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Portable compressors
I want to get one of the new small wall mount/portable compressors.
Sears and CH both make oil-free and oil-lubricated models for about the same money ($100). This will only be used for occasional brad/nailer, tire inflation, air nozzle, etc. What should I look for? Is oil-lube more durable than oil-free? Thanks. Sears: http://tinyurl.com/6agnn http://tinyurl.com/5su96 CH Ironforce: http://tinyurl.com/7y7yu -- David dja--dot--mail--at--comcast--dot--net |
yes, oil lube will last much longer.
bill "DJA" wrote in message ... I want to get one of the new small wall mount/portable compressors. Sears and CH both make oil-free and oil-lubricated models for about the same money ($100). This will only be used for occasional brad/nailer, tire inflation, air nozzle, etc. What should I look for? Is oil-lube more durable than oil-free? Thanks. Sears: http://tinyurl.com/6agnn http://tinyurl.com/5su96 CH Ironforce: http://tinyurl.com/7y7yu -- David dja--dot--mail--at--comcast--dot--net |
Greetings,
I purchased an oil-free and it froze up on me after less than two years of use. I do not know if this is typical but it was my experience. Hope this helps, William PS: Is there any way to oil an oil-free compressor? I still have it. "DJA" wrote in message ... I want to get one of the new small wall mount/portable compressors. Sears and CH both make oil-free and oil-lubricated models for about the same money ($100). This will only be used for occasional brad/nailer, tire inflation, air nozzle, etc. What should I look for? Is oil-lube more durable than oil-free? Thanks. Sears: http://tinyurl.com/6agnn http://tinyurl.com/5su96 CH Ironforce: http://tinyurl.com/7y7yu -- David dja--dot--mail--at--comcast--dot--net |
I got this one at harbor freight for the same occasional use as you've
mentioned (I have a full size one in the garage, but it's nice to have one you can tote around the house for nailing up trim, etc). Oil type, 4 gallon tank, 125 psi max. Haven't used it too much so far, but it seems to run my nailer, 1/2" impact wrench, air ratchet etc just fine. I did add a regulator to it (I had one, but you can get one at HF to add for a few bucks). For $90 it's hard to go wrong. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38898 Dan bill a wrote: yes, oil lube will last much longer. bill "DJA" wrote in message ... I want to get one of the new small wall mount/portable compressors. Sears and CH both make oil-free and oil-lubricated models for about the same money ($100). This will only be used for occasional brad/nailer, tire inflation, air nozzle, etc. What should I look for? Is oil-lube more durable than oil-free? Thanks. Sears: http://tinyurl.com/6agnn http://tinyurl.com/5su96 CH Ironforce: http://tinyurl.com/7y7yu -- David dja--dot--mail--at--comcast--dot--net |
"William Deans" wrote in message news:1102703657.9e7e144cff0b68548e288c304b2fe959@t eranews... Greetings, I purchased an oil-free and it froze up on me after less than two years of use. I do not know if this is typical but it was my experience. Hope this helps, William I used an oil free on a 6 year aircraft construction project. I drilled something like 14,000 holes, deburred and/or countersunk 56,000 hole sides (at least), used a cut-off tool a bunch, and primed and painted every piece of the aircraft. In addition, I used the same compressor for a power nailer while building a very detailed 450' privacy fence and on various other projects. After 10 years, the compressor is still running fine. I'm sure lots of variables impact the quality and durability of a compressor. The big difference (IMO) between oiled and oil-less compressors is the noise. Oil-less compressors are LOUD, but you can either build an enclosure, or deal with the noise if it is an occasional use tool. KB |
I have had a Campbell Hausfield unit for about 15 years and it still works
fine. It doesn't get a lot of use but it sits unused in the basement and sometimes that can be just as bad as not using a tool. I use it for inflation of tires and air mattresses, maintaining my pressure tank, blowing out pipes and hoses, spray painting, blowing out dust and whatever. It's a handy tool to have. I'm not sure if it is oil free or not. But it has worked well with essentially no TLC. ds "DJA" wrote in message ... I want to get one of the new small wall mount/portable compressors. Sears and CH both make oil-free and oil-lubricated models for about the same money ($100). This will only be used for occasional brad/nailer, tire inflation, air nozzle, etc. What should I look for? Is oil-lube more durable than oil-free? Thanks. Sears: http://tinyurl.com/6agnn http://tinyurl.com/5su96 CH Ironforce: http://tinyurl.com/7y7yu -- David dja--dot--mail--at--comcast--dot--net |
