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An air compressor is hardly called as an article of daily necessity in the garage but if you decided to buy it, we will tell what compressor to choose for the various operating purposes.

Product name	Capacity, Pressure, Performance	Motor	Noise level	Product dimensions, weight
Makita MAC700 Check the price	2.6 gal, 130 PSI, 90 PSI: 3.3 CFM	Oil-lubricated 2.0 HP 120v	80 dB	18"x10"x22" 52 lbs
DEWALT DWFP55126 Check the price	6.0 gal, 165 PSI, 90 PSI: 2.6 SCFM	Oil-Free 120v	75.5 dBA	17.2" x 16.6" x 20.1" 32.2 lbs
Bostitch BTFP02012 Check the price	6.0 gal, 150 PSI, 90 PSI: 2.6 SCFM	Oil-Free 120v	78.5 dBA	17" x 17" x 19.2" 30.9 lbs
Campbell Hausfeld Check the price	8.0 gal, 125 PSI, 90 PSI: 2.4 SCFM	Oil-Free 1.0 HP 7.5 Amps	68 dBA	11" x 23" x 26" 67 lbs
PORTER-CABLE C2002 Check the price	6.0 gal, 150 PSI, 90 PSI: 2.6 SCFM	Oil-Free 1.0 HP 120v	-	19" x 19" x 18" 31.3 lbs
Senco PC1010 Check the price	1.0 gal, 120 PSI, -	Oil-less motor 1.0 HP 115v	73 dBA	14" x 13" x 10" 20 lbs
California Air Tools 2010A Check the price	2.0 gal, 120 PSI, 90 PSI: 2.2 CFM	Oil-Free motor 1.0 HP 110v	60 dBA	18.5" x 14" x 13.5" 35.3 lbs

Types of the air compressors

The main task of the compressor is the air feed in various pneumatic tools, spray guns, or water sprayers, and so on. In general, all devices are divided into oil-filled and oil-free because both these types differ by its destination.

Oil-filled compressors.

A peculiarity of these devices is a splash lubrication system, due to which a friction is reduced, and so does the heating. This way, the pump sealing is improved, and the components wear is decreased. The lubrication is the essential condition for the work with the pneumatic tools because it lowers the level of the tool wear and reduces the noise level.

Before choosing an oil-filled compressor, it is necessary to take into account that such models are mainly used during the repair and façade works, on small factories and car-care centers. If there is a need to use the air-brush or spray, there is a risk that oil may get the paint. If you do not know how to correctly choose a compressor to paint a car, bear in mind that oil-filled compressor should not be used in order to keep the quality of the paintwork materials and a car. Moreover, these devices require a regular maintenance. It is necessary to replace the air filters and control the oil level.

Makita MAC700 Big Bore 2.0 HP Air Compressor

Best oil-lubricated air compressor for home garage

Now a day, an air compressor is a very important thing in maintaining vehicles, run the machines and other purposes. The well-known hardware manufacturing company MAKITA has launched this special type of air compressor.

Cast iron pump with big bore cylinder and piston, combined with greater bore and stroke, delivers maximum performance
Substantially lower noise levels with a large 1,720 RPM pump, enabling greater displacement at lower RPM
Low amp draw reduces incidences of tripped breakers and voltage drop that can cause premature motor failure
Oil lubricated provides cooler running pump, minimizes wear
One-year manufacturer’s warranty
Product Dimensions 18 x 22 x 10 inches
Item Weight 59.6 pounds

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Pros:

Durable Designs

The full body is made of Cast Iron for bearing ultimate compressive stress. The design is so much scientific that each of the small places of the body is utilized with small specifications with a weight of 60 pounds.

Special Additions

In this design, the bore diameter is larger with the stroke length than others. For this, at a time a much amount of air can be compressed.

Noise-free solutions

At the time of loading air, there is created a huge level of noise from a running generator. But this generator has a quality of low noise with a 2 HP power output. The pump has a speed of 1720 RPM that is considered as higher speed in motor specifications.

Safety Features

There is a proper MCCP, which saves the motor by cutting power source if there is high or low voltage or short circuit. Another side, the rotating parts are always submerged with lubricants for less wear.

Suitable Technical Specifications

The compressor has a dimension of 18*22*10 inches. So it is portable. For easy portability, it has a Cast Iron made a handle for supporting full body. It has a primary electric connection of 120 volts.

Additional Features

There is a suitable pressure gauge to measure the air pressure at a time. The pressure valve controls the exceed pressure and releases it to the environment and another side it cuts the power source. Not only have these, but also one can get an output of a set amount of pressure by controlling the nozzle.

Extended Warranty and fast servicing

It has a primary warranty of 1 year, and after that one can extend the warranty from the company sites. The company provides the same warranty for each part. If there is any failure in the warranty period, the company replaces it right then.

Cons:

Regular and fresh changing in Lubricant Sink and body maintenance

For regular uses and for more longevity, there must be a proper lubricant and the lubricant is high in price. The bore must be opened at a time for releasing air. Moreover, at the time of loading the valves must be checked carefully as closed.

Primary large current input

The air compressor is not suitable for the domestic current source, it must be connected with the commercial source for getting large power input and also avoiding exceed load.