Showing posts with label oem air compressor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label oem air compressor. Show all posts

Saturday, July 26, 2014

4.3 Gallon 2.5 HP Oil Lubricated Direct Drive Electric Portable Twin Stack Single Stage Air Compress

4.3 Gallon 2.5 HP Oil Lubricated Direct Drive Electric Portable Twin Stack Single Stage Air CompressorThis guy will power up to 120 psi in about 60 seconds it is fast. It looks to be very well-built (it is also heavier than it looks) and I expect that it is going to last for a lifetime for me as a weekend handyman. For the price, I couldnt find anything that was near comparable; I would consider it contractor grade.

My only disappointment is that the free-air capacity/CFM is lower than I expected when using a blow gun to clean out the garage or dust off tools, etc. Because it recovers so quickly it is not a big deal, but does require a little patience when using it for longer than a minute.

I would definitely recommend it if the CFM meets your requirements. I think its the best one out there.

Friday, July 25, 2014

Campbell Hausfeld HL540100AV 8-Gallon Air Compressor

Campbell Hausfeld HL540100AV 8-Gallon Air Compressor
  • Ideal for heavy duty home or garage use
  • Reliable, long-lasting pump
  • Features cast iron, oil lubricated pump
  • 125 max PSI
  • 1.3 HP pump

I spend many hours searching for my next air compressor on the Internet. Reading reviews from many customers got their air compressor delivered with some damages, I was holding my order.

One day, an email came from Harbor Freight Tools, and I was just checking their items and offers. WOW! "Isn't this the one that I was going to order from Amazon?" And $109.99? I carefully compared their web photo with this one on Amazon. A perfect match... but only the name of the company. Because this one from Harbor Freight Tools is Central Pneumatic.

I think it is safe to say that these air compressors are made in china by a Chinese manufacturer and whoever order them spray the buyers name on it.

Anyway, I went to one of Harbor Freight Tools store nearby and bought one. I picked one in a clean box. Not a crushed box with open holes.

I filled this new compressor with air and left it for 24 hours. No sign of any problems so far with air pressure at 125 psi where it stopped last night. I unplugged the unit after so I know.

With nice wheels and a handle, it is very easy to move around. I like it a lot.

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I've had this compressor for six months now and it still runs great. There's a bit of assembly involved to put the wheels and handle on when it arrives, but that's very simple to do.

Very important: You will need to add the oil to the compressor before operating it for the first time. For obvious reasons, the compressor is shipped dry with a sealed bottle of oil included in the box.

Everything functions as it should, although the pressure regulator gauge looks and feels a little toy-like compared to the Craftsman compressor that this one replaced. In addition to widely spaced PSI numbers, it has pictures of items (soccer ball, tire, etc.) as a guide to setting the pressure. To some that might be useful. I'd rather have a more detailed gauge.

All in all, a good compressor for the money. Airs up fast and is good for tires, sporting goods and as an air blower for small jobs.

UPDATE: I've noticed this compressor consumes more oil than others I've used. Frequent refilling is a bit inconvenient particularly because the oil level indicator can be difficult to read.

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I used to have an older belt driven Campbell Hausfeld portable compressor ... liked it and used it for several years, that's why I bought this one. So far so good ... it's very noisy though ... rattles a lot.

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This 8 gallon air compressor, assisted to me cleaning computer parts of the dust.

I am planning to paint my car too !

It's great !

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So far it works great. I didn't realize that I would need to purchase the hose and accessories seperately but not a big deal. It does what an 8 gallon size should do; air up tires quickly, etc. It was a gift for my hubby and he has no complaints on this compressor.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Grizzly H5388 Motor 3 HP Single-Phase 3450 RPM TEFC 220V.

