Renata wrote: Group: rec.woodworking Date: Tue, Jul 15, 2003, 12:30pm (EDT+4) From: snipped-for-privacy@myrealbox.com (Renata) Are there any known problems with quality with this particular brand?
****************************************************** I have had a CH compressor for about 10 years. The cast iron compressor (oil in crankcase) and the motor are excellent. All of the control components, i.e., pressure regulator, unloader, on-off switch, etc., are very cheaply made and part of an integrated plastic assembly. I have had to replace this once at a price of $60.00. They have no in-house customer service department, When you call their 800 number you get a computer voice that directs you to their nearest service shop, according to your zip code, which is many miles away in my case. I will say that when I called this shop the person was quite knowlegeable. But it cost me a toll call and a 100 mile roundtrip drive to get a new pressure relief valve which leaked. I also replaced the drain c*ck, which was the type used on automobile radiators and impossible to open, with a ball valve that has a handle on it. When the next part fails I will buy another make of air compressor. Peace ~ Sir Edgar =F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8= =F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8=F8