air compressor advice needed

[ceaser_22000]

Looking at getting the porter cable air compressor 6 gallon 150psi for basically airing up tires on TV and trailer but would like to run a few small tools off it is this a good air compressor for that type of work or should I upgrade to the Kobalt 2hp 175psi.

[FlatBroke]

Home Depot had the PC (6gal. 150psi) on sale about a week ago for $99. However I bought a PC a couple of years ago and it wouldnt hold air and the pressure regulator took two hand to turn it so I sent it back. Bought a Harbor Freight on their $99 sale. Think their sale is going on now. Ya, Ya! Harbor Freight! Believe me it is built just as good as the PC, Probably built in the same Chinese factory. They may even look the same if you took off the fancy HF cover. Mine has worked like a charm.
If you want a commercial unit go with DeWalt or such but plan on spending tons extra. (probably make in china also)

[gat75]

I bought a PC 6-gallon compressor brand new at Lowes a couple of years ago. Just recently the regulator froze up and would not allow me to put 80 lbs pressure into my truck tires. I was sick, (especially when I found that a new regulator costs +45.00). Well, now for the rest of the story- I called PC's 1-800 service number, told lady what was wrong with compressor. She sent me a complimentary brand new regulator free of charge. I changed it out, it works great! I was very impressed that they did this enlight of the fact that it was well out of warranty. I love the fact that it only weighs 38 lbs. Keep it in storage bay of my 5w, just for airing up tires & blowing out water lines.

[Hank_MI]

That is a good little compressor. Good for airing up tires and some air tools, like pneumatic nailers or staplers. Impact wrench, impact hammer, sand blaster, cutoff tool will drain it in less than a minute. If you want to run any of those type tools you'll need a bigger compressor, one with more CFM, not necessarily more pressure. A 200 lb compressor is useless if it runs out of pressure in a few seconds. Don't confuse max pressure with CFM.

Again, it's a nice compressor, portable and will do the job if you're not running tools that need a lot of air flow.

[ceaser_22000]

TomHaycraft wrote:

ceaser 22000 wrote:
Looking at getting the porter cable air compressor 6 gallon 150psi for basically airing up tires on TV and trailer but would like to run a few small tools off it is this a good air compressor for that type of work or should I upgrade to the Kobalt 2hp 175psi.

I've had the Porter Cable 150psi / 6 gallon unit for over a year now. Solid little compressor. I use it for tires and blowing water lines between each trip in the winter. For an RV, serves the purpose. As others have mentioned, to run air tools, especially paint sprayers, you will need something with higher CFM, but those quickly become less portable for the RV.

Thanks Tom that is exactly the advice I was seeking primarily I will be using it for the TT and TV anything has got to be better than the little 12Volt inflator I am using now.

[2012Coleman]

You may also need a water seperator for running tools.

[TomHaycraft]

ceaser 22000 wrote:
Looking at getting the porter cable air compressor 6 gallon 150psi for basically airing up tires on TV and trailer but would like to run a few small tools off it is this a good air compressor for that type of work or should I upgrade to the Kobalt 2hp 175psi.

I've had the Porter Cable 150psi / 6 gallon unit for over a year now. Solid little compressor. I use it for tires and blowing water lines between each trip in the winter. For an RV, serves the purpose. As others have mentioned, to run air tools, especially paint sprayers, you will need something with higher CFM, but those quickly become less portable for the RV.

[lynndiwagon]

I know you're looking for a bigger capacity, but this one works pretty good here. Can't beat the price and it got pretty good reviews. I got one last week and it sure airs up my suspension and 110lb PSI tires.

[DUNEBUGGYDOUG]

You will not run many air tools with that compressor.Air tools will suck it down very quick

[wa8yxm]

If your tires are over 100PSI rated.. The higher the pressure the faster you can inflate or top off the tires.

Also, you will need (With either) a regulator for your air tools, the higher the pressure (With the same size tank)the longer you can hammer with an air wrench, hammer or chisel the longer you can spray the longer you can ______ before you run out of air.

[yrusoslo]

If you have a rv with air brakes, you can plumb into the air system, with an air chuck fitting.

[ceaser_22000]

I think for maintenance purposes I will stick with the oil less.

[calamus]

oil less or oil? either one would work well for you I have both one from menards a coleman and a job smart from tractor supply. one oil free the other oil use them both for the same things blowing out camper lines fixing tires filling inflatables at the lake they both run long periods when getting used and have held up well for several years. I have a harbor freight one that was 39$ we leave for blowing up inner tubes that one is a little on the slow side but does the job! check the cfm that will tell you which one fills faster.