Grizzly H5388 Motor 3 HP Single-Phase 3450 RPM TEFC 220V.
  • Base: 5.00" x 4.88"
  • Key: 5mm
  • Shaft Diameter: 7/8"
  • Type: TEFC
  • Volts: 220V

I purchased this motor one month ago. I replaced a 1 1/2 HP motor that was on my Delta contractor saw. This motor only weighed about 7 or 8 pounds more than the original motor. It is 16 amps at 220 volts. It was almost a perfect fit on the motor mount. I was able to change out the motors in about 45 minutes. I had to also order a new pulley for the 7/8" arbor. The difference between the 1 1/2 Hp motor and this 3 HP motor is unbelievable. I don't detect any more vibration than before. I can now cut any type of wood. It now cuts plywood like butter and 2" hardwood just as easy. I have nothing but praise for this motor so far. It was hundreds of dollars cheaper than anything else I could find. The motor comes up to speed instantly as well.

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, December 1, 2013

Robertshaw 700-400 24-Volt Combination Gas Valve Uni-Kit

Robertshaw 700-400 24-Volt Combination Gas Valve Uni-Kit
  • Electrical rating: 12 VDC 0.18 amps
  • Pressure regulator: factory set at 3.5" W.C.
  • Pilot outlet: 1/4" tubing
  • Ambient temperature : 40° to 175°F
  • Maximum inlet pressure: 14" W.C. (1/2 PSI)

My shop furnace went south last year and began troubleshooting what was wrong. Seemed to be gas valve and picked one of these up. It is 6 months later and it did a great job through the winter into spring. Exact replacement and easy to install. Good packaging and directions.

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Shipped as planned, product was just as advertised! Would do business with this company again should the need to ever happen again.

Monday, August 12, 2013

Milton 715BK M Style Quick Coupler: 1/4-Inch Female Coupler

Milton 715BK M Style Quick Coupler: 1/4-Inch Female Coupler
  • Hardened steel balls
  • Stainless-steel springs
  • Heat-treated and plated
  • Made in the USA

This is the fitting you'll need on a 3/8" air hose with 1/4" NPT fittings. Milton M-Type coupler plugs are designed to fit this quick connect. This doesn't leak under pressure and requires no lubrication. Assuming you still have all the fingers on one hand, this is easy to operate; hold the ring back with your thumb and forefinger while gripping the hose with your other three fingers. Slip the plug in or out and let the ring go. A small burst of air is normal. This is another quality, made in USA product from Milton. They are the best.

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MILTON BY FAR MAKES THE BEST COUPLERS OUT THERE. FIRST I FOUND THEM HARD TO FIND.SECONDLY THE PRICE IS THE SAME AS THOSE INFERIOR BRANDS..JUST USE ALITTLE TEFLON TAPE ON YOUR MALE END PLUGS AND YOUR READY TO GO.YOU'LL FIND YOUR COMPRESSOR DOESNT GO ON AS MUCH, SINCE YOU HAVE (NO MORE AIR LEAKS)...........

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I did not realize that there really is a difference in quick connects.

I just upgraded to a 60 gallon Ingersol Rand compressor so I changed out a number of items that I was using with my old 20 gallon compressor. Initially (when I bought the 20 gallon comp) I had gone to my local Home Depot and picked up some of the fittings and couplers I would need. They served well until the upgrade. Reading some of the reviews for Milton I thought I would try their fittings and couplers. After they arrived I put a male connection onto one of my new spray guns and then connected the hose (with the Home Depot coupler). Didn't work! The old coupler wouldn't accept this Milton. Surprise, surprise!

So, since I had purchased an additional male and female coupler, I changed the old one out to the new. Worked fine as should be expected since they are now both Milton. Funny thing is, I still had a few air tools laying around with the older style (Home Depot) fittings attached and the Milton would accept them with no problem.

Now for the good part. . . .I looked down the barrel of the Milton fittings along side the HD fittings and the inside diameter of the Milton is larger than the Home Depot fittings! Another surprise. I just thought all fittings (3/8") would be the same. I now know better and the Milton is a MUCH BETTER choice.

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Good deal on these couplers. I shopped around and this was the best price for the quality.