"DJA" wrote in message ... I want to get one of the new small wall mount/portable compressors. Sears and CH both make oil-free and oil-lubricated models for about the same money ($100). This will only be used for occasional brad/nailer, tire inflation, air nozzle, etc. What should I look for? Is oil-lube more durable than oil-free? Thanks. Sears: http://tinyurl.com/6agnn http://tinyurl.com/5su96 CH Ironforce: http://tinyurl.com/7y7yu -- David dja--dot--mail--at--comcast--dot--net I bought an oiless-tankless $100 job for the same light occasional use. Without the tank, there is no accumulation so the peak output is severely limited. I bought a small tank for about $25 + tube + Gauge + fittings with considerable improvment but still a Micky-Mouse sorry arrangement. In retrospect I should have bought a oiled portable unit with tank for about $250. Repeatedly learning my lesson to buy quality tools or at least one grade above the lowest. MG |
Get an oil lube unit. (they last longer and are quieter then direct
drive). Hitachi makes a good one. On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 13:11:45 -0500, DJA wrote: I want to get one of the new small wall mount/portable compressors. Sears and CH both make oil-free and oil-lubricated models for about the same money ($100). This will only be used for occasional brad/nailer, tire inflation, air nozzle, etc. What should I look for? Is oil-lube more durable than oil-free? Thanks. Sears: http://tinyurl.com/6agnn http://tinyurl.com/5su96 CH Ironforce: http://tinyurl.com/7y7yu |
on 12/11/2004 9:28 AM MG said the following:
"DJA" wrote in message ... I want to get one of the new small wall mount/portable compressors. Sears and CH both make oil-free and oil-lubricated models for about the same money ($100). This will only be used for occasional brad/nailer, tire inflation, air nozzle, etc. What should I look for? Is oil-lube more durable than oil-free? Thanks. Sears: http://tinyurl.com/6agnn http://tinyurl.com/5su96 CH Ironforce: http://tinyurl.com/7y7yu -- David dja--dot--mail--at--comcast--dot--net I bought an oiless-tankless $100 job for the same light occasional use. Without the tank, there is no accumulation so the peak output is severely limited. I bought a small tank for about $25 + tube + Gauge + fittings with considerable improvment but still a Micky-Mouse sorry arrangement. In retrospect I should have bought a oiled portable unit with tank for about $250. Repeatedly learning my lesson to buy quality tools or at least one grade above the lowest. MG Yep. I can't tell you how many times I've done the same thing. I end up buying twice because I tried to save a buck the first time. -- David dja--dot--mail--at--comcast--dot--net |
on 12/10/2004 1:55 PM Dan said the following:
I got this one at harbor freight for the same occasional use as you've mentioned (I have a full size one in the garage, but it's nice to have one you can tote around the house for nailing up trim, etc). Oil type, 4 gallon tank, 125 psi max. Haven't used it too much so far, but it seems to run my nailer, 1/2" impact wrench, air ratchet etc just fine. I did add a regulator to it (I had one, but you can get one at HF to add for a few bucks). For $90 it's hard to go wrong. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38898 Dan Dan, do you know how many amps that unit draws? -- David dja--dot--mail--at--comcast--dot--net |
I looked at the unit & original box, to my surprise it doesn't say.
Can't find the booklet that came w/it. There's a formula for calculating watts based on HP rating (2) divide watts by rated volts (115) to get current, I don't know what it is off the top of my head. Email HF, they could probably tell you. I know I have not had any trouble running it on 15-20 amp household outlets. Box says it weighs 51#, if that's of importance. I think it's a nice unit, seems well made enough. Chinese, as most if not all would be in this price range. Dan DJA wrote: on 12/10/2004 1:55 PM Dan said the following: I got this one at harbor freight for the same occasional use as you've mentioned (I have a full size one in the garage, but it's nice to have one you can tote around the house for nailing up trim, etc). Oil type, 4 gallon tank, 125 psi max. Haven't used it too much so far, but it seems to run my nailer, 1/2" impact wrench, air ratchet etc just fine. I did add a regulator to it (I had one, but you can get one at HF to add for a few bucks). For $90 it's hard to go wrong. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=38898 Dan Dan, do you know how many amps that unit draws? |
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