Husky Air Compressor

[03TorchedMach1]

http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Air-Compressors-Tools-Accessories/Husky/h_d1/N-5yc1vZb8mrZrdZ5zk1e/R-100653165/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Thinking about picking up this air compressor for the garage. I dont need anything heavy duty...just for airing up tires, blowing out crevices while detailing, running an occasional air tool and what not. It will fit easily under a workbench. Anyone have one or have an opinion about Husky? I looked at a Craftsman with basically the same specs but its $70 more than the Husky.

 

[Gary S]

I'd avoid that one. It is an oil-less compressor. They usually scream like a banshee and don't last like a piston pump.
Look for a piston pump compressor of similar size with oil in the crankcase. You will be much happier in the long haul even if it costs a little more now.

 

[Major Ramifications]

That compressor will be fine for what you want to do. The Husky brand is made by Campbell Hausfeld, so good news there. CH has been around forever and stands behind their products.

 

[35mastr]

Unless you like wearing earmuffs while using it. I would not buy one. Oilless compressors are very loud. Buy a good quality unit. you will be much happier in the long run. Not to mention that it will last much longer.

 

[jj3]

Hey man, hearing what you need it for I would say go for it. I do actually own it, use it for about the same things you list (do run nail guns, etc as well).

Sure, it is not the quietest/best thing out there, but I can rotate/inflate tires, use nail guns, die grinders, etc just fine.

It is also $20 cheaper then when I got mine some long while ago.

Anyway, just my $.02
JJ

 

[FlashJim]

I have this one and LOVE it!! It was a splurge for me, but I don't regret it one bit.

Husky 30 Gallon

 

[SMKS]

Having owned a 30 gallon, direct-drive compressor all I can say is DON'T BUY IT!

My Craftsman worked great but was ungodly loud and vibrated like crazy. If you look around you should be able to find a belt-driven compressor in that size. HF has them, I think.

I don't know the quality of the HF units. They're almost certainly made in China. But, is the Husky you're considering made in China?

A friend also has a 60 Gal compressor that he got at Menards for only $400. That's bigger than you want, but they could have a smaller version more in your price range.

Just my .02

Good luck on the search!

 

[sberry]

I wouldnt want to mess with anything that ran on 120 volts.