Got this gas-powered Hitachi compressor as a gift:
I find this confusing and misleading. Apparently, it can do 9 CFM at
100 PSI, but only for a few minutes and then it must idle to cool down. Tech Support does not seem to know or won't say what its duty cycle is. I think they should state it in ther specs, which they don't.I am trying to figure out if I can use this for some other apps that require 7 CFM at 50 PSI more or less continuously, like spraying and blowing out sprinkler lines. Again, no help from Hitachi Tech Support. Anyone have experience with these compressors with 5.5HP Honda engines?
I also asked Hitachi what the max recommended operating temperature was for their Hitachi-branded 5W50 synthetic compressor oil, but they did not seem to know that, either. If I knew that, I could monitor compressor temp and avoid overheating.
Meanwhile, I see lots of these on eBay "factory reconditioned" so contractors must be having problems and there is something to worry about. I am already worried about how unhelpful their Tech Support is.
Ken C