How to Pick the Perfect Twin-Stack Compressor
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Model: DH550000AV
$68.00
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$514.00
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Features
Grade
Contractor
Style
Twin Stack
CFM
4
Tank Size
4
- Professional Grade
- Perfect for air brushing, inflation, stapling, or other tasks
- 4-Gallon Twin Stack Tanks
- Convenient and efficient air storage system
- User Friendly Design
- Easy to read gauges allow for convenient monitoring
- Direct-Drive Electric Motor
- Maintenance-free, long-life design
- Oil-Lubricated Pump
- Quieter & longer lasting than oil-free designs
- 14.5 Amp Electric Motor
- Use any convenient 120V outlet
Specifications
EC12
Engine
HP
2
Engine Low Oil Shut-off
No
Motor
Voltage
120 Volt AC
Phase
1-Phase
Magnetic Starter
Magnetic Starter
The Magnetic Starter is the "thinking cap" for the motor of the air compressor. Magnetic starters are electromagnetically operated switches that provide a safe method for certain motors to be started under a large motor load.
No
Pump
CFM
CFM
Cubic Feet Per Minute, which indicates the compressor's flow rate - or the amount of air that a compressor can produce at a given pressure level. Typically compressors that have higher CFM ratings are able to provide more air, which makes them ideal for larger applications
4
CFM Rated @
90 PSI
Pump Material
Aluminum
Max PSI
Max PSI
PSI, or Pounds Per Square Inch, measures the amount of pressure placed on a square inch of space. In compressor terms, PSI is the amount of force that an air compressor can deliver
125 PSI
Oil Sight Glass
No
Pump Type
Single-Stage
After Cooler
After Cooler
An aftercooler is a mechanical heat exchanger designed to remove the heat and moisture of compression from a compressed air stream so the air is cool and dry enough for use in air-operated equipment. A compressed air aftercooler has three primary functions: Cool the air discharged from the air compressor
No
Pump Drive
Direct Drive
Oil Type
Oil Lubricated
Pump Low Oil Shut-off
Pump Low Oil Shut-off
Prevents the air compressor from operating or restarting without an adequate amount of oil in the compressor
No
Tank
Tank Size
4 Gallons
Tank Outlet
1/4 Inch
Electronic Drain Valve
Electronic Drain Valve
The inexpensive and reliable electric drain valve (EDV) automatically removes condensate from your air system. It has an integral strainer to prevent clogging and saves time and money by eliminating the need for manual draining
No
Tank Orientation
Horizontal
Overview
Weight
60 Pounds
Power Type
Electric
UPC
717709003996
Reviews
(5)
Hitachi EC12 Reviews & Ratings
My EC12 ROCKS
By Dino C
Montana
Review Posted 04/13/2023
This is what 2023 now, I've had my twin stack longer than any tool aside from my hatchet. Almost 30 years for a compressor and 51 for the hatchet. I run the compressor almost daily. I drain the tanks properly every day. I change the oil twice a year, I don't baby it but I never kick it either. It's been from California to Montana, Colorado to Washington state and back to Montana and I ain't never heard it moan once. Indoors or out Hot or friggin cold doesn't matter. I figure it must be the made in Italy sticker or its a Wednesday built compressor. Good luck finding a better tool built nowadays.
Dino C Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again, Easy To Store
Cons:
Heavy
Design flaw
By Bill
California
Review Posted 08/31/2012
I have bought two EC-12's - one for me, and one for my son. My unit has failed, his has failed twice, each time in the same manner.
The compressor/motor itself seems quite rugged, but the regulator/on-off control switch fails regularly and is quite expensive to replace.
The compressor/motor itself seems quite rugged, but the regulator/on-off control switch fails regularly and is quite expensive to replace.
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Expert Response
This unit is covered by a 1 year Factory Warranty through Hitachi that covers parts & service costs resulting from defect in materials or workmanship. You may want to give them a call, toll free at (866) 775-9429. Be sure to have the serial number of your air compressor handy when you call.
Melissa C.
Air Compressor Expert
Rating Breakdown
2/5
2/5
2/5
2/5
Tough & dependable
By Scott
Yale, Oklahoma
Review Posted 11/01/2011
I've had an EC-12 for 10 years. It's tough and dependable.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Repaired twice
By John
pittsford, New York
Review Posted 10/25/2011
I've had this compressor for less than a year, it has been repaired twice. The tool is poorly designed, requires a great deal of TLC to keep running, noise is excessive, and the weight also.
Hitachi tools generally are design poorly, starting with the plug position, the positioning of the switches on most of the tools, the complexity to access and change tools, and the balance is poorly thought out. I will never buy another Hitachi product including this air compressor.
Hitachi tools generally are design poorly, starting with the plug position, the positioning of the switches on most of the tools, the complexity to access and change tools, and the balance is poorly thought out. I will never buy another Hitachi product including this air compressor.
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Rating Breakdown
1/5
1/5
1/5
1/5
Comparison
By Michael
Cotuit, Massachusetts
Review Posted 01/08/2011
Have used a Hitachi compressor for several years and found it to be a reliable and rugged tool for the price.
The down side is that it is very loud, much more than similar style/size compressors, and it is hard to get started in cold climates without first heating up the "Block" with a lamp or heater. It's a real love/hate relationship. I like my Campbell Hausfeld oil-less compressor much more.
The down side is that it is very loud, much more than similar style/size compressors, and it is hard to get started in cold climates without first heating up the "Block" with a lamp or heater. It's a real love/hate relationship. I like my Campbell Hausfeld oil-less compressor much more.
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
4/5
4/5
4/5
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