Showing posts with label air compressor for cars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label air compressor for cars. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Legacy L8611 Heavy-Duty Retractable Air Hose Reel-with 3/8-Inch by 50-Rubber Hose

Legacy L8611 Heavy-Duty Retractable Air Hose Reel-with 3/8-Inch by 50-Rubber Hose
  • Four direction rollers allow the hose to be easily pulled from the reel
  • Durable heavy-duty steel construction with all-welded steel drum
  • Narrow profile ideal for easy placement and storage
  • Self-locking fasteners stay tight even in mobile installations and metal latching pawl
  • Weep holes designed to evacuate moisture are located on the edge of drum and reduce rust

OK, so I'm a nut: I bought the Legacy 8611 to install in my home garage. It seems very sturdy -but maybe I'm not giving it the heavy work-out you might, on the bed of a service truck, or overhead some grease bay. (Note: If you're concerned about such things, this model is from China rather than Iowa; nevertheless it seems well-made. I chose the 8611 over Legacy's newer "LevelWind" models even though they're made in the USA and have the hose-leveler feature -because they are plastic (PP) instead of metal! Also I like the idea of bolting it down to my slab, versus the LevelWind models have rubber feet and a wall bracket.) Though the description doesn't say so, a 3-foot lead-in hose and two fittings are included in the package. Also, the photo is incorrect in respect to the way it was actually packaged: to use it on the floor (as shown), you must unbolt the upper arm and rotate it 90 degrees (tilt it forward). It's no big deal, but just in case you're some kind of wimp who doesn't want to fiddle around with his/her new toys...

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Great hose reel. Very heavy and well built and i'd give it five stars if it were not for one little detail. The hose that is supplied seems to have missed the addition of whatever chemical ingredient that keeps it from depositing its red color on everything it touches including your hands. I tried wiping the whole thing down with denatured alcohol to no avail. Oh well. Despite the fact that I was able to install mine on the ceiling by myself I doubt that any ordinary person could do the installation alone. Yeah, it's that heavy.

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Bought this for my fathers birthday. I had it sent Prime shipping and it shipped and arrived when they said it would. It gave the old man a project to tackle. He reinforced the ceiling in his garage and mount it overhead. Apparently its well built and I am now the favorite son. win.

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I have used this for three months and is mounted on the garage ceiling. Very rugged for the price. Why purchase the 25 footer when the 50 footer can be bought delivered to your door(USA) in the $70.00 range, not Amazon though. YEP made in China but fits my light use needs.

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This reel was purchased to replace a broken Harbor Freight reel. The quality is much better that the HF one. The hose quality is also much better. We mounted this reel overhead in a busy shop, it sees a lot of use. We have not had any problems with this reel, I would recommend it to anyone. It is the perfect reel for a shop or home garage.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Air Compressor Filter W/ Regulator Gauge Water Trap For Air Tools & Compressors

Air Compressor Filter W/ Regulator Gauge Water Trap For Air Tools & CompressorsI received this regulator with a broken gauge and mount retainer nut. The interior O-ring had metal filings on it, and the outer "water bowl" shield bent from me only grabbing and twisting to take it off.

This is a CHEAP regulator. I didnt need anything special for my garage, but i DID want something that worked. Dont waste your money.

I contacted DCMM General Store right after i received the broken product. They asked for pictures, and since I replied with them after the 30 day return cut-off, they want nothing to do with me. I'm not impressed.

Simple install and it keeps the water out of the line. I haven't had any issues or malfunctions with this product and it was a pretty good deal.

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Tuesday, December 31, 2013

TEKTON 4582 In-Line Air Regulator with Gauge

TEKTON 4582 In-Line Air Regulator with Gauge
  • High-Contrast, Easy-Read Dial Gauge
  • Oversized Locking Air Pressure Adjustment Knob
  • Controls Air Pressure Providing Smooth and Consistent Tool Performance
  • Protects Hoses, Tools, and Accessories from Damage
  • 90 Day Guarantee

This seems like a sturdy piece of equipment. The pressure adjustment works quickly and smoothly. Another regulator I had required too many turns to adjust pressure.

If I bought this company, there are two changes I would make. I would allow more room between the gauge and the body of the regulator. As it is now, the body of the gauge is so close to the regulator that it is difficult to get the gauge threaded into the hole which is recessed, making it even more difficult. Once the gauge is screwed in, there is no way to get a wrench on the fitting to tighten it. If the rubber cover on the gauge was removable, I could get a better grip to tighten it by hand.

The other change provide written directions, or at least a diagram. All you get is the gauge and the package. Four parts have to be removed to mount the gauge to a wall, but the owner has to figure this out on his own. Not that it's a difficult job, but having a diagram, at least, would be nice.

The gauge has several duplicate openings, so you can mount the gauge and air hoses in different positions.

If I had to buy another regulator, I wouldn't hesitate to get this one again.

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This regulator delivers more air to power my tools

It made them work like new again

previous regulator was 1/4 npt

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This is the best single stage regulator I have used, well built and I expect it will last a long time.

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Not worth the money. Find something better and spend the exta money. This regulator is junk, all it does is let the volume of air escape and loos your pressure causing the compressor to run more often than needed.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

1.5 Gallon Tank 2 HP Electric Hand Carry Portable Air Compressor

1.5 Gallon Tank 2 HP Electric Hand Carry Portable Air Compressor
  • Lightweight, compact and extremely portable. Single stage, direct coupled, oil lubricated pump.
  • Cast iron cylinder for extended pump life. Aluminum head for better heat dissipation.
  • Each unit is filled with Jenny Ultimate Blue Compressor Pump Oil.
  • Canister inlet filter with replaceable filter elements. Forced ventilation cooling system.
  • Start/Stop pressure switch control set. Thermal overload motor protection with mannual reset

Love this compressor. Have a 4 gallon Thomas that performs flawlessly and also a 1.5 gallon Thomas that has been lackluster at best. I had bought the little 1.5 gallon Thomas for punch list work and hoped it would work for more but have been absolutely disappointed. The Thomas hardly keeps up with my trim nailers but states that it can be used for light framing. This 2 HP 1.5 gallon Jenny is awesome. A bit heavier but well worth the extra weight. The Jenny keeps up wiht all my trim guns and I can use it for framing with out problems. It doesn't have the reserves of a 4 gallon compressor but is on par with the overall performance at a smaller footprint and weight.

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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Grex AD12 Adapter, 1/8-Inch Male End to 1/4-Inch Female End

Grex AD12 Adapter, 1/8-Inch Male End to 1/4-Inch Female End
  • Grex adaptor
  • One end with 1/8 inches male threads
  • Other end with 1/4 inches female threads
  • Precision machined of metal for durability
  • Electro-plated for a smooth easy to clean surface

I bought this thinking it was 1/4" NPT on the one end for using with a compressor, but its not. It's not pipe thread. Grex doesn't seem to make one. At least not 1/4" female. The description should be more specific. I gave it 2 stars because quality seems to be okay otherwise.