Mr.Nutcase
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How good are hf air compressors ?
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hf air compressors
- Thread starter Mr.Nutcase
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It depends. The list of 'very good' stuff at HF is not very long. The tool boxes are surprisingly good (compared to Craftsman, not Snap-On). The larger US General compressors at HF have been made in the U.S. (in South Carolina by ABAC/American IMC), whereas I would guess the little ones are Chinese.
I purchased and returned the 21 Gallon Oiled Vertical (Black One - Not the older Red Series). Only had it for about 3 weeks before I brought it back.
The compressor didn't like to start in the colder temps and it was very sensitive to voltage drops on my 110 line. In the end, I replaced it with a Vertical 26 Gallon Oiless Craftsman/PowerMate (Still made in China - so it was a wash).
For my needs, it works great.
The compressor didn't like to start in the colder temps and it was very sensitive to voltage drops on my 110 line. In the end, I replaced it with a Vertical 26 Gallon Oiless Craftsman/PowerMate (Still made in China - so it was a wash).
For my needs, it works great.
AdamH
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This is a good question as I'm looking in the 60 Gallon range and the compressors at HF don't look too bad for the price.
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Mr.Nutcase
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Other compressor I have seen have been made overseas.
Arachnotron
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I haven't had any problems with my 60 gallon. The motor was assembled in Mexico.
Chloe Taylor
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It depends. The list of 'very good' stuff at HF is not very long. The tool boxes are surprisingly good (compared to Craftsman, not Snap-On). The larger US General compressors at HF have been made in the U.S. (in South Carolina by ABAC/American IMC), whereas I would guess the little ones are Chinese.
Would be agreeing with you as to what all you wrote about the stuff HF... the tool of HF are really very good and reliable as well to go on and use...
I just bought a Campbell Hausfeld 60 Gallon 3HP (made in USA, decent warranty, national chain) for 399.99 at Tractor Supply. I just came here looking for ideas for plumbing it in.
I look forward to being able to recommend it after I've put it to good use.
I look forward to being able to recommend it after I've put it to good use.
Cryptic1911
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I have one of the new black HF 21 gallon compressors, and it works pretty good. Haven't had any issues other than the fact that I hit the regulator knob with a car part and made it leak, but they sent me a replacement regulator
shampoop
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I started a thread about their 29 gallon unit. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104753