Showing posts with label black max air compressor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label black max air compressor. Show all posts

Friday, May 23, 2014

Stanley Bostitch Pressure Reducer AB-9415883

Stanley Bostitch Pressure Reducer AB-9415883
  • Genuine OEM Replacement Part #AB-9415883
  • Compatible with Stanley Bostitch Compressors.
  • What's included : (1) Replacement Stanley Bostitch Air Compressor Replacement PRESSURE REDUCER #AB-9415883
  • New, bulk packaged
  • Please refer to list below for compatibility

I was a little scepticle when I first seen this because of the price. All of the others I've priced without the manifold was more expensive. I'm very impressed with this I would definitely buy this again.

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Fit my Bostich pancake compressor perfectly. Although I do not like the design of the plastic adjuster on it ( thats what broke on my to begin with)

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Portable Air Compressor Cordless

Portable Air Compressor Cordless
  • 18 Volt Battery operated [Works with ANY Ryobi ONE+ Battery, not-included]
  • 0-150 PSI with a Fully Charged Battery in place
  • Easy to use controls allow automatic shut-off at any pressure
  • Digital read-out for accurate inflation pressure
  • Storage compartment for the accessories

I love most Ryboi stuff but this compressor cannot give an accurate reading on the digital read-out that's within 20% accurate. What is inflated is the price on Amazon of $90 when Home Depot has it for $40.

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Is a great tool, for inflating bike and car tires. Also for inflating floats for the pool. The coupling on the hose no longer holds on a valve stem, so after several years of service, I will buy another one; at Home Depot for about $50 LESS.

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First off, I have used close to a dozen Ryobi One tools over the years and have been pleased with most of them. Not this time.

I connected the high pressure valve to a water expansion tank and used the thumb lock to secure it. Air started leaking out of the valve even though it was shut. After removing the valve I noticed that the stem inside that pushes down when the thumb lock is engaged was not centered.

I then took the thumb lock apart and found that the plastic piece had cracked and created a hole next to the stem.

I returned it to Home Depot and got another one. I had the same issue with the second one. Note that I have used the valve from my bike foot pump on this same tank and it had no problem sealing and nothing cracked.

It seems to me Ryobi is using cheap materials in one of the locations where the largest amount of stress will occur. Bad design and material choice.

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Winterize Sprinkler System Blow Out Adapter: Air Compressor to National Pipe Threads (NPT) Set with

Winterize Sprinkler System Blow Out Adapter: Air Compressor to National Pipe Threads Set with Shut Off Valve - Contains all common sizes!
  • Adaptor to winterize sprinkler systems. Includes printed instructions.
  • Includes most common pipe thread combinations! Avoid multiple trips to the hardware stores.
  • Pressure rating: 250 psi with 4:1 safety factor.
  • 100% outdoor rated.Impervious to water and oil.
  • All metal parts are brass. Flexible hose is 3/8" Goodyear Insta-Grip.

I was motivated to buy this adapter after noticing that the last two years, the sprinkler guy that charges me $60 to blow out my sprinklers always seemed to find a broken sprinkler head when blowing out the system even though I never noticed any of them broken all year.

He would unscrew them and take them with him pretty much trying to force me to call him in the spring to turn the system back on (which I never do as it's just a matter of turning the water back on) and then charging me to replace the sprinkler heads that he took with him.

I recently bought the Porter-Cable PC3PAK Finish Nailer/Brad Nailer/Stapler Compressor Combo Kit and decided that since I now have an air compressor, I may as well try to blow out the sprinkler system myself.

I usually try to buy my products directly from Amazon due to their speedy shipping, this item was only available via the manufacturer, but I'm happy to report they shipped it priority mail and it got to me in about 2 days.

Now to the meat and potatos!

Upon receiving this kit, I shut off the water to my sprinkler system, went out to the water line that comes out of the house and down to the sprinkler box. I unscrewed the cap on the top of the pipe and figured out which of the adapters in the kit was the right size to screw into the pipe. I found it and noticed it needed a 2nd adapter to match up to the main hose.

I took the teflon tape that came with the kit (awesome!) taped up the threads on the fittings being mindful not to tape the first thread on any of them (you don't want any tape coming loose and getting blown into your plumbing) and connected it all up to the sprinkler water pipe.

I connected it to my air compressor air line with the quick connect it comes with and was in business.

Check out the pictures I added to the product pictures on this item to see the final setup.

Bottom line, it worked like a champ.

