HL026500AV Campbell Hausfeld HL4000 Air Compressor Pump Fan Kit

• HL026500AV Campbell Hausfeld
• Air Compressor Pump Fan Kit
• Fits Campbell Hausfeld HL4000 Air Compressor Pumps

I feel that this part would be an aftermarket part, but not for sure since it only showed up in a little bubble wrap. I had to use emery cloth on the shaft, and the hole for the shaft. Easy to do, just a little time consuming.

I did eventually get the part on, and the air compressor works like it should.

General Tools 1216 12-Inch Flex Stainless Steel Rule

• 12" industrial quality steel rule
• Precision made with etched fine black graduations for easy reading and long life
• Graduations on reverse are in 32nds, 64ths
• Width of rule is 15/32"

This rule is generally of fine quality, the markings are etched and in a nice contrasting black so it's easy to read and the markings are not likely to wear off.

It's got graduations in 8ths, 16ths, 32nds and nicely 64ths for those who can see that small.

This ruler is indeed very flexible which is handy for measuring curved surfaces.

The biggest flaw however, is it did not live up to its claim of being a precision rule. The starting end of the ruler is visibly ground or cut 0.5mm too short rendering measuring from the ends useless!

I originally bought 2 of them but both had the same flaw, so it's not a fluke.

Pass on this ruler for precision unless you can work around this or can tolerate the lack of quality.

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The rule is off on one end so you can't use the entire rule to measure. But I usually start measuring from the 2 inch mark anyway in case I dent the edges of measuring tools. It seems to be pretty accurate apart from that. But I wouldn't recommend it if you need the entire 12 inches or for extremely accurate measuring. Other than that I love how thin it is, the different views on the scale and the etched in markings.

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A full 12" ruler marked in hundredths of an inch is really handy if you are working out custom printed forms or specifications for printed labels.

This ruler is similar to one I had before, but long and marked in 10ths and 100ths instead 32nds and 64ths of an inch. That saves some calculator time.

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The good: It was flexible and it is 12 inches. It has inches on one side in 32 and 64ths. The opposite side has 10 and 100ths. It's stainless steel.

The bad: The inch graduation is not as a regular rule with long inch, little shorter half inch, little shorter quarter inch lines. If that was there I would have given it a 4 star.

I am trying to learn to use the 10ths on the other side because I can see the numbers and the difference in the line marks are not that important. It does work good for a thin gauge to see if my saw blade is lowered into the table top grove. My old eyes can't see the markings to good. I gave it a 3 star because of my eyes otherwise I would have given it a 4 star.

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I keep one of these in my shop, my truck, and in my toolbox at work. Super handy. Good straight scale. Has fraction and decimal inch markings. The flex part is great, just keep in mind you aren't going to wrap it in a circle and have it bounce back. But it will flex quite a bit.

Grex AD10 Adapter, 1/4-Inch M by 3/8-Inch F

• Adapter used for larger standard air hoses

Well, it was not the correct size. I have been struggling for several weeks hooking up this regulator to a compressor left by my Dad. I have seen photos in Micromark catalog of it connected so I know it is possible. 3/8 inch female end is way too big. Will have to remeasure although my previous measurements have only been frustrating. What I probably need is 1/2 by 1/4 to connect the airbrush hose. None of this is your fault ,of course. Item arrived as described and very rapidly. I will try again later, after is pain has subsided.

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Iron Horse IHP5120H1-US 20-Gallon 125 PSI Max Electric Compressor

• Cast Iron Pump for longer life
• 5.6 CFM at 90 PSI
• Wheels for easy moving and storage
• Great for any shop or home
• Outlet control regulator with quick connectors

These little compressors are great! Mine is two yrs old and never missed a beat. I saw these on the floor at my local hardware store and bought one. First one I bought was the oil-less version. I took it back a few days later because it vibrated the motor loose several times and the copper air line going to the tank kept leaking. Also the oil-less ones were made in china. I will not recomend that style.

However, these belt drive cast iron V cylinder type are great. Mine is on at all times and I hear it kick on once and a while. They are really air tight. I run air ratchets,impacts,grinders anything I want. It will run out of air with a grinder in a few minutes but it fills fast enough so its not a real issue. If you want one for a grinder get a 60 gallon at least. I needed it for impacts and its great!

