1/2 HP Ultra Quiet & Oil-Free Air Compressor Pump/Motor

• 1/2 Hp Air Compressor Pump/Motor
• 1.90 CFM @ 40 PSI & 1.10 CFM @ 90 PSI - Max 120 PSI
• Ultra Quiet - Only 56 Decibels
• Low Amp Draw - 4.5 Amps
• Oil-Free - No Maintenance - 3000 hour lifecycle

I wanted to write this review especially because of the lack of reviews. I have been using this compressor for air assist on a Laser Engraver. This compressor holds 50psi on a short(5') run of 1/4" line. This compressor is indeed quiet, having a low sort of sound that is far more appealing than a metal on metal clickety clack sort of sound. I have it sitting on a folded towel to further reduce vibration. It comes shipped without a plug end(user supplied) and without the capacitor wired or mounted. I built a capacitor mount for mine, but it is a bit annoying to have it flopping around next to the compressor. In an effort to extort more life out of compressor, I have a fan positioned towards the compressor if it has to run for an extended period of time. Overall good build, if it does reach the claimed 3000 hours I would consider it a great value.

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Campbell Hausfeld PL154599AV 3/8-inch Reversible Drill

• Used to drill hone, ream hole saw and wire brush most metal or wood materials
• Durable Jacobs chuck for reliable bit replacement
• Soft Santoprene elastomer grip provides increased comfort during continuous use
• Reversible to assist when binding occurs and for replacing screws

This drill has everything going for it. The fit and finish are excellent. It has very little runout, and Campbell Hausfeld didn't scrimp on the chuck; it's a Jacobs. I love the compact size and contoured grip; this drill feels like an extension of my hand. It's very good for drilling in tight places.

Here's a couple of tips...

Like most air drills, this one doesn't have variable speed, so you need to be ready when you hit the trigger.

For continuous or heavy use, It's a good idea to use an in-line or stationary oiler. And flood the drill with oil before you use it for the first time. I poured a teaspoon into the inlet as Campbell Hausfeld recommends.

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Ingersoll-Rand 2340L5 Type 30 Two-Stage Air Compressor

• Base Model

I have had this compressor for a little over a year now and it seams to operate fine. The instructions for installation are in my opinion vague. If you have never installed a big machine take your time. It is quite top heavy and you will need 2 people to manuver it around. I put isolation feet at the mounting legs and it does help considerably with vibration isolation. A booklet should be included with the compressor showing different airline hookups and hardware required. Overall a decent machine.

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Ingersoll Rand Air Compressors are not what they used to be. I purchased this compressor, brand new 11 months ago for home use (April 2011). It powers a tire machine, and a few air tools for approx. 8 hours use per month. After 40 hours, the valves went in the first stage head. After 11 months, the pressure switch went, and the oil started leaking from two head bolts on the first stage head. If I would have known Ingersoll Rand Air Compressors had this poor of quality, I would have purchased something else.

GMC SYCLONE 4620A Ultra Quiet & Oil Free Air Compressor

• Ultra Quiet - Only 70 decibels - 30% less than other brands
• Oil-Free - No Maintenance - 3000 hour life cycle
• Powerfull 2.0 Hp Rated/Running
• 7.00 CFM @ 40 PSI & 5.30 CFM @ 90 PSI - Max 125 PSI
• 4.6 Gallon Aluminium Tank -64 lbs - Rust Free

This GMC 2HP compressor is fantastic. Aside from the notable increase in power over a 1HP unit, IT IS SO MUCH QUIETER!!!!!

REALLY, the You Tube video is a bit dramatic but the machine makes the point, it is quieter and fills quicker. The tanks are also not steel which means that while you do need to empty the tank of water after each day's use, not worrying about rust is nice.

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Got two instead of one. I thought the second box is an accessory, but it was just one more of the same. It took a month to send it back. Didn't bother much, but inconvenient.

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They need to sell this at Home Depot! But of course they won't the other compressor's sales would plummet. I've only had mine for a few weeks but I'm loving it. It's so quiet and pressures up so fast that I use it way more than I ever used my old loud Rigid.

