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Makita MAC700 The Hotdog 12.4 Amp 2 Horsepower 2.6 Gallon Oiled Single Hotdog Compressor
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Makita MAC700 The Hotdog 12.4 Amp 2 Horsepower 2.6 Gallon Oiled Single Hotdog Compressor
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by Makita
Sales Rank: 207
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List Price: $323.40
$168.00
At Amazon
on 11-9-2008.
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Features
12.4 amp, 2-horsepower, 2.6 gallon oiled single hot dog compressor with handle
3.3 cfm delivered at 90 psi; low 1,720 rpm extends motor life and lowers noise
Cast-iron pump and roll cage construction
1/4-inch brass Makita universal coupler
18 by 10 by 22 inches; 52 pounds; 1-year warranty
Product Review
This ones a bit of a paradox: The do-it-yourselfer might pass by this compressor in favor of an oil-free, no-maintenance model, but its actually one of the best on the market for the homeowner, hobbyist and weekend warrior.
There are three factors that made us form this opinion. First, its the quietest compressor weve ever encountered. Its a remarkable departure in a genre of tools that normally force you to suspend conversation while its cycling. The MAC700 puts out 80 decibels, according to the folks at Makita, and when you compare that to the 90 and up you get from most units, thats practically a hum. So we like this for household use, especially in a basement shop.
Next on our list of pluses for the DIY-er is the low-amp draw, and with that, fewer trips to the breaker box and less chance of premature motor failure. The other feature that won us over is the easy-on-the-hand lever handle ball valve that saves your knuckles when you drain the tank. Its also got a really fast cycle, so by the time you take a sip of water, youre ready to work again.
Its made like a champ, with a roll-bar handle that protects your investment, a cast-iron cylinder for durability and an oil sight glass that makes maintenance a breeze.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Whats in the Box
Oiled single hot dog compressor with handle; 1/4-inch brass Makita universal coupler
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I have had this compressor for a couple of weeks now and really like it. It is a high quality unit clearly built to last. I chose this model over the very popular oil-free pancake compressors mainly for it's compact size and low noise level....and it did not dissappoint me. I would say this unit is half as loud as those typical oil-fee models by P*rter C*ble. I can easly run it indoors while remodeling a bedroom, and hardly hear in the room next door. The unit is compact, but much heavier duty than similar Cr*ftman compressors I saw at Sears. It recycles quickly and fills the tank in less than 20 seconds. It came with a good owner's manual and a bottle of oil. I did have a problem where the plastic oil filler cap was cracked, but Makita quickly sent me a replacement part under warantee. I would recommend this unit to anyone looking for an occasional use compressor and does not want something large or loud.
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Makita MAC700 The Hotdog 12.4 Amp 2 Horsepower 2.6 Gallon Oiled Single Hotdog Compressor
Available from Amazon
Price: $168.00
Updated on 11-9-2008.
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