I love that in the age of over-saturated marketing, we still got guys like this breaking it down without any non-sense. Thank you.

Thank you for taking the time. I've had both style compressors and found the oil-free to have some disadvantages

I have the same Porter Cable, oil-less air compressor. I bought it used about 4 years ago and it still works well. It's only good for very light duty air tools, like nailers and pumping tires but that's all I need right now. (retired). Good information.

Thank you for making this video. I've fixed my oil-free too many times and it's going to the curb. You answered all the questions I had.

Thank you for the education! Your video made me decide on getting a little craftsman 3gal oil-bath compressor. Seems pretty strong for its size. Thanks again!

Thank you for making this video, it will help me pick out my new compressor.

Yes it was helpful, thanks for making me more aware of what I already have.

Great video! All of the right info, especially for first time buyers

wow.. thank you so much for sharing such useful comparison , it is indeed useful and helped me to make my decision! good job!

I have an oil less compressor with an air filter and it's been running for about 20 years, I've never had any problems with it, and it was a cheap Walmart compressor too. It's still going today and no loss of compression either,

good info it also depends on what your needs are. I had a rockworth 3 gal hotdog for 12 years cost was less then 50 bucks and while I never used it daily I did use it a lot so did family friends and neighbors who I would loan it out to. it finally gave out and that 99 dollar porter cable is in it's place for my needs it isn't worth paying the extra cash for a model like that Dewalt. If I was like a guy doing a handyman type small business I would be buying that Dewalt without a doubt.

That is one hell of a proper review .

Hi. Will you tell how can I know if a compressor have a fini pump? Nice video btw.

Thanks for the video, struggling to find oiled compressors though.

Simple and to the point! Thank you for posting.

like how you explained the pros & cons, subscribed

EXCELLENT point in having access to the replaceable parts. Thank you for this video. I am currently looking for an oiled, belt driven compressor to run in the garage and on a construction site. Thank you again.

This is not so much about oil vs oil free. It's more about cheap vs. quality

Aside from draining the daily, are there any other recommendations to prevent rusting in the tank?

Excellent explanation and presentation of the differences. I just purchased a 1.2 gal Bostitch oilless compressor (CAP1512-OF) rated at 2.8 SCFM @ 90 psi. I've already used it to pump up tires on my cars, pickup, boat and utility trailers, etc, and it works great. Prior to this compressor I bought a Dewalt battery-powered (3ah) "portable inflator", but it took 5 times longer than the Bostitch to pump up any tire -- I returned it. Interestingly, I was unable to get any SCFM rating from Dewalt, but I did find a website that showed a 0.5 SCFM airflow, which makes perfect sense based on my own experience. I also have a "contractor quality" CH dual-tank wheelbarrow style engine-driven compressor that I use for bigger jobs -- that one has a "made in USA" cast iron air pump that hasn't missed a beat in more than 10 years of use. It seems that some people expect a 20VDC battery powered compressor to perform at the same level as a 120VDC compressor, but they're in a completely different realm. FYI, my 2500 watt "peak" Harbor Freight inverter generator didn't skip a beat when powering the Bostitch compressor. IMO, that cute little compressor is the perfect combination of light weight, airflow and efficiency for light duty garage and home projects. Thanks again for taking the time and effort to make your video.

Great info here, thank you for this video!

thanks for the review

He may mention this as I'm commenting before it's over lol but if you get an oiled compressor and plan to do any painting make sure you get an oil filter for the outlet. There will be water in either style and both needs a water filter but the oil is another beast that will destroy your paint job so needs a combo oil/water filter.

That piston is 4 times bigger than the one on the puny little 3 gallon hotdog style Campbell hausfeld I first bought. Takes forever and a day to air up a tire. Glad I moved on up to a bit bigger 20 gallon Campbell hausfeld with 5.5 cfm at 90psi. Works perfect for all I need airing up tires and other inflatables as well as air impact and even a cutoff tool.

Great info and easy to understand. Thank you!

I've git a lot of Dewalt tools and get great service out of them except for the air compressor. It's oil free, has a 20 gallon tank and the compressor id mounted on top. It's the noisiest one that I have ever owned and takes forever to build up pressure.

Thanks for this great review and lesson. This is very valuable information.

