Rol-Air 1.5 HP, 1.5 Gallon Air Compressor FC1500HBP2

• Single stage pump with ball bearings
• Cast-Iron cylinder
• Stainless steel reed valves and splash lubrication ensure longer pump life
• Can Produce 3.5 CFM of Air

I am a remodeling contractor. I use a compressor a lot. I am very satisfied with this compressor. It is easily moved, not too heavy and has rubber feet so it won't damage floors. It obviously doesn't have a huge tank but its recovery time is VERY quick. It is quieter than an oil free compressor but not as quiet as some of the other oil filled ones I have seen. It runs a trim nailer no problem. I even use it for my framing nailer if I am just doing a couple walls. One more good thing....before I bought this I had a few technical questions. I called ROLAIRE and got a real person on the phone within seconds who was very knowledgeable about their products and compressors in general. He talked to me for several minutes and helped me decide this is the one I needed. I was impressed.

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I purchased this to run my air guns on the job site and to replace air in my tires when they get low. It does both of these very well. It seems to be a very good balance between, weight, reliability and performance. The suction cups actually do work well to keep the unit from vibrating around. And as a bonus I am surprised at how quite it runs compared to my oiless compressor I replaced with this unit. Another reason I went with this brand was because it was the portable brand carried and recommended by my local compressor shop.

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Pros: The unit arrived on time per the shipping information in good condition. Well designed unit with motor and compressor integrated within a cowl that directs the fan-driven cooling air. Well-manufactured too. Worked exactly right out of the box, plumbing components good quality and easy to hook up.

Cons: Pretty noisy. More so than I expected, based on reading previous reviews. However, I have only owned one other compressor and it was 50 years old when this one replaced it, so my frame of reference on noise is limited.

With this size tank, the unit comes on a lot. Also, the total weight of 39 lbs sounded light when I read the description. However, it is a heavier than other portable compressors. It is portable and not bad for moving from one place to the next, but not quite as convenient as I expected. If I had it to do over, I think I would get the next larger size tank to get more capacity at the expense of a couple of lbs. If portability was my main goal, I would look for a smaller, lighter unit.

Bottom Line I am satisfied with the small RolAir. It does what I need it do.

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Had it shipped twice , and twice it was covered with oil.. So i just clean it and start using.. Recharge super fast , doesn't take a lot of amps.. So good. Than compressor start to shut down any time it want's. Now my engine got stuck it can't even turn ,,

And i bought mine in April. Wasn't using it much just for some light trim work around the house. Please buy Dewalt one airless.. Or even Senco , there is one little one , works super great.

This compressor is overpriced and build cheep. Be aware..

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This air compressor is very good. It is the highest output of air in its size that I could find, and it puts out more air than most of the 4 gallon compressors as well. The price I got was the $40 less than the best at Lowe's with half the air output. Very quiet machine respectively.

Customer service: the block on the pressure switch had a pin hole leak in the cat iron itself. I reached Acme Tools via Amazon to complain. Brian W. Replied back with the part number and shipped it free of charge, all within 2 min of sending the email. I'm absolutely serious. I sent the email, and received a reply with a picture diagram showing the part i needed before I put my phone down.

I haven't had this good an experience but a few times. I feel its adequate to express how good it was to get more people to deal with people who care.

Arrow Pneumatic (ARRP34189) 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.

Ingersoll Rand R37341-600-VS 250 PSI MAX 1/2-Inch Regulator, Black

• 1/2-Inch NPT
• 0-140 PSI Pressure Range
• Flush-mount gauge
• Relieving - standard knob control
• 210 CFM

I have a 175 PSI 7.5 HP 80 Gallon 1PH Horizontal 2 Stage Stationary Air Compressor in the garage I have behind my home. Of course, with a compressor of this size, I wanted to keep flow levels high at each air outlet in the plumbed air line that is mounted in the garage walls. The Ingersoll Rand R37341-600-VS 250 PSI MAX 1/2-Inch Regulator, Black is what I chose to regulate pressures on my hoses using various air tools requiring differing pressures.

Looking at the design, I determined this model does not rely on a true rubber diaphragm to control pressures it uses a nitril and nylon diaphragm that should be good for at least three to five years. A true rubber diaphragm would also mean the regulator adjustment should be zeroed after use with all pressure shut off and removed from my lines. Compressor air line sludge is also detrimental to true rubber. For these reasons, I wanted mechanical regulators that I could just set and leave rubber diaphragms also allow for eventual pressure "creep" as they age (unnoticed higher pressure requiring adjustment down), and true rubber deteriorates over less time before needing replacement. Beyond all of this, Ingersoll Rand offers a service kit for these ARO regulators.

