Customer Reviews

Factory-Reconditioned Porter-Cable CPLDC2540SR 12 Amp 2.5 Horsepower 4 Gallon Oiled Twin Hot Dog Compressor

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To start with it was boxed with oil in it and just the dip stick no plug, So needless to say when I got It the box was soaked and the reservior was empty, the manual was also oil soaked .The cage had been repainted and overspray was on most of the labels, the data plate with the S/N and P/N was just about unreadable. One of the feet was ripped off and the cage was twisted. The box was nowhere near adequate for something that heavy it had several 3"-4" rips from it sliding around in the box. needless to say I was vary disappointed in Porter-Cable. I patched the box and sent it back and ordered a new Makita.

Being the busy season for construction I found myself in need of a 4th compressor for a siding job. I already own 2 of these in the oil-free version along with a smaller Bostitch for finish work.

I ordered this oiled version on Saturday and received it mid-day Monday, just in time (Amazon Prime + 3.99 overnight shipping), in excellent new condition. It's logged 20 hours with 2 nail guns so far this week with excellent results.

It operates slightly quieter than the oil-free model. Just be sure to add oil(synthetic especially in cold weather) and break it in for the recommended 20 minute period before placing it into operation. Also be sure to use a 12 gauge or heavier extension cord if needed. A lighter gauge cord will draw down the voltage and power.

UPDATED to 4 stars ... The replacement I got from Amazon was excellent and was a steal. Much better than the oil-less pancakes. The good is that Amazon gives great customer service and the actual compressor from PC is a good one. The bad is that Porter Cable does an absolutely poor job of packaging the compressor. The Ugly is that UPS apparently threw the packaged compressor down so hard that it broke all the motor mounts of the compressor ( the motor and compressor are one piece) so that it was loose from the frame. The motor mounts are cast into the frame so not much way to repair that. A better packing job and a better handling job would have prevented what is a nice compressor from being ruined. Amazon will replace the compressor immediately and the return freight is free ( 73 pounds not cheap ). The compressor has some oil in it from testing which comes out in the box due to being handled rough and PC gave no instructions for handling on the box so they are also guilty along with UPS. The COMPRESSOR NEEDS OIL ADDED before running. I like this compressor but it is heavy and not so portable unless you can add your own wheels ( about 65 pounds sans box ). It is a good compressor and if I can get one undamaged I will be happy to have it for the $130 price I paid. It has a one year warranty from PC which can be handled locally if needed. Judging from the build quality of the compressor I received it should be a good performer. I added oil to the one I received and plugged it in and even with the broken mounts it quickly pumped up to 150 PSI and only leaked a little which is a miracle considering the beating it had taken. I have one of the small oil less compressors from PC that works well but is annoyingly noisy. This one is quieter and quicker and has two outlets so for the price it is a good buy.

Great Value at a Great Price!! This unit was shipped quick with Extra packaging. I was leary to order with the other reviews but it seems to work great!!