Emglo AM780-HC4V 2 HP Electric Air-Mate Compressor

by Emglo

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This 2 hp electric Air-Mate compressor has the quality you've come to expect from Emglo. It won't let you down. Lightweight, the 2 hp electric motor delivers 3.6 cfm at 125 psi and is able to produce an abundance of delivered air at abouve-average working pressures. It's also capable of handling most of your pneumatic tool requirements. This compressor features a cast-iron cylinder, US threaded hardware, and off-the-shelf electrical components.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 60 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00004TTZ5
• Item model number: AM780-HC4V
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #825,659 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CONTRACTOR COMPRESSER DREAM, April 10, 2001

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Harold Siegwart (PETOSKEY, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Emglo AM780-HC4V 2 HP Electric Air-Mate Compressor (Tools & Home Improvement)

I HAVE OWNED TWO OF THESE WONDERFUL EMGLOW COMPRESSERS AND THE ONE I AM USING HAS RAN FOR FIVE YEAR THE ONLY TROUBLE I HAVE EVER HAD WAS WITH THE PRESURE TUBE THAT RUNS TO THE CONTROL VALVE POPED OFF AND I HAD TO REPLACE THE PLASTIC 1/4 HOSE WITH A NEW COPPER ONE TOTAL COST OF ZIP . DOWN TIME ZIP DAY IN AND OUT YEAR AFTER YEAR ENOUGH AIR TO RUN TWO FRAMERS AT A GOOD RATE OF PACE . THIS IS A TROUBLE FREE LIGHT WEIGHT COMPRESSER THAT WON'T HURT YOUR BACK HAULING IT IN AND OUT OF THE TRUCK DAY AFTER DAY FOR YEARS . BUY IT AND ENJOY THE YEARS OF SERVICE YOU GET .PS ALSO IT WILL RUN ON REG HOUSE HOLD 15 AMP BREAKER AND WILL RUN IN VERY COLD WEATHER . GOD BLESS A AND HAVE A GREAT DAY

4.0 out of 5 stars Great But ..., June 20, 2003

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W. Adamsen (Connecticut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Emglo AM780-HC4V 2 HP Electric Air-Mate Compressor (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have several compressors, but since this is light and runs on 15 am circuits it is the preference for small volume needs such as small nail guns, tires and especially jobs where transporting the compressor is required. It performed almost flawlessly for more than a decade - the exception being cold weather performance - they start poorly (or not at all) when cold. Also, one should be aware that they only produce a limited SCFM and are suitable for only low CFM applications. Example, a framer and helper will easily outrun the production capability of the compressor with one gun.

Now to my issue. On a hot day with poor air circulation the motor start capacitor blew. Since this was the only issue with the tool I decided it made sense to repair. Big mistake. My standard motor repair shop wouldn't touch it. The Emglo repair center wanted an exhorbitant amount for the capacitor ($$). I bought an equivelent capacitor over the web ($$ +s&h) only to have that blow after about a month of use under hard load. The time I spent calling around and shopping for the replacement part far exceeded the value of simply replacing the compressor unit. And of course now I now have low confidence in the reliability.

And this is my big issue with these direct drive units. The advantages of convenience, weight and maintenance free performance come at a price. They are simply not serviceable. Expect a few years of use and then replacement when the first major component fails.

5.0 out of 5 stars 11 Yrs. and Still going, September 5, 2002

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Todd Cogliandro "Wood Monger" (Elmont, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Emglo AM780-HC4V 2 HP Electric Air-Mate Compressor (Tools & Home Improvement)

I can't say enough good things about this design. I have several units in daily service with the oldest being over 10 years now. Thst unit has been [everywhere] and back more than once, and it keeps on going. I'm almost going out of my way to kill this thing and it just won't die. I'll never buy anything but Emglo.