This is built by EAGLE compressors. Mine was built in Canada. Thier site says Woods? Ive never needed service or parts so I dont know how that goes? I do know they sell parts for them and rebuild kits and most dont offer that. According to Air compessor analysis websight Eagle also makes armed forces equipment. That means they build real good stuff when they want too. {except airless compressors}. Truth is Ive never seen any brand oil-less type last over a yr anyway unless its just to air up tires. They are throw aways. This is not a throwaway.

from air compressor analysis:

The organization prides itself in producing excellent quality air compressors, air tools and other air powered accessories. Eagle, Maxair and Ironhouse are the brands under which products are manufactured and sold. Eagle Air Compressors are available for each and every job possible.

Eagle Air Compressors worth in the market can be gauged from the fact that they are trusted enough to manufacture high pressure breathing air systems for refilling SCUBA cylinders. They also provide products and services to divers, fire fighters and armed forces. No wonder that these air compressors are one of the best in business.

Thats good enough for me!

Ingersoll Rand IRT315 Heavy Duty Air Twin Piston Straight Line Sander - 2-3/4-Inch x 17-1/2-Inch Pad

• 3,000 reciprocating strokes per minute
• Quick action paper clamps
• Smooth, reliable power
• 2-34" x 17-1/2" pad
• Two handle design for vibration operation

When working dented automotive metal panels you can never get everything out of and straight again in the metal. That means thin layers of body fillers and/or sandable primer become important for the substrate of any fine finish if you want it to look great.

I had been nursing two old line sanders (a Rodac and another probably 40 years old) along for years, and finally decided it was time for a new one about three years back. Man, what a difference! The Ingersoll Rand IRT315 Heavy Duty Air Twin Piston Straight Line Sander 2-3/4-Inch x 17-1/2-Inch Pad gave me quick and reliable starts with each squeeze of the handle trigger. I no longer had to "bump start" or work at getting a handle trigger to activate a line sander like the old ones I had been using, and I could immediately see and feel better power with less air use. Using the new Ingersoll Rand IRT315 Heavy Duty Air Twin Piston Straight Line Sander 2-3/4-Inch x 17-1/2-Inch Pad was like a dream come true, and I tossed both of my antiques in the trash.

Yes, you really need a line sander if you want your panel repairs in refinishing to be truly hidden under a perfect finish of new paint. My first use of the new Ingersoll Rand was in repairing a roof section on an old 1st generation Camaro that a large tree limb had hit. After the metal work came the layers of needed fill and the new Ingersoll Rand IRT315 Heavy Duty Air Twin Piston Straight Line Sander 2-3/4-Inch x 17-1/2-Inch Pad made much welcome shorter work of the leveling than I expected! I was done in a third of my usual time by simply using the new sander!

A drop or two of air tool oil before and after use of this tool is all you need you don't want to over oil it. There is a Phillips screw clearly labeled on the left side of the tool for oiling simple. Cleanup is really no more than a blast of compressed air to the housing.

The tool weight is just over 6 lbs., and I use a the Legacy Manufacturing HFZ3806YW2B 6' Zilla Whip Hose to help keep the tool use easier for less fatigue to me. It takes standard paper for the 2 3/4in. x 17 1/2in.. pad. The retainers for the abrasive paper are strong and hold very well. They are also easily operated. This tool also works well with either agressive or finer grit abrasive paper.

Air consumption is rated 8-9 CFM, at the recomended air pressure setting of 90 PSI. This is a professional tool that requires a 5 Hp or better air compressor for best usage. I really don't recommend trying to use it with a smaller compressor, as it will easily exceed the duty cycle of smaller air compressors in normal use of the tool. I have plenty of air for this tool as I have an industrial duty 7.5 HP 80 Gallon 1PH Horizontal 2 Stage Stationary Air Compressor in my garage.

After three years, how does my IRT315 line sander look and feel? It still looks new and it performs just as well as the first time I hooked the air to it and squeezed the trigger.

Note:

If you like this tool, you will also find this tool a great easy to work with timesaver as well National Detroit Orbital Action Sander NDT400.

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This Ingersoll Rand sander is a professional quality tool and came at a very low price. A tough combination to beat. It is easy to use, durable and looks good too.