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I love this compressor. It's really easy to work next to while it's running. You can hold a proper conversation. I haven't really thrown any heavy tasks at it yet, so it has kept up well. I'm sure it would keep up better than my old pep boys twin tank did. The weight on it is pretty nice with the aluminum tanks.

I usually don't drain the tank after uses. I just leave it sitting there and plug it in the next time I need it. I'll drain it every few months with my very light use. Draining it is not as fun as something like a Ridgid, with the up front drain valve. Has anyone had problems with this kind of maintenance schedule?

I live in a 55+ mobile home park and needed a q-u-i-e-t compressor, so I tried this, None of the *lols* around me even knew I had it. I used it to replace my roof and the only racket was the nail gun. The hose connectors leak, as others have noted, but I can replace them one of these days so it's not a big issue. It's true you can easily talk when it's running!

Manchester Tank Vertical Air Receiver 60 Gallon 200 PSI w/ Base Ring & Top Plate

• 60 Gallon Capacity
• Includes Base Ring & Top Plate
• ASME Rated Tank
• Please call 800-658-3579 for higher PSI or Tank over 240 Gallons
• MAWP:200PSI

I pulled one star only due to the premium price of the unit and the shipping costs that were more than I really wanted to spend. I have a now two year old Emax 7.5 HP 80 Gallon 1PH Horizontal 2 Stage Stationary Air Compressor in a large garage behind my home, but I had been previously using a nice small portable unit I had purchased many years back from Grainger Inc. This old portable was going to be incorporated into the garage on my home due to the small footprint and excellent running characteristics after some remodeling.

As I was remodeling the garage at my home, I installed a 240 volt outlet for the 20 gallon compressor and plugged it in. It began running as nicely as ever, but something was wrong. I noticed a few drops of moisture had leaked onto the floor from the bottom of the tank and found air was leaking from a pinhole in the bottom of the horizontal tank. This unit was old, but it still looked nice new even. Lol, I remembered that the tank was not ASME rated, and was only good for a maximum of 150 PSI. I recalled being disappointed long ago when I noticed that tank wasn't one of the better ASME ones, but thought keeping it well drained and maintained would keep it going just fine evidently good care wasn't enough for the thinner metal of this OEM Speedair tank. Some years back the original single stage compressor had blown, and I had replaced it with a newer (and much better) three cylinder 2-stage model with correct dual A-belt pulleys. I never used it much after replacing the compressor, so it sat idle a lot and hadn't been used at all since I purchased the new Emax. Unknowingly and silently, the tank of the old Grainger model was rusting away from inside.

I had set the controls with the installation of the 2-stage compressor to cycle at 110/130 PSI on/off. Old enough to know what can happen trying to use a weakened pressure tank, I knew better than to attempt a repair. That bad tank was a real let down as I was ready to put that unit back in service and had already serviced it with fresh synthetic compressor oil, new air filters, new Goodyear hose and fittings, and had even polished it all up. Add that to my remembering having paid Grainger over $600 for the original portable compressor, $300 for the 2-stage replacement parts, and I figured I had well over $900 sunk from sight. Knowing what new two stage compressor units cost, and knowing the rest of my components were still in perfect shape, I started looking for a tank.

I thought I would find something around $200-$300. Uh yeah, I found those prices if I didn't mind dealing with someone operating a website from a house, or working a vacant warehouse street corner. It took a while, and more studying, but I finally decided to cough up the cash for this Manchester 60 gallon 200 PSI tank. I certainly didn't want anything that could be a problem of any kind.

This 60 gallon Manchester model (302412) has a 30-inch by 13 1/2 compressor top mounting plate which is more than the 24-inch by 10-inch top plate I needed for mounting my compressor, and the electric motor a nice thick one too. This size can also easily support larger compressors in the 5-7 horsepower range. I didn't want to weld the old top plate on after having to cut it off the old tank, although I could have bought a lower priced Manchester model without the top plate. I wanted this new tank to look as good as my old compressor and its electric motor with the controls and I wasn't about to "rig" up something that didn't look factory. The increased size will also produce more air flow for intermittent use than the old 20 gallon tank ever could also keeping heat down with less frequent motor starts. The overall improved cooling should also cut down cut down on moisture in the air lines with the compressed air supply staying cooler. Overall height is 52 1/16-inches, and my compressor setup will add another 13-inches. So, my assembled unit works out at only just over 5-feet.