The only part that sucked was that my compressor tank is just a bit small for this job so I had to empty the whole air tank into the sprinkler system, shut off the air flow (made sure easy by the shut off valve built into this unit), and let the compressor refill the tank a couple of times per sprinkler zone.

I know a lot of the videos on youtube show people opening up their sprinkler box and turning the solenoid valves to switch between zones. Since I have the IrrigationCaddy sprinkler controller that can be controlled by my iphone, I just turned it on as if I was running the sprinklers then switched through each zone one at a time until they were all blown out. Once I was done, I shut the system off and am done until spring.

Bottom line, this connector works wonderfully, comes with a million adapters so should fit just about any water connection and was cheap.

The fact that it just saved me $60 that it would have cost me to pay the sprinkler guy plus the extra money the guy would have charged me to replace the supposedly broken sprinkler heads in the spring means this thing just paid for itself and saved me at least $30 on top of its price for one use.

This kit is high quality and I'd expect it to work for years which means it's going to keep on saving me money year after year.

I would buy it again and would recommend it to friends and family.

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This was awesome! I was going to have to go to the hardware store and figure out all the connectors and parts I would need. This solved all that hassle and it worked like a champ! Saved me so much time just connected the part I needed and BAM done! Thanks!

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Rol-Air 2 Horsepower 5.3 Gallon Bull Compressor FC2002HBP6

Rol-Air 2 Horsepower 5.3 Gallon Bull Compressor FC2002HBP6
  • Heavy-Duty cast-iron cylinder
  • Splash lubrication to ensure longer pump life
  • Overload protection with manual reset
  • Mounted on dolly Cart With Wheels For Easy Maneuvering
  • Factory tested safety relief valve

I bought the HBP6 to use for my home remodel nailers, including flooring, etc.

Day 2 the unit shut down and tripped the thermal breaker and would not run after resetting.

Phone support helped me diagnose the problem as a piece of assembly debris (small chunk of paint or glue) being stuck in the check valve seat so I was able to clear it myself.

Day 3 another problem, at the same location, the plastic overpressure line exploded from the fitting because it was installed without a metal insert inside the line (only had the ferrule). Phone support said they'd ship me the parts but they didn't ship them overnight, so I had to go rent another compressor for the weekend.

I hope that after this issue is resolved I'll get good service from this unit. But be forewarned.

I try to buy tools that last a long time that's why I didn't buy a compressor from the big box stores, but I'm not sure my strategy has paid off.

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I am 70 years old, and retired. All of my tools are for play, but I do like to buy the best!

I have a very large, and excellent, Quincy 2 stage upright stationary compressor, a very nice 5HP Quincy belt drive, slow speed, 20 gallon portable, an EC-12 Hitachi (getting quite heavy for me to lug around), and a very old Champion (wheelbarrow style).

This little Rol-Air is absolutely perfect for me.

I can lift it if I need to, but in most cases I can roll it instead.

Convenience is what this is all about, and in my opinion this little Rol-Air wins five stars for convenience.

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I haven't used it much but so far this seems like an excellent little compressor.

It arrived in a box that had been opened and once inside noticalby repacked. I don't think it was used, however, because the compressor itelf seemed fresh, without nicks or dings.

-It already had oil in it and ready to use.

-Shipping weight is 64 lbs, but it's not nearly that heavy. I weighed it at 55 lbs and it's a fairly easy lift.

-In reality it's not much bigger than the familiar PC pancake. The added size if any comes from the handle and wheels.

-It is very convenient to wheel around, no problem with stairs, etc.

-Build construction seems very solid and durable. It is rated CONTINUOUS DUTY: Good!

-It does NOT come with connectors or a hose. Oddly, the quick connect I installed on the air outlet touches the metal tube for the pump, making me suspect a rattle issue some day, but not so far.

-The On OFF switch is not convenient at all, but is very postive up and down.

-It's somewhat quieter than my prior PC pancake, but not much.

I think this is going to be a great addition to my tools, and a definite upgrade from the PC pancake which failed after using it three times.

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No problems! the item shippped on time and is working well. From my experience I would definately recommend this company as one to deal with.

Ontario, Canada

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Tru-Flate 17-351 1/4" Female NPT Direct Air Line Chuck With Shut-off

Tru-Flate 17-351 1/4' Female NPT Direct Air Line Chuck With Shut-off
  • Built in shut off valve
  • 1/4 inch female NPT
  • 150 PSI maximum air line pressure
  • Cannot be used on inflator gauges

haha i cant belive im rating a air chuck but it is what it is and its a air chuck that works and is cheap

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This air line chuck is much better constructed than the one I am replacing. It does not leak when pressurized, unlike my previous model.