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Review written by Mike
For
years I've owned a big 5 gallon tank Sears air compressor. It has served
me very well, and it still does. However, one day, a buddy of mine who
works for me on the side came by to help me on a renovation project. He
brought his Campbell Hausfeld compressor, along with his nail gun. I
asked him a few questions about his opinion of the compressor. Overall,
he was very satisfied with it - it had lasted for years with no problems.
One day, while shopping at the local Home Depot, I found one of these
Campbell Hausfeld compressors for sale. It was marked down as an extra
display model, so I figured I would buy it to give it a try. I've been
toying with the idea of getting a more compact; lighter weight
compressor to tote around, as my 5 gallon tank compressor was a bit
difficult to throw in the back of the pick up truck. This one has a nice
handle, and although it is a bit heavy, it is a lot easier to lift than
the 5-gallon compressor. The 2 horse power motor makes this a heavy-duty
compressor, capable of handling 99% of all the jobs I would need it for.
I took the compressor home and immediately went to work modifying it. I
added a quick connect plug to the air outlet, so I could easily attach
and detach an air hose to it. I made a small base for the compressor to
sit on. I attached wheels to the base so I could easily wheel it around
instead of lifting it.
The compressor is a bit noisy when it is filling the tanks with air - as
are more compressors. I listened for air leaks, and found one at the air
discharge plug. I removed the air, removed the plug, oiled it and worked
it in and out a bit, and reinstalled it with Teflon tape. Viola! No more
leaks! I began using it with my air stapler while I was making some
wooden storage boxes. It allowed me to unload an entire cartridge of
staples before refilling the air supply. I then tried it on my framing
nailer. I was able to unload six nails before it began refilling with
air. This was an improvement over my older Sears compressor, which would
begin refilling after only three or four nails.
Since I have purchased the air compressor, I have used it with various
nail guns from brad nailers to my framing nailer. I used it with a paint
sprayer, blowguns, pneumatic saw, sanders, drills, impact wrenches, and
cut off tools. It always does a great job. The biggest air-thief seems
to be the rotary cut off tool that only works a few seconds before
requiring more air. Besides the obvious uses for the accessory tools
listed above, the compressor also makes an excellent cleaning tool for
blowing dirt off of engines, and sweeping dust off of floors. It also is
great for adding air to bike and car tires. There are hundreds of uses!
The unit as a whole is very durable. It is mainly constructed of heavy
gauge steel, with a series of plastic parts attached to it, including a
plastic cover for the motor housing. I personally hate plastic pieces on
heavy-duty tools because they always break on me. Such is the case with
this tool - I have a nice long crack in the cover from dropping a
toolbox on it. It has two long steel hot dog type tanks that hold the
air. The air gauges are logically placed; as are the power switch and
the air discharge plug. The compressor has a handy little chart pasted
on the housing cover that tells you the types of tools that can be used
with the compressor, along with the correct psi setting to use with the
tools. I tried to keep this sticker in good shape, but it has paint all
over parts of it and part of it ripped off (oh well!) The handle is
constructed of a steel pipe, wrapped with a cushioned plastic grip. It
is well balanced and comfortable to grip.
The unit requires 115V AC to operate. It has a rather long power cord
with a standard three-pronged plug. The cord sometimes gets in the way,
when not in use. I wrap it around the compressor when it is not in use,
but I would prefer a self-winding reel attached to the unit to suck in
the cord. As for the air hose, which I purchased separately, I
disconnect it from the compressor and wind it on a reel when not in use.
The only maintenance that is really required is to add a few drops of
oil into the air plug of the tool you are using prior to each use. You
should also discharge any air remaining in the tank when you are
finished using the compressor, as the air pressure bears on the seals
inside the tank.
I find this compressor to be a very handy tool to have around the house.
There are many tools and accessories that may be used with it. However,
many of the tools are also available as electric power tools, which I
often prefer to use (e.g., cut off tool, drills, sanders, etc.). For
this reason, I would not necessarily recommend this to the average
homeowner - get the electric power tools instead. As for the handy man
type, you will have a ball playing with this compressor. The tools you
use with a compressor seem to operate much smoother - especially the
nail guns. I find I use my compressor at least twice each month, and I
use it on almost every major project I work on. I would also recommend
this compressor over most other compressors on the market - Campbell
Hausfeld is a quality builder of pneumatic tools and accessories.
Many times compressors may be found for sale as used items. I would
recommend being careful when purchasing a used compressor - try it out
first and listen for air leaks. If the air leaks can not be easily
repaired, do not buy it. Also, on many older compressors, it is not
uncommon to find that the seals break down, which lead to expensive
repairs. Compressor prices have come down quite a bit over the last five
years - you can get a decent compressor for under $300. Tools, hoses,
and other accessories usually are purchased separately and for good
reason - you should select the tools you want and those you will have a
use for. The great thing about pneumatic equipment is that the prices
are generally a lot less expensive than their electric counterparts!
Thanks for reading my review and have a nice day!
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