DerbyDad03 wrote:


Is this to be expected of an inexpensive compressor or is his unit
defective?

As others have said, the unit is too small for it's use. That said, I
made the same mistake. However, I paralleled the output into a larger
tank so I'm filling 2 tanks at the same time. Yea, I know the
compressor is not made to keep up with that volume, but it's better
than trashing the thing. If it burns out prematurely, at least I've
gotten some use out of it.