Customer Reviews

Porter-Cable CF2400 2 HP, 4-Gallon Side Stack Compressor

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I bought this compressor to help my friend build a house. A previousside-stack compressor I bought, made by another company [broke] in few days so I sent it back. I was reluctant to buy another side-stack compressor but it has proved more than worthy. It has been used about 3 times a week (full and partial days) for the past 6 months and is very simple to use, dependable, and maintenance-free. It also pumps up very quickly and is pleasant, not harsh, sounding. We've mostly used it to run a framing nailer (also made by P-C) and the two have made quite a combo! Everyone I work with is very impressed with this unit. I highly recommend it and hope everyone has the luck I have had with it.

I've had this unit for about a year now, and have not been disappointed. The controls are well laid-out and the gages are easy to read. Its output handles the air tools I need (narrow and medium crown staplers, roofing nailer) as well as helping keep the farm machinery free of dirt and muck. The amperage needs are such that you can run this fellow on regular household circuits (15A). It hates extension cords, but is light enough to move from room to room if your hose isn't long enough to reach. A big plus for me is it works just fine in winter, which around here hits 30 below with annoying regularity.

I compared the specs on a number of compressors before I chose this one. That was over a year ago, and I have subjected this compressor to heavy use pushing paint. I use a HVLP unit that have done some modest jobs and this compressor keeps up. I also have many pneumatic nailers and this unit will even keep up with a framing unit. Not super light weight, but it will lug. Gotta have it at the wall plug not on an extension cord however. Simple solution - more hose. I'd buy another one. GREAT VALUE!

I purchased this item about two years ago, and I am more impressed with it now than I was when I purchased it. I have used this for a multitude of chores. It has yet to let me down. I have remodeled my house, putting up panelling, to nailing studs. I have used this with a finish nailer, and framing nailer, each time it has kept the pressure at an optimum level. The instruction manual is well thought out and very understandable. It has a pressure adjustment knob that is easy to reach, and operate. I have had no problems increasing the length of air hose, it keeps up no matter what. I cannot testify to it's capacity as a commercial unit, but if you need a dependable, moderate use compressor, this is the one. I'm in total agreement with another reviewer, if given the opportunity, I would buy it again. It is truly a great buy!

Excellent compressor overall with more than ample air flow and capacity to power any pneumatic framing nailer, finish nailer or medium crown stapler. This oilfree unit is manufactured by DeVilbiss for Porter-Cable. Well designed and thought out.