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Rolair 2.5-HP 5.3-Gallon (Direct Drive) Cast-Iron Air Compressor
Model:
VT25BIG
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Required Accessories
9
These accessories are required to properly setup/install this product.
Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Consumer
Style
Portable - Horizontal
CFM
6.5
Tank Size
5.3
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- 2.5 HP 3400 RPM Motor
- Heavy duty, industrial grade 115V motor stands up to frequent use
- 100% Duty Cycle
- S1-rated for continuous duty; low-amp draw for demanding work
- Contractor-Grade Single Stage Pump
- Durable stainless reed valves & cast iron cylinder last longer
- Ball bearings, filter/silencer, & splash lube run smooth & quiet
- Overload Protected With Manual Reset
- Protects the air compressor, lets you get back to work quickly
- Portable & Powerful 110-135 PSI Operating Pressure
- Puts out 6.5 CFM @ 90 PSI
- Folding Cart With Heavy Duty Wheels
- Low profile for easy job site mobility
- Transports & stores in less space
- Built-In Regulator With Gauges
- 2 quick-connects run 2 tools at once
- Factory Tested 5.3 Gallon Air Tank
- 10 oz. crankcase is pre-filled with oil; arrives ready to work
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Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead which is known to the State of California to cause Developmental Harm.
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Specifications
VT25BIG
General Information
Product Category
Air Compressor - Portable
Motor
Voltage
115 Volt AC
Phase
1-Phase
Amp Draw
13.8
Engine
HP
2.5
Engine Low Oil Shut-off
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
6.5
CFM Rated @
90 PSI
Pump Material
Aluminum w/ Cast Iron Sleeve
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
135 PSI
Oil Sight Glass
Yes
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
5.3 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
Product Category
Air Compressor - Portable
Weight
108 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
1 Year
Product Length
29.5 Inches
Product Width
18.5 Inches
Product Height
42 Handle Up; 19.25” Handle Down Inches
Power Type
Electric
UPC
662865003161
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Product Questions
Answered by Melissa, the Air Compressor Expert
How loudly does the compressor run? Some sort of decibel rating would be great.
Jay
from Colorado
October 16, 2019
Re the Rolair VT25BIG. I blow out home plumbing systems when winterizing and want to know if I can plug this compressor into an outlet served by a 15 amp breaker and not have it trip the breaker.
Thanks
Darrel
Darrel Suthergreen
from Washington
October 28, 2011
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