Anybody using this compressor?

[Rick B.]

Hi folks.

Was wondering if anyone has had experience with one of these.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-20-Gal-175-psi-Quiet-Portable-Air-Compressor-C201H/206189626

The time has come to replace my current HUSKY garage compressor which has served me well for the last 8 years. My current HUSKY has run air tools, my spray gun and my blast cabinet with ease but it is loud as hell and has recently developed a bit of an air leak that I am tired of chasing.

I have no hesitation about buying another HUSKE just trying to get some input on the 175 psi model. Thanks in advance.

 

[redmondjp]

If you are going to use this for a blast cabinet, I would skip it. It's an oilless design, which means that it has a very short life in comparison to any oil-lubed compressor. OTOH, for only $200, buy it, and when it blows up in a couple of years, buy another one, and so on, and after the fourth one you'll be at the price of their bigger 80-gallon unit, which I would recommend for your application:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-80...Stage-Electric-Air-Compressor-C801H/203187346

 

[aka Larry]

A "quiet" oil-less compressor? Not saying it isn't possible, but I'd have to hear it in person to believe it.

 

[MrGiggles]

I would go with this one instead. I've had one for over 2 years now without an issue. I run the heck out of it.

1 gallon larger tank, oil lube, slightly higher CFM, and cheaper.

http://www.harborfreight.com/21-gal-25-hp-125-psi-cast-iron-vertical-air-compressor-61454.html

 

[Citation]

A "quiet" oil-less compressor? Not saying it isn't possible, but I'd have to hear it in person to believe it.

The California Air Tools compressors are oil free. In my experience the quality of the air intake can make a big difference.

 

[bob15]

If you plan on using it for a blasting cabinet or a die grinder, I would skip it. If using it to blow up tires and the occasional impact use, it would be fine. Just not sure about the quiet factor of an oil-free compressor.

 

[Voi]

My current HUSKY has run air tools, my spray gun and my blast cabinet with ease...

What are the specs on your current compressor? Does the Husky you're considering meet or exceed those specs?

 

[ggeh]

Hi every one

I just replaced my 1972 sears 2hp 20gal compressor. I purchased an Eaton 7.5hp 80gal tank 240volt single phase vertical compressor. I decided on that one for a couple of reasons. They are located in Clayton, Ohio not too far away from Wisconsin. You purchase factory direct, has a five year non prorated bumper to bumper warranty, 26cfm at 175 psi and 31cfm at 100psi. This was assembled in a couple of weeks at their factory and arrived at my place in the best job of crating of seen to date. I'm very satisfied with it. I have a blast cabinet, and a cnc plasama table that it hasn't any problem keeping up with. I paid $2299 for the one that has a intake silencer installed. you could save about $250 if you don't opt for the silencer version. Eaton makes smaller and larger than the 7.5. sorry about the pics being turned

Gary

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

I don't think there is a big difference in all of the oil-less compressors.
I still don't trust any of the specs they advertise.
You didn't mention what your current compressor is but I doubt any oil less would work well for a blast cabinet or spraying.

 

[bwringer]

Quiet, my ***.

It's rated at 83db, which, according to this chart, is equal to a diesel freight train at 45 mph at 100 feet.

http://www.industrialnoisecontrol.com/comparative-noise-examples.htm

The SCFM specs are pure fantasy as well.


I had a similar oilless from HS for a while, but the racket drove me absolutely nuts


If you can truly only spend $200, that Harbor Freight compressor linked above is a great bang for the buck in an oiled compressor.


For what you say you are doing, you really, really, really need to come up with a few more bucks. You don't have to spend $2,300 (WTF?) on an Eaton, but you will be much happier for a much longer time if you install a 240V outlet and upgrade to a belt drive compressor with more power and an oiled pump.

This Huskee from HD, for example, is $450
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-60-Gal-Stationary-Electric-Air-Compressor-C602H/205389936

 

[theoldwizard1]

If you want to sand blast, you are going to need something >3 HP. %HP would be good. That does mean 240V !

 

[Rick B.]

Well, seeing as I had good luck with my last HUSKY compressor I decided to buy the 20 gal. 175 psi. HUSKY oil less. A more expensive belt drive compressor simply wasn't in the cards at this time nor do I ever anticipate the need for a 60 to 80 gal. $800 to $2,000 unit. I figured that if I haven't needed one in the last 50 years then the need for one in the future was about half way between forget it and not a chance.

Anyway, I started up the new compressor and filled up the tank. I plugged it into my blast cabinet which is simply a HF medium size unit, set the output gauge for 90 psi and in a few minutes I cleaned off four metal parts for a mini bike resto I'm working on. The compressor handled it no problem. After all, I'm not using the blast cabinet for commercial grade production. Just to clean off a few pieces now and then. I tried my other air tools and the pump spun them all just fine.

As far as noise, I'd say that this compressor while certainly not silent is probably only half as noisy as the older one. All in all if it lasts as long as the last one I'll be happy. And who knows, if I wait long enough, sooner or later somebody will be getting rid of a bigger belt drive compressor and maybe I'll get it on the cheap. I seem to get be lucky that way sometimes.

 

[crewchief888]

ive had a CM oil less compressor since the late 80's, and heres is my observations...

they are noisier than an oiled unit
as the "piston ring" and "cylinder sleeve" start to wear they get noisier, the more wear the worse it gets, the less air they will build to the point where it wont build enough pressure to fill the tank.

repair parts are still available, everything i needed for mine is under $100.

i'm going to try to modify the air intake/filter to see if it will quiet down. the OEM filter is a piece of foam about 2" in diameter.
anything i do has to be better than that.....

 

[PT Doc]

Hi every one

I just replaced my 1972 sears 2hp 20gal compressor. I purchased an Eaton 7.5hp 80gal tank 240volt single phase vertical compressor. I decided on that one for a couple of reasons. They are located in Clayton, Ohio not too far away from Wisconsin. You purchase factory direct, has a five year non prorated bumper to bumper warranty, 26cfm at 175 psi and 31cfm at 100psi. This was assembled in a couple of weeks at their factory and arrived at my place in the best job of crating of seen to date. I'm very satisfied with it. I have a blast cabinet, and a cnc plasama table that it hasn't any problem keeping up with. I paid $2299 for the one that has a intake silencer installed. you could save about $250 if you don't opt for the silencer version. Eaton makes smaller and larger than the 7.5. sorry about the pics being turned
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Gary

You got interesting things going on. Is that a refrigerated hf cooler? Can you tell us about the black hoses coming of the pump and also the black radiator looking thing in back of the compressor? Looks very interesting. Thanks

 

[ggeh]

That is a HF refrigerated cooler. I had a few issues with it at first but I think I got it fixed. The condenser auto drain wasn't working and plugged up it has a float that supposed to trigger the auto drain. Ill check it in a couple weeks if its still not working I have a solenoid drain ill install on it. The black hoses I think your referring to are the intake hoses that go to the silencer/filter box.