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AJLChase · 12-22-2009, 01:51 AM

I have found an ad for a Husky brand Air Compressor, poster says it's virtually new with near 5 hours run time on it. Specs are 220, 4hp, 60 gallon tank, 125psi
asking $250? I have a modest amount of tools and am learning to do a lot of mechanic work on my own. Would this be a good starter compressor to suit my needs? Thanks!

suprachrgd82 · 12-22-2009, 01:01 PM

There are 2 types of garage air compressors. Oil-less and oil. The oil-less have a Teflon sleeve on the pistons, similar to rings in an engine. These sleves, being Teflon, do not need oil, but do wear out. Many of the second hand oil-less compressors have worn sleeves. They are not hard to replace, but require replacement from time-to-time. Be cautious when buying these.

The type of compressors that take oil are where the real investment is. They have rings similar to an engine, and a full lube system. As long as you change the oil anually, and turn it over a few times by hand prior to start up, it will last longer than the owner.

Which type is this?

oldblue72c10 · 12-24-2009, 02:00 AM

A 60gal is plenty big and that is a great deal so go for it

cdowns · 12-24-2009, 09:39 AM

like said avoid oilless compressors// a 4HP aint really that much, i'd do some research and see what that model goes for new // also most important in compressors is CFM's of compressor and CFM's of the tools you want to power up

mbgmike · 12-24-2009, 04:05 PM

Actually its a Campbell-Hausfield.

if its a 220 I'm not sure I ever saw a 220v oil free compressor with the exception of ones for dental air

ShowSS12 · 12-25-2009, 10:40 AM

I think its pretty decent but offer $200.00 see what he says...

BurnoutNova · 01-01-2010, 06:35 PM

More importantly do you have a 220v power supply? Some garages don't I wish I did at home I would have a big compressor like that. Another thing is will you be moving it around? I would hate to have to move one of those. I have a smaller Craftsman 33 gal/5hp oilless at home. It works great in the garage for everything I need, and it rolls around easily. For serious use at work I do enjoy the big 80 gal/ quincy pumps/ 3 phase compressor we have! I can never run that thing out of air!

12-22-2009, 01:51 AM	#1
AJLChase Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 322	Air Compressor a good deal? I have found an ad for a Husky brand Air Compressor, poster says it's virtually new with near 5 hours run time on it. Specs are 220, 4hp, 60 gallon tank, 125psi asking $250? I have a modest amount of tools and am learning to do a lot of mechanic work on my own. Would this be a good starter compressor to suit my needs? Thanks!

12-22-2009, 01:01 PM	#2
suprachrgd82 Farmtruck desciple Join Date: May 2009 Location: 90605 Posts: 158	Re: Air Compressor a good deal? There are 2 types of garage air compressors. Oil-less and oil. The oil-less have a Teflon sleeve on the pistons, similar to rings in an engine. These sleves, being Teflon, do not need oil, but do wear out. Many of the second hand oil-less compressors have worn sleeves. They are not hard to replace, but require replacement from time-to-time. Be cautious when buying these. The type of compressors that take oil are where the real investment is. They have rings similar to an engine, and a full lube system. As long as you change the oil anually, and turn it over a few times by hand prior to start up, it will last longer than the owner. Which type is this? Last edited by suprachrgd82; 12-22-2009 at 01:02 PM.

12-24-2009, 02:00 AM	#3
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12-24-2009, 09:39 AM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Air Compressor a good deal? like said avoid oilless compressors// a 4HP aint really that much, i'd do some research and see what that model goes for new // also most important in compressors is CFM's of compressor and CFM's of the tools you want to power up __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-24-2009, 04:05 PM	#5
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Air Compressor a good deal? Actually its a Campbell-Hausfield. if its a 220 I'm not sure I ever saw a 220v oil free compressor with the exception of ones for dental air Last edited by mbgmike; 12-24-2009 at 04:13 PM.

12-25-2009, 10:40 AM	#6
ShowSS12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sugarland,Tejas Posts: 356	Re: Air Compressor a good deal? I think its pretty decent but offer $200.00 see what he says... __________________ Adam M STX Designs Motorcycles \| Choppers \| Hotrods

01-01-2010, 06:35 PM	#7
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Air Compressor a good deal? More importantly do you have a 220v power supply? Some garages don't I wish I did at home I would have a big compressor like that. Another thing is will you be moving it around? I would hate to have to move one of those. I have a smaller Craftsman 33 gal/5hp oilless at home. It works great in the garage for everything I need, and it rolls around easily. For serious use at work I do enjoy the big 80 gal/ quincy pumps/ 3 phase compressor we have! I can never run that thing out of air! Last edited by BurnoutNova; 01-01-2010 at 06:36 PM.



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