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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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Any one have or have opinions on the Lows $399 aircompressor for the average guy who just wants to have one.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...056&lpage=none
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 01:23 PM
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I got the one that comes with all the Kobalt air tools. I think its 26 gallons its 110v. I use a impact and die grinder with it and I haven't had any trouble at all. I don't think you can paint with it though. This was probably a useless post because the one you want is bigger.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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Yeah, I've got the 30 gallon version because I wanted it portable. I love it. Looking back, I should have gotten the 60 gallon because I have enough air hose to reach just about anywhere I want. Guess I can take it to other peoples houses, but that's probably not something I'll do often. It takes 6 minutes to fill completely from 0 to 155 psi. including the 110ft of air hose. That's another benefit of the 30 gallon I guess. Takes less time to fill.

Mine's 110 also. The one you linked to is 220.




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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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That $399 compressor was on sale for $299 last week at the Lowes down from my house.
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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Dang no one else has one of these? I need to find a cupon for lowes.
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 10:20 AM
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ive got the 60 gallon lowes compressor and love its about 5 years old and gets used alot no problems paid $400 for it
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I bought it like it.
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Old Feb 7, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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I was just gonna say make sure you get one with the wet lube system that uses oil. I got the Dry one that is suppose to use no oil and I burned up 2 of them in less then 15 days. While I was demodding my C5. They do not like air wratchets or impacts that is for sure. I got the 30 gallon one and been happy ever since. I think the dry ones were like 22 Gallons. SInce I got one left I plan on stripping the motor off and using the tank with it to make my setup up to 52 gallons. Not sure how I am gonna work it just yet. But gotta do something with the broken one. Too late to take back. I got it like 2 years ago before I left for the desert.
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Plus, the oil-less ones are a ton louder. I have the 60 gallon Kobalt, and it's well worth the money.
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