Sears DOD Campbel Hausfield 6 gal. $89
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None that I could find. But I figure it has got to be better than a Harbor Freight pancake at this price point. And at roughly double the horse power and double the gallon size of the tank compared to the Harbor Freight model for only about 30 bucks more than HF.
87Pomona
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Specs and Dimensions
Specifications & Dimensions
Product Overview:
Lubrication Type: Oil lubricated
Portability: Portable
Motor-Engine:
Maximum Operating Pressure (psi.): 125
SCFM Delivery:
SCFM Delivery At 40 psi: 3.9
SCFM Delivery At 90 psi: 2.6
Tank:
Tank Style: Horizontal
Product Overview:
Lubrication Type: Oil lubricated
Portability: Portable
Motor-Engine:
Maximum Operating Pressure (psi.): 125
SCFM Delivery:
SCFM Delivery At 40 psi: 3.9
SCFM Delivery At 90 psi: 2.6
Tank:
Tank Style: Horizontal
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Recoil Rob
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They had it locally but I have the trial free shipping so i went for it.
I don't know that any of the pancakes types are oil users but I could be wrong.
I don't know that any of the pancakes types are oil users but I could be wrong.
Fordman7795
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What would make this better than say a Craftsman evolv or home depot brand compressor?
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Recoil Rob
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Take the time to search Home Depot for "pancake compressors".
The only HDX model is a 3 gal and I bought one when they were on sale for $29, all it's good for is pin nailing and blowing chips. I keep it under the bench for that.
The only HDX model is a 3 gal and I bought one when they were on sale for $29, all it's good for is pin nailing and blowing chips. I keep it under the bench for that.
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Anyone know if this is a good compressor? I'm having trouble finding any user reviews. I'm just a homeowner, with an air compressor on my want/need list, and I have great difficulty bypassing what I consider to be good deals.
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Recoil Rob
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CH has been a big name in compressors for years but likely this one is from China. As probably is everyone else's pancake models. I don't think it's going to be better or worse than most other 6gal., just half the price.
oilfieldtrash4
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Looks very similar to the red porter cable 6 gallon which is a good compressor
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Air Compressors Direct gave it an A rating, and had a positive review. That may not mean jack, but I guess it's something. This price seems very hard to beat and you can get free shipping if you sign up for the free Shop Your Way Max trial.
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I'm in. I'm going to need a bigger garage.
volpster31
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i can get it for $80.99 with my discount and free shipping...HMMM what to do
danielzig
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I show OOS for shipping. Bummer.
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Does that mean out of stock? I'm not seeing what you're seeing.
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I see now. They don't tell you they're gone until you are ready to pay.
djb2
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I got one of those.
It hasn't died yet.
It's inflated a bunch of tires, run a few strips of nails and staples with a $15 HF brad nailer, and done a few similar jobs. You only get about 20 seconds with a blow gun, but that's enough for clearing tubes, cleaning spark plug cavities and similar jobs.
It was a great deal for under $30. But it's clear why it wasn't a compelling buy at full price ($100).
The Craftsman Evolv package with nailer that's currently $80 and sometime on sale for $70 appears to be the same compressor, and you would have a chance at getting parts or a warranty exchange.
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Recoil Rob
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Yep I use it with a brad nailer and under my gunsmith bench to blow out small area's. At $29 it was worth it, any more, nope.
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My compressor came today. It had a break-in procedure that said to open the regulator valve, don't attach any hoses or accessories, turn it on and let it run for 30 minutes. After a just a few minutes it built up 150 psi, shut off and didn't come on again because the pressure never dropped. That just seemed weird and like maybe a pressure release valve should have also been opened so the compressor would have actually run for 30 minutes.
Oh well. It seems like a nice compressor. It's not terribly loud and seemed to run pretty smoothly. It did vibrate itself across my garage floor a little bit during the few minutes it ran.
Oh well. It seems like a nice compressor. It's not terribly loud and seemed to run pretty smoothly. It did vibrate itself across my garage floor a little bit during the few minutes it ran.
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Recoil Rob
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Sounds like you may have closed the regulator rather than opening it. With the regulator full open it never should have built up pressure.
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The valve was open and the gauge at the couplers showed 150 psi. When the regulator valve is closed that gauge reads zero psi. I'm thinking they may have left out a step in their instructions, like attach a fitting to one of the couplers to let the air escape.
Should I perform the break-in again? I've never messed with a brand new compressor and don't know what would be a normal break-in. It just seemed odd that it said to let it run for 30 minutes and it ran for maybe three.
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Recoil Rob
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I just read the instructions, was there a female coupler attached to your manifold? That would cause what happened to you. No fittings at all supposed to be on the manifold, I'd take everything off and redo it. Or just open up the drain valve on the bottom, same thing. You want it to run for 30 minutes and to do that you can't let pressure build up.
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Yes. There are two of the female, spring loaded, ball bearing quick couplers attached to the compressor. I plugged in a male fitting and released the pressure. I'll do the break-in again when I get a chance. Thanks.