PORTER-CABLE Air Compressor, 6-Gallon, Pancake, Oil-Free (C2002)

I bought this air-cooled compressor to replace a 2.5 hp, 70 pound oil-lubricated compressor that was still going strong after 25 years of use. As a 70+ senior who can't heft as much weight as I could when I was 30 years old, I definitely appreciate the light weight of this Porter Cable compressor...only 30 pounds or thereabouts. I can move it anywhere I want with no difficulty - including lifting it into my wheelbarow if I need to take it somewhere else at a distance. It is no louder than the one it is replacing - which is another big benefit. The packaging was very substantial and it would easily survive rough handling by the "Samsonite Gorilla" (for those of you old enough to remember him!!) I have several Porter Cable air driven hand tools (nailers and otherwise) and I have never experienced problems with any of them. My guess it that this compressor will peform equally well. GREAT PRODUCT - FAIR PRICE - HIGHLY RECOMEND.

I bought this to replace a Cheap made in china model that I bought about 6 years ago. I dont use my compressor for any type of industrial work, so they have a fairly easy life. When my cheapo went the the great toolstore in the sky, I decided to get a different type, and of better quality.My last one was a "tank" type, with two wheels and a third foot. It was nice to roll it around, but the handle was so low that it hurt my back dragging it around. This one, despite having to carry the full weight (30 lbs) is easier to move around. The handle is well designed and sturdy.As for performance..wow. I started it and it took maybe 2 mins to get to full pressure. it shut off with the tank pressure indicator showing about 145 PSI. Is the switch off a little? Is the gauge off a little? Who cares, its 5 PSI which I will never need anyway. It has two quick disconnects so you could supply air to two different tools at once. I have pneumatic tools to drill, grind, saw, and polish. It would be nice to be able to just pick up a tool and not switch it out with one hose. In fairness, splitters are available to accomplish the same thing, but this comes with it. One less thing to worry about.It is fairly loud but hearing protection would not be necessary unless you were in a confined space and very close to the compressor. The compressor turns off at just under 150, and will cycle back on at about 120. Despite its smaller capacity (6 gal, vs. 10) it seems to provide more air volume than my old compressor. I did all five tires on my car, then hers and it still showed 80 PSI on the tank gauge.In closing, worth the money. The compressor has a quality feel and great performance.

Arrived quickly, I haven’t used it yet cause I dnt have the gun but it looks gd the compressor

Ordered this compressor for odd-jobs and basic 'inflation' duty around the house. Car tires, bike tires, and air mattresses... Very handy to have around. Unit is VERY light, much more easy to transport than I was expecting. Loud compared to my old 20gallon oiled compressor unit, but not unbearable.Takes about 2 minutes from empty to full pressure cutoff. Very happy with the quality of the construction, clean looking unit and the 2 air outlets are a definite plus.No hose is included with this kit, contrary to the attached picture. Better off going with the base kit and getting nicer accessory items than buying the full kit and paying a premium for 25ft of hose and a few cheap bits.EDITED MARCH 28, 2011:I broke the compressor in according to the information I read online (Run 15mins with the drain valve open to prevent pressure build up). So far it's still working fine for me.One of my BIGGEST complaints, and the reason I've dropped a star off the review is the fact that the Hose Connections (2 of them, which is nice feature at this price) are attached directly to the gauge panel. The unfortunate part about this is that if the hose gets pulled, the whole gauge panel will rotate on the threaded air output from the tank. So far, it's happened to me about 3-4 times and it hasn't caused a problem-- but I'd really have to reconsider this for a medium duty environment. It's only a matter of time before it begins to leak.2nd-- The compressor, for it's size, is just too LOUD. It's so loud and vibrates so much, that on any smooth surface (Concrete, Wood Floor) it'll actually vibrate the whole unit in a circular motion. Not a huge deal if you're not working in a tight space, but it's annoying to continually have to monitor the compressors position in my shop and pull it away from the wall. It does have thick rubber feat, but they just can't compensate.I can't recommend it as whole-heartedly as I did before. For 150 dollars, I'd recommend saving a few more dollars and putting it toward a better quality/capacity unit.

This is a great compressor for painting! Very reliable! We bought 2 craftsman 6 gal. Both went bad in under a week! Went back to PC! They very rarely fail. Our 1st PC Air compressor lasted over 25 yrs and just needed 2 new hoses installed, still working but it was out getting the hoses, so we needed another. Now we have 2 PC's...The new one has excellent quality and cost us the same as it did 25 yrs ago! Amazon took great care of the returns! These are the original pancake compressors!8/25/24UPDATE: We have sprayed over 3 gallons of 2K clear coat over the past 3 months with heavy compressor use. Running in high Temps with no compressor failures or back pinging of the piston. True to form this compressor can take the load! Just be sure to empty the water out after every use and use good water separators when spraying any solvent based materials. This is your best bang for your bucks!

This compressor does not come with an air hoseYou use to get a 25 ft. hose with the compressor.But I'm still pleased with the product.Price is good and worth it.

Very nice compressor that has worked well for me. I would not hesitate to buy another one if I needed another compressor for some reason.