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Title: What do you think about this compressor
Post by: Paul Taylor on March 20, 2013, 06:55:38 PM

Would this be ok for spraying dope?
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-hp-8-gallon-125-psi-portable-air-compressor-67501.html?ccdenc=eyJjb2RlIjoiMzkwMzMzNjYiLCJza3UiOiI2NzUwMSIsImlzIjoiOTkuOTkiLCJwcm9kdWN0X2lk%0D%0AIjoiNjYyNSJ9%0D%0A&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=1213a3&utm_source=1042

Title: Re: What do you think about this compressor
Post by: Willie Johnson on March 20, 2013, 07:44:23 PM

Paul,
I buy a lot of stuff from HF.  I don't recommend their air compressors.

Willie

Title: Re: What do you think about this compressor
Post by: EddyR on March 20, 2013, 07:51:31 PM

I had that same model for 10+ years until recently it got a pin hole in the tank. I bought a new one and fixed the old one and gave it away. Paid $90 for it 10 years ago. I ran it a lot.
Ed

Title: Re: What do you think about this compressor
Post by: Randy Powell on March 20, 2013, 08:01:18 PM

Weirdly, that looks just like a compressor.

Title: Re: What do you think about this compressor
Post by: Doug Moon on March 20, 2013, 11:09:19 PM

With only an 8 gallon tank it will probably run often while spraying anything for continuous amounts of time.  Just a thought.

Title: Re: What do you think about this compressor
Post by: john e. holliday on March 21, 2013, 08:40:33 AM

I have had one like that for quite a few years from HF.  It has done the job I wanted, even using dope.   Yes it does run more often than a bigger compressor/tank set up.   But, so far the neighbors have not complained about the noise.    For smaller jobs I use my air brush setup.

Title: Re: What do you think about this compressor
Post by: EddyR on March 21, 2013, 11:25:52 AM

HF runs this one for $149 or less quite often. I got one for $140 +tax
http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/air-compressors/25-horsepower-21-gal-125-cast-iron-vertical-air-compressor-67847.html

Title: Re: What do you think about this compressor
Post by: Gene O'Keefe on March 21, 2013, 12:53:30 PM

It's hard to tell from the picture, but it appears to be belt driven (which is good) - no matter what you get, I HIGHLY recommend against getting an "OIL LESS" version....extremely noisy and they do not last long.

Title: Re: What do you think about this compressor
Post by: Steve Helmick on March 21, 2013, 07:43:04 PM

It says it's "direct drive", which I'd think would be a lot quieter than belts. It's 120v., which is what I was looking for. I'd say that IF it's made in USA, buy it. If it isn't, I wouldn't pay for it, but I would haul it home if it was free.  y1 Steve

Title: Re: What do you think about this compressor
Post by: EddyR on March 22, 2013, 05:44:17 AM

Direct drive. The larger ones motor runs faster than the smaller 8 gallon one I had for many years. It brings the tank up to 120+Lb faster than the small one did.
Ed

Title: Re: What do you think about this compressor
Post by: bruce fraser on March 22, 2013, 07:14:09 AM

Something to consider. Most of those cheap compressor are not ASME rated. You do not want to have an air tank blow up. Make sure to get a rated tank. ASME are OSHA required for all industrial uses.

Title: Re: What do you think about this compressor
Post by: Paul Taylor on March 22, 2013, 12:01:57 PM

I ordered one from Costco. If it breaks its going back.