Does anyone think a harbor freight air compressor is good or stay away?
I аm looking аt buying a air compressor аחԁ harbor freight іѕ tһе cheapest аחԁ tһе best іt seams tһеу sale tһіѕ brand called central pneumatic. Tһе air compressor іѕ 21 gallons аחԁ іѕ a 3hp motor. It аƖѕο һаѕ a 7 scfm @ 40 аחԁ a 4.9 @ 90 аחԁ a 4.3 @ 115 іѕ tһіѕ a ехсеƖƖеחt air compressor frοm harbor freight. Or ѕһουƖԁ i stay away frοm tһе brand.
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This is a very excellent product. I have many tools by this brand and never had any problems at all. I also have an air compressor and it works fantastic. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Yes! Still worried? Check through Consumer Reports. It is a excellent compressor.
I’d stay away from Harbor Freight. Some of their hand tools are OK but power equipment is very poor. I bought one of those air compressors and was sorry. The thing was so noisy and hopped around so much I took it back. Remember Central Pneumatics is a word play… the REAL brand name is Chicago Pneumatics.
Also they’re pretty shaky about warranties if it comes time to exchange. Get one from Sears.
I have this same compressor; bought it about 3 years ago. I have had zero problems with it, still works as well today as the day I bought it.
Let me qualify this and agree with Jettech. I only use mine for filling my airplane tires about once a month and occasional use of a few air tools. I reckon he’s right. If I had to do a bunch of nailing or heavy air tool use, I’d probably go with the Craftsman.
It’s going to depend on your needs.
Most tools list a maximum working pressure of 125, and the average compressor cuts off at 115.
Most painters seem to run around 80 through their guns.
And my experience has been that while inexpensive, there are better brands than anything you’re going to find at Harbor Freight.
So if you just need to air up a couple tires on the weekends, or run an impact wrench for the odd tire rotation, it’s probably fine. If you’re building a deck and going to be shooting a million nails, or using a die grinder for several hours on end, you’re better off going to Sears for a nice, 100 gal. compressor.
And if you’re thinking of starting your own automotive shop, look into a really expensive screw type compressor.
What the blazes is this doing in,…. Oh, never mind.
My rule of thumb is to buy ancient American machine tools, or, if new, machines manufactured in Taiwan or Japan. My rule of thumb is getting more hard to abide by each day, since Communist China is pumping so much stuff out.
Shop wisely, but right now I’d say this machine you’re considering is pretty beefy for the price.