DEWALT D55141 8 Amp 1/2-Horsepower 2-Gallon Oil-Free Single Hot Dog Compressor

Amazon Sales Rank: #22014 in Home ImprovementBrand: DEWALTModel: D55141Number of items: 1Dimensions: 12.00" h x 19.75" w x 22.00" l, 35.00 pounds 2.0 SCFM delivered at 90 PSI pump, 2.0 gallon tank and 150 max PSI enables more nails to be fired and provides quicker recoveryDurable oil free pump provides extended maintenance-free operationLow 79 dBA allows for quieter operationRoll cage and control panel provide protection to key compressor componentsLow 8 amp draw motor provides easy start-up and reduces breaker tripping; Lightweight (30 lbs), thin (10.5-inch) and compact design is easy to carry and store

DEWALT D55141 Heavy Duty 8 Amp 1/2 Horsepower 2 Gal Oil-Free Single Hot Dog Compressor

Most helpful customer reviews11 of 12 people found the following review helpful.Pro Finish CarpenterBy Pro Wood WorkerThis is a great compressor for what it is designed for which is finish carpentry. I really like the lower noise factor in the oilless design. My only dislike is they did not build this compressor with the intent to be able to attach a water vapor trap to prolong the life of pneumatic nail guns. I was able to put one on with some creative thinking and reconfiguration of the air flow which cost me my time and an extra 40 dollars. Aside from from the one dislikable aspect of the design this is still a great compressor.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.Well-made & portable but LOTS OF WATER!By Robert GlantzUPDATE 8/6/2010: After frustration with the constant water problem, I have modified the tank plumbing to stop the vapor/droplet problem... I have now plumbed the compressor outlet to the bottom drain and the header is still fed by the air outlet alone. This is now putting the water vapor into the tank. It cost about $15 in plumbing parts, but at least when I use it to blow dust out of computers it is not spitting water into the electronics anymore...~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Right to the point: This compressor, due to the way it is plumbed, produces A LOT of WATER that goes directly into the header, then into your expensive nailers...Only workaround, without buying and rigging a water filter, is to tilt the compressor so that the header inlet is at a downward pitch and the outlets are at the top of the pitch. But add higher volume (framing nailer) and you will get water droplets/vapor no matter what position the compressor is in.The problem is that there is only one fitting on the tank (besides drain) and the air that the compressor makes bypasses the tank and goes directly into the header and into your tool. Sadly, this air is LOADED with water vapor and quickly condenses into water. I get very little water in the tank as the air and water have to take a 90 degree turn to enter into the tank. Least resistance would just take the air straight through into the header during demand times.The solution for DeWalt: add a second fitting to the tank so that the compressor directly feeds into the tank and then the other fitting goes to the header for use. That way the water enters and stays IN THE TANK.Otherwise, this is a GREAT little compressor. Very portable and relatively quiet. Tough design. But I would not buy another unless that water problem is fixed by DeWalt. Maybe a less humid environment (I'm in Virginia) would fair better, but I think it is just the physics of compressed air... YMMV, as others seem to give it great reviews and do not mention the water entering the header...After I use tools on this compressor, I then oil and use them briefly on my large, stationary compressor to blow out any water that has entered the tool.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.Not for professional useBy K. SheldonThis compessor was very quite and worked well for about 13 months then the motor started smoking. When I took it in for repair the cost was going to be almost as much as a new unit. Needless to say it sits in my shop collecting dust.See all 20 customer reviews...