Rol-Air D1500HPV5 2HP Direct Drive Roll Cage Compressor

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(More customer reviews)This little pancake-tank compressor is a heavyweight in every sense of the word. It weighs a ton. Amazon lists the shipping weight as 63 pounds. I'm not sure of the exact true weight, but near to 50 pounds surely isn't far off. That makes it twice as heavy as some of the home center models. A lot of that weight is in the cast iron tank. It's a pain the neck (and back) to move around. But it also stays where you put it.

It's loud. Rol-Air compressors have always had a reputation for being loud, and this model certainly qualifies. It's almost deafening close up.

It's quality. Cast Iron, ball bearings, top quality pump. Heavy steel frame, good gauge and controls. Good fittings. Quality switch (Square D, in fact).

It pulls a lot of power. Try to run it off an extension on a 15 amp circuit (or one with other tools) and you'll pop the breaker. Every time. Probably on start-up when the starting load of the pump hits the circuit. That's the bad news. The good news is that the recovery time is short because the pump has enough power.

I bought mine in the early 90's. In other words, it's over 15 years old. I drain the tank once in a while, change and check the oil once in a while, but generally it sits in the shop or the garage where it waits - and continues to work, on demand, like new. You can't ask for much more than that.

Great compressor from a great manufacturer.

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Product Description:
This Rol-Air Direct Drive 2 HP Pancake Tank Air Compressor has great capacity for a highly portable electric unit. With a 125 PSI operating pressure, it displaces 7.7 cubic feet with 4.1 free at 100 PSI and has a 4.5 gallon tank capacity. It runs on a 115 V AC motor with manual reset overload protection and generates 2 HP at 3400 RPM. It features a cast iron cylinder for longer life, a square D pressure switch with on/off switch, regulator/pressure gauge, and a 1/4" quick disconnect with plug. Rol-Air compressors have a proven track record for longer life on the job site. You can depend on Rol-Air because they are built to last.

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