MAKITA MAC2400 - IS THIS SIZE AIR COMPRESSOR ALL YOU REALLY NEED - READ DESCRIPTION BELOW
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- Опубліковано 17 жов 2024
- This was a test to see if a much smaller compact air compressor like the Makita MAC2400 shown will do the job for most diyers. For experiment purposes only we did see the drop in the static pressure of 130 psi compared to the working pressure. Do not run your air tools over the recommended air pressure. If you have an extremely long and undersize inside diameter air hose the recommended air pressure of 90 psi it may not provide enough volume of air for the pneumatic tool used. I turn the air pressure up till I get 90 psi working pressure displayed on my homemade gauge . Off camera at 90 psi static pressure the Makita MAC2400 air compressor did provide the volume of air for the impact wrench to remove the trucks wheel nuts easily. A fun experiment - always think safety. You have to match your air hose and fittings to provide the required air volume . Cheers !!
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1:19 into this clip, what you see is what you get. This guy is genuine, honest salt of the earth. I watch the rest and confirm my intuition.
Nice test Steve, that small compressor is kicking ass and taking names. You're right, the pressure needs to be measured while the tool is running. 👍
Thanks bud - I have had friends say their impact gun sucks but they never had the right pressure , always looking at outlet pressure and not end of hose pressure. Cheers
Run impacts off dual stage 175psi compressors for years. Really wakes tools up. All the dealership shops here do the same. Now the switch to cordless tools is here.
Air compressors have come a long way lately. Always lots of arguments about how much you really need. Bigger hose adds a lot o power to your tools. Thank you for the video, Steve
Yes they sure have and today I see lots of 80 gal tanks in diy shops and most times they could get by with a smaller unit but plenty sure like bigger is better .
I think mine is a 20 gallon and its plenty of air compressor for what I use it for the best part is I bought it at harbor freight 25 years ago and it still working great
Wow you got a great deal then , that's a good one for sure.
I never did see the benefit of the big compressors. More is better is often the rule that people go by if they don't understand. Good demonstration of compressor basics Steve!!!
Mike I do like a big compressor but its cost vs need and space . Today they have some great small compressors doing just fine for most diyers like me. Cheers .
I like the size of that Compressor for it's portability and the space it takes up seams to do the job just fine ...!!!!!
Jack its so quiet and seems to perform like a much bigger unit from years back.
Great example Steve, shows the pressure and volume that could be lost.
Thanks Lloyd , makes a big difference. Cheers
i thought you went up to the camp! But you just woke me up with this video! Got to pause for a bit of snuff and a beer and I will be back! Bigger, nicer compressor than I have. I just have a pancake compressor, at home and one at work. Nice one Steve, Steve Rob!
I came back yesterday and ready to go back again soon. Yes it's a good addition and will do most needs that I will ever put it thru. My sandblaster it won't do. Cheers bud
That is an impressive compressor. I am looking up grading myself. I like that one as it seems to do the job and is quiet. That is what I need is a quiet air compressor. Thanks for the test drive. Now go have a 🍺. Cheers from Ray in Central. Ohio.
Thanks Ray . It is nice and quiet and does all I really need. Cheers
It is an impressive compressor, but not quite as quiet as some of the California Air Tools compressors, which are among the quietest of the compressors available to DIYers. I have a very small shop and notice noise a lot more than some people. It would be interesting to see what others have done to make this MAC 2400 compressor just a little bit quieter, without spending big bucks. Regardless, I plan to keep and use my MAC 2400 for the next couple of decades.
I run mine at 110 normally. If I need to do a Honda Crank bolt I turn it up to 130. I would like to see how well that small compressor will keep up with a angle grinder and a cut off wheel.
How's the grand am coming along did you finish it yet? I'm jealous seeing all these other people assemble, install, and drive. Where do they find the time? LOL
I don't think it could keep up for long same as an air hammer - some use a lot of air.
steve I learn so much from you! Always know what not to buy before I make the big pricey mistake! great review!
Thanks Annie . You have a great day now !!!
When I use my sand blasting cabinet even my 80 gallon tank and three cylinder compressor has a had time keeping up. Ha, as I'm typing you said the same thing. I guess I should wait until the end of the video to comment. The problem is I have such a short memory I have to type when I'm thinking of it. (ha ha) That Makita is a good looking unit.
HAHAHA and we have great memories but short. I like it and it fits in the back of my truck so nice too. Cheers bud.