Thank you, you saved my penny on this

Good analysis. Thank you!

for spray painting, you need an oil filter for the outlet. If not it will destroy the paint job! Why didn't you mention this? Great explanation about the durability of the tool and what to look for.

Thanks for the info, but a suggestion and a criticism... You can get sound meter apps for smart phones. A quick and dirty way to measure the relative loudness when comparing pump noises, not 100% percent accurate but just to demonstrate volume from 3 feet away, (as an example). When you ran them and mentioned how fast they were pumping up, the DeWalt was already at ~80psi before you turned it on, whilst the other was basically at zero. I've no doubt the DeWalt is a better unit, and there was no bias intended but it's just a bad look, which can make you appear biased. Cheers.

Makita air compressors use a cast iron compressor block. Emglo uses a cast iron compressor block as well. Eagle uses an aluminum block with a cast iron insert in their compressor blocks. Oiled compressor are by far better made than any oil-less compressor. Oil-free compressors are good if you can get one of the earlier Coleman/Sanborn compressors that have +5 hp and can also run most air tools as well. Even if you have to buy a second hand air compressor, buy either a Makita, Emglo, or an Eagle compressor as these are the best of the best compressors that will last +20 years as long as one changes the compressor oil once every 4 or 5 years. I have the Clarke AC 2002 and this small but barely portable compressor will do almost everything in a pinch and is small and light enough to haul anywhere with minimal grunt work (after all the AC 2002 will do a full 5 CFM at 90 PSI). Nice video and explanation with regards to oil-free air compressors! BTW ~ Small oil-free air compressors are noisy as heck and since these compressor lack lubrication parts inside the compressor will be prone to much more vibration thus causing the parts inside the compressor to fail and break over time. I have had this happen with a 12 volt Slime car tire air compressor I used for filling my tires. Though the Slime 12 volt tire air compressor did last 7 years and I did picked that up used as well from a local Thrift store. Since there is no "power"or "combustion" cycle in an oiled compressor any good synthetic 20W or 30W oil should easily last +10 years in any oil air compressor. Many automotive shops also just use any 20W or 30W automotive engine oil and have had zero problems with any of their oiled compressor whatsoever. Oil-free air compressors are designed to be disposable and will typically last 200 ~ 1000 working hours with the best oil free models lasting upwards of 2000 working hours. Oil-less air compressors use a sealed bearing around the big journal end of the connecting rod thus eliminating the need for oil and neoprene seals to seal in the air in the compression area. Do your own research as one gets what they pay for. This is the primary reason why oil-free compressors are so cheap and widely available at almost any hardware store. Oil-free air compressors are OK for the weekend home DIY-selfers but for any serious or contractor work an oiled compressor is a 100% must have as contractors require their equipment to work at anytime of the day and perform 24/7 if necessary.

I don't agree about the gauges but that statement about the manifolds is correct. If you break the manifold it may cost almost as much as a new compressor even if you can get one. The gauges aren't anything special you don't have to replace them with the exact same ones just ones which have the same size pipe thread (1/8 or 1/4 NPT) and display the same range of pressures. I have used the Porter Cable C2002 and it is loud enough to be more than annoying. As it is I have some high frequency hearing loss (my doctor says it is normal for my age) and don't want to make it worse. I am looking at a used Husky oil lubricated compressor on Tuesday and if it works I will buy that to serve my future needs.

thank you

Trade-offs abound; tank volume is important for things like sprinkler blow-out, as the pump is only compressing air into that storage tank, not actively providing the immediate air flow through the output hose. Do you know whether there are appropriate lubricants that benefit "oilless" pumps piston seals, which appear to be a constant weak point of such economy units?

Fini, Fiac or ABAC you can't go wrong with these pumps.

Going to buy the Makita big bore 5200 for $300 at Home Depot today😁

Over the decades Japan improved the quality of their production to match that of the products found in Europe and the USA. China took a different approach and decided it was easier to make the world regress to the chinese levels...

Sir. you did mention Hitachi has Fini pump. did you mean EC99S? do you recommend it. it has a start valve so i think it can start better when cold. Great Video. Very Informative!

How can we choose which Filter regulator to install so that we can remove moisture from air at all. It should have an auto water drain function preferably. Please advise.

So a compressor that is 2.5 times more expensive is better. But thanks for taking apart, appreciate it. In some cases, oil free is required.

