Questions and Answers for Makita Big Bore 5.2 Gal. 140 PSI 3.0 HP Portable Corded Electric Horizontal Single Tank Air Compressor (6.5 CFM at 90 PSI)

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A:  No, this is one unit.  They are not available separately.

A:  "Thank you for your question on the MAC5200 air compressor. Makita does not recommend using this tool on applications other than those specifically designed for. Please follow the equipment manufacturers recommendation and never exceed the maximum allowable duty cycle and maximum pressure rating of attachments. "

A:  Not alone but 2 will!

A:  I would say no, however it is more powerful for its size. 

A:  "Thank you for your question on the MAC5200 air compressor. The following specs are available for Makita's compressor. Performance (40 PSI) : 6.9 CFM Performance (90 PSI) : 6.5 CFM Maximum Pressure : 140 PSI Please take a look at your tools owner's manual for combability and psi specifications. "

A:  Thank you for your question on the Mac5200. No, always keep oil level in the middle of the sight glass and be sure to inspect the tool before using.

A:  Thank you for your question, but we will require more specific information in order to provide an answer. Call the Makita Call Center during business hours at (800)4-MAKITA, they’re based in Buford, GA and are ready to help.

A:  That's a known, widespread problem. I used mine only a few times before encountering it with very light use (less than 10 minutes of spraying paint). Had it serviced (check valve replaced) and it still blows its breaker in a couple of minutes. TRASH.

A:  It isn't the quietest unit but it also isn't the loudest.

A:  Thank you for your question, but we will require more specific information in order to provide an answer. Call the Makita Call Center during business hours at (800)4-MAKITA, they’re based in Buford, GA and are ready to help.

A:  Thank you for your question, but we will require more specific information in order to provide an answer. Call the Makita Call Center during business hours at (800)4-MAKITA, they’re based in Buford, GA and are ready to help.

A:  "Thank you for your question on the MAC5200 Air compressor. This tool is not recommended for spray painting. All Makita manufactured air compressors are recommended to be operated on not more than a 50% duty cycle. This means an air compressor that pumps air more than 50% of one hour is considered misuse because the air compressor is undersized for the required air demand. Please take a look at your spray gun CFM rating and operational specifications. "

A:  I have not used this specific compressor yet for auto painting.  I believe it is beefy enough to handle it.  I have another 12 gallon speed air compressor that I have used for auto painting in the past.  I think the Makita would work almost as well.

A:  I would not recommend this compressor for your application. This unit has a slow recovery rate and will not run during colder temps(below 50). It trips the breaker and will not start.

A:  To answer that you would need to know the air pressure and air volume requirements of your paint gun. My guess is no, it probably would not flow enough air continuously. It’s a great air compressor though.

A:  I keep my compressor in my shop and it never gets below 32 degrees, so I really don't know. But if you keep the tank drained it should start up well below that.

A:  Need to use a heavy duty cord, minimum 12 gauge in cold weather. Also, if more than 50 feet from power in cold weather I?d use a 10 gauge cord.

A:  I live in Minnesota, I have run this compressor near 0 F. Worked fine. 

A:  Thank you for your question on the MAC5200 compressor. This tool will operate in -16°C TO 0°C (3.2°F - 32°F) with SAE 10W oil . 1°C TO 26°C (33.8°F - 78.8°F) with SAE 20W oil and ABOVE 27°C (80.6°F) SAE 30W

A:  Thank you for your question on the MAC5200. The MAC5200 has not flat tires. The tires do not need to be inflated.

A:  Thankfully they do not need to be inflated. I hate tools with inflatable tires as then I have to go find an air compressor to fill them.

A:  No, these are solid tires. No air required.

A:  No they are solid rubber. It is a never flat tire

A:  No, they do not

A:  Nope they’re ready to go.