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Bought this sander about 6 months ago to work on a car restoration project. I've used the unit for about 15-20 hours now to smooth light applications of body filler, and have been very happy with it. It is comfortable to use, and has worked flawlessly. I have a 7 hp compressor that only runs minimally while using the unit. I'd recommend this unit for anyone who has similar work to do.

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The plate of my unit arrived slightly bent, but I was able to straighten it out and carry on.

The unit is quiet and powerful. A real pleasure to use.

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The IRT 315 from Ingersoll Rand is just what I expected from the quality tool maker. It runs smooth and has plenty of power to get the job done. I am sure I will be satisfied for years to come.

Jet 708118 JMB-UMB Universal Mobile Base

• Sturdy and strong mobile base suitable for industrial grade use
• Adjusts from 18-by-18-to-28-by-28-inches
• 2 fixed and two swivel locking casters
• Easy assembly
• 600-pound capacity

I recently decided to put four of my tools on mobile bases. Because of the different sizes of the tools, I ended up buying two from Jet (Jet 708118 JMB-UMB Universal Mobile Base) and two from HTC (HTC2000 Universal Mobile Base). Since all four showed up at the same time, I was in a position to make a head-to-head comparison of them, and decided to write about it. As a result, you'll find this same review under both the Jet and the HTC Universal Base listings.

Upon Arrival:

All four bases were purchased from Amazon with free shipping, and all four arrived within just a couple of days via UPS. The HTC base pieces were wrapped in bubble wrap inside a cardboard outer box, and the Jet bases were in Styrofoam cutouts inside a cardboard outer box, so nothing sustained any shipping damage.

The next day, before I even unpacked anything, UPS showed up again with a bag. Inside were two pieces of thick, perforated steel about 18" long no note, no explanation, no return address, nothing. It turns out that one of the Jet bases was missing these two pieces. Someone I assume at Amazon caught it and rectified it, literally before I knew they were missing. When I examined everything closer, it was obvious that this particular base had been purchased by someone else and returned to Amazon, then resold. Not a big deal, but I think that explains the missing/found parts.

Unpacking:

I opened up and unpacked one HTC and one Jet base at the same time, to compare parts, instructions, and tool requirements before starting.

The HTC instructions were a 20-page stapled booklet in three languages. This is a particular pet peeve of mine, since I feel that if a company is going to sell to a particular country, then the instructions should be in that country's language. Again, not a big deal, just a minor irritant.

The HTC parts list showed a total of 108 parts, including nuts and bolts. I carefully compared the list to the actual contents, and found that several of the listed nuts and bolts were not there, with others apparently substituted. More on that later. The instructions listed the tools needed as a 7/16", 1/2" and 9/16" wrench, 7/16" socket, tape measure, and pliers. More on that later as well.

The Jet instructions are a single sheet, in English only. One side has the assembly instructions, the other side has a complete parts breakdown. Most of the Jet base is preassembled, so the parts list only has 8 items on it. No tools are listed because none are required for assembly.

Assembly of the HTC Base:

The HTC base requires a lot more assembly, so I decided to start with that one while my patience level was higher. The instructions are not great, but they're not the worst I've ever encountered. This is one instance where it really pays to read and pay attention to them.

The instructions show a couple of different configurations for how to mount the casters. This is a nice feature, allowing you a little more flexibility in how the base will move after assembly.

I read through everything, measured the base as instructed (the drill press was the first tool to be mounted), and bolted everything together. The base size can be adjusted in 1" increments. Since the nuts and bolts included with the kit don't match up to what's in the instruction sheet, there's a little head scratching involved to figure out what goes where, but it wasn't too bad. Also, the substituted hardware doesn't match up with the sizes of the listed tools, including some nuts that are metric. An adjustable wrench solved that problem. All the hardware is of good quality no problems with snapped bolts.

The drill press is too heavy to lift straight up and onto the base, but the instructions suggest that you can put your tool up on blocks and build the stand around it. I tried that and it didn't work, I think primarily because a drill press has such a small base in relation to its height, and ended up being dangerously unstable. Instead, I laid it on its side, then tipped it up onto the base. Not ideal, but it worked. I will say, however, that with both the HTC and the Jet base, if you can get some help to lift the tools straight onto the base, you're far better off.

