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Porter-Cable C2002-WK Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor with 13-Piece Accessory Kit
Fantastic, small, powerful I've used portable work-site compressors of various types for over 30 years; primarily for pneumatic fasteners and framers. The Porter Cable pancake ...

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Customer Review :

Great Little Air Squeezer!!!

This little Porter Cable compressor is all (and more) that I expected it to be. It pumps the 4-gallon tank to 125 psi in less than a minute, and then cycles automatically as the pressure drops. The output should be more than adequate for my needs to run an air ratchet, blow nozzle, hand sandblaster and pressurize a small auxilliary portable tank. The order arrived ahead of schedule with no damage via UPS. Works like a champ, the price was right and Amazon's Free SuperSaver Shipping made this a no-brainer bargain.

The gauges, regulator and hose coupling on this model are out in the open, and exposed to potential damage if used at a busy construction site. A better choice for that kind of a work environment would be the 3HP enclosed, stacked-tank model offered by Porter Cable. The downside to that model is about twenty more dollars, and about twenty more pounds of mass to move around. For my application, however, the exposed fittings are not an issue.

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Maybe a good compressor, but beware of shipping

I ordered my P-C 3HP/4GAL compressor from Amazon, and their tool supplier, Tool Crib, shipped the unit to me via UPS. When I unpacked the compressor there was a broken piece of plastic in the bottom of the box. After reading the Owner's Manual and starting the break-in procedure I realized the plastic piece was the on/off switch! Using plastic for such a high-use piece like the on/off switch is a very poor design.

I took the compressor to the local Porter-Cable service center and they tell me the boxes the P-C compressors come in are NOT designed to handle the rigorous treatment of UPS shipping. The compressor is very heavy and the support inside the box is just flimsy cardboard, so the unit will shift alot during UPS shipment. The boxes were designed to be shipped on pallets and sold in stores off the pallet.

No wonder the switch was broken. I'm just wondering what other parts may have been damaged in the shipping. Won't know until the replacement part comes in and we can turn the unit on. It's been two weeks now and the replacement switch unit still has not arrived.

Be advised about this shipping problem with this compressor. Your's might arrive damaged also. Tool Crib should know better than to ship these heavy units in flimsy boxes! Luckily the local Porter-Cable service center is willing to fix it under warranty!

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Something Different Inside

...The pressure supplied is more than sufficient for average duty use. The recovery time is not to bad. The price is reasonable. However with those positives let me get to the other side.
First, ..., the guages are exposed in a poor design and can be a serious potential liability. It can easily be broken off. The consumer needs to make special note of this.... Although most of these models are on the display floor, having four legs, I found that a good deal of them only have three legs. This makes it hard to stay upright any of the time. It rolled around the back of my van at every stop, go, turn, you name it. I even tried surrounding it with other items to box it in. It is so top heavy, it falls on its side anyway. A slight tug on your air hose is enough to send it rolling.
The four legged version is satisfactory but, watch out for that three legged version its a nightmare. I exchanged it for the roll cage model. I'll tell you about that one on that review.
I AM OUT.....

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good unit for the price

i've had one of these units for a few months, i bought it as a lightweight back up unit used mostly for my series of nailers (framers to brad nailers). So far it has been trouble free. although i do take my large compressor i find the unit that usually comes out of the truck is this one. some comments about it being loud, well yeah it is ..BUT IT'S A COMPRESSOR. they're all loud. the one guy a structural engineer had a few weird complaints...top heavy??? he must have used it up side down.it's hardly top heavy. in fact it's quite stable. i agree the fittings, gauges etc are exposed but then again i try not to drop 4x's on it. i have lots of tools i can damage if misused/mishandled. if you have a need for a lightweight fairly high SCFM unit, this might fit the bill. if you require a unit immune from any/all possible damage or an imagined worst case possibility buy one of the heavy weight units with a cage. just remember cage=weight=a pain in the [tush] to lug to and from the job site

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Badly designed pressure switch

The pressure switch occasionally will not shut of the compressor. The only way to shut it off is to pull the electrical plug from the wall. There is no consistancy in the amount of pressure it builds. Sometimes 140 PSI and othere 165 PSI. Fifty percent of the time the safety valve blows. I called Porter Cable to send me a new one and they wouldn't. Referred me to a service center 30 miles away. I phoned the service center and they said they may not have the parts for this compressor and may have to order them. So far I am not impressed. I had a CH for 7 years without a problem. My PC is a week old.

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More reviews...

