| Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT D55146R Heavy Duty 4.5 Gallon Compressor with Wheels | 
| Brand: DeWALT
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $494.00
Buy New: $281.48
as of 7/30/2010 02:41 CDT details
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 13,339
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 97.4
Dimensions (in): 35.9 x 30 x 20.3
Model: D55146R
UPC: 028877562544
EAN: 0028877562544
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Amazon.com Product Description
DEWALT built the D55146 Heavy Duty 4.5 Gallon, 200 PSI, Heavy Duty Hand Carry Compressor with Wheels is quiet, efficient and solidly built; constructed to withstand harsh jobsite conditions. Its dual connections allow users to simultaneously operate up to three framing nailers or two roofing nailers. This versatile compressor is useful to both small framing carpenters & remodelers and large trim carpenter crews & remodelers alike. The unique, patented high efficiency motor and high pressure pump provide a maximum pressure of 200 PSI with 5.2 SCFM @ 90 PSI so you never lose pressure. The D55146 is convenient, with an oil free, maintenance free pump and is easy to move & store with pneumatic wheels. It’s the perfect compressor to choose if you need a lot of power and a low maintenance tool. Get a great value on this top notch compressor by purchasing a like new, factory-reconditioned version.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 11
 I gambled and lost with Amazon's reconditioning. July 26, 2010
AgWagon
I'm a non-professional, hobbyist type of user for this item, so I figured I'd save a few bucks and get the reconditioned version. What I got from Amazon was either a mistake, a joke, or the sorriest excuse for refurbishing ever! Either way, the unit was broken in three pieces (the plastic motor cover, a compressor mounting tab, and the handle on the tank) and extremely beat up, with no sign of having even been inspected -- much less reconditioned. Given some other reviews here I briefly considered that poor shipping could've been the culprit, and who knows -- maybe it was, partly. But this thing had dirt caked on it from its last job site and there wasn't a shred of documentation in the box... no manual, nothing. It was almost as though they took the box from the "to be done" pile instead of the "done" pile, but Amazon couldn't tell me anything about reconditioning standards or whether this was just what to expect with refurbs.
So I sent it back. Called up an independant dealer of pre-owned DeWalt stuff. Rep told me there are A-grade, B-grade, and C-grade refurb levels, and that if Amazon is selling the C-grade junk that they have to clearly state it in the product description. This dealer sold only A-grade and assured me the unit would be far better than what I described from Amazon. I went ahead and placed the order (same price and free 2 day shipping). Unit arrived and was exactly what I expected. It's not perfect but it's clean, nothing is broken, and it works.
Summary: This is a good item, but my experience with a reconditioned unit was way below what I've come to expect from Amazon and another dealer did much better.
You need to be patient if you order factory-reconditioned... July 8, 2010
jonisanickname
So I'm really excited to use this compressor - I've got projects waiting, but I'm now having to send the second unit back and waiting for a third to arrive...
The first unit looked like it was dropped during shipping and the metal brackets that hold the pump to the frame were completely sheared off. It was interesting that when UPS came to pick it up for return shipment the driver didn't have a hand-truck (he borrowed mine) then needed help lifting the box into his truck. Even more amusing was that I put arrows showing which sides can be up for shipping (the box was placed handle-side down on my porch when it was delivered instead of wheel side or bottom side down) and when I pointed this out to the UPS driver he proceeded to put the shipping label on one of the BOTTOM sides...
The second unit took another week to arrive (the return took only 2 days to get back to Amazon). The box was in much better condition, but again left handle side down on my porch. After opening the box I found that one of the metal brackets was sheared - not what I would expect as factory-reconditioned.
I imagine most of these units are getting replacement pumps, so it seems the refurb company is not doing a good job assembling these. I'm also a little dissappointed that both units looked heavily worn - scratches, dents and very dusty. I would expect some wear and tear on a reconditioned unit, but at least they can clean them up a bit, mabye replace the top cover if it's dented.
On the flip side, Amazon has been great in working with me to resolve the issue. I just hope they can lean on their supplier a bit to perform better QA so these units can arrive in one piece. Hopefully third time will be a charm for this one!
UPDATE: Third time was not quite a charm. While the latest unit was the best of the three, it still had one broken mount. Since the other two mounts are OK and this one still partially holds, I'm not going to bother sending it back because I'm tired of the back-and-forth and have doubts I will be able to get a unit without broken mounts. I'll still report the issue to Amazon and see what they can do.
Good compressor, if it arrives in 1 piece July 2, 2010
H. Zalonis (So Cal)
I have used this compressor before which is why I rated it 4 stars. Too bad I used super saver shipping and it wasn't very super. The unit arrived with the motor/pump completely detached inside the frame and upon examination the motor mounts were snapped and the unit was a total loss. Sent it back was refunded and bought a compressor elsewhere. I recommend this compressor, but there is some luck involved as far as the shipping goes.
Happy so far June 28, 2010
Retired
Limited use todate. Purchased because pump has high volume I need for my woodworking hobby. Does great job on filling tires. Leaky tube on compressor, purchased replacement and installed myself.
 Great Product June 7, 2010
Frank B (Weston, CO)
Well I read all the reviews before ordering and felt pretty good about the product. When it arrived I checked right away for any damage as some of the reviews stated the plastic shroud around the compressor was broke on there's. Well the compressors was packaged very well and I couldn't find any shipping related problems. I started using it right away and it's very quiet for an oiless compressor. I am sure I made the right choice as it keeps up with my demand. I use it for minor construction framing nailer, finish nailer and texture gun. It's also great for airing up tires, I even used my impact wrench with it, just roll it out, the handler works very well for moving it around.
The problem I had was with Amazon stating they could deliver the next day if I ordered it with in about 4 hours. Well they were about 3 days late and I didn't get my overnight shipping refunded. I didn't call but sent them an email, they didn't even respond. I would recommend not using the overnight shipping.. Great compressor though.
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