DP 08 GXP Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 i am looking to upgrade from the air compressor i got from my mother and father in law this x-mas...they got me this one Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more i went to use my foam cannon today and this one just doesnt have enough capacity since it was constantly running and the psi was around 40....anyone have suggestions on another one? i am looking for around 6-8 gallons and 150 psi....also trying to stay around $200 range...i came across these so far [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Campbell-Hausfeld-HU500000AV-8-Gallon-Compressor/dp/B005LU2ZO8/ref=sr_1_20?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1331929730&sr=1-20]Campbell Hausfeld HU500000AV 8-Gallon Oil-Free Air Compressor: Amazon.com: Power & Hand Tools[/ame] Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA1993SVT Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 We have that one I sometimes use at our auto auction. It works ok but does cycle quite a bit, and ours needs to be drained alot. All I need now is a new hose end and I can run off there huge compressor at our new place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Save up and buy a larger tank vertical unit. You'll be happy you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP 08 GXP Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 how many gallons should i be looking to get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP 08 GXP Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 came across this one on craigslist Craftsman Air Compressor thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP 08 GXP Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 i actually think i may go with this one [ame=http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QF0LIQ/ref=asc_df_B004QF0LIQ1936655?smid=A2RFSIF56F6W5J&tag=nextagusmp0404106-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395105&creativeASIN=B004QF0LIQ]Amazon.com: Rockford CAT1040 10 Gallon Air Compressor: Home Improvement[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK427 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Save up and buy a larger tank vertical unit. You'll be happy you did. Don't go with a three year old compressor from CL, and don't go to small. It will cycle allot if you ask me. I know that my shop just bought a Husky and it burnt out with in 6 month as well as the Campbell.. I do like Craftsmen though for home use anyways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP 08 GXP Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 came across this one today....looks like it might fit the bill Speedway 7678 - 1.5-HP 15-Gallon Portable Air Compressor thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Jump on epinions.com or some other place to see what reviews are like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveVY Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Also be sure to really consider what you need to run. I didn't see this mentioned in your post but tt isn't just PSI but also the CFM rating at a certain PSI. A small cheap unit can have great PSI but if it can't put out the volume (CFM) then you aren't a happy camper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP 08 GXP Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 The foamer needs a constant 60 psi and 5 CFM @ 90 psi..i emailed them and they suggest a 15-20 gallon tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Recently learned that some (or maybe all) of the campbell hausfeld ones are USA made... still researching b/c I need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Save up and buy a larger tank vertical unit. You'll be happy you did. We use this one, MADE IN THE USA!! [ame=http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-D55168-120-Volt-Electric-Compressor/dp/B000HZI6F4]Amazon.com: DEWALT D55168 200 PSI 15 Gallon 120-Volt Electric Wheeled Portable Workshop Compressor: Home Improvement[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Recently learned that some (or maybe all) of the campbell hausfeld ones are USA made... still researching b/c I need one. Mine is made in the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP 08 GXP Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 thanks for the link Adam but that one is a bit more then i want to spend since we have a baby on the way Dylan if that is the case i may go that route since i can get a discount at work EDIT: just checked out the cambell hausfeld compressors and the ones i looked at are a little on the low side of the CFM ratings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP 08 GXP Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 ok so i am going to go with one of the 2 i have listed below....one is a Dewalt that is refurbished with a 30 day money back warranty and 1 year warranty...is more powerful....the other is brand new and got good reviews as well....which one would you pick of these 2? DEWALT 15 Gallon Wheeled Portable Workshop Air Compressor D55168R | eBay Speedway 7678 - 1.5-HP 15-Gallon Portable Air Compressor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK427 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 :banana:Go Dewalt All The Way:patriot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Not sure on what scale you plan to grow your air tool collection. As was mentioned before CFM is probably the biggest thing to consider when purchasing a compressor. Below is a list showing approximate CFM required to drive certain tools. My experience has been that if your your tool requires 5 CFM to run and your compressor says 5 CFM at 90 psi., it will run it, but you will continually have to stop to allow the compressor to recharge. Another thing to consider and this was something I had an issue with first hand, was power. I had to run a dedicated 20 amp circuit. Air Compressor Buyer's Guide | Northern Tool + Equipment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP 08 GXP Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 i dont plan on going to crazy with the tools...the main thing it will be getting used for is my tornador foamer which says it needs constant 60 psi and 5 cfm's at 90 psi so that is what has me leaning towards the dewalt since it has more power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP 08 GXP Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 anybody else want to drop in there opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Usually refurb'd is the way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamized Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 If you buy refurb, theres a guarantee it's going to work. It's been tested and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Im wondering why you would use the air compressor for the foam cannon. The foam cannon was designed for pressure washers. I know there is another foaming gun that works on air...it's called the tornado air foamer. Is this the one your using? EDIT** Read some of your others posts and it is the tornado air foamer. I personally think you would have been better off with the foam cannon and a cheap power washer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I guess everybody has their opinion about refurbished products. Me personally, I steer clear of them. I know that some say they are just as good as new, and I know they are usually gone through. I just have an issue with the fact that it died once already so who is to say it won't happen again. I know that the same can happen with a new item. But it can be exchanged for a new item. Iam just weird about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganSRT8 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I know you were looking at the few compressors from the beginning but If neither work out i would consider a craftsman cause thats what we've had for a while now (9years) and it hasnt failed me yet. lots of filling up tubes for out on the lake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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