HF compressor on sale

General Discussion
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115 PSI, 8 GALLON AIR COMPRESSOR

  • 2.5 peak horsepower
  • 115 PSI max
  • 5 SCFM @ 90 PSI, 6 SCFM @ 40 PSI
  • Oil lubrication
  • Auto shutoff
  • Wheels for easy portability
120V, 60 Hz, 15.5 startup amps, 7.4 amps running; 3360 RPM; 2 HP rated; 1/4"-18 NPTF air outlet

ITEM 95386-0VGA

$169.99

this things on sale for $99, should i pick one up?

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Hey,

What are you going to use it for?

Just blowing off board will be fine.

But for painting, the tank is a bit small.

I paid $200 for an 18gallon. Can do a full coat ,even two coats, with wide spray nozzle in one tank no problem.

Later

Rick.

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figure ill only be painting pin lines and small areas, not any full board sprays or anything. I checked the archives and it seems everyone recomends the 20+ gallon tanks but like i said im not planing on large paint jobs, just little things.

4

Sounds like you should be okay then. Still give another thought of buying a bigger tank. Those things are loud as hell and take time to fill up. Smaller the tank the more is has to refill and the more noise.

Later

Rick.

5

Yes very loud. I would spend a little more for a bigger tank and a belt driven model. There is a world of difference.

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Howzit rick. That compressor looks like a oil less compressor and they are way loud but if it’s a oil compressor then it should be some what quieter but will need a filter to keep the oil from contaminating the paint or leaving any on the board when blowing it off. I had a Coleman that was so loud it scared one of my friends kid when it kicked on one day. I like the belt driven compressors since that are quiet and use less electricity. My latest one is a Senco oil splash that is so quiet, but it cost $325.00. Aloha,Kokua

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my compressor is a lot smaller than that and works fine for full (short) board sprays. the price looks good too. I’d get it.

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Bought the same one for use at home about a year ago (same sale price). It uses oil, not too loud, tank is way small so it’s on a lot. It drives my brad nailers, staplers, air wrenches, sand blaster, and small detail sprayer fine, but I don’t use it for more than about 1 hour/week. I use a much larger Craftsman at the shop, and the only problem I’ve had is replacing the auto-shut off switch once in 5 years. Like any other tool, if you’re going to give it heavy use on a daily basis, buy a good one that you can depend on. Other people that I know who have HF compressors have had a lot of problems with the regulators, shut off switch, and leaks.

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Yes… definitely go for a bigger tank!