All in all including my aborted attempt at assembling the base around the tool and then having to take it apart again the assembly took about 2 hours. This is probably not the greatest kit for someone who's a novice at assembling things, or for someone who won't read instructions.

Assembly of the Jet Base:

The Jet base has two front and two rear corners with the casters already installed. Unfortunately, you don't have the same flexibility of caster placement that you do with the HTC. There are also four side rails that slip into the corner pieces, and are held in place by spring-loaded pins that snap into the holes in the side rails. Adjustment is done in 1" increments. Assembly took just a couple of minutes, with no nuts and bolts and no tools.

The first tool on a Jet base was the sander. Again I couldn't lift it straight up and on, but I "walked" in onto the base with no problems.

Operation:

The HTC has two fixed rear wheels that don't lock. The two front casters swivel, and lock via two bright orange, high-impact plastic levers that you step on. The levers are large and mounted on top of the wheels, so they are very easy to see and step on. With the wheels down, the base moves very easily and the tool feels stable, although it takes a little effort to pivot the wheels into their down position.

The Jet has two fixed rear wheels with locks, and two front swivel casters with locks. The rear wheel locks are pretty easy to reach and operate, but the front ones are on the sides of the casters and partially hidden, which I found made them difficult to see and even more difficult to step on. When the wheels are unlocked, the base moves very easily and the tool feels very stable in motion.

Stability:

You obviously spend a lot more time with the tool locked in the operating position then you do moving it around, so this to me is the most important criteria.

With the HTC, when the tool is in the down position it rests on two rear wheels and two adjustable front leveling feet. The Jet stand is always resting on the four wheels. As a result, the Jet base moves more, even when locked. The HTC leveling feet also allow you to adjust the base to conform to an uneven floor, something you can't do with the Jet.

But the biggest difference between the two is how the pieces fit and lock together. Because the Jet base relies on side rails that slide into the corners and lock with a single pin, there is a lot of movement between the pieces. The design makes it impossible to tighten any of the pieces to one another short of drilling the corner pieces and installing bolts and as a result there is too much flex and movement in the Jet base.

The HTC on the other hand, because of all those irritating bolts and nuts you have to install, is actually more rigid. I found a lot less flex in the HTC base, and when combined with the fixed leveling feet, I found the HTC base to be a lot more stable in the down and locked position then the Jet.

What Went Where:

Sander: The sander went onto a Jet base, and it fits the open stand very nicely. The tool rocks slightly in the down position, but it's a pretty heavy tool, so that seems to add some stability. The wheel locks are hard to reach and operate, but I rarely move this tool, so that's not a big deal. This one remains on the Jet stand.

Drill press: The drill press went onto one of the HTC bases, but in the end I found that I didn't like having my drill press on a mobile base. It's so top heavy that no matter what I did, it still didn't feel very stable. I ended up taking it off the mobile base altogether.

Router table: This went onto the HTC base as originally intended. It moves very nicely when necessary, and locks down nice and stable the rest of the time. I'm very happy with this setup.

Bandsaw: Initially, the bandsaw went onto a Jet base. But as I mentioned above, there was too much flex in the base for the saw to feel very stable. This is also a tool that gets moved more often, and the Jet caster locks were too much of a pain. I ended up taking this off the Jet base and putting it on the HTC that had originally been used for the drill press, and again I am very happy with it in both the rolling and locked positions. The second Jet base was returned to the store.

The Bottom Line:

Despite the Jet having a clear advantage in how easy it is to assemble, I would definitely recommend the HTC over the Jet. You have more flexibility in the location of the front casters, the caster locks are easier to operate, there is less flex in the frame, and the machines sit down with more stability in the locked position.

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This base is awsome. I moved my table saw to this from a delta base and couldn't be happier. The assembly took a total of about 5 minutes since there is no hardware to worry about. As to the people that saw this doesn't lock well enough for a table saw, turn the base 90 degrees. No mobile base should be set to roll in the outfeed direction of a TS. If you lock the back (fixed) casters, then the front casters can't turn so it becomes very solid.

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After reading reviews of the HTC 2000, and knowing about the Delta UMB from personal experience, I decided to give the Jet a shot. I am glad that I did. Before getting to the review, though, five stars to Amazon's shipping department which shipped this product within a couple of hours of the time I placed the order. It hasn't arrived yet, but I bought a second one from my local tool shop. (OK, I'm weak. I couldn't wait.)

