Milwaukee m18 fuel compact cordless air compressor Review
Milwaukee M Fuel Compact Compressor for Bleeding Heaters
Even on sites with lots of power, we typically bleed them manually. With the Milwaukee M 18 Fuel Compact Quiet Compressor, I can let it do the work for me. It has a compact design and an easy-to-carry handle that makes it a great job site compressor. It was also nice to have a protective roll cage that made it easier to store in the van and move from place to place.
A coworker borrowed the Milwaukee cordless air compressors to pressure test a new sewage line. He used the 2841-20 instead of a manual pump. It worked perfectly much faster, in fact, and required less effort than the old-fashioned way. He further endorsed it because he made it very difficult for me to get it fixed.
Milwaukee Cordless Air Compressor for Pressure Testing
Water pressure in our neck-o the woods is 75 PSI. As a result, we usually pressure test repiping jobs with a compressor at about 150 psi for at least 15 minutes before we start. It ensures us that the pipes are already connected. Of course, that’s a lot more pressure than is actually required for testing, but it gives you some extra peace of mind.
At 135 PSI (pounds per square inch), the Milwaukee M18 Fuel Compressors don’t quite reach our maximum pressure test, but they easily satisfy rough-in PSI requirements. We can achieve 150 psi using our electric pancake compressor, but if a job site doesn’t have power, then Milwaukee serves as a close approximation.
To check for leaks, we hook the pipe to the Milwaukee battery-operated air compressor using a hose with a gauge. The 2-gallons tank was enough to complete this task. Then we pump it up and look for the needle. We typically do this around lunchtime so it has enough time to sit. When we return to the job site, the pressure gauge tells us how much pressure there is inside the tire. If it reads the exact same pressure, we’re done!
Cordless convenience and the ability for you to get work done on-site without any power come with a bit a time tradeoff. It takes the Milwaukee 18 Fuel cordless air compressor just under 90 seconds to fill up its tank. But that’s a lot faster than doing nothing at all.
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Using the Milwaukee for Carpentry
Though I am a plumber by trade and I also do plenty of carpenter work. Recently, I remodeled my kitchen into an “awesome factory” (my wife’s term) On some of the trim work, I used the Milwaukee M 18 Fuel Compact Quiet Compressor. With the Milwaukee cordless compressor, I was able to easily drive 2-inch nails into the wood without ever running out of air.
It’s hard to overestimate the convenience of using a truely quiet battery-powered compressor for air compressors. Compared to noisy pancakes, Milwaukee measured a lot less noise output. We measured just 72 dBSPL using a decibel meter If I were a professional carpenter, I’d definitely want this on every trim project, even if I didn’t have access to power tools.
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Milwaukee BatteryPowered Air Compressor Bottom Line
The Milwaukee M18 Quiet Compressor seems like a cordless tool that Milwaukee fans have been waiting for. It’s quiet and has a long battery life, especially when using a 12.0 battery pack. It’s compact and easy to carry around. Carpenter’s will certainly benefit from its features, however, other pros like plumbers can also use it as I did.
Specification
- Sound output: 68 dB(A) SPL
- Tank capacity: 2 gallons
- Max pressure: 135 PSI
- SCFM: 1.2 @ 90 PSI
- Pump type: Oil-free
- Regulator: Single turn
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 16.25 x 18.62 x 10.6 in.
- Weight: 31.2 lbs.
- 2840-20BAT (with 12.0 High Output battery):
- 2840-20KIT (with 12.0 High Output battery and charger):
Price
- You can pick up the Milwaukee battery-powered air compressor as a bare tool for $349.
- Kit options for $548 (12.0 High Output Battery) and $598 (12.0 High Output Battery and Charger). Here’s a look at the competition.
- Ridgid 18V Kit only with (2) 2.0 Batteries and Charger (1-Gallon): $297
- DeWalt FlexVolt 60V Max Kit only with 6.0 Battery and Charger (2.5-Gallon) DCC2560T1: $299
- Milwaukee M18 Fuel Compact Quiet Compressor (2-Gallon) 2840-20: $349
Pros
- Compact, tough, and convenient design with carrying handle and roll cage
- Quiet operation at 68 decibels
- Saves time on jobs without power
- 135 PSI, 1.2 SCFM @ 90 PSI is sufficient for many light-duty tasks
Cons
- At 31.2 pounds, a bit heavier than several of its competitors
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FAQs
Does Milwaukee make a portable air compressor?
The Milwaukee M18 Quiet Compressor seems like a cordless tool that Milwaukee fans have been waiting for. Quiet and powerful, especially with an 11.6 battery. It’s also small and easily portable.
How much is a Milwaukee air pump?
With the AVID POWER Tire Inflation System Portable Air Compressor, you can inflate tires quickly and easily without having to use a compressor at home. It features a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that lasts up to four hours per charge, so you can pump for longer periods of
What is the difference between M18 and M18 fuel?
At its most basic, the difference between Milwaukee’s M18 and M18 fuel tools is that most M18 products have a brush motor and all M18 fuel tools have a brushless motor.
How accurate is the Milwaukee tire inflator?
The 2475 Milwaukee inflator has a PSI range of 0 – 120 with an accuracy of +/- 3%. One of the coolest things about this inflator is its small profile. It’s 6.5 inches in length, 7.4 inches in height, and weighs 3.8 pounds.
