MAXair 3.2-HP 25-Gallon (Belt Drive) Cast-Iron Air Compressor

o Ease of finding the right application
o Reasonably timely delivery
o Excellent packaging and pre-assembly/lube
o Power cord modification required but NBD
o Started up, cycled properly, made air
o Convenient connections with quality regulator control
o Happy camper so far........

I bought this to replace an old Campbell Hausfeld and at the time considered another CH, but I went with this and I'm glad I did.

Fairly quiet for a compressor this size, powerful, and exceptional quality. Little things like the glycerin filled gauge, the heat sinks, the dual outlets, pneumatic tires and the 220V operation.

And on top of all that this bad boy just looks good!

We needed something that could put out 10CFM for our CNC machine. This compressor has no problem keeping up. It is fairly quiet as well. All in all, we are very happy.

Air Compressors Direct seems like a good company to do business with, however they appear very busy and are not completely reliable at calling you back. When I did speak with their reps, they are knowledgeable and very courteous. I would buy from them again.

This is advertised as a 5HP compressor. However, it is equipped with a 230V 15-amp motor, which makes the motor about 2.5HP. How you get 5HP out of a 2.5HP motor is beyond me. Also, the product says "6.5 Peak HP" on the side -- again, this is simply not possible.

Rated at 12.5 CFM at 100 psi, so should be adequate for my needs. I dumped the air-filled tires for solid rubber tires because I have it sitting in a corner in my shop.

Nowhere in the materials does it describe the plug on the unit. Its a L6-30R (a twist-lock plug). This is not standard anywhere (I could not find any trim plates for the wall box), and I replaced it with the 6-30 style that my welder uses.

Again, the unit appears to be solidly constructed, but only time will tell. Took Air Compressors Direct 10 days to process my order, but the shipping only took 3-4 days.

This is advertised as a 5HP compressor. However, it is equipped with a 230V 15-amp motor, which makes the motor about 2.5HP. How you get 5HP out of a 2.5HP motor is beyond me. Also, the product says "6.5 Peak HP" on the side -- again, this is simply not possible.

Rated at 12.5 CFM at 100 psi, so should be adequate for my needs. I dumped the air-filled tires for solid rubber tires because I have it sitting in a corner in my shop.

Nowhere in the materials does it describe... more