I've been wanting an air compressor for the longest time. I used to have a 60 gallon unit in the garage when I lived with my folks, but that was then. I was looking for a solid unit that was very small, but won't skip a beat, and is oil-lubricated. "Oil-less" air compressor, just doesn't sit right with me, plus I want a solid unit to last. After searching and searching, I came across this unit on Northern Tool. From all the reviews it appears to be fairly solid. Looks perfect for basic use around the house, garage and detailing. I think my garage is complete :applause2: Now to pay off that CC :shakehead: maybe a DA air sander in the future. :gasp: Ingersoll Rand 5.3 CFM @ 40 PSI, 2 HP Air Compressor, Model# DD2T2
It looks like it's solid, and small. I figure, if I go with something small, better make it good :headbang:
Compressor looks great, congrats :thumb: Compressors are great to have around in the garage, they always come in handy :nod:
Looks nice!! Will that drive an air tool - DA??? I'm thinking something small to put in my sprinter. I just didn't think this would handle continuous demand?? Andy
After searching and searching, I came across this unit on Northern Tool. Ingersoll Rand 5.3 CFM @ 40 PSI, 2 HP Air Compressor, Model# DD2T2[/QUOTE] It looks Solid, only thing that Scares Me is were you got it :gasp: If you don't depend on it on a Daily Basis, your probally safe :thumb:
And that was my concern also. After reading reviews on the unit and reviewing it's construction I felt more confident that I made a good choice. Many roofers using this compressor are running 2 nailers at one, going all day, not a hiccup. Thumbing through the manual, it pumps up complete, 0-125psi in 1minute 10 seconds. Cycle time from 90-125psi is 15 seconds. I also picked this one with the intent of using air tools, even a simple wheel. This unit has the highest CFM @ 90psi I could find in this style and ultimately price.
It's deceiving for such a small size..nice specs indeed! It all depends on what you need it for. I had an 8 gallon, 100 psi model that I bought for stuff around the garage (the only air tool is an impact wrench) and blowing out my sprinkler lines in the fall. Turns out it didn't have the capacity I needed it to and it was taking far too long to do the job. I replaced it with this one that is 15 gallon and 200 psi. I just got it at the beginning of the summer, but I sure don't expect the sprinkler lines to take too long now. This one is oiless too which as long as it has good ventilation, I don't think will be a problem. You certainly did your homework on that one...good choice.
Got a chance to try it out last night (very brief), and this thing is really impressive. I think it didn't even take it a minute to fill the tank to 125psi. Using the gun nozzle attachment, it appears to have enough pressure to blow the dust and debris off most anything. Cycle time for the tank to refill is virtually instant. I want to try it out some more this weekend when I have time. It fairly quiet, actually quieter than a small 3 or so gallon Kobalt "oil-less" unit my father has. So far it looks Really good. 4.4CFM @ 90PSI from this little compressor still amazes me. And you know, being a member of this forum I had to wipe down the beige tanks with AquaWax and a MF towel
Update. For a weekend warrior, this is a GREAT compressor. I highly recommend it. So far I've added an inline air valve, an air compressor filter (help remove moisture and contaminants form the compressed air when blowing on the car, etc and some air tools from Harbor Freight. Bought the 1/2" Impact Gun, used it for the 1st time tonight (impressed), 3/8" air ratchet (impressed) and a blow gun with various attachments. So for anyone that is out there and contemplating it, do it :mounty:
