Showing posts with label industrial air compressors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label industrial air compressors. Show all posts

Monday, August 25, 2014

Craftsman Evolv 15206 Air Compressor w/ 2" Brad Nailer

Craftsman Evolv 15206 Air Compressor w/ 2' Brad Nailer
  • 3 gallon oil-free compressor
  • Brad nailer
  • 25' recoil hose

i bought this direct from sears a little over a year ago. we were starting to do some remodeling on our house and found out we needed a new pressure washer when our old one stopped working. we went to sear's to see what they had available and found out they had this set on sale. i'd been needing a pneumatic nailer for a while so we bought it (along with a new pressure washer) and i've loved it ever since. i have since purchased a finish nailer and a framing nailer and use the air compressor from this kit with both of those as well. the air compressor isn't big, but it does the job since it goes up to 100 psi. i did purchase a longer air hose since the coil-type that comes with it can get kinks in it easier than a standard air hose, but other than that this thing has been awesome.

i am by no means a professional but just a weekend (sometimes weekday) diy person. this gives me less time to get the job(s) done i need to get done and move on to something else.

as for the person who wrote the first review, the one thing i've found that others have done when they've been in your situation is that they didn't close the pressure release for the hose. you have to make sure you turn the knob on the front of the compressor all the way until you can't hear/feel air coming out of it. this will allow the air to flow into the hose and to the nailer. if you have done this, then your unit may be faulty.

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We already had a bigger compressor but bought the Evolv about a year and half ago for the portability to use with the brad nailer. We didn't want to spend a lot of money as we only had a couple of jobs to do around the house where we could use the nailer. We had the same problem as one of the other reviewers that the nailer wouldn't always work. When it wouldn't work we'd disconnect it from the air hose and unload and load the brads, reconnect and it would work most of the time. Haven't used it for a few months and went to plug it in and the breaker/safety tripped. Pushed the reset and heard a pop like a small firecracker and it smelled like something electrical burned. We could replace the switch as it's only $5 but shipping brings it to almost $15 and not sure that it will fix the problem. Paid around $70 for it to start, so will likely just get something a little better next time instead of wasting any more $ on the Evolv.

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Bought this direct from Sears. Operating instructions not detailed enough for rookies like me. I followed the instructions as best as possible (oiled before using, psi to correct number, loaded brads, etc.) When I was ready to test on scrap lumber, zilch. Pulled the trigger and got nothing, not a sound. Of course, it was a Sunday when I wanted to use it, but the Sears help line is open M-F. So right now I am stuck in the middle of a project. If I find out I did something wrong, I will change my rating, but until they can tell me how to get this thing to work.... If anyone out there can help, I would appreciate it.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

SENCO PC1279 3-Tool Air Compressor Combo Kit

SENCO PC1279 3-Tool Air Compressor Combo Kit
  • FinishPro35, 15-Gauge 2-1/2-in Angled Finish Nailer (ProSeries) - 1Y0001N
  • Extra power to drive fasteners up to 1-1/2-in into hardwood applications
  • Belt hook for convenience
  • Adjustable depth-of-drive
  • Rear exhaust keeps oil and dust away from work surface

I just my house back in Oct and I have been ready to start my DIY projects. First project is a dry bar and man these nail gun are making the project got quick. I have had no problems with anything in this combo kit. It was recommended by the construction crew on Private Practice. Great choice.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

NEW AIR COMPRESSOR HOSE 50' feet - PVC RUBBER 300 PSI

NEW AIR COMPRESSOR HOSE 50' feet - PVC RUBBER 300 PSIAnd to be honest I have not used it that much. The hose that came with my compressor seems of better quality, but once damaged I decided to by a new hose rather than try to repair. I believe this hose to be durable, but not what I would consider professional quality.