This mobile base was very simple to set up. The spring-loaded pins locked firmly in place, and I was able to perfectly size the base to the cabinet of the 8" jointer that now rests on it. To ensure stability, I cut a sub-base from 3/4" ply, placed that on/in the base, and then placed the jointer on top of that. I then bolted the two side tabs on the jointer cabinet to the ply.

With the wheels running opposite the length of the bed, the jointer does not move at all when being used. When it does get moved, though, it is very smooth and confident. I can't give five stars those wheel locks are an unfortunate wart on an otherwise excellent accessory.

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I bought this base for a Craftsman 10" hybrid cabinet table saw (weight approx. 430 lbs). This base was extremely easy to assemble -took only a couple of minutes and no tools needed for assembly. Very solid and moves smoothly. I can move my table saw around without any difficulty whatsover. The base was very easy to adjust to the dimensions to my table saw. Two of the wheels lock with a foot lever. On smooth flooring it will still move slightly with effort, but wheeling it onto a rubber mat eliminates that. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase and would happily buy another one (which I will probably do when I buy a jointer/planer).

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I recently purchased 2 mobile bases 1 HTC for my Jet 17" Drill Press and 1 Jet Universal Mobile base for my 10" Jet Table Saw. For the HTC It took 40 minutes, 4 or 5 different size wrenches/sockets,attaching the castors, hammering the ill fitted roller flanges (which I think will still slip), sorting out if the spring bumps go up or down and installing the PLASTIC levers.

With the Jet, In 5 minutes with no tools and no castor subassembly, with metal levers my table saw was up and rolling.

Wagner Power Products 276124 Conversion Gun

• Paint spray gun for converting high-pressure compressors into HVLP fine-spray system
• 3 spray patterns; 89 percent product transfer efficiency; fluid and air controls;
• Works with compressors with at least 1-1/2 horsepower; all metal construction
• Includes conversion gun (0276124) regulator valve, bleeder and non-bleeder connections, needle/nozzle fine-finish projector set, 1-quart cup
• Weighs less than 6.6 pounds

Works extremely well, has all the features/adjustments of regular HVLP sprayers, works even with my little 2HP 6 Gal PorterCable pancake compressor that came with my air nailer. Granted the compressor does run more often than when your just nailing things, but I haven't had a problem as I build some furniture projects. I imagine painting a room or large objects would be better suited to turbine units that can supply a continuous airflow. But it beats spending hundreds more for a turbine unit that would just take up more space in my shop. If you have a compressor and want to try spraying finishes this is an economical way to start. A complete review can be found on the internet by searching.

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I purchased one of these guns from another site that sells them at a good price.

It's performed quite well and is very flexible. I have painted 3 rooms in my house as well as painted some furniture. Also, I have tested some water-based lacquer and it performed very well.

This is a great gun to buy especially if you already have a compressor. There are reviews on the internet (if you search you can find them) detailing successes using this gun with pancake compressors.

I am surprised and disappointed that Amazon is clearing this gun out given how well it performs. Not to worry if you buy one, there are other sites that sell this gun and numerous parts and extra projector sets. Just do a thorough search and you will find it.

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I just finished spraying a door with latex which is tough to spray even in the best of circumstances. Once I worked out the settings, the gun sprays nicely and evenly. The gun leaked at the packing seal out of the box and dropped blobs of paint on my door before I noticed the leak. The manual if you want to call it that is horrible. No advice on adjustments depending on material being spray, just a parts diagram and some crummy directions on how to hold the gun level. I'm used to spraying Acrylics and lacquers with my old Binks 62 so I know how to use a gun, I just need some advice on spraying with the HLVP process which is a bit different than the "old" days. The quality of the gun is good and it appears to be well made. It's a shame that Wagner did not put a bit more into the customer service side and include a decent manual.

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Being my first HVLP gun I was quite pleased. For my first project I painted 6 chairs and 1 patio table with only 1 quart of black Rustoleum paint. That is how impressive the lack of over spray is on this gun. I used 15% Acetone in the paint and found the best way of measuring is to purchase some cheap semi-transparent measuring containers at your local hardware store.

Cleanup was a breeze as per the directions, just remember to spray the gun out in something like a trashcan.

