My porter-cable pancake compressor died today. I'm not too upset since I think it cost me under $10/year over its life. However, I would like to buy a better and bigger compressor. I have a few requirements:
- It must be portable (i.e. have wheels)
- It must have a tank size between 10 and 20 gallons
- It must be cable of at least 125psi
- It must be electric
- It must be priced under $600
- It must not draw over 15 amps
I use the compressor for filling tires, cleaning off tools, nail guns, etc. I don't currently spray finish but I would like the option to do that in the future. I do not anticipate using air sanders or other tools that use huge amounts of air. The reason I want a bigger compressor is that I didn't like how often my now-defunct 6 gallon compressor cycled.
What brands should I consider? Is a model that requires oil an issue if I am moving the compressor, even in a car lying down? Is oil a pain to deal with in general? Anything else I should be thinking about?
Thanks.