Has anyone put this compressor through long or frequent use? Can you provide update after extended time (>1 year, or frequent job site use?)
1417011
I have this compressor in a small shop and use it daily with nail guns, paint sprayers, etc. it's super quiet and very efficient. It's got a lot more power than the Campbell Hausfield brand from Home Depot which (supposedly) had a higher HP rating. This California Air Tools air compressor rocks! NOTE: you must install the air intake filters (included) or it's not nearly as quiet. Also, the spray gun I use is a HVLP gun so it operates at 40 PSI and sprays lacquer very nicely because I get nice steady pressure from the air compressor. I also run pneumatic air hammers and impact wrenches with it. I have this compressor in a small shop and use it daily with nail guns, paint sprayers, etc. it's super quiet and very efficient. It's got a lot more power than the Campbell Hausfield brand from Home Depot which (supposedly) had a higher HP rating. This California Air Tools air compressor rocks! NOTE: you must install the air intake filters (included) or it's not nearly as quiet. Also, the spray gun I use is a HVLP gun so it operates at 40 PSI and sprays lacquer very nicely because I get nice steady pressure from the air compressor. I also run pneumatic air hammers and impact wrenches with it.
1417012
Mine worked great for ~1.5 years. Similar to others, the motor died, and now I need to find a replacement.
1417013
it isn't sufficient for a spray gun. it runs continuisly and it cannot provide consistant pressure that is required. only had for 2 weeks but would like more capacity
1417014
Mine worked fine approximately 2 years until a couple weeks ago when it started up and caught itself on fire. Could have burn't my shop down if I hadn't been there. There were wires rubbing inside the motor part of the compressor that started the melt down and fire. I told California Air about it and all they did was over to sell me replacement parts for $350.00. I no longer own a California Air Compressor.
232656
I had that same question- you can find it at their website. www.californiaairtools.comIt really depends on whether you will be using it continually or intermittently. They have a chart that I found useful to determine which one I needed. Basically, you should not use this unit when the compressor is running for 1 hour continuously without cutting it off and letting it cool. I will say that it is VERY quiet. I use it in an office building and have had no complaints from neighbors.
1816757
I use mine almost every weekend for over a year now. No problems. I agree with Marc and try to contact the company.
2026959
There's a one year warranty from the purchase date and a three year warranty on the compressor. There is an actual whynter website that you can check out before you buy it.
1006380
I use this compressor to run my 3 air brushes. Compressor >> water separator >> manifold >> Pasche H / Talon / eclipse. It has held up fine and runs intermittently unlike most AB compressors. Almost daily use since oct 2012
1175797
Mine has functioned the same since new. It's really a nice reliable compressor. I believe a replacement of the crankcase oil is probably the best thing to do at some point.
1253350
No but the issue is with the regulator. Turn it to a low pressure then to a high pressure. If the compressor still keeps running your regulator is bad.
546364
I would not recommend buying this unit. I am on my second one and they do not keep the product cold. As for outdoors I have no idea the compressor is in the back and could be damaged by rain adverse weather.
2109537
I bought my unit from CPO Bosch. It was shipped with oil in it which leaked all over.. The unit is an OUTSTANDING compressor and I am very happy with it. Despite oil leaking all over it. Make sure and follow break in instructions to insure proper use.
1419641
Continuous. Have had this for 2 1/2 years and run it hard on a daily basis with no problems. Best portable compressor I've owned.
106194
Yes it is a great compressor... I use it daily on the job site.. (construction) the occasional low tire etc. It would not be adequate for a auto shop.. Hope that helps
280538
I just got done spraying two twin beds using this compressor and an LVLP sprayer. I can tell you from experience that it will keep your compressor running the entire time. There was even times that I had to stop spraying so the compressor could catch up.
1276176
Hard to say ... this compressor burned out after 18 months. Very disappointing.
636993
I wouldn't take it to a Pro. I tried to top off my system like I done before with another product (freeze 12) and it locked up my compressor. Now I'm looking at least $500 to fix plus the cost of the red tell and all my time!
1452564
ok thanks, anyway should be alot better than the three liter compressor i bought and it went bad, off ebay, sticking with Amazon now
1894253
For the first time/ new to the trade person this is a good question. " they assume we all know a air compressor is needed. that being said I would visit you tube and do your homework. all your questions should be answered there. its what helped me a great deal. pay special attention to the cutting heads and consumables. the more you know the longer they last. also study what kind of regulator you may want. this one works for a short time but you get what you pay for. good luck have fun.
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I have one that was on a job site that we used maybe 2-3 times a week with finish guns that is 1 year old now that quit working about 4 months ago. So after 8 months of use, the motor stopped working. I sent it in because it was still under warranty but they said it was to dirty to honor the warranty. I spent 500 bucks on what I thought was a air compressor that I would have for many years but this was not the case. I ended up going to Home Depot and buying a makita compressor. California air tools is a really small company. When I got the compressor it had some small issues strait out of the box. some of the screws were loose and there was some small damage to the stainless steel face plate. You can tell from opening the box that it was not a big organized company. It looked like a 5 year old packaged it up with a little bubble wrap and tape. No foam padding that was molded to the machine. I would not buy this!! Keep away!! Its not even that quite. My Makita is just a little louder then the Cal air tool. Hope this helps and good luck. Thanks, Matt