DEWALT D55155 15 Amp 2-3/4-Horsepower 4-Gallon Oiled Single Hot Dog Compressor
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Product Details
Manufacturer: DEWALTModel: D55155
Accessories:
- Milton 715BK M Style Quick Coupler: 1/4-Inch Female Coupler
- Milton 727BK M Style Quick Coupler: 1/4-Inch Male Plug
- Milton 728BK M Style Quick Coupler: 1/4-Inch Female Plug
- Milton 716BK M Style Quick Fitting: 1/4-Inch Male Coupler
- GoodYear 045 3/8-Inch-by-50-Feet Safety Yellow Rubber Hose 3/8 -Inch by 50-Feet 250 PSI With 1/4-Inch Ends
Description of DEWALT D55155 15 Amp 2-3/4-Horsepower 4-Gallon Oiled Single Hot Dog Compressor
At just a foot high and less than two feet wide out of the carton, this compressor was quite a bit smaller than we expected, so to be fair, we quickly lowered our expectations. The joke was on us, though, because this little powerhouse just doesn?t quit, and we learned that you can?t judge a compressor by its size.We should have known better when the first thing we saw was the word "Emglo" emblazoned in black on that famous DeWalt yellow. Emglo?s half-century in the compressor business is evident in this model, and with a couple of small exceptions (we?ll get into that in a minute), we don?t think anyone could make a finer piece of air power.
Structurally, it?s top-notch. DeWalt/Emglo?s great new roll-cage shape protects your investment in the shop, in the truck and at the job site, and the gauges are easier to read than many we?ve squinted at over the years. It weighs in at around 60 pounds, and the way the handle?s designed, you can carry it much like a suitcase without overexertion. To let out any moisture that?s accumulated, it?s just an easy turn of the ball-valve tank drain, then just wrap the cord on its holder and you?re ready to go.
In the performance department, we have to say this machine blew us away, moving 4.5 cfm at 100 psi. Now, this may be a plus or a minus in your book, but we liked the fact that the compressor is factory set to power on at 100 psi an+d shut off at 120 psi, and the cycle time was under 15 seconds. We didn?t find it unusually loud, but we?re given to wearing hearing protection with tools such as this one anyway (and we hope you are, too.) It has air aplenty for two nailers at once, and with that fast recovery, the job will get done in no time.
If we had to say what we didn?t like, there are two items on that list: First, we thought the power switch would have been better seated on the front panel rather than the side, but that?s a miniscule complaint. What you do want to watch out for, though, is the proximity of the reset switch to parts that get searingly hot while in use. A little care will save you some pain.
In balance, this is one of the best compressor?s we?ve seen for the size, power, ruggedness and incredible portability it offers. Here?s to a great pairing of two great toolmakers.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Tools and Hardware Reviews of DEWALT D55155 15 Amp 2-3/4-Horsepower 4-Gallon Oiled Single Hot Dog Compressor
Customer Review: Dewalt and Emglo make a complete package, great compressor!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a general contractor building mostly new construction housing and I specialize in finish trim work. Someone decided they needed my trim compressor more then I did so I had to purchase another one. I must admit I was not to broken harted about it though because I have had my eye on Dewalt's new compressor now for some time. The sleek design, the way it protects its gauges, and its 2 quick conect air ports kept calling me every time I saw this compressor. I was not disapointed!! The unit is a little heavy for a portable compressor at over 60 lbs. especially at the end of the day, but it carries well with its handle and it does not slide around in the back of the truck. Inside a house a compressor's noise can seem to be greatly magnified but this unit seems almost quiet, it runs so smooth. I had a larger compressor for framing but this Dewalt compressor has done so well that I have sold my larger one and rely on just this one. It has a fast recovery time although in framing when more then 2 guns are being used it can get overworked a little. Most of the time it handles just fine. The unit really has no real flaws at all the air drain has a great little lever to drain the tank with, but it does blow out hard if you open it to quick and I am not convinced it drains all the condesation real well. I have found that you need to stand the unit up on its side for best draining results and open the vaulve slow. You should always try to use as little extension cord as possible and as heavy a one, at least 12 or better. There is a little black breaker on the compressor unit which can be a little dificult to locate and reset, it would be nice if on a newer version Dewalt would move it to the front with the gauges and quick connects. It has triped several time on us if we try and run too many things at a time such as a miter saw, table saw, and the compressor, but for normal use the draw of this compressor seems fine even on a 15amp breaker. To sum it all up this is one really nice complete package compressor!! It is small enough for the little jobs yet tough enough for the more demanding jobs, within reason, remember it is only a 4 gallon, running at less the 15amp, compressor. With Dewalt and Emglo combine you will not go wrong buying this compressor, and unless you get a defective unit which happens with all products from time to time, you will have a compressor that should last a long time. Another great product from Dewalt thanks!! One last suggestion for Dewalt; (this unit is so great you might want to make an oiless version for people "like myself" who tend to be forgetful about stuff like, adding oil!!!)
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