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Milton 1019 3/8" Filter

Milton 1019 3/8' Filter
  • LUBRIMATIC" MICRO FILTER
  • 3/8" NPT
  • Standard 40 micron porous bronze element
  • Three stage baffle
  • Plastic bowl

I was looking for a basic air line filter and this unit seemed to fit the bill. What I didn't realize until after I received the filters is that this filter has a "self drain" feature. The drain valve has a rubber piece that relaxes when the air pressure falls below 5 PSI (according to instructions) so beware! I never installed these units. I didn't like the idea that they would "dribble" all over my work bench and floor when the air pressure is drained from the lines, which I do regularly in my work shop. I bought the Campbell Hausfeld unit Campbell Hausfeld PA2121 Standard Air Filters instead and am happy with that unit. The Campbell Hausfeld unit appears to be the same as the Husky unit sold by Home depot. If you like black instead of blue check out the Husky unit as Home Depot. Sorry Amazon I love you more than Home Depot but I got to be honest. LOL

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Saturday, February 1, 2014

Factory-Reconditioned Ridgid ZROF50150TS 5 Gallon Oil-Free Portable Tri-Stack Air Compressor

Factory-Reconditioned Ridgid ZROF50150TS 5 Gallon Oil-Free Portable Tri-Stack Air Compressor
  • Powerful induction motor for maximum power, durability and quick starts
  • Innovative steel tank design allows compressor to be configured for a wide range of tools, applications and environments
  • Compressor and independently regulated tanks separate for easy carrying and versatile, simultaneous uses
  • 1/4 turn tank drain, valve on each tank turns quickly and easily for convenient tank maintenance
  • Oil-free, low-maintenance pump

I have used this compressor now for about three months. I am pleased with it's performance so far. The only main drawback is that it is quite heavy. This is made easier by the fact that the compressor can be split in two for transportation and other applications. The twin one gallon hotdog tanks can be separated from the motor and half gallon tank. You can have up to three different guns running at two different pressures (two from one pressure, one from another). This is really helpful when you are using different guns for different applications. Overall I am very pleased with this compressor and would recommend it to someone looking for a contractor grade trim compressor.

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When the compressor showed up at my door, it had taken quite a beating from shipping. Using a mallet, I was able to straighten out the parts that were bent. However, the compartment that holds the air filter was cracked. I ended up just ordering a replacement part because it was so cheap (cost about $5 plus shipping). Once I get it installed, it should be in good condition again. Now, this is all because the item wasn't packed well enough. Ok, enough about the seller and shipping issues.

As for the compressor itself, I love it (this is why I rated more stars than not). I was able to fill the tanks, speparate them from the motor, and take it inside my house for some repair work. Quietest method. My kids that were sleeping could keep sleeping because there was not a motor to turn on. I have plenty of air in the 5 gallons (combined tanks) of air. I mostly used it with a brad nailer, but I did use the occasional direct air blowing to dust things off. I was able to do this because of the two air connections available on the front that are connected to the tanks. There is a third connection tied to the motor section had I needed another connection where I left the motor.

Anyways, I highly suggest this system. It has worked flawlessly so far for me. If it does fail or have an issue, I update this review. Todays date: 2/25/13

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Was shipped quickly and arrived in perfect shape. Have no concerns with the quality and saved $100 over anyone else.

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I am a contractor who has to have mobility in my set ups and this products gives me that, so far.

Stopped at 4 outta 5 stars because I just got this compressor and need more time to see how it will do, but if it is like my other ridgid tools I will expect the ssme gret results.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Arrow Pneumatic (ARRP34189) PneuMasterAir Replacement Desiccant - 1 Quart

Arrow Pneumatic PneuMasterAir Replacement Desiccant - 1 Quart
  • Sold Individually

This is the actual Dissicant material that would be used in a dissicator to absorb moisture from air. It starts out a dark blue color and changes to a pink color when it needs to be replaced or rejuvenated. Unlike some of the bag dissicants it doesn't seem to have a noticeable odor.

I use this in conjunction with my vacuum dissicator. If you have a refrigeration type vacuum pump you can quickly rejuvenate it by pulling a good vacuum on it for a few minutes until the pump stops blowing out moisture and the pressure goes a bit lower or until the dissicant turns a cobalt blue. The other option for rejuvenating Dissicant requires heat and is slower.

This is economical and seems to be good quality. I like the color change since it shows when you need to replace or rejuvenate it.

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This was a great find. The same material is more expensive through other distributors. I'll order this again, I had my order in 4 days.

Monday, August 12, 2013

Cliplight Manufacturing 946KIT Super Seal Pro A/C Leak Repair Kit

Cliplight Manufacturing 946KIT Super Seal Pro A/C Leak Repair Kit
  • Saves time, money and protects the environment from harmful refrigerant emissions
  • Ideal for preventative maintenance
  • Professional strength formula installs in minutes
  • Comes with manufacturer limited warranty

I bought an old Mercedes 124 to restore with my sons. i found that the car had an evaporator leak. These cars seem to be built around the evaporator and to replace it involves disassembly of the front of the car. The lowest quote I had was $4,000.00 to replace the evaporator and recharge the system. I figured i would try this stuff first. I followed the directions and almost 1 year later the AC still blows ice cold!

