PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR

Luzzy said:
I have the Jc-10 for the shop and the Senco 1010 in a systainer. If you're looking for lightweight,quiet,mobile - the Senco is sweet. The Rolair would be my first choice but the Senco for 109.00 is a great little compressor,
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Have you just removed the feet and put the 1010 in on its back ? I'm thinking of doing the same with mine
 
Gary,  I have the JC10 now and have been using it professionally ever since it was first released..  i upgraded from my old bostitch 6gal pancake compressor..  the jc10 is an excellent compressor.. the low noise is great when working indoors and it has plenty of power and quick recovery for such a little guy    the weight has never really been an issue for me. its much lighter than my old pancake.  not to mention rolair is a great company with excellent customer service.
 
My makita 2400 has been a trooper.  6 years of hard use and absolutley no care given to it from me. 

I would buy another if it died tomorrow.
 
WarnerConstCo. said:
My makita 2400 has been a trooper.  6 years of hard use and absolutley no care given to it from me. 

I would buy another if it died tomorrow.
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I agree completely and love my MAC2400. I also love my MAC700 for some uses as it is even quieter and fits into narrower spots. Not nearly as nice to move around in a truck as it isn't stable without being tied down.

I was really happy with my Senco PC1010 but finally wore it out and replaced it with a new one 1-2 years ago. That one is not holding up nearly as well and is clearly about ready to bite the dust. They don't seem to handle more than a 30-50% duty cycle. If Makita comes out with a similar unit, they will get the next purchase.
 
I've mulled this over for the past month.....  It did prompt me to buy the Rapidair system which I plumbed into the shop to go with my 30 gallon compressor. 

I eventually decided to go with the Rolair JC10.  It seemed to have the best rating overall, and the fewest negative reviews, but it's best to take any review with a grain of salt.  If these posts are any indication, and the reviews, it is a hit and miss proposition if you get the good unit or a bad one.....kinda goes for most products you buy today in the lower price range of goods.....

Thanks for all who contributed!  Much appreciated.

Gary
 
solid choice on the compressor.. you should be very happy with the JC10

maybe to explain some of the negative reviews... I know right out of the gate Rolair had some issues with the drain valve however unless you bought from a dealer with VERY old stock you should be fine..  the old style drain valve was a threaded brass knob and the new one is a 1/4 turn ball valve.  if you did end up with the old style then just contact Rolair, they will take care of it for you. 
the only other issue i have ever had with mine is putting the motor into overload protection mode.. at first i thought it was broken but after a few minutes i was able to fire it back up.. this has happened to me twice only when im stupidly trying to run my CT, Kapex and JC10 all on the same circuit and while were cutting the compressor kicks on..

enjoy your new compressor!
 
NERemodeling said:
solid choice on the compressor.. you should be very happy with the JC10

maybe to explain some of the negative reviews... I know right out of the gate Rolair had some issues with the drain valve however unless you bought from a dealer with VERY old stock you should be fine..  the old style drain valve was a threaded brass knob and the new one is a 1/4 turn ball valve.  if you did end up with the old style then just contact Rolair, they will take care of it for you. 
the only other issue i have ever had with mine is putting the motor into overload protection mode.. at first i thought it was broken but after a few minutes i was able to fire it back up.. this has happened to me twice only when im stupidly trying to run my CT, Kapex and JC10 all on the same circuit and while were cutting the compressor kicks on..

enjoy your new compressor!
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I finally had a project that required a portable compressor, ordered the JC10 and as you said, it is a solid choice.  It's a top notch little compressor, I'm really enjoying how quite it is, deceptively heavier than it looks....  It does have the 1/4 turn ball valve drain valve, that was one of the first things I checked....  Fit and finish on this one is great, no complaints....  Thanks to all that recommended this little compressor!
Gary
 
Rolair has come out with a smaller compressor than the JC 10.  (I forget the #).  does anybody have one of those.  I have seen it in both of my toy stores. If it is half as good as the JC 10 and anywhere near as quiet, I am thinking to get it and give my Senco 1010 to my grandson.  He only needs a compressor to blow up tires on his dirt bikes.  I get some static when I use the Senco in my shop with no sound proofing between shop and living room above.  I could eliminate the static by shipping the source to the moon or someplace; but she has a whole lot of qualities that I would really miss if i did that.
Tinker
 
Tinker, I think you're thinking of the AB5, the Air Buddy.  The capacitor in my ancient Emglo failed this week, so when I went to the local tool repair shop to find a replacement, the proprietor showed me the JC10 and the AB5.  He plugged them both in for me to listen to.  They were both quieter than the Senco PC1010, but not by much.  The Senco doesn't even scare the dogs when I bring it in the house, compared to the chainsaw-level of noise from the Emglo.

The PC1010 is pretty low on volume, not much of a tire filler or paint sprayer.  Your grandson may be better served with one of these.
 
Either the PFP-7 or PFP-8 should be just about right.  [big grin] [thumbs up]
Others have mentioned the Senco to be quiet.  The one i have is NOT quiet.
It is probably 20 years old.  Maybe even a little more.  About the only thing in my shop that makes more noise is my DW planer.
Tinker
 
I have a decade-old version of the PFP-8 and I can vouch that it is nearly silent in operation.  Plus, it's compatible with worldwide standards, Schraeder and Presta.  It's cordless and ultra-portable.
 
Ah yes.  And for those who need to lose weight, it would be a great addition to their subtraction program. Just role out the tires and have at it.  No more spare tires.  ::)
Tinker
 
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