume than the 55141 can deliver.
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Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT D55141R Heavy Duty 8 Amp 1/2 Horsepower 2 Gal Oil-Free Single Hot Dog Compressor
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