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pwdcougar · 01-18-2018, 01:35 PM

Is anyone using a Harbor Freight air compressor? My Craftsman with a newer replacement pump isn’t keeping up.

https://m.harborfreight.com/5-hp-60-...sor-93274.html

Thanks

Paul

Bomp · 02-11-2018, 12:54 PM

Look at the CFM. (cubic feet per minute)
The more cfm you have the happier you'll be. Its more expensive but worth it.
I have these two. Couldn't be happier.

Good Luck

*Peanutbutter* · 02-12-2018, 07:01 PM

sorry if I'm putting your fire out, but I would not buy HF under any circumstances, I had the HF horizontal 30gal gas motor, very slow to build air. The tank and motor are not to bad but the compressors are very cheap and throwaways. I would watch for an older used IR or similar that does not have aluminum parts on the compressor. But that's just me, talk to other people and get more advice.

**mongocanfly** · 02-12-2018, 09:32 PM

I'd skip on the cardboard frieght a/c as well...dad has one...it sucks....I've got ingersall rand....never regretted it....

Jrainman · 02-14-2018, 10:07 AM

If you find a old Ingersoll rand they are great ,but the new ones have lot of complaints they are made in India and mexico .but the tanks are still made in the USA.

As we all know most if not everything today that had a Big Brand Name does not have the quality and craftsmanship it once did for a moderate Price point.

I just recently was looking for another compressor for my second garage and after a lot of looking at new compressors, I bought a Old used Kellog compressor, Kellogs are still be made so parts are still avalible . this is a 2 stage / 80 gallon model that can be wired in 115v or 220v I bought it for $300.00 On CL if you have time be paitent a good deal will come up on CL but you have to look on CL everyday my point being that a New compressor of this quality would cost you 3 to 5k new today.

**Rickysnickers** · 02-14-2018, 10:43 AM

So, what are some good brands to look for in a used compressor, aside from IR? Also, what are some things you should look for, such as wear items or parts, in a used compressor?

**Warrens69GMC** · 02-14-2018, 11:29 AM

Kellogg-American, Curtis, Saylor Beale,Quincy, Champion, DevilBliss, Vintage Dayton

**Warrens69GMC** · 02-14-2018, 11:45 AM

like this-

https://www.ebay.com/itm/COMPAIR-KEL...UAAOSwyltZVjK3

01-18-2018, 01:35 PM	#1
pwdcougar Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,307	Harbor Freight air compressor Is anyone using a Harbor Freight air compressor? My Craftsman with a newer replacement pump isn’t keeping up. https://m.harborfreight.com/5-hp-60-...sor-93274.html Thanks Paul __________________ "You know that little thing in your head that keeps you from saying things you shouldn't? Yeah well, I don't have one of those" 1969 Mercury Cougar Standard 4 speed 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible 1970 4WD Chevrolet Suburban 1997 4WD Chevrolet Silverado Extended Cab Short Bed (purchased new January 1997) Last edited by pwdcougar; 01-18-2018 at 10:57 PM. Reason: Poor spelling

02-11-2018, 12:54 PM	#2
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Harbor Freight air compressor Look at the CFM. (cubic feet per minute) The more cfm you have the happier you'll be. Its more expensive but worth it. I have these two. Couldn't be happier. Good Luck Attached Images

02-12-2018, 07:01 PM	#3
Peanutbutter Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mesa, Colorado Posts: 450	Re: Harbor Freight air compressor sorry if I'm putting your fire out, but I would not buy HF under any circumstances, I had the HF horizontal 30gal gas motor, very slow to build air. The tank and motor are not to bad but the compressors are very cheap and throwaways. I would watch for an older used IR or similar that does not have aluminum parts on the compressor. But that's just me, talk to other people and get more advice.

02-12-2018, 09:32 PM	#4
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,673	Re: Harbor Freight air compressor I'd skip on the cardboard frieght a/c as well...dad has one...it sucks....I've got ingersall rand....never regretted it.... __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

02-14-2018, 10:07 AM	#5
Jrainman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North East PA Posts: 684	Re: Harbor Freight air compressor If you find a old Ingersoll rand they are great ,but the new ones have lot of complaints they are made in India and mexico .but the tanks are still made in the USA. As we all know most if not everything today that had a Big Brand Name does not have the quality and craftsmanship it once did for a moderate Price point. I just recently was looking for another compressor for my second garage and after a lot of looking at new compressors, I bought a Old used Kellog compressor, Kellogs are still be made so parts are still avalible . this is a 2 stage / 80 gallon model that can be wired in 115v or 220v I bought it for $300.00 On CL if you have time be paitent a good deal will come up on CL but you have to look on CL everyday my point being that a New compressor of this quality would cost you 3 to 5k new today. Attached Images

02-14-2018, 10:43 AM	#6
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,067	Re: Harbor Freight air compressor So, what are some good brands to look for in a used compressor, aside from IR? Also, what are some things you should look for, such as wear items or parts, in a used compressor?

02-14-2018, 11:29 AM	#7
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,625	Re: Harbor Freight air compressor Kellogg-American, Curtis, Saylor Beale,Quincy, Champion, DevilBliss, Vintage Dayton __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

02-14-2018, 11:45 AM	#8
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,625	Re: Harbor Freight air compressor like this- https://www.ebay.com/itm/COMPAIR-KEL...UAAOSwyltZVjK3 Attached Images __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT



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