PORTER-CABLE Air Compressor, 6-Gallon, Pancake, Oil-Free (C2002)

I bought this to replace a Cheap made in china model that I bought about 6 years ago. I dont use my compressor for any type of industrial work, so they have a fairly easy life. When my cheapo went the the great toolstore in the sky, I decided to get a different type, and of better quality. My last one was a "tank" type, with two wheels and a third foot. It was nice to roll it around, but the handle was so low that it hurt my back dragging it around. This one, despite having to carry the full weight (30 lbs) is easier to move around. The handle is well designed and sturdy. As for performance..wow. I started it and it took maybe 2 mins to get to full pressure. it shut off with the tank pressure indicator showing about 145 PSI. Is the switch off a little? Is the gauge off a little? Who cares, its 5 PSI which I will never need anyway. It has two quick disconnects so you could supply air to two different tools at once. I have pneumatic tools to drill, grind, saw, and polish. It would be nice to be able to just pick up a tool and not switch it out with one hose. In fairness, splitters are available to accomplish the same thing, but this comes with it. One less thing to worry about. It is fairly loud but hearing protection would not be necessary unless you were in a confined space and very close to the compressor. The compressor turns off at just under 150, and will cycle back on at about 120. Despite its smaller capacity (6 gal, vs. 10) it seems to provide more air volume than my old compressor. I did all five tires on my car, then hers and it still showed 80 PSI on the tank gauge. In closing, worth the money. The compressor has a quality feel and great performance.

This is the first compressor I have bought. I finally decided to get one for tires and compressed air cleaning. It is solid yet not too heavy to move around. Its pretty loud but I think all professional compressors are this loud. I love it so far but I can't say how it holds up because I have not used it that much or had it for that long. Remember to buy an accessory kit somewhere. It does not come with anything and it is clear about that before you buy it. I got one off Amazon. I'm anxious to see how it holds up over time because I sure like it now! UPDATE: I have had this compressor about 6 months and I still like it. It runs well still.

First, I'll tell you why I gave 4 stars on the noise level. Virtually ALL portables are a bit "noisy" by nature of the work they do. So, there's nothing at all 'special' about this one from PC in that regard. Okay, on to the particulars. The carrying handle is super sturdy and placed just right for balance and easy carrying. The gauges are of good size (one for tank pressure regulation and the other for tool pressure) and reliable. I really like the dual air outlet couplings. This is one portable that can actually operate two tools at the same time. Its padded feet keep the PC right where you place it. No "Waltzing Matilda" when your back is turned. When you're all done for the day, there's an easy to use drain that'll keep the tank fresh for the next day's work. Porter-Cable built this unit right, I've come to rely on it and that means a lot. I highly recommend this 6-gallon, oil-free compressor if all it's specifications are a good fit for you.

Ordered this compressor for odd-jobs and basic 'inflation' duty around the house. Car tires, bike tires, and air mattresses... Very handy to have around. Unit is VERY light, much more easy to transport than I was expecting. Loud compared to my old 20gallon oiled compressor unit, but not unbearable. Takes about 2 minutes from empty to full pressure cutoff. Very happy with the quality of the construction, clean looking unit and the 2 air outlets are a definite plus. No hose is included with this kit, contrary to the attached picture. Better off going with the base kit and getting nicer accessory items than buying the full kit and paying a premium for 25ft of hose and a few cheap bits. EDITED MARCH 28, 2011: I broke the compressor in according to the information I read online (Run 15mins with the drain valve open to prevent pressure build up). So far it's still working fine for me. One of my BIGGEST complaints, and the reason I've dropped a star off the review is the fact that the Hose Connections (2 of them, which is nice feature at this price) are attached directly to the gauge panel. The unfortunate part about this is that if the hose gets pulled, the whole gauge panel will rotate on the threaded air output from the tank. So far, it's happened to me about 3-4 times and it hasn't caused a problem-- but I'd really have to reconsider this for a medium duty environment. It's only a matter of time before it begins to leak. 2nd-- The compressor, for it's size, is just too LOUD. It's so loud and vibrates so much, that on any smooth surface (Concrete, Wood Floor) it'll actually vibrate the whole unit in a circular motion. Not a huge deal if you're not working in a tight space, but it's annoying to continually have to monitor the compressors position in my shop and pull it away from the wall. It does have thick rubber feat, but they just can't compensate. I can't recommend it as whole-heartedly as I did before. For 150 dollars, I'd recommend saving a few more dollars and putting it toward a better quality/capacity unit.

Slow delivery waited alot longer than usual. It was a heavy bulky box, so kinda understandable? Compressor is exactly as promised. Works great. No complaints at all. Dont plan on painting your car, but most air tools are run nicely. Makes up air quickly. Easy to toss in truck for remote jobs. Takes little space to store.

As a weekend wood worker, I need all the right tools to make up for my lack of woodworking skills. My Porter Cable air pressure unit is great! I am not “ roofing” every weekend so in needed something light and portable! This unit fits the bill for my smaller projects eg replace old trim, make flower boxes etc. Well worth the $$$ and I do not have to move my friend large units that weight a “ton”

This is an excellent little compressor that fills its tank fast and has enough air flow for nail guns, filling tires, and can even run my rust proofing applicator (like a sprayer). The two downsides I see: 1) it is fairly loud and vibrates like crazy when running. I avoid running it when others might be sleeping. 2) the power cord is too short. They should have put an 8' cord on this rather than the inadequate 3' cord it comes with. For now I will just keep a short extension cord always attached, when the warranty is up I will replace the stock cord with a longer one to better suit my needs.

Es fácil de manejar muy práctico y útil se puede transportar facilmente

Great compressor, good size tank and easy set up. Not overly heavy. A little loud but hey its a compressor so whatever.