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Nail banger · 11-24-2008, 06:50 PM

I currently have a Makita 5200 compressor and hate it with a passion. Two days ago (about 25-30 degree's) we plugged it in and it turns on and won't build any pressure. This is the 8th time in 2 years its gone down. When it runs its a great unit. I do alot of siding, roofing, and framing. At one time I will run 2 framers, or 3 roofers, or 3 siders. What compressor would you buy?

john5mt · 11-24-2008, 07:58 PM

Guy i sometimes work for uses the same one he bought back in 1985.

Its almost as old as me and still works flawlessly

Gold Tie · 11-24-2008, 08:41 PM

I will never go back to a wheel barrow style compressor after getting my Quincy QT-5. Its mounted to the frame of my trailer cause it weighs a ton with is 100 gal tank and massive 3 stage 220v motor. That thing cranks over just as well at -10F as it does 110F.
Got water traps and lead hoses' dispersed into "air bubble" tanks around my job. I have ran around 20 pnematic tools at the same time on a big condo job we did once.

For small job's I do keep a twin tank BULL around though. That thing hates the cold.

Ingersol Rand makes some good ones to!!

A W Smith · 11-24-2008, 08:57 PM

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rojigga · 11-25-2008, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Nail banger

I currently have a Makita 5200 compressor and hate it with a passion. Two days ago (about 25-30 degree's) we plugged it in and it turns on and won't build any pressure. This is the 8th time in 2 years its gone down. When it runs its a great unit. I do alot of siding, roofing, and framing. At one time I will run 2 framers, or 3 roofers, or 3 siders. What compressor would you buy?

Mine does that on occasion but that's usually due to a faulty OEM air regulator. That and the 5200 draws considerable amperage, especially when its cold; plug it into the wall for best results. Oh and try a thinner viscosity oil

jiffy · 11-26-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Nail banger

I currently have a Makita 5200 compressor and hate it with a passion. Two days ago (about 25-30 degree's) we plugged it in and it turns on and won't build any pressure. This is the 8th time in 2 years its gone down. When it runs its a great unit. I do alot of siding, roofing, and framing. At one time I will run 2 framers, or 3 roofers, or 3 siders. What compressor would you buy?

Sorry to hear, but you don't need a new compressor. It means there is something wrong and it needs something replaced. I have a mac5200 and a mac2400 and they run like the wind. There have also been multiple threads with many others verifying that these are great compressors for the money. I would take it to a Makita service center to have it looked at.