Bostitch CAP2045ST-OL 2 HP Oil-Lubricated Stack Tank Air Compressor

by Bostitch

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This Oil-Lubricated Stack Tank Air Compressor has a powerful high performance 2.0 HP induction motor for fast pump up and recovery times. Oil lubricated pump has a cast iron lined cylinder for long life. Full-roll cage and patented skid plate protection for extreme job site durability. Innovative integrated control panel with dual air outlets provide the ultimate in user convenience. Baja-style metal gauge guards protect gauges from job site damage. Pull-cord style drain valves simplify tank moisture drainage. Patent-pending crankcase cover design features "mess eliminating" oil fill and drain funnels. Removable oil site glass allows quick oil level checks and simplified pump oil changes. High-impact shroud with aerodynamic design maximizes air flow for fast cooling and increased efficiency. High-flow, automotive-style metal air filter with replaceable element extends pump life by filtering out common job site contaminants. Lightweight, compact design for easy portability.

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• Shipping Weight: 77.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005QVT3
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: CAP2045ST-OL
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #842,602 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars poor design, July 8, 2004

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J. D. Nienhouse (Boise, ID USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bostitch CAP2045ST-OL 2 HP Oil-Lubricated Stack Tank Air Compressor (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have owned this unit for my remodeling company for just over a year. Within the first few weeks I noticed that the drain plugs stuck out beyond the cage. Any time it was rolled onto the cage, the 'easy pull' drain plugs were depressed, which caused rusty water to spray out....either onto your clothes, flooring, concrete, etc.(Not to mention that the handy pull cords get caught on everything, to give you a suprise dose of rust!) This issue took over a month of continued contact with Bostich Reps. to finally convince them to repair the unit. There first solution was to send out new plugs for myself to replace. Doesn't work. The stub outs for these plugs protruded out too far. The threads had to be re-tapped. Also within my short ownership, the exhaust canister has bent over, due to the "roll cage" design, or lack there of. 2 of the 4 rubber mounts have broken off, which makes for an even louder rattling unit. I also am now using a pair of pliers to adjust the air pressure dial. A lot of trouble for an overpriced roll cage unit. I have found that I am hardly ever in need of a roll-cage on my compressor unless I drop it due to the added weight of a useless oversized steel handle that some one calls a roll cage. In my opinion.....over-priced, over-wieght, over-blown, and under-thought. I'm going back to the tried and true.....EMGLO!!!!!!