RolAir · SINGLE-STAGE PISTON

FC1500HS3

1.50 HP · electric · 1-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$339
2 retailers · across retailers

The RolAir FC1500HS3 is a compact hand-carry electric air compressor with a 1.5 HP direct-drive pump, 2.15-gallon tank, 125 max PSI, and 4.0 CFM at 90 PSI.

HP
1.50
CFM
4 @ 90 PSI
Duty
— continuous
Tank size
2 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
2.67CFM/HP
Poor 2.8Typical 3.15Good 3.5
Isentropic efficiencyClass median · 1-stage piston
58%
Poor <50Good 70Best 92
Price per cubic foot · minuteVerified retailer price
$85$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages1-stage recip
Cylinder—
Pump RPM—
Lubrication—
Oil—
Sump—
Pump life—
Pump material—
Head material—
Intercooler—
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM4 @ 90 PSI
CFM / HP2.67
Cut-in / out—
Tank fill—
Est. draw1.3 kW
COST & MAINTENANCE
Compressor Controller ROI calc · $0.14/kWh · 1920 hr/yr · 70% motor efficiency · HP×1.10 sizing · savings 23–42% of electric
Electric · yearlyEst. $473
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $80
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $109–$199
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage—
Amps—
Motor—
Motor RPM—
Control—
Starter—
Weight—
Form— · 2 gal
BUILD & ENVIRONMENT
Air outlet—
Drain—
Drain outlet—
ASME tank—
Made in USA—
Noise—
Op. temp—
Dimensions—
Ship weight—
Warranty—

Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog
1708 units
Peer class
12 · 1.5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 12 in class
  • SCFM @ 1.5 HP4cfm
    3median 5.110
    -21.6% vs. median
  • Average price$339
    $135median $1,972$5k
    -82.8% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 12 in class
  • CFM per HP2.67cfm/hp
    2median 3.47.27
    -21.6% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$85$/scfm
    $40median $243$1,272
    -65.3% vs. median

Price history

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