I am in the market and this one seems intriguing. I have some clamps and such from them and they are okay--I am not so sure about things like air compressors.
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What does anybody think of a Harbor Freight air compressor?
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needs.
You should ask on the Welding Web forum
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where they have branches for "HF tools that don't suck" and "HF tools that suck". There's probably someone there who has used this compressor.
John
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busbus wrote the following:
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I have no experience with that large one, but the smaller one works.
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PSI Chinese bomb. Considering the quality level of HF merchandise (everywhere from not bad to total crap) I wouldn't trust them with my life and that's what you are doing using their air compressor. Odds are though you won't get the one welded together by the pissed off slave labor. Feeling lucky?
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Yes, it would be _so_much_better_ to buy one from Campbell Hausfield, Husky, or some other name-brand- ALSO made in China!
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I can't speak for that particular compressor but I have used one of their smaller 8 gal horizontal tank models for weekend warrior use for about
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> 150 PSI Chinese bomb. Considering the quality level of HF merchandise
So you're one of those guys who thinks an air talk can explode like a bomb, huh?
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Larry W wrote the following:
I replaced my CH compressor which died, with a HF compressor. I figured the cheaper price offsets the assumed longevity of the more expensive compressors. My CH compressor was only used for topping off tires and pool equipment.
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>>>>>> 150 PSI Chinese bomb. Considering the quality level of HF merchandise
I assume it's got a safety valve of some sort. What's the skinny?
Bill
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Chinese stuff is presumed to be crap, like Japanese stuff was in the 50s. Does he know that Japanese products, like US products, have been outsourced to China for years?
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their stuff. I have had one of their $99 special mortise machines for several years. The hold down hardware sucks but the machine has plenty of power and cuts square holes and slots with help of clamps. I have some of their smaller tools that work well. 18 Gage nailer won't wear out -- $20.
No air compressor experience.
Ron
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I have one of their 47065 (4.65 peak horsies on 120v , 21 gallon vertical) compressors and it works fine. 2+ years old, not used a whole lot, doesn't leak much. They're loud but serviceable beasties.
If I had it to do over, I might buy a pump, motor, and tank separately, for improved CFM.
This looks like the same comp, rebadged with TALL AD LETTERING. Same price/capacity.
WOW, HF now has a gasoline powered compressor for $599.
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Has anyone used one yet?
-- The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools. --Herbert Spencer
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a broader view, check out Harbor Freight Reviews (not affiliated with the company).
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example, their pancake compressor got a 4-out-of-5 review.
On the other hand, if you buy it and it doesn't meet your expectations, take it back for a full refund. HF has a VERY liberal returns policy.
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I have one of their small tire inflators, It normally went for about $29, but was on special for $15. I have been using it for several years now and am completely happy with it. Its volume is good and while I use it principally for my JD garden tractor, I have used it on my van which has 40psi in the tires.
I would recommend it to anyone who asked.
While I have bought other things at HF and never been disappointed, this is the only electrical tool I have.
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I have this one for airing up tires on the 54th wheel and occasional brad nailer use when out of range of the "big 240V" compressor. On sale and with a 20% off coupon, got it for under $40.
Noisy, but works great.
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That'd be 5th wheel...
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I am in the market and this one seems intriguing. I have some clamps and such from them and they are okay--I am not so sure about things like air compressors.
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am thinking this unit looks exactly like the unit I purchased a few years ago under the Campbell and Hausfeld brand name.
The units works well but the noise will drive you out of house and home!! I have the unit in my garage and if it kicks in while in the garage you would jump out of your skin. I am so glad I wear earmuffs while operating my mitre saw when it kicks in or I would probably have cut my hand off by now. I have thought of boxing it in when I move it to a more permanent place and sound insulate the monster. I know my EU2000i Honda Generator will not start it, run it yes but not start it again...big electric surge!
Knowing the noise factor I would look for another unit. Some of the newer pancake units are half the noise and quarter the size.
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>>>>>>>>> 150 PSI Chinese bomb. Considering the quality level of HF merchandise
I haven't checked the stats, but my SWAG is that 98.99% of tanks develop pinhole leaks which expand, )1% blow at the seams sans shrapnel, and the other 0.01% have pressure relief valves stick (how much overpressure can a cheap pump put out, anyway?) and they actually explode, hurting someone. Here's the nastiest one I could find in ten minutes.
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ruptures on a 21 gallon tank put (15psia empty, 150psi full) 210 gallons of air into the shop in a short amount of time, blowing out the windows and making the ears smart a bit, wot?
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it as a throw away.
Anything beyond a year and you are ahead of the game.
Lew
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Would you believe my old brain actually read that as "5th wheel" the first time? I had to go back to see what you were correcting.
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at a "second" shop. But would buy a Porter Cable (had for nearly ten years now doing lots of projects without issues) or similar for my first pancake compressor. I had a 30G Craftsman that has lasted twenty years ad still looks new and works just fine. Must admit that I am not a contractor, just a hobbyist.
WARNING, HFT Heat Guns suck. Not only suck air in the rear and blow it out hot from the front as you might expect, but fail with very little use. On my second unit and it hasn't lasted six months! If you do get one, beware teh duty cycle. I suspect it's less than thirty seconds of continuous operating at High Heat setting.