It's not portable by any means, with a tank weight of 192 pounds, but this Manchester has sturdy legs and a bottom fitting that will accept an electronic purge valve to keep the water drained out without me physically doing it. Periodic motor, belt, and compressor service will be easier with the vertical tank height. Even the floor footprint is small at only 20-inches which is less than the old portable. It also has nice inspection ports and a good number of fittings in all the right places. But what sold me was the weight and the gauge of the tank. The rating is also 200 PSI @ 650 degrees Fahrenheit, where most other ASME tanks are rated at only 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Quality always comes with a price, but it offers a much longer service life and greater safety. I figure this tank will far outlast me, considering the old OEM unrated Speedair tank lasted well over some 30 years. That works for me! I just hope some family member appreciates it after I've shuffled on.

... In the meantime, the old internally rusted 20-gallon tank won't go to waste. I plan to make it into a nice barbecue grill/smoker. That should help settle my stomach after watching my cash taking a hike because of it. I'm already salivating.

I'll be adding more here later, as I am currently waiting for delivery from Amazon retailer PneumaticPlus. I just thought I would share some of the specs, my knowledge, and my story, for the interim.

Update 8/23/2012:

Wow, I really have to hand it to Amazon order processing and shipping from PneumaticPro with Roadway. I ordered on the 18th and I picked up my tank today (the 23rd) only five days later by truck freight, and 425 miles away from the Bedford, Indiana facility. Amazon had predicted delivery from the 27th to the 30th. Yes, home delivery is included in the shipping, but I would have had to wait until the following day and it was more convenient for me to just pick it up earlier at the terminal. The order processing went very quickly.

The tank arrived with metal band straps holding it securely to a very strong pallet. Everything was in excellent condition at my inspection. The inside of the tank was sealed with plastic caps at all openings, and the tank was spotless inside so I could easily apply an interior coating if wanted. With some very light sanding and some touching up of the gray exterior primer coat, I'll be able to quickly apply a perfect topcoat of my choosing to have a great looking tank under my compressor setup. The very sturdy top plate even has multiple long slots in it to accomodate most any electric motor combination and larger horsepower frames. All that there is left to do is drill the plate mount for the compressor. Actual assembly of the entire unit will be very quick and easy due to the well thought out placement of ports, port sizes, and the factory installed top plate. The only downside is the tank comes without any of the fittings meaning you will have to provide your own fittings with ratings of 200 PSI and greater. This ran me about an additional $100 to purchase those fittings new, as those I had from the smaller tank being replaced weren't large enough.

Fitting ports on the tank:

(1) 1/2" NPT bottom (tank drain)

(3) 3/4" NPT both sides and top

(1) 1/4" NPT front top (where I used the 2-1/2" Oil Filled Pressure Gauge SS/Br, 1/4" Center Back, 0-200psi)

(2) 2" NPT front and side inspection ports (I used this fitting Anvil Malleable Iron Pipe Fitting, Class 150, Square Head Plug, NPT Male, Galvanized Finish)

Note: The threads come lightly coated with a pipe joint compound. You should clean this off and use thread tape. Using thread tape will facilitate easier removal of a fitting if needed in the future. Using high pressure rated brass and schedule 80 brass for nipples will also help where their use is possible.

Heavy Duty Mechanical Tool Balancers Model Code: AA (part# BL02)

• Height - 6 1/4 in
• Capacity Wt. - 1 lb [Min], 3 1/2 lb [Max]
• Width - 4 1/8 in
• Depth - 2 ft
• Cable Length - 8.0 ft [Max]

i must of had an idea for its use but i cannot think of why i bought it. i think i will hang onto it in case i remember why i did.i cannot give it more than 3 stars yet as i have no need to use it at present.