Some pointers:

Even with the small amount of over spray, wear a mask. I didn't at first and after a good sneeze found black paint coming out of my nose. It may seem like common sense but it is something that is easily over looked.

The only problem I had with the gun is easily picked up in the instructions. There is a seal on the top of the paint canister that after some time of getting moisture will swell to get an airtight fit. When I was cleaning the gun with Acetone, the enlarged seal prevented me from properly locking the canister to the gun. Not noticing my mistake, I picked the gun up and the canister fell to the floor dumping the contents. Yes it was a mess to clean up, but a lesson well learned. The engineering could of been better on this aspect so beware.

Also when cleaning, take the needle valve out easier by pulling the trigger to send it out the back of the gun.

great gun! by removing the supplied regulator and attaching the quick connect fitting from your turbine gun you have the capspray titan II at half the price. save yourself the money and go this way.

Maxus EX8403 21 Amp 5 HP 80-Gallon Cast Iron Oiled Two-Stage Vertical Compressor

• 21 Amp 5 HP 80-gallon cast iron oiled 2-stage vertical compressor provides up to 10,000 hours of pump life
• Ideal for automotive and job site tasks
• 2-stage 2-cylinder, and oil-lubricated cast iron pump for long life and durability
• Offers oil sight gauge, high airflow, and 175 maximum PSI
• 5-year limited manufacturer's warranty

I have owned this compressor for about two weeks so far so I can only comment on setup and limited use, as well as voltage requirements that prospective owners should know about before purchasing any air compressor.

I installed it at my place of business and quickly realized that the motor is wired for 230 volts, but my service supplies 208 volts. I emailed Campbell Hausfeld and they replied within a week,telling me that the motor requires a minimum of 215 volts to operate. I then called Emerson where the compressor motor is made and they told me that they do not recommend running the motor on 208 volts, and that the motor is not capable of being rewired for 230 volts.

Further research led me to hire a electrician to install a "buck and boost transformer" to raise my voltage from 208 volts to 230 volts. This was the solution I chose, rather than return the compressor and buy one that ran at 208 volts, because my research showed that the compressor would run more efficiently at 230 volts than at 208 volts. After all, if I couldn't achieve the maximum cfm that the compressor is capable of then why bother with a 2 stage compressor in the first place? The transformer cost $ 138.00 and the electrician another $ 180.00 for his expertise.

When the installation was complete we threw the switch and the compressor ran perfectly with a moderate amount of noise and hardly any vibration (I bolted it to the concrete floor with neoprene pads under the feet). So far I have only used it for about two hours on one project, but from what I can see it works perfectly. It builds pressure up to 175 psi as listed, then sits idle until the pressure drops down to 125 psi. I have another project coming up within the next two months and will follow up this review at that time.

UPDATE: I have now owned this compressor for about 18 months and I am happy to report that it has worked perfectly. The only con that I can see is that there is a very slight dripping of compressor oil that seems to be coming from the drain plug and dripping down the side of the air tank over time. I see this as an extremely minor issue because the level of compressor oil is still where I started when looking at the glass "bubble" on the side of the unit. I have not had to add any compressor oil to the unit. In hindsight, I should have removed the oil drain plug and wrapped it in teflon tape before filling the unit with compressor oil. I would definitely recommend this compressor.

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I should say that the unit did have a bad pressure switch on arrival but CH got that rectified quickly. Since, the initial problem there haven't been any and it has worked as expected. I have it in my hobby shop and it easily keeps with anything and everything I do. I have heavy air consumption tools and it has no problem keeping up, it could handle 2-3 times what I do and still keep up LOL.

This unit makes single stage, 60 gallon compressors sold at the BORG look and perform like toys. ;-)

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Love the Compressors section advertisements.

First this compressor is manufactured in Singapore. Should you need parts or anything else for the compressor head in the future this may be a concern.

Advertised as a seven and a half, 7.5, Horsepower compressor. I was planning on replacing my 5HP compressor until I found the amp rating on the motor was the same as my 5HP compressor. Physics says you can't get more power from the unit than you take from the wall. This is a 5HP motor. I don't care what the placard says. Amazing this type of advertisement is even allowed. Poor consumer that doesn't know a thing about electricity. He is at the marketers mercy.