Sears 1.5 Gal 150 psi Compressor $79

[xroad]

Folks,

I just saw a Sears (actually K-Mart) ad, Craftsman, $79, 1.5 gal 150 psi compressor. No part number show on the ad. It is red body, shaped a bit like a small upright travel suit case. Handle on top with two dial gauge on the top slanted face panel.

Any good? Junk? Reliable? Repairable?

Sears Item# 00915309000 Model# 15309
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00915309000P?prdNo=13&blockNo=13&blockType=G13

PS: what is it with my shopping experience on compressors and floor jacks lately? Seems all lower cost light duty smaller units have reliability problems.

 

[truckdriver]

It's oilless so it will be loud and yes it's junk. For that kind of money you can easily get a 16-20 gal 110 used. In the last couple months I have bought both a 110(16gal) and 220(20gal) compressors on craigslist for $40.

 

[Scooterfish]

I have the Cman one above & mine is an oil compressor. They are portable, good for airing up tires etc. & air to blow things off. So their use is limited but if thats all you want it for IMO they are ok & better than the $49 oil-less ones. There is no dought you can get more bang for your $ buying used.

 

[xroad]

Filling tire is ALL that I am using it for. I have little tiny $10 cig lighter powered pumps and they work fine except it takes too long. I wanted something a bit bigger (faster) and better quality than the crappy throw away ones.

Throw away is fine, I throw one out on the average of one every 6 years. Which is still a great deal economically. I just want a faster fill. Problem is the next step up from the $10 throw away is quite a bit more expensive. So, I figure I go with something more "serious". If I go that route I want something repairable and throw away.