anyone using a husky/ch air compressor?
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From: Munroe falls, Ohio
anyone using a husky/ch air compressor?
since i'll be sandblasting my truck next summer instead of this fall due to a garage fire, im also gonna need a new air compressor. anyone use the campbell hausfeld iron force (from lowes) 11cfm @90 or the husky brand from home depot? i was going to get an IR ss3l3 but its $570 instead of $429 for the campbell.
anyone have one of these?
anyone have one of these?
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If the "CH" in your brand name means "Cambell Hausfeld" it will be a pretty good air compressor as hardware variety goes. Do get a two stage unit though. Change oil every 500 hours and clean the air filter often, monthly and it should last a long time. The only problem with the hardware variety is the lack of parts backup. If it breaks down you may have to wait a long time for parts or even worse you may find they dont supply the parts any longer.
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i was planning on getting the one for $429
model#vt6329
11.8@40psi
10.3@90psi
oil lube
60 gallon
100% solid cast iron pump
5000 hrs pump life
3.2 running hp
220v
single stage
i plan on running mobil 1 in it, as they do allow syn motor oil
model#vt6329
11.8@40psi
10.3@90psi
oil lube
60 gallon
100% solid cast iron pump
5000 hrs pump life
3.2 running hp
220v
single stage
i plan on running mobil 1 in it, as they do allow syn motor oil
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I am leaning toward that one too. I was just looking for any 10% off Home Depot coupons... Couldn't find any tho.
I don't know much about compressors. Would I have to add any valves or anything? Or does it come all set, and I can hook up a hose and tools and start using it?
I don't know much about compressors. Would I have to add any valves or anything? Or does it come all set, and I can hook up a hose and tools and start using it?
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Try your local Harbor Freight store. They have a decent looking compressor for less than $400 that pumps 14.5cfm@40, 12.8@90.
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I have the Husky single stage from HD. The best I can remember, it is a 6.5 HP 60 gal upright tank. It has done a decent job though it was pushed very hard in sand blasting my frame and sheetmetal, dropping to around 80 PSI max for continuous wide open use with my 80# pressure feed HF sandblaster using the smaller ceramic tip. I painted the complete truck using it and a 7.9 CFM gun with no problems.
With most of my intended projects complete and the compressor collecting a little well earned dust, I'm glad I bought it. If you have plans for more professional or insdustrial use, I would buy a two-stage pump.
With most of my intended projects complete and the compressor collecting a little well earned dust, I'm glad I bought it. If you have plans for more professional or insdustrial use, I would buy a two-stage pump.
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I'm leaning towards the CH at Lowe's. It's a 60 gal, single stage, three piston cast iron pump, 5Hp and I believe the recovery rate is about 12 cfm @ 90 psi. I have been shopping around and to get a 12 cfm in a single stage for $650.00 is not a bad deal. All the two stage 60 Gal compressors with cast iron oil type pumps are about $1100.00 +/- $200. Craftsman has a two stage 60 Gal, oilless compressor for about $500. I have a small 30 Gal oilless compressor now and it's very noisy.
I would be leery of single stage compressors that clamed to deliver 12+ cfm for less then $500.00. I have not found these features on a name brand compressor for less then what Lowe's has. If the Harbor Freight compressor is truly a robust unit then that is a great price at $400.00.
I have been burned buy so called assume deals from Harbor Freight. You get what you pay for.
I would be leery of single stage compressors that clamed to deliver 12+ cfm for less then $500.00. I have not found these features on a name brand compressor for less then what Lowe's has. If the Harbor Freight compressor is truly a robust unit then that is a great price at $400.00.
I have been burned buy so called assume deals from Harbor Freight. You get what you pay for.
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The 60 gallon 10.2 SCFM CH compressor at Lowe's runs about $30 cheaper than the one at Home Depot and has the same specs. I'm looking at getting the Lowe's one after Christmas probably.
Does anyone know if that compressor (VT6329) will be able to tackle small sandblasting jobs, such as removing the paint on the hood of my Ranger? It looks like as long as I purchase an oil/air seperator it should do fine for repainting my truck.
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Does anyone know if that compressor (VT6329) will be able to tackle small sandblasting jobs, such as removing the paint on the hood of my Ranger? It looks like as long as I purchase an oil/air seperator it should do fine for repainting my truck.
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Technically any air compressor will run a sand blaster for a given period of time. The question you need to ask is how long are you willing to wait for the tank to refill. Your sand blaster gun should have a recommended flow or consumption rating. If the gun is rated at 15 cfm @ 90 psi and the compressor is rated at 10.0 cfm @ 90 psi you must stop when the pump turns on and wait till it shuts off. But a larger volume tank will also give you a longer work time in between recovery periods. You can still blast your body panels with good results but it will just take a little longer. Nothing wrong with that for home use.
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I don't know much about compressors. Would I have to add any valves or anything? Or does it come all set, and I can hook up a hose and tools and start using it?
I got one with no plumbing for about 1/2-2/3 of the price of the same motor and pump on a 25% larger tank with the controls. That was a no brainer in my book.
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From: BARTONVILLE IL
Hey Fellas... I Know Im The New Guy...but Im Also The Parts Guy..if Your Gonna Purchase A Compressor Stay Away From The Remans...most Have Little Or No Warranty...and Please Spen The Money On A Cast Iron, Oil Lubricated Unit..the Small Oilless Units Are Ok Fer Grandpa..but Basically Junk Fer Automotive Tolls And The Like..
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