Using the IR model R37341-600-VS, I can leave my air lines pressurized 24/7 with less worry concerning reliability. This IR model also includes the gauge eliminating the need for my having to supply a separate one. I can just quickly pull the adjustment knob down, rotate it for the proper pressure using the gauge, push it back up to lock the setting, connect a hose, and begin using whatever tool I have set it for. Since I also use Air Chief Industrial 1/2" fittings and quick connects with larger hose sizes, and correctly sized hose whips on my tools, my flow stays high enough with this regulator to run even higher flow CFM equipment like my sandblaster, 3/4 impact, and my automotive body paint and repair tools.

Even though the physical size of this regulator is small, and it has an aluminum body, it does have some "heft" to it at about 1 1/4 lbs. There is also grooved rectangular, and "lipped", flange at the inlet and outlet ports that looks just right for adding a metal support if needed the Ingersoll Rand aluminum 104401 "T" bracket. The bottom of the regulator also has a threaded section just above the adjustment knob and comes with a panel nut for the Ingersoll Rand steel 104405 "L" bracket. Since my plumbing already offered healthy support at the outlets, no brackets were needed but some may need to add a bracket. I actually believe the flange support was designed in because this appears to be the same regulator housing assembly used on the Ingersoll Rand P39344-600-VS 1/2-Inch Filter-Regulator Piggyback, Black, and on the Ingersoll Rand C38341-600-VS 1/2-Inch Filter-Regulator-Lubricator Combination, Black/Gray.

Of course, it also doesn't hurt that this regulator has a nice black powder coat finish and the gauge is easily read with its contrasting color indications. It's a nice clean look against my garage walls. As I have an air drying system with auto drains in place just after the compressor (and before my plumbed lines), I didn't need any added filters but, if you do, I would suggest the Ingersoll Rand P39344-600-VS 1/2-Inch Filter-Regulator Piggyback, Black although it does have a manual drain. If you also want an oil mist model, the Ingersoll Rand C38341-600-VS 1/2-Inch Filter-Regulator-Lubricator Combination, Black/Gray may be what you want. Personally, I avoid oil mist types as the oil gets distributed through the hoses and degrades any rubber hose, not to mention making any oil contaminated hose permanently unsuitable for painting use.

Instructions:

(chuckle) Well, there are none included in the package but I will provide you with some concerning the nice included features of the gauge...

The gauge cover is a polycarbonate nylon piece that unscrews with a standard left-hand twist. Once you remove it, you can access the two quick reference bright yellow pointers on the gauge dial which also narrow or expand the green range field all depending on where you want them set. So, if the cover was loose you might only need to tighten it. Or, if your lens was loose, a tiny dab of adhesive on a pin could secure your lens just let it dry before screwing the cover back on.

Warranty:

One year

After everything has been said and done, I'm glad I decided on the Ingersoll Rand R37341-600-VS 250 PSI MAX 1/2-Inch Regulator, Black for my garage.

***NOTE***

This regulator is good for 250 PSI at the inlet. Should you want or need a "piggyback" type filter/regulator for inlet pressures of 175 PSI compressor systems, the ARO filter models with polycarbonate bowls are only rated for a maximum of 140-150 PSI inlet pressures. You can use this R37341-600-VS first in a line and add ARO polycarbonate bowl "piggyback" models after it in a line. The (P39344-610)Ingersoll-Rand P244-610 1/2'' Female NPT Regulator NEW "piggyback" model (metal bowl) accepts pressures of up to 250 PSI at its inlet, and regulates outlet pressure from 0-140 PSI.

Update 4/11/2012:

After using this regulator several days, I decided it was easier to just turn off the pressure on the main line to the regulators, and to turn the R37341-600-VS regulators off by their adjustment knobs. This should make the regulators, hoses, and quick connects, last much longer depressurized during disuse whether or not I disconnect the hoses after use. This regulator also bleeds off pressure on the outlet side as it has its pressure setting changed downward. This feature also makes it easier to connect quick connect couplers when there is no pressure on the fitting.

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Just a regular ol regulator, nothing to get excited about. It does what I need it to do. To those claiming that it leaked air. You will need more than a couple wraps of teflon tape to seal the corse threads. I did about 5-6 and have not had any problems. Pressure adjustment knob took a second to get used to but works well.

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Pros:

Easy to install

easy to set

seems durable enough

High Flow

Name brand

Cons:

Wish it was made with a little more metal

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Just a run of the mill regulator. Does its job. As long as it is regulating the pressure like a want it to, I guess I can't complain. I haven't noticed any leaks or irregularities. I use my compressor weekly and have had no issues in its first year of use.

This regulator seems to be well built. I have had it installed for eight months now and it has performed admirably. I use it for spray painting and nailing.