Hitachi EC119 2.5 HP Compressor

by Hitachi

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This powerful Hitachi EC119 2.5 horsepower compressor from Hitachi delivers 4.4 cfm at 90 psi. A twin tank design with 4 gallon capacity and protective roll cage desing make this an extremely dependable unit. All of the guages are protected by the steel inset plate design. The motor on this unit is an oil bath with direct drive. Max rpm is 3,450 and the EC119 weighs only 64 pounds.

Product Description

4-gallon twin tanks capable of running multiple nailers or multiple operations. Protective roll cage design safely encases exposed gauges if compressor tips over. Heavy-duty induction motor provides significant airflow and dependable service. Tanks have ball valve drains for easy maintenance. Oil lubricated pump improves efficiency and ensures smooth use. STANDARD EQUIPMENT: Synthetic oil SAE5W50 8oz, oil dipstick. SPECIFICATIONS: 3.0 HP, 15 Amps, 3450 RPM, 4.4 CFM AT 90 PSI, 4 gallon twin tanks.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 19 x 13 x 28 inches ; 63.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 68.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B0000EI9AG
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: EC119
• Average Customer Review: 1.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #348,967 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Could do better, November 27, 2005

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Douglas J. Mouser "turkis" (United States of America) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitachi EC119 2.5 HP Compressor (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have to update my previous review, which I gave the compressor 1 star. I would now give it 3 stars. I gave it one star because I was having trouble with the regulator at the time. But I had let a friend borrow it, and he turned the pressure up so high it broke something in the regulator. I have since put a new one on, and it has been working fine. The price is pretty good, but if you need serious performance out of a compressor, I would recommend something else. I, for example, am a framer, and it can keep up with me, but no way can it keep up with two guys like it claims. The DeWalt D55155 seems to do pretty good, or we also have a Senco that keeps up pretty good too. But it is a decent little compressor.

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Piece of crap, December 6, 2005

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Sang I. Ra (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitachi EC119 2.5 HP Compressor (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a hardwood contractor. The first couple weeks this unit ran fine. After that I've only had problems with it. First off, this unit needs a large power supply to run (more than 15 amps which you can only get a certain outlets), otherwise it will just cut off. I've had the unit for over 5 months struggling with it hoping it would get better. Today at the jobsite it just stop charging after a 1/4 way filled. It was cold today and tried to heat up the motor with a heat gun which also didnt work. I tried warming the unit up by opening the valve but that didn't work. It wasn't the power supply because I had it connected to a 25 amp + outlet from the kitchen. After toying with it from frustration I ripped out the reset button and bypassed it by connecting the circuits together. Did it solve the problem? Yes but I wouldnt use this after this week from fear of the unexpected.
This compressor is heavy, requires too much power, is loud, double or triple your work time from having to drain the tank and restarting it over and over and over again, and just is not reliable.
Hitachi needs to fix the problem with the load it requires and fix the reset button that I find I have to hit every time it charges back up.
Very frustrated with this product.
Their air tools are a different class. Highly recommended. Stick with them and leave the compressors to other manufacturers. Faked me out.

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars broke down after 3-month, October 27, 2005

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George H. Lee - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hitachi EC119 2.5 HP Compressor (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a contractor. My Hitachi air compressor broke down after 3 month. Hitachi support team could not direct me to the right repair shop address the issue. It looks like to pay from my own pocket to fix it even though it is still under warrantty. Don't buy this.