The Milton connectors are premium connectors and much better than the cheap Chinese imports. These do not leak air so I can keep my compressor on all the time and not have it cycle on and off.

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Fuji 3004-XPC Q4 Gold HVLP Spray System

Fuji 3004-XPC Q4 Gold HVLP Spray System
  • Professional spray gun now features pattern control knob to adjust size of fan pattern from small to large
  • spray gun has 100 percent stainless steel fluid components, ergonomic handle is insulated ? never gets hot.
  • Non-bleed spray gun for less blowing around of shop dust
  • High-efficiency air cap installed for reduced overspray
  • 25ft hose includes air control valve to reduce overspray and bounce back

Simply put; this is a great product! I'd recommend it to anyone. I don't have a fancy set-up, I just spray outside on nice days. I've been using it for over a year on a variety of farm implements and tractors, and it always does an excellent job. Compared to the air-compressor type sprayer I use to have, this is far-and-away a better approach for painting anything. Why would you ever use an air-compressor after this? You won't regret this purchase.

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I built a small desk for my son out of mahogany and I was trying to match up the quality of the wood with a nice finish. I tried brushing an oil-based stain, followed by multiple coats of lacquer, but I was never satisfied with how the finish looked or how uneven the brush marks were.

I read about using spray guns in various finishing books, but I was afraid of how much more involved spraying is compared to brushing. Living in California though has its advantages, one of them being that most of the time it's sunny outside. I realized I can build a setup a small cage outside, with a frame built from 2x4s and use plastic sheets as walls. With such a cage using a spray gun became something a lot easier to handle, since you don't have to worry about creating a mess around the spray area or having to install large fans to remove toxic and potentially combustible fumes.

Based on reviews at Amazon and on the web, I decided to go with the Fuji system, but instead of getting the system with the regular spray gun, I chose the gravity gun. Big mistake! Fuji's gravity gun, at least the one I got, could not get the top tight enough so the stain would not flow outside of the cup.

Customer service was top notch. I sent them an email and got a reply within the next day. They sent me a gun using a regular cup, like the one in this system. I was told that I'd also receive a tested gravity gun, but that never happened. The regular gun performed wonderfully, no overflows whatsoever. The lid closes extremely secure and it uses a gasket, as well as a diaphragm under pressure to keep the liquid in the cup from flowing on the outside.

Looking at the design of the gravity gun, it only has the gasket, with no diaphragm. You use your hand to tighten the lid, but that's not sufficient to secure it tight enough so that stain doesn't flow out under pressure. I'd say unless Fuji changes the design of the gravity cup, just stick with the regular gun found in this system. It's design is proven and just works.

The air compressor is relatively quiet. I haven't tried the non-Gold systems, so I don't know how noisy their turbine is. In practice, when I spray the turbine stays about 20ft from where I am, so noise is not that much of a problem. The turbine pushes hot air, so metal components on the turbine can be hot. I've had the turbine run on and off for more than an hour though, with no problems whatsoever. The air pressure and volume are constant, I didn't see any problems.

The spray gun is non-bleed: there is no air coming out of it when you don't spray. This is a very nice feature, since it allows you to concentrate on the actual spraying procedure rather than constantly hearing a high pitched noise very close to you.

I suggest getting the Fuji 2049F 6-Foot Hose, it's a lot lighter than the hose than comes with the system. It makes spraying large horizontal surfaces (like desks) a lot easier since you don't have to lift and hold the heavier hose for long periods of time.

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Product is easy to handle, in hindsight, would have gotten the spray gun with the attachment on top but it is quiet with very little over spray so easy to use indoors. Would definitely purchase again and look forward to refinishing furniture.

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I used it to finish guitars with water based finish (I got the #3 needle).

Easy to use, easy to clean, and great results.

Noise, what noise?

Very happy with it.

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Superior results with a broad range of settings on the gun. After using an airless, it's almost surprising how simple this system is to set up and get spraying!