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

Friday, October 24, 2014

Factory-Reconditioned Porter-Cable 3PAKR Finish Nailer/Brad Nailer/Stapler Compressor Combo

Factory-Reconditioned Porter-Cable 3PAKR Finish Nailer/Brad Nailer/Stapler Compressor Combo
  • 150 psi max allows users to drive more nails than a traditional 135 max psi compressor
  • 6 gal tank allows users to drive a large quantity of nails on a single tank charge
  • 2.6 SCFM @ 90 psi allows for quick compressor recovery time, per ISO1217
  • 10 Amps current draw allows use of compressor with a 16 ga. or heavier extension cord (50 feet or less)
  • FN250C uses standard 16 ga. finish nails from 1" to 2-1/2" long

In my kit, the finishing nailer was refurbished, the rest new. It didn't work at all out of the box. It was so bad it almost surely didn't work when it left the repair center. Porter Cable (PC) would not take the unit back; I had to take it to a repair center which meant taking time off of work. When I picked it up, they said a part was missing, that they couldn't repair it, and that it could not have worked when it left the repair facility. I contacted PC again and they sent me a prepaid return mailing label and exchanged it for a new unit in retail packaging. In the end, PC did the right thing but I'm still annoyed that I had to invest three hours of my time to get it resolved.

Now that everything works, it seems to be of decent quality. the compressor is loud, but the largish tank and high pressure are very, very nice. Overall, if I had it to do over again, I'd probably go for the Bostich set for approximately the same price, but I'm happy with the set that I have.

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I bought this last week because I am working on a 12ft high x 36ft long x 4ft deep childrens playhouse. There was no way I was hammer nailing all of the roof shingles, trim, etc... So I went on line and saw this package. Let me say that it is AWESOME! It looked brand new. There was no visual signs of any prior use. Other than "Inspected by 3-1" stickers on everything you would think it was brand new. I have used over 4000 Finish Nails, and over 2500 Finish nails since it arrived (I haven't used the stapler yet). It has performed flawlessly. I am so glad I got it. It is a great value!

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The compressor was toast. Could not have been tested before shipping. My first and perhaps last refurb tool purchase.

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The guns in this kit are great, however I think PC should have stepped it up to the better brad nailer... Guns worked with zero problems, zero jams, zero misfires. Adjustable depth works very well.

Not a huge fan of the compressor, not just with this kit, but any combo kit. I wish they would take some of the better compressors and make them into a combo pack for a little more money. mainly because outside of a combo pack, the guns are pretty expensive. You're basically buying this combo for the guns and a starter compressor till you can buy a better one.

Item arrived in great working condition. It had some other guys last name etched into the bottom, but otherwise in pristine condition. Worked like a charm.

I saw the same kit at Home Depot for $289. So... This is a wonderful value.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Sure Shot (SUR2000) Plated Brass Sprayer

Sure Shot Plated Brass Sprayer
  • Sold Individually

This unit is much improved from a previous version I had about six years ago. The nozzle stopper is now a kind of rubber instead of a Teflon button. This new stopper doesn't leak at all. I just wish they made one that'll hold about twice as much.

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It works well and holds air pressure for weeks w/o leaking down. I opted for the chrome finish because the more chrome, the better

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I use this with brake cleaner, so thankfully no more rattle cans.

The product is famous for its quality and long life and I don;t doubt that.

Once filled a single pressurization with air is easily enough to spray the whole can (this was something I doubted before). But it is important to follow the instructions and only fill with liquid to 2/3 otherwise there is not enough volume for the compressed air.

The unit is bigger than a rattle can but you get much more fluid so it is better.

I use the pin stream which gives a nice direct, penetrating stream. An adjustable type nozzle with a mix of spray an stream would be nice but I always back my spray with compressed air at the same time (much more effective as the air "rubs" the dirt) so the lack of a spray isn't that important.

Overall 5 starts, I hope, and expect to use this for years to come.

Monday, September 29, 2014

Compressor Copeland CRN5-0500-TFD-970 380/440, 460, 3, 50/60

Compressor Copeland CRN5-0500-TFD-970 380/440, 460, 3, 50/60Found the lowest price for this OEM direct replacement compressor on Amazon. This is 380/440/460 Volt at 50/60 Hz. I was shocked to see it in stock on Amazon!

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Amflo 235 1/4" NPT Air Flow Throttle Valve

Amflo 235 1/4' NPT Air Flow Throttle Valve
  • Controls air flow from near shut off to full flow
  • Knurled knob is graduated
  • Spring loaded ball and detent hold setting
  • Solid brass
  • 1/4" NPT Male inlet 1/4" NPT Female outlet

This valve did not fit the application I had. It is not so much a device that controls the flow as it is a brass ball valve. It is difficult to control air flow when rotating the knurreled knob. Also there is no stop position to know that flow is cut off. Instead you can continue to rotate around going from full on to full off and then on again etc.