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Cliplight Manufacturing 946KIT Super Seal Pro A/C Leak Repair KitI've had problems for a couple of years with my auto air conditioner (a 2000 Chrysler product) and believed the main problem to be with a leak in the dryer, which is a real pain in the a.. to change on my particular car. After using a couple of cheaper brands of sealants and recharging the refrigerant 2 or 3 times in the past to no avail, I decided to buy and try the Super Seal. I followed the detailed directions to the letter; and the air conditioner worked ok for about 1 1/2 weeks but then went kaput again. The previous attempts at sealing the system may have interfered with the efficacy of this product. My neighbor, who is a certified HVAC technician, told me has had good luck with this company's products in other refrigeration applications. In my opinion, it's worth spending the money on a can of this stuff and trying it before spending "big money" to get your auto air repaired.

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Like many owners of older vehicles that have converted to R-134 refrigerant, I found that the smaller molecule is harder to contain in an aging system. My freon recharges were lasting only 6-7 weeks, and the solution proposed by repair experts would have cost way more than my '92 Sable is worth. My seasoned Pep Boys shop manager was dubious about the chances of success for this product, having already seen the failed results of many different sealants. At the same time, he was glad to take my money to vacuum-pump my system for well over an hour in order to evacuate all the moisture -this is critically important.

Now I did not follow Cliplight's advice and replace the accumulator because my seasoned Pep Boys shop manager opined that boiling out all the moisture should be enough. (Not to mention that replacing the accumulator would have been an additional $175.) After recharging with R-134 and the Super Seal Pro, I added a step that wasn't included in the instructions: I ran the A/C for five minutes every hour for the next twelve hours. That was in July 2008, and as of this writing in May 2009 my A/C still works fine. And I'm not the most diligent about running the A/C regularly through the winter months to prevent freon leakage.

I hope anyone else who uses this great product has as much success.

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My 1994 Explorer had completely non-functional air conditioning. I replaced a rusted out line and blocked orifice tube, and the accumulator/drier. However, when I charged the system, it leaked down within 24 hours. I could hear a hissing, but was unable to find the leak. Three cans of ultraviolet dye later, I was still completely unable to figure out just where the leak was. Not knowing what part to replace, I had almost given up on fixing the A/C in my truck, and figured I'd give this Cliplight sealant a try after spending so much on parts and cans of refrigerant, what did I have to lose? Even though my system was leaking down faster than what the Cliplight documentation said it could fix, I thought I'd give it a try anyway.

When it arrived, I was unimpressed. How could this tiny little can of sealant possibly fix my system? I evacuated recharged my system once more and followed the very precise and detailed instructions that came with the Cliplight kit.

An hour later, my leak was gone, and the system was holding pressure. It has been three weeks since I used the Cliplight sealant, and my truck's A/C has held its pressure perfectly, and the A/C is blowing ice cold. I never would have expected this product to work, but it does amazingly well! I can't recommend it highly enough.

You need to have some clue as to what you are doing this is not a typical "DIY" product. You should have proper manifold gauges and vacuum pump equipment. But if your car's A/C is leaking and failing within a few days of being recharged, this is the product for you.

June 2008 update: Over a year later, my A/C is still working perfectly! This product is amazing!

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I bought this because in over 2 years my 1997 Miata would never hold a charge for more than 2 days whether I used it or not. I had tried the dye kits with black light to find the source of the leak in a pitch black garage and couldn't find the source the leak. I also tried other seal kits without any luck.

After reading customer reviews about the product I decided to give it a try and 3 months ago I followed the instructions and bought a can of R134A to recharge my Miata. Three months later with constant use of my air condition it is still holding it's charge and blowing cold air.

It is important to note that if you're thinking about buying this product that you will need an air conditioning vacuum. I picked up a cheap vacuum kit from Harbor freights for $15 (retail) and hooked it up to my air compressor and it worked well. You will also need to pick up an air condition gauage set ($40-50 at Harbor Freights). The vacuum will suck out the moisture from the air conditioning system and allow this product to properly seal up. Should you choose not to vacuum the system you're just wasting your money.

With that being said, I would recommend if you're a DIY type of person and have the appropriate tools.