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(More customer reviews)I purchased the C2002 WKR to replace a well used 10 year old Porter cable CF2600 120 psi 6 gallon compressor, which was overheating. With the exception of being packaged in a plain brown box (instead of the new model box printed white and red), and the small refurbished sticker on the compressor housing, my unit appears to be brand new. The box arrived in great shape with no dents or marks. I looked at a new C2002 at a big box store and it appears the plain brown refurbished box is slightly heavier than the printed new box, which is good thing if are buying on line and having it shipped.
What I like
- The oversized handle on top is a great improvement over the single sided grab pocket on the old CF2600
- The second air port is a great addition as It allows two guns to be plugged in and used at the same time.
- My model unit came with an accessory kit containing a 25' air hose and fittings so no need to go by a hose for the second air port..
- There are features on the side of the pump housing for winding up the cord, and there is a cord clip molded into the plug. No more dangling wires during transport.
- There is a cover over the pressure gages and manifold - The cord on my CF2600 would occasionally snag on the unprotected gauges.
- The unit is slightly lighter than the CF2600 it is replacing.
- The 150 psi capacity with 120 psi recharge pressure means my framing nailer in particular can run for a long time. I was applying OSB sheathing to a roof ( nailing ever 8" bang, bang, bang). By the time the air pressure got down to where the nails were not fully seated, it was time to stop and reload nails anyway. Note I run with the single shot sequential trigger. If running with the faster bump fire trigger, the compressor might not be able to fully keep up.
- Looking thru the slats in the pump housing I can see that Porter Cable has added internal ducts / baffles to improve the air flow of the cooling fan. My old unit was basically an open box with a fan at one end. On this new unit I can definitely feel a forced flow of hot air coming out the back compared to the more gentle flow on the old one.
Other comments.
- There is a warning label on the unit which says remove compressor from service (or replace tank) 10 years after date of purchase. Reason given is "Risk of Bursting. Water will condense in the air tank. If not drained, water will corrode and weaken the air tank causing a risk of air tank rupture". Owners manual instructs "Drain air tank daily or after each use." : Realistically speaking even purging tank after each use won't get out 100% of the water, so after ten years it is probably a good idea to retire the unit. Thus if the service life is only 10 years, saving the extra $$$ by buying a refurbished unit makes sense.
Very happy with the performance so far.
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Factory-Reconditioned Porter-Cable C2002-WKR Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor with 13-Piece Accessory KitThis highly portable oil free pancake-style air compressor packs a punch with an induction motor that provides longer life and better performance, whether you're filling tires or firing a nailer. Complete with a soft-start motor, it can easily run off of normal household circuits and is able to run at 3.5 SCFM for a speedier recharge of its 6-gallon tank. The motor features replaceable brushes in order to extend motor life and 150 PSI max pressure to allow for longer run time. It also includes 120 PSI cut-in pressure that produces 30 PSI "Bonus Air" and a High-Flo air regulator to protect against a large pressure drop. The C2002-WK includes a 13-piece accessory kit with a 25-foot nylon hose, blow gun and attachments, tire chuck, tire gauge, quick coupler, plugs and Teflon tape. Get a great value on this top notch pancake-style air compressor by purchasing a like new, factory-reconditioned version.
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