33 Bottle Compressor Wine Cooler

• Temperatures reach as low as 39 degrees F
• Holds 33 bottles of wine
• Insulated glass door
• Digital temperature display
• Slide out chrome shelves

The good

Not cellar grade cooler for long term storage. Instead it great cooler for keeping your reds at the right temperature for several months instead of keeping them warm, and then trying to chill them to serving temperature in the fridge before serving.

Shelves are removable, so I took out three shelves. This left room for 10 horizontal standard bottles of wine, 4 horizontal large bottles of wine, and 4-6 vertical (open) bottles of wine and/or liquor.

No fans to circulate and make noise.

The not so good

rear "feet" are just stamped metal protrusions from the base, so you may want to get carpet/floor protectors.

The condenser coils are on the sidewalls and get slightly warm to the touch, so it appears that space needs to be left on each side for ventilation.

Power cord is too short. Compressor pitch is a strange pitch compared to the normal fridge, but is fairly unobtrusive.

Summary

Great value, good starter cooler for the money, especially considering it includes shipping. I would buy another for whites if I drank white wine.

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The pros; it's a compresser type fridge. It keeps wine much colder than then electro type. Nice fit and finish.

The cons; it's not "Energy Star" rated and it shows once a month! my electric bill went up 20.00 a month That with keeping the themostat at 58. Another problm is noise. When the compressor is on... not good.

Is it worth it? Well if one entertains alot. It adds a touch of elegance.

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After reading lots of reviews on the passive chillers, I decided on this model with a compressor. It requires very little air space around the unit to maintain cooling capability which was very important for it's final placement. The compressor does make enough noise to be heard. It is quieter than our full size fridge. Temperature seems to hold very consistent and it recovers quickly after the door is opened. The only negative is that the blue interior LED light turns off automatically after a few minutes. My we liked the way it looked with the blue light on.

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I purchased the unit 10 months ago. Last week the compressor stop working. I contacted the NewAir customer support and they explained that I have to ship the product back. Really !!! Where I am going to find box suitable to ship the unit? I proposed to have a new unit shipped and I will return the old one in the packaging, but they explained that this can't be done. It is too much hassle. I will throw it away and will never buy anything from NewAir again.

I should listen to the negative reviews in the first place.

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Don't take a chance with this company. I ordered this product based on the positive reviews on Air & Water's website. The unit arrived quickly but upon opening it I found that the gasket on the door did not create a tight seal around the frame there was a huge gap at the top outer corner that would allow warm outside air enter the unit, resulting in more costly, inefficient cooling. I tried stretching it and playing around with it but no luck.

While not ideal, these things happen no biggie. So I called A&W to send a replacement, and they were actually very accommodating and sent a new unit right away. They instructed me to use the box from the replacement to send back the defective unit (they provided a prepaid shipping label for the return). I therefore tossed the packaging supplies from the first unit (the box had been cut open anyway to take it out).

The second unit arrived a week later, and I was excited I finally had somewhere to store my wine. No dice! There was a huge dent on the door. There is no way that this damage occurred during the shipping process as all of the packaging (foam, box, etc.) was completely intact with no bends or holes. I can only assume that this defect existed at the time it was shipped.

I read a lot of reviews for a lot of products, and I'm not sure I've ever seen a company fail to send a good condition product when given not one but two chances. Air & Water/NewAir clearly does not have a proper quality assurance process in place. Both of these units had blatant defects that should have been detected prior to distribution. With the first unit, I thought it was a fluke. Upon receipt of the second, it's no coincidence this company simply lacks basic controls.

To add insult to injury, in order to receive a refund I was told that I am on the hook for purchasing a box and packaging supplies to send back the second defective unit. A&W would not reimburse me for the cost nor send supplies to me. Between emails, phone calls, taking pictures of defects, arranging fedex return pickups, and now the cost of packaging supplies, this has been a major hassle. Don't waste your time.

Incidentally, after doing some digging I found that Air & Water owns NewAir no wonder NewAir's product reviews are so positive on the A&W site but just mediocre everywhere else.