Porter-Cable C7550 80-Gallon 30-Amp 6-Horsepower Oiled Vertical Compressor

by Porter-Cable

Product Description

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The Porter-Cable C7550 80 Gallon Oil-Lube Air Compressor offers powerful 5.4 (running) HP and 175 PSI air pressure to run just about any kind of air tool. Air delivery is solid at 90 PSI - 12.9 at 175 PSI SCFM--meaning, less downtime waiting for the compressor to recharge and more time actually using your air tools. The C7550 not only boasts industrial-grade performance, but it also has many features that increase its durability and lifespan. The two-stage, oil lubricated Twin-V cast iron pump greatly increases lifespan and overall reliability, and the pump contains automotive-style pistons, rings, and connecting rods that help to extend the lifespan of the C7550.

From the Manufacturer

Porter-Cable C7550 30-Amp 6-Horsepower 80-Gallon oiled vertical compressor

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 448.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0007SXI18
• Item model number: C7550
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #169,730 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Design flaw?, August 15, 2007

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Jon Smith (Humboldt, KS USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter-Cable C7550 80-Gallon 30-Amp 6-Horsepower Oiled Vertical Compressor (Tools & Home Improvement)

You can imagine my excitement to purchase this brand--
I was soon dissappointed.
From day one this compressor had a knocking rod noise-getting worse with pressure increase-
I also noticed quite a bit of oil in my serparator

I reported trouble -and it took 1 month to get a replacement pump.In the meantime, they had my pump on the bench at the shop.

The new pump had the same knocking noise-
I was told by the service man who disassembled my original unit, there was a large space between the rods, on the crankshaft end-they had been sliding back and forth and the pistons were slapping-
after 10 hours of use-there was 1/4" of metal shavings in the oil.
This is actually made by devillbiss--you will not even talk with a Porter Cable rep.
I was also told to repackage the old unit--
Short story-
in the 2 months I have owned mine-I have had 1 month of use--
Beware-I am sure there is a defect in this model----although the factory rep says it look like mine had a problem--several more have to be reported before they will look into it--

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Same as a devilbiss model with certified tank, February 5, 2008

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Upper Michigan user "Joygear" (Marquette, MI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Porter-Cable C7550 80-Gallon 30-Amp 6-Horsepower Oiled Vertical Compressor (Tools & Home Improvement)

Purchased only 3 weeks ago,works great. WEG 23amp motor and UnoAir full cast iron pump runs at 1200rpm and is a little loud but acceptable. The clear plastic oil sight glass on mine needed tightening but was easily readable. This compressor uses a single belt drive, no mag starter or finned after/inter coolers like more expensive models. There is only one air outlet at the top of the tank.
All this considered and with sale prices around $850 shipped this is a solid value for you gear-heads or the small/medium shop or garage. It appears to be well built to last a many, many years.

Update on compressor as of 9 18 08.
I have had this over 7 months. I did a lot of shop work and even restored and painted a car. Compressor is still working great with only 1 problem being the drive pulley came loose but was caught by the guard. It seems everything you buy these days needs an inspection before and again after some run time. I reassembled with a little lock-tite on the key way set screw and it's been fine. Still think it's a bargin.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars air compressor, April 4, 2008

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Randy Fitts ""cabinet man"" (Lexa ark) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Porter-Cable C7550 80-Gallon 30-Amp 6-Horsepower Oiled Vertical Compressor (Tools & Home Improvement)

4/04/08 I have been using c7550 compressor for a week now. I have had no problems yet. I bought it to use with my wood sander and nailers,it has no problem keeping up,and when it was delivered it had a big scratch in the tank,but it was not deep enough to hurt anything so I kept it. If I start having problems I will let you know. 4/27/08 still no problems. 8/8/08 still no problems. Today is 01/25/09 compressor still works like new. 4/04/09 The compressor is a year old today and still no problems. 8/01/09 been using the compressor hard for the last 3 months and no problems. The day i recieved the compressor i took the plug out from under the tank and put in a ball valve and extended it out from under the tank so it is easy to drain the water, i drain it every morning. 03/20/10 the compressor is almost 2yrs old now and still not a minutes trouble yet. 11/14/10 still runs and works like it did the day i got it. It is used every day. may 28,2011 still no problems,but have just about wore out one of my sanders. today is 09/06/11 an the compressor still works like it did the day i got it.