Which one would you recommend for use with a Cassese pneumatic underpinner for joining picture frames? Thanx.

Out of all that you showed, the Dewalt/Emglo is the better choice. When these came out They had a lot of issues and aren't the best in a cold area. I like the Bigger Dewalt/Emglo's with the KU pumps have a few old twin tank models and a few of the single big tank models that are 25-30yrs old.

I'm looking for a portable air compressor that will provide air for my hypertherm plasma cutter. Manual says it needs 6scfm@90psi I narrowed my search to two compressors Dewalt D55146 which is rated at 5scfm@90psi, max pressure of 225psi, oil free Makita MAC5200 6.5cfm@90psi, max pressure of 140psi, cast iron cylinder oil-lubricated I have a couple of questions: What do you think of these two compressors? The Makita seems to be built better. Would the Dewalt MK246 (D55153) you show be able to keep up with the demand since cutting is not done continuously?

That Porter Cable is for small car tires, bicycles, etc. It’s cheap and it should last 5 to 10 years and it’s fine for most people. When it breaks you throw it away. Most people don’t want to repair a $100 air compressor anyway.

I'm looking to do autobody shop work. I want transportability. Also, what about using turbine such as Fuji turbine mini mite

I've owned and repaired equipment over my lifetime. Just something I would like to share oiless soon to be air-less is my only comment.

Can u essentially lube up the oil free compressor every know and then to extend the life of it ??

Excellent! 🏆👍

I need an portable/light weight compressor to test and charge a 2500 litre volume pvc pipe line with air upto the pressure of 6 kg/cm2. What compressor will you suggest?

Hello, To me it looks like you’re comparing “apples to oranges” with these two compressors (price points are the difference in construction styles)... I owned the original Emglo twin tank 4 gallon model and had it for 10 years before I chose to sell it to a friend... I upgraded to the “Masters Series”, the one with the manifold in the center between the tanks(you don’t like) also an Emglo... It is working Perfectly fine(16 years later)...! You should actually not even mention Dewalt because it’s not Truly a Dewalt... B&D owns the company Emglo... Emglo makes the compressors and they paint them yellow for Dewalt... You can still buy them in blue...

Whats the point with 2 tanks and not just one?Is there an advantage? thanks.

It's funny you started the dewalt with 90 PSI talking about "its fast"! Don't get me wrong it's a far better compressor! I just think you should have disclosed that it was already pumped up to 90

After i watch this video i when out and bought a used one of the dewalt with oil in it.

I just saw a guy rebuild a v-twin oil-less which he claims served him about 20 years, the key to oil-less pumps is that they rebuild rather cheaply and easily. Most do have air filters too. I'd like some estimate as to how many hours they hold up though.

mine i add grease on the ring and piston for lubrication

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Can the dewalt be used to blow out a sprinkler system

Never by oil free. Throw few away,,, 3 gallon craftsman oil compressor works fine around the garage and cars, been almost 10 years change oils once 99 dollars at the time I got it. Too happy with it

No one except you on this video has told the truth about crappy oiless verses oil lube compressor. There is a huge difference in quality.

Not for nothing I have porter cable pancakes from around 2004-2005 still running fine. And they have been highly used and severely abused

comparing a cheap POS compressor to a much better quality one like the dewalt is a disservice to the point you're trying to make . comparing the dewalt to a 2 HP california air compressor and then sharing your results would be MUCH more legitimate .... .

If you want a good one steer away from oil free. I guess they are fine for small or short jobs so if you need durability or long running jobs get an oiled one

Sorry you are comparing two different things...There are many reasons why you can't have oil filled compressors.. Food industry is one..also when you have to use water..also when you have to pain..you just can't have oil based compressors there...About quality i can only agree but as i said you have to start comparison with similar products..

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those cheap PC 6 gal pancakes have a bad reputation, you can see by the poor reviews. Like you said, you get what you pay for !

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You need to compare a 200 dollar makita oil free to a 200 dollar oil compressed. You’re stacking the deck by comparing a $100 Porter-Cable to a $200 DeWalt.

if just wanted to spray a car which one ??oil less org oil onr

show me a machine with no oil I will show a machine that won't last

Compare Apples with apples Not dewalt with the cheapest one What a lot of crap talk

No No No not oil free.