2007-02-10 05:22:31 · 7 answers · asked by flpr3 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I personally do not like an oil-less compressor. If, however, you only plan on using it once for a specific job, it can be cheaper. They generally do not have the life span of a oil lubricated compressor.
2007-02-10 05:38:07 · answer #1 · answered by Don 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how you plan to use it. If you plan to use it just at home on the weekends or you need portability an oil free is a good way to go. It requires virtually no maintenance (except draining water from the tank) and it won't hurt it if it gets turned over. An oil free is also good if you plan to use it for painting because you will not have to worry about any oil getting into the paint. For occasional use it will last many years. But an oil free is really loud. If you plan to use it a whole lot an oil type will last much longer and is quieter. A belt type, cast iron pump, that requires oil will last the longest because with the belt the vibration and heat from the electric motor is isolated from the pump and the oil will help it run cooler (heat is a major enemy of compressor pumps). However you will need to change the oil and keep a check on the oil level. This type is ideal if you plan to use it every day and you don't need to worry about something (or someone) knocking it over.
2007-02-10 05:44:17 · answer #2 · answered by boogie2510 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the application. If you will be using the compressed air like (in a food plant) there might be a good reason for using an oil-free compressor. My opinion is don't use an "oil free" compressor unless you really need to. The oil free jobs can rust up on the inside due to condensation forming inside the compressor.
2007-02-10 05:32:27 · answer #3 · answered by Roadkill 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can only give you my experience, and that is the "oil-free" compressor (Sears) in a heavy duty environment doesn't work. I've had to repair one of mine, which only lasted another month, then Sears exchanged it and the replacement only lasted a couple of months. It was operating automotive air tools. I replace the "oil free" compressor with a "regular" (from Northern Tool Co.) and it's been running trouble free for over 5 years. Although, theirs a big price difference, my money will go toward the crankcase type compressor. Hope this helps...
2007-02-10 05:37:57 · answer #4 · answered by Laurence W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I gather about Ethanol is they have already found a way to make it cumbersome and expensive to produce. It isn't just made with corn, we also make it with wheat, something plentiful that we export more of than any country in the world. It will cost more for it than Gasoline or Diesel. Our system is broken and the United States is headed for disaster because the working blue collar families are being priced out of this country. Where do we go when everyone else is a millionaire? I guess it would be Canada or Mexico. Good bye USA, land of plenty. NOT!
2016-05-25 02:26:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have both and the one that you add oil to runs much better. The only drawback with that one is if it's cold, it won't run. You have to heat it up.
2007-02-10 05:43:18 · answer #6 · answered by jepa8196 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go with the type with oil. it will last you longer. that's all we use. i like Hitachi, myself. avoid dewalt, they are garbage since black and decker bought them out, they don't last anywhere near as long as they used to.
2007-02-10 10:30:58 · answer #7 · answered by car dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