Pancake Compressor Reviews: Factory-Reconditioned Porter-Cable C2002-WKR Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor with 13-Piece Accessory Kit

Factory-Reconditioned Porter-Cable C2002-WKR Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor with 13-Piece Accessory Kit

Price : $180.37

Item Description

From the Manufacturer
Factory-Reconditioned Porter-Cable C2002-WKR Oil-Cost-free UMC Pancake Compressor w/13-piece Accessory Kit

Product Details

Shipping Weight: 37.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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ASIN: B00198PWM8
Item model number: C2002-WKR

Technical Details

150 psi max tank pressure stores more air in the tank for longer tool run times
2.6 SCFM at 90 psi allows for quick compressor recovery time, per ISO1217
Six-gallon pancake-style tank for stability; includes water drain valve and rubber feet
Low-amp, 120-volt motor starts easily in cold weather or with extension cord
Durable oil-free pump for long life and no maintenance

Buyer Evaluations

I bought the C2002 WKR to replace a properly made use of ten year old Porter cable CF2600 120 psi 6 gallon compressor, which was overheating. With the exception of becoming packaged in a plain brown box (rather of the new model box printed white and red), and the tiny refurbished sticker on the compressor housing, my unit appears to be brand new. The box arrived in wonderful shape with no dents or marks. I looked at a new C2002 at a major box retailer and it appears the plain brown refurbished box is slightly heavier than the printed new box, which is excellent thing if are purchasing on line and obtaining it shipped.
What I like
- The oversized handle on top rated is a terrific improvement over the single sided grab pocket on the old CF2600
- The second air port is a excellent addition as It permits two guns to be plugged in and made use of at the very same time.
- My model unit came with an accessory kit containing a 25' air hose and fittings so no require to go by a hose for the second air port..
- There are capabilities on the side of the pump housing for winding up the cord, and there is a cord clip molded into the plug. No a great deal more dangling wires in the course of transport.
- There is a cover over the pressure gages and manifold - The cord on my CF2600 would occasionally snag on the unprotected gauges.
- The unit is slightly lighter than the CF2600 it is replacing.
- The 150 psi capacity with 120 psi recharge pressure implies my framing nailer in certain can run for a extended time. I was applying OSB sheathing to a roof ( nailing ever 8" bang, bang, bang). By the time the air pressure got down to where the nails had been not completely seated, it was time to stop and reload nails anyway. Note I run with the single shot sequential trigger. If running with the more quickly bump fire trigger, the compressor might possibly not be able to fully maintain up.
- Searching thru the slats in the pump housing I can see that Porter Cable has added internal ducts / baffles to enhance the air flow of the cooling fan. My old unit was essentially an open box with a fan at one particular end. On this new unit I can most certainly feel a forced flow of hot air coming out the back compared to the far more gentle flow on the old 1.
Other comments.
- There is a warning label on the unit which says remove compressor from service (or replace tank) ten years immediately after date of buy. Reason given is "Threat of Bursting. Water will condense in the air tank. If not drained, water will corrode and weaken the air tank causing a danger of air tank rupture". Owners manual instructs "Drain air tank every day or just after each use." : Realistically speaking even purging tank following every single use will not get out 100% of the water, so soon after ten years it is in all probability a good thought to retire the unit. Thus if the service life is only ten years, saving the extra $$$ by choosing a refurbished unit tends to make sense.
Very content with the performance so far.
Aug 2011, One year update. Nonetheless fairly pleased. I applied it to do some spray painting which it does not have the suitable capacity for, but it stepped up to the challenge and ran continuously for 10 minutes or so doing it's most effective to preserve up. The redesigned Suitable handle ( compared to its' predecessor with a pocket on one particular side ) makes transport so considerably less complicated.

I bought this to power a framing nailer. The compressor was refurbished. I received the compressor within 4 days from the date of order. The drain valve on the compressor tank was defective. But, Client Service at Porter Cable was highly valuable. They apologized for the faulty valve and ensured that I had the replacement portion in two days. The compressor operates excellent. It handles my framing nailer with out any challenge. I think this was a pretty great invest in.