- 9 HP Honda OHV gas engine with electric start has an automatic low oil shutdown
- High performance cast iron 3 cylinder pump
- 2 center mount turf tread semi-pneumatic tires for increased mobility
- Enhanced structural support under platform transfers vibration to the ground
- Integrated control panel for added control and convenience
I've used this compressor for about 30 hrs so far. Works very well. This is my third compressor. Both of my other compressors were DeWalts, one 5HP and one 9HP. DeWalt stopped making the gas portable compressors, so I decided on the Industrial Air as the next replacement. Below are the + and I have. Overall I really like this compressor. The negative points are all small and are not a real issue with the engine and pump itself. Overall, I would recommend this product.
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Honda Engine works great. Between the engine and three pumps (verses standard two pumps from other companies), the RPM is lower than my other compressors and therefore more quiet.
Customer Tech line is very helpful and I actually get a person to talk to after only a few minutes of wait time.
One of the liquid filled pressure gauges developed a crack within a few hours of use and was leaking fluid, but when I call the Tech line in the manual, the group sent out a replacement and I got it within a few days. Very good turn around time. I think it was a manufacture defect and not an issue with the compressor itself.
Low center of gravity and very stable.
Large gas tank with good run time.
Handles are very heavy duty and overall a solid unit.
It comes with battery start, but no battery. The Honda engine starts so easily that I don't plan on buying a battery. Saved a little money and weight.
The pump fan that the belt attaches to is extra large and moves a lot of air across the pump to help keep things cool. The copper pipes also have heat dispersing fins attached and work well. I think this will help extend its useful life, as my other compressors got very hot and was harder on the parts because of the excessive heat.
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There was very little information on Industrial Air brand until I found out it's partent company is PowerMate Brand and more company information was then available. I think having links between the two would help it sell better.
The refill plug for the compressor oil is made of cheap plastic and I think I'm going to order a spare. I'm afraid that it will crack or break. Everything is so durable on this compressor except for this plug. Other compressors use a metal or stainless steel plug.
This unit is heavier than any compressor I've used before. It's 360 lbs, almost 70 lbs more than my 9 HP DeWalt. Luckily I don't have to move it very often. I would prefer a 17 Gal tank instead of the 9 Gal tank. I think that would reduce the weight (one tank vs two smaller tanks) and also provide more air capacity. The three pumps verses the standard two adds weight also.
The belt was out of alignment when I got it. You have to adjust the motor position to adjust the belt. Not difficult, but not something you want to have to do to a new compressor.
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My husband sort of makes fun of how large this gauge is, but at the same time it's super easy to use, it glows in the dark, and it's the one he grabs to use.