Mrs Steve Rob has great taste in air compressors 👍
I think so too . awesome little machine. Cheers
I use a 8 gal compressor from Princess Auto here in Canada with a 3/8 hose.
It sure seems to do what you need Steve. Seems like more isn’t the best way here. Your wife did and awesome job for you!!
Becky this is the first time with one of these new compact compressors. Runs my nail guns like a champ too.
STEVE ROB REVIEWS I only have one of those Stanley single tank air compressor and it works good enough for me but I hardly ever use it for anything big like your air guns and air wrenches but for my nail gun and spray painter it works like a charm.
Fell in love with compressor of yours. It looks so portable and small in size.
Victor being portable is so nice and not heavy to transport too.
See Steve, I told you it a great compressor. Your wife knows her stuff! 😀👍
Terry its doing everything my larger one did without all the noise. Awesome gift from the wife 👍
No-load free-running pressure... come-on Steve! Sure it will be low. How low was it when actually applying a load?
Next time I me more precise just for you but when its low it's always low or lower than hi :)
Thanks for the review Steve. Try a IR wireless impact wrench. Your love it.
Thanks Mark that sounds interesting. Cheers
the 2400 or 700? Which would you recommend?
Both great but the 700 for portability.
Be sure to drain the water out of the tank at the end of each day that it's running. I found out the hard way, and they've stopped making many of parts for these MAC2400s.
That looks like a very good compressor Steve....it passed the Steve Rob test with flying colors and now the big question is?????Why does your wife love you that much or is it .....she wanted to make sure you did not forget Mothers Day?.....CHEERS
HAHA she would rather me not have a bad back and ask her to help me lift the big one with me in my truck :) Just came back from the camp and all is looking good, no wind damage up there . Heading back soon. Cheers buddy
I just got back to and I`m happy everything is good for you....it`s always the thing in the back of the mind until you see everything is cool....Nothing moved at my place either and I did not even need the chainsaw to get in.....see you in here....CHEERS
Try a 3/8” fitting at the compressor and a 3/8” hose for better flow. Let your viewers know if you try this, and if it helps or not.
I have not tried it yet. So far it works fine. Cheers
STEVE ROB REVIEWS My MAC 2400 does also, but I use a long 3/8” hose with 1/4” fittings. Any suggestions on using a “helper tank” in the line to increase the amount of available high pressure air when using an air wrench to remove car or truck tires, or crankshaft bolts, etc.
Good idea , I haven't done such but you have a great idea.
Great Video!! What is the highest psi when running continuously? Thanks again... Great job!! 👍
Thanks , about 130 psi.
Thanks.. So for example, the motor will keep up continiously at 100psi without dropping? I'm asking due to wanting to use this for brake bleeding with a pneumatic brake bleeder. Thanks again, appreciate it. 👍@@SteveRobReviews
@rapaent That will depend on the cfm used . As long as your using less cfm than the output it will maintain 100 psi. My brake bleeder works great with this compressor , I don't have it cranked up to 100 psi .
Great to know!! My bleeder is rated 40 - 170psi and maintains average air flow rate at 2 cfm. Im debating between the MAC2400 and MAC320Q. Thanks again! 👍
@rapaent I have both so I'd be happy with the single tank unit . MAC700
You ever try a 3/8" impact wrench on the 2400? I just bought one, and wondered how it would handle it.
Works great 👍
@@SteveRobReviews FYI... I made a working pressure setup like yours, and then found a deal on a 1/2" Kobalt for $48 at Lowes, and it ripped off the lug nuts of my truck like they were nothing - Thanks! Also, maybe others will see that it's not just a one time, trick pony, and can do high power jobs on a small scale for DIYer's
Well Monsieur Steve...so yer saying it's not the size that matters ..am I right?
Yes madam it's how you use it eh :)
Nice video Steve.I hope all is well
Thanks Jim , oh man I'm swamped with work , I have six months of work to do in four . This retirement stuff is exhausting . LOL
Oh I always thought it was go big or go home...guess not in this case lol. Thanks Buddy!
LOL - sometimes it is - came back from the camp and no snow just on the ditches of the road.
STEVE ROB REVIEWS Sweet!! Finally you can enjoy the camp again!!
Man, you got hosed on the hose!
I run my impacts and just about everything at 140-150psi coming off the compressor. For the tools I don't want that much pressure going through, I have regulators and gauges on them.
