Very good compressor, hardly comes on with normal use. Plenty of pressure and air. A quiet unit for the size. Would highly recommend. Spend a little more and you will be happy you did.
This unit may cost a little more but, it is well worth what you will spend, this thing has more options then my car, all that is missing is the side air bags. i have used this for two weeks almost non stop and i will never own a smaller unit after this one.
I haven't had this compressor long, but so far it is working flawlessly and runs surprisingly cool. After thirty minutes of continuous operation, the motor is almost cool to the touch, and while the pump cylinders are definitely warm, they are nothing like what you would expect after such use.
There are a couple of things I do not like about the unit. The compressor pictured on the Sears website has a ball valve (which is preferable) and mine came with a 1/2" gate valve. The air cleaner fitting that screws into the cylinder was not even hand tight. The air pressure gauge was adjusted so that it...review »
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This 80 gal. vertical air compressor from Craftsman Professional features a two-stage, oil-lubricated twin-V cast iron pump for long life and durability. Setting it apart, the pump contains automotive-style pistons, rings, connecting rods and sight glass. No magnetic starter required. Supports heavy-duty, continuous multi-tool usage.