1. High efficiency 1.6-to-2-horsepower induction motor provides long life
2. The High output, no-maintenance oil-free pump delivers 3.4CFM @40psi and 2.7cfm @ 90psi--the large 6-gallon tank reduces run time
3. Lightweight compact pancake design for easy portability
4. Includes quick coupler
5. Weighs 52-pounds and includes a 1-year warranty

Editorial Review :

Power up pneumatic nailers, impact wrenches, ratchets and more with this beefy air compressor from Bostitch. Light enough for easy transport to any spot on the jobsite, this 6-gallon pancake compressor features oil-free operation for next to nil maintenance. A high-flow regulator lets this compressor power either three finish nailers at the same time, or a single roofing or framing nailer for smooth nailing performance. The compressor also powers single sealant dispensers, blow guns, paint sprayers, sandblasters, air brushes, and grease guns. The unit delivers 3.4 cfm at 40 psi and 2.7 cfm at 90 psi. A powerful efficient induction motor features manual-reset overload protection and draws only 10 amps for positive start-ups and long life. The purchase includes a coupler for quick and easy hose hookups. A rugged roll cage ensures jobsite protection. And, a compact design lets you store this compressor just about anywhere. --Brian D. Olson

What’s in the Box
Pancake compressor, quick coupler

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smells like burning

I bought this compressor with the trim gun set for a good price at Home Depot. It always smelled kind of funny when it ran but since it was brand new I assumed that's just the way it was. I had it two years with very intermittent use and one day it started to smell worse and worse and start to smoke. Now it won't even cut on. The warranty is up so even though the compressor is basically brand new and broken, I'm out of luck so far.

From other reviews I've found online it sounds like this model compressor is a complete dud.

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Don't buy from RFBDirect

BAD RELATIONS WITH RFBDIRECT TRIED TO RETURN MY COMPRESSER BECAUSE OF VERY BAD REVIEWS AND RFBDIRECT WANTED THE COST OF SHIPPING FOR BOTH WAYS PLUS 15%RESTOCKING FEE ABOUT THE COST OF THE COMPRESSOR. I'll NEVER BUY ANYTHING FROM THIS COMPANY AGAIN...EVER

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Poor Packaging

Got my Bostitch CAP2060P delivered by FedEX and opened to find that the top was crushed as if someone had turned it upside down.Called Amazon and they sent a replacement the next day by UPS.I opened it to find that it was nowhere near as broke as the first,but still the handle was broke.Called them back and now it looks like all I'll get is a refund and experience opening the boxes these come in.I am really upset over this and am now scared to order anything of this nature from Amazon.

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A pretty nice little air compressor for the homeowner!

I have owned this air compressor for about a year and a half. We built our own home, and I used it quite a bit. If you were going to be using a compressor all the time, you may want one with a little more air capacity so the compressor does not kick on all the time. But for me, this works just fine. And a great price on Amazon to go with it!

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motor not strong enough

I've had this compressor for a couple of years. I framed and finished a basement with it when I bought it, and then it sat for a year or so, and now I'm trying to use it to fix some fencing.

When I first bought it I noticed that if it was cold and there was any pressure in the tank (10 psi or more) the motor was not strong enough to run and build pressure. It would turn a couple of times and then stall and you could hear it drawing current and not getting anywhere. I would have to turn it off, empty the tank, and then start the compressor again. Once I did that the motor would get running and it could build up to 100 psi no problem.


Recently it started doing this every time - meaning I would shoot 5 nails and the compressor would kick on but the motor would stall. I would need to shut it off, empty the tank, and then turn it on. It takes a few minutes, but it builds up a full 100 psi again...

Maybe there is something wrong that needs repair, but I can't find anything on the web about what might need to be fixed. I think the motor is just too weak on this compressor...



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More reviews...

1. 14 amps
2. 3.5 cfm @ 90 psi
3. Oil-less pump
4. 3.3-gallon tank
5. 30-day satisfaction guarantee and one year warranty on parts and labor

Customer Review :

Nice compressor for the price

The EC10 arrived with the high pressure guage not working. One call to Hitachi support and a new guage arrived within days. 15 Minutes later I had the new guage installed and working. Since then it has worked well for various applications including an impact wrench. I recommend it for low-medium volume tools.

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inexpensive, lightweight, good performance

I use this compressor with a brad nailer and it has all the capacity I need. It is light and easy to move, but is vulnerable to damage from bumps and rough treatment. A protective cage would be helpful if it is going to be transported a lot, but this would add to its weight and bulk. It is not excessively noisy, and is compact and easy to store when not in use. All this for a reasonable price.

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More for Less

Light and somewhat quite, it suits my small shop needs just fine. An added bonus to this compresser is that it now has two hp instead of one and a-half and the purchase price is the same. Seems well built.

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great compressor

I purchased this compressor some time ago. A bit on the heavy side, but very nice quality and very reliable.

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