The Emglo EM810-4V Heavy-Duty 4 Gal Oil-Lube Stacked Tank Air Compressorย has twin tanks, a cast iron cylinder, and a central handle that makesย it easy to carry around on the jobsite. With a 1.1 HP motor, plenty of air capacity, and air delivery, this compressor has the ability to drive up to four brad or finish nailers or two framing, roofing, or flooring nailers at one time without slowing down. We think that this 56-pound compressor should meet the needs of most trim carpenters, remodelers, light-duty framers, roofers, or flooring professionals.
Emglo EM810-4V Features
Job siteย performance comes from the 1.1 HP motor, which is able to produce 4.0ย SCFM (standard cubic feet per minute) at 90 PSI. The compressor is equipped with an oil-lubricated pump that has a cast-iron cylinder.ย While the case iron cylinder might add some weight, it goes a long way in extending pump life and long-term durability. You can see the oil level sight glass with a quick glance at the pump crank case.ย There is easy access to the crankcase drain for quick oil changes asย well. Things that you canโt see built into the inside are the dual soft-start valves, which make it quicker for cold weather or extension cord starts.
There is a high flow regulator that has an easy-to-adjust control knob. There is a single standard 1/4โ push-to-connect style coupler on the top of the tank as well. Theย Emglo EM810-4V Heavy-Duty 4 Gal Oil-Lube Stacked Tank Air Compressorย weighs in at a reasonable 56 lbs. and features a singleย angled handle on top that makes for well-balanced portability. Theย compressor operates at a very tolerable 83dBA, which makes for a muchย more pleasant day at work.
Testingย and Use
Theย first thing that we did when we got the Emgloย EM810-4V Heavy-Duty 4 Gal Oil-Lube Stacked Tank Air Compressor was toย fill up the crankcase with the included oil. Since this is an oil-lubricated compressor, it is critical to make sure that it is always filled with oil, which is easy to check since it has a built-in oil level sight glass in the crankcase. We used the compressor onย a small bathroom renovation project where we had to trim out a windowย and hang some crown trim.
The compressorโs controls are logical and easy to access. We plugged it in, turned it on, and let it go. In a relatively short time, the twin tanks were full to the compressorโs shut-off pressure of 125 PSI. Since we were using the compressor for shooting 2-1/2โ 15-gauge trim nails, in the course of our nailing, the compressor only had to cycle a few times, which it did quickly and with minimal noise (since it is oil-lubricated).
As we worked with the compressor, one of the small things that we noticed is that it only has a single quick-connect coupling, which means that we will have to run a splitter if we want to use more than one nailer at a time. Portability is pretty good, and we liked the centrally located carry handle that also acts as a roll cage of sorts for the pressure gauges and hose coupling.
Conclusion
Our initial testing andย use shows that the Emglo EM810-4V Heavy-Duty 4 Gal Oil-Lube Stackedย Tank Air Compressor offers plenty of performance and features. Seeingย how Emglo has been making compressors for other big name companiesย like DeWalt for years, we would expect that this compressor should beย up to snuff for many contractors needing a compact solution.
For ourย Value rating we gave this compressor a score of 7/10 since its priceย point is right in the middle of the pack of other similar offeringsย from other manufacturers and it comes with a one year warranty. Forย our Performance rating we gave this compressor an above average scoreย of 6/10, if it had an additional quick connect hose coupling itย would have score an additional point or two. All in all, thisย compressor is a solid performer that we can definitely recommend.ย Look for it at your local Loweโs Home Improvement Center and online.
