Husky 60 Gallon Compressor any good?

[ispperformance]

Ok, lost a dw receipts for some Hone Depot returns and I racked up over $400 bucks of store credit? I am thinking about upgrading my 30 Gallon Husky Pro compressor to their 3.2 HP 60 gallon. I have a small blasting cabinet that would sure benifet from the higher SCFM. My 30 gallon has been great and I put it through the wringer! The unit has more good reviews than bad, and I just wanted to get some input on the unit if anybody is familiar with them.

 

[01ssreda4]

I'm loving mine so far. It's a very solid contender in the sub $500 market.

 

[HVAC Phil]

Mine is about 3yrs old, never had a problem with it. I use it alot, even do auto painting with it. Good unit for the money.

 

[ispperformance]

My previous setup was just a few air hoses running off the compressor right in my shop, but with the new one I plan to mount it in the garage area next to the shop. The compressor has a 3/4" outlet, and I had planned to run 1/2" Black Pipe into the shop from the compressor, and also keep a line available in the garage . The distance is not going to be far, maybe 15' total piping. I know someone is going to say loop system, but will it matter if its just a short run?

 

[byoungblood]

If you can still get one of the CH USA made ones, they're great. I've been using one for about 6 years now. I suppose if I wear it out one of these days (if it ever happens) I may trade up to an IR or Qunicy, but for a hobbyist unit that sees sporadic use, I can't see the sense in spending more money.

 

[Chris Adams]

Is it the V configuration or the side by side. They sell both.

The V is a little louder, supposed to last longer under light use.
Neither one is good for constant use, that is, in a shop environment.

I've had them both, and for someone who uses it in a home shop, they are both pretty good units.
Messy to change oil, but then most compressors are.
Be sure to drain it. (just blow the water out after every time it cycles, not blow all the air out, of course), as the tank is not as thick or rust resistant as the compressors from twenty years ago.

They only draw roughly 15 amps which make them frugal on the power.

I would recommend either of the 135 lb, 60 gallon CH made units to any home user.
For full time painting or lots of sandblasting they just don't quite cut it, but then, nothing does at that price.

V one on the right, behind the 80 gallon, side by side on on the left behind the HF.

 

[79firebird]

Yup i have one. only prob i had with it was they dident locktite the flynut on the shaft so after a month it sounded like a rod knock took seconds to fix.My next mod is going to be a bigger air intake on it. i find it fills up faster with out that cheap air filter on it.

 

[mattrogers]

I like mine so far. I got it used off a friend. As mentioned, it won't run a die grinder continuously, but it'll work out.

 

[danho]

Mine works good for me as long as I'm patient when using tools that require a lot of volume. Had it for almost 5 years now.

 

[Blk88GT]

I've got one that replaced my 30gal Craftsman when it chucked a rod. I'm happy with it so far and have had it for 5 years or so. I'd probably go with an 80gal 2 stage next time around, but only because there's no such thing as enough

 

[Jack Olsen]

It is (or used to be) a re-badged Campbell Hausfeld. 240V, 15 amp. Claimed 3.2 horsepower. 10.2 SCFM @ 90 PSI. 135 PSI max. Three-year warranty. 1070 rpm at the compressor.

My Home Depot accepted a Harbor Freight 20% off coupon when I bought mine.

 

[kywildcat]

I see the V style on the right, but why is the one on the left called "side by side"?

 

[socapots]

I see the V style on the right, but why is the one on the left called "side by side"?

X2.
Isnt the one on the left just one cylinder?

 

[Chris Adams]

No, two cylinders. Same size. From the front you just see the front piston. The back is very close and parallel.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...googlebase-_-D25X-_-100083906&locStoreNum=665

The way to quickly tell a 2 stage from a 1 stage is the pistons on a 2 stage are asymmetrical, that is, one is much smaller than the other.

If the pistons are the same size, it's a one stage.

In that picture are two 2 stage compressors and two 1 stage compressors.
Five tanks.

 

[socapots]

good to know.
Thanks for the clarification.

 

[stage20]

I am in the market and found a refurb at next to nothing from the new price but the 84bd rating has me scared of the noise. Is this the norm for this style compressor or caan I find something a lil softer on the ears

 

[dave67fd]

I am in the market and found a refurb at next to nothing from the new price but the 84bd rating has me scared of the noise. Is this the norm for this style compressor or caan I find something a lil softer on the ears

You mean 84db... There really not that loud unless your stuck in a fairly small space.

I went from a oilless Craftsman noise maker to my Husky oil unit. Wisper quiet compared to that thing.

 

[stage20]

You mean 84db... There really not that loud unless your stuck in a fairly small space.

I went from a oilless Craftsman noise maker to my Husky oil unit. Wisper quiet compared to that thing.

it was a typo. going to be in a metal building in a corner. ive seen some threads where guys have made a box and run a small fan pulling hot air out while compressor is running.
i know a generator that has a lower db rating is way harsh on the ears, but it runs at a different rpm and tone than a compressor.

thanks.