I think most people could get by with a smaller tank. The only reason I got a larger one is because I paint cars with it.
Getting hosed on the hose eh:) most could get away with a small compressor if they dont need huge volumes of air. Big compressors do have their place if you have the space and electric supply.
Wife tells me I'm full of air haha very well done Steve
Well we both get the same treatment eh :)
I always use 3/8" hose and 1/2" for the air grinder. Not much drop there.
Good choice Terry as you can tell the difference 👍👍
I use use 3/8 hose and 3/8 high flow fittings to help reduce air volume loss. I don't wanna squeeze king syrup thru a baby nipple.😆 I don't need any more, if I did, I would switch to 1/2 hose and fittings. As long as the motor gets a decent break between cycles the compressor is big enough.
It's not anything heavy duty but i'm not doing anything heavy duty either , just nice to be able to throw it in the truck is great.
I'm looking seriously at the MAC5200. I think it would be perfect for my DIY type of needs. I generally only use impacts and wrenches but I do so very slowly, usually a couple of minutes between nuts/bolts. Lug nuts would be the exception I guess. People seems to think they need a giant compressor to keep up with their delusions of NASCAR pit crew levels of use. When in reality, they end up hardly using it anywhere near its real capacity.
Take a look at the mac700 as well , its pretty much the same as this but only one tank .
1/4 inch air hose is crap,i only run 3/8 inch. i have a 5 horse 60 gallon compressor in my shop plumbed in using pvc pipe. i got tired of going deaf using my old craftsman oiless compressor when using my blast cabinet.next question is will it run on your generator????? guess i better start measuring my hose too,seems a bit shorter these days....
HAHA your reading my mind . Bigger hose makes a high difference. I'd like to plumb my shop better, I have an air line running along the wall - you should show what you used for your big compressor . Interesting idea and low cost.
i need to put out a video next week,i will show what i did then
Thanks Roger .
Great video Steve.
Thanks buddy
great point Steve
Thanks Keith .....
Good review Steve !
Thanks buddy
Have you try it with construction tool like roofing and framing ? Im curious , I would love to use it at home for projects
I use my framing air nailer all day works great , two nail guns no problem.
@@SteveRobReviews thank you for the info brother
Would it run a 3/4 inch impact wrench occasionally breaking loose (est) 500 ft pounds of torque on a motorhome?
Absolutely it would . Cheers
Yes. That's good advise. I'm buying one of them mofo's this week for sure. Spend a little more now or a lot later.
Yes sir money well spent. Cheers
Bigger is always better, that's what she told me.
That's old school , today it's small and compact LMAO
Is that after she left you for a Nigerian 😂
Hi, can this small beast support constant air flow pressure 125psi? I need fill up the truck tires. Thank you.
It's a beast but it only does about 4cfm a minute. Depending on the tire size you would have to wait between tires .
The wife done well
She sure did Terry , I'm thinking maybe a new truck next year :)
I just got one for free curb find the greaker button just had to be pushed back in.
Seems to do the job.
Yes and so quiet compared to my old one .
A lot of hot air there Brother.
And what? That's no good?
When I drove trucks we always said, Bigger, Better.
Wait a second I'm going ta get some sand and I'll bee Wright back.
Good video Pal.
Thanks Marty - no match just sand , hum what you up too haha
Going to have a blast.
Hi Steve, have you tried running a HVLP gun with it?
Hi Juan , I have not but if you look at these specs. if the gun draws less than 4 cfm it should work fine with this compressor.
Thanks!
Thanks for taking a look. Cheers
Try using 3/8 hose
Yes absolutely 👍
I second this. 1/4 inch is worthless for anything other than a small Brad nailer
Hey Rob , I have a 4 gallon compressor rated for 3.7 scfm. I have 3/8 hose about 25 feet. Got a new impact wrench, rated for 3.3 com at 90. And it has no bloody power at all. What's the problem
Just turn up the pressure I'd think. You have 1/4 air fittings ? Theres a restriction. I have a pressure gauge inline at the gun to read the outlet pressure. Crank up the pressure and see how it does if you have it set at 90 psi at the tank its most likely not 90 at the gun running. Try that.
high flow air couplers make a huge difference, if you need more power
Could you use this for light wall texture spraying, small meaning like 5 sheets or so
It sure is capable for many uses. Cheers Shean
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Thanks