Mastercraft 2 Gallon Air Compressor on sale

I bought one. it takes about 13 minutes to fill a bicycle tire. Not sure what to do with it yet. Can. tire would not take it back cause I used it, exchange only. Tried another one and same results. I ended up buying a Campbell Hausfeld pancake.
 
You won't be happy with 2gall.Go for one that is 8 gall minimum.
 
Wingboy said:
You won't be happy with 2gall.Go for one that is 8 gall minimum.
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Wasted my money on a 2 gallon hyundai.

Maybe good for kids toys/bikes whatever but not for any real work.
 
I got a bostich 6 gallon compressor at lowes for $150 on sale with nailgun and hose etc. Does tires in no time and is fairly compact, Ive used it for hardwood floors etc too. Worth every penny. They are on sale now for $188.
 
I bought my 8 gallon when it was on sale. Paid under $100 for it. Just watch the sales. Like others have said get the bigger one.
 
I once ran a 1 gallon, I believe. The oil-less pump. I left the valve open & the thing ran for 15 mins. The pump will no longer auto-shutoff.

If you want it to last, I'd get an oiled pump, last longer. Only go oil less unless you're going to use it for painting, well, price too of course
 
June is Man Toy sale month.
 
Even for light jobs I'd get the bigger 8gal version. Builds pressure quicker. The 8gal that is ~$250 regularly goes on sale for $100 and is a good unit (mine's worked well).
 
I saw a 26gal on sale at home depot queensway awhile ago, around $230
 
Your upper limit pressure switch just had to be adjusted.

RockerGuy said:
I once ran a 1 gallon, I believe. The oil-less pump. I left the valve open & the thing ran for 15 mins. The pump will no longer auto-shutoff.

If you want it to last, I'd get an oiled pump, last longer. Only go oil less unless you're going to use it for painting, well, price too of course
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Red_Liner740 said:
Your upper limit pressure switch just had to be adjusted.
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Do you know how I do that? I nearly throw it out.

It just would not shut off on its own anymore
 
It depends on what you want it for, just to pump up your tires, why bother with the tank and everything. These 12v/120v inflators are good enough, and when on sale 50/75% off, very cheap.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/motomaster-12v-20v-dual-power-inflator-0095097p.html#.U3A8ol6JUds

If you want a brad nailer, or something like this then the 2/8gal is good enough, check the SCFM's and match it to the tools you want to use. Even this 20gal is only 4scfm @ 90psi. The average flooring nailer requires 4-7scfm @ 80-90psi. That is using this nailer at fast "contractor" rates. Most of the DIY stuff most people do in terms of nailing may not be as quick as pros, plus we have the luxury of waiting.

But if you want to have other air tools, impact, air hammer, air grinder, all that stuff then again lookup the items you want and get a compressor that can match the required air output.

In short shop for the tools you want to use first, then get a compressor to drive them. Going the other way around will result in possible disappointment.
 
hardhOre has it, buy the tool for the job. You can pump a tire with anything, an air sander will suck 20gals down pretty fast. If you get a 5hp pancake remember the amp draw and if you run it on a 50ft 16g extention cord, also be prepared for disappointments and tripped breakers. Match the compressor to the job, power source to the compressor= happiness.
 
Great points crankcall.. I've been running a 3gal Jobmate for 7-8 years now.. Mostly for blowing out dust and topping up tires. I also like it because it's light and portable. For any air tool work, I'd go with at least 8, probably 20. Really good price for the Husky btw
 
I prefer electric tools rather than air tools. Is that a bad thing?
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