

While not everybody may need a 21-gallon tank, the price is almost too good to pass up. Overall, the Central Pneumatic 61454 air compressor is one of the best values out there. Take good care of it and it will last you many years. Also, I believe it’s quite beneficial to change the oil after the first 30 minutes of use as well as use a quality paper air filter. One thing I want to mention is the importance of properly breaking it in once you get it. I personally own this compressor and use it in my woodshop. With the air output this model provides, you can use almost all air tools except for maybe some air sanders or heavy duty impact wrenches. No matter what compressor you end up buying, it’s always recommended to wear ear plugs. That said, I’ve been around louder models made by Campbell Hausfeld and even Porter Cable. The CP 61454 is rated at about 90 dBA which makes it on the loud side of the scale. This is where many higher priced models have the advantage. Air piping between compressor and tube terminals, 1906 ( est. 1 steel carrier rack, 1906 ( 16 holes ). Probably the biggest downside is the noise. At central post office, S - O line - Continued. Unlike other brands which will remain nameless, the Central Pneumatic starts up in the wintertime without issue. Large 6-inch wheels and handle make moving it easy although most folks will simply leave it in the corner of their garage. This item Central Pneumatic 2.5 Horsepower, 21 Gallon, 125 PSI Cast Iron Vertical Air Compressor California Air Tools 10020C Ultra Quiet Oil-Free and Powerful Air Compressor, 2 HP California Air Tools 8010 Steel Tank Air Compressor Ultra Quiet, Oil-Free, 1. This long-life oil-lubricated compressor needs only minor maintenance and even has an oil level indicator to make things easy. The 2.5 HP motor pushes out 4.7 CFM at 90PSI with a maximum working PSI of 125 which is pretty standard. For around $200 (or less if on sale), you can have a decently powerful compressor with a large tank for continuous operation. As with other models by this company, price is a major factor since most DIYers simply don’t have the $600 or so dollars to spend on a leading brand. This compressor was recently reviewed by Street Trucks Magazine who wrote this about model 61454: “The perfect compressor with powerful, quiet, and consistent airlow”. One of CP’s best selling models has to be the 21-gallon, 2.5 horsepower, vertical compressor.
