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2MuchFun
09-20-2008, 08:34 AM
Harbor freight has this air compressor at our local store for $500........The TSC generators cost more and weigh 150lb, this one weights only 135lb....weight is a crucial factor. But how hard do you think it will be to get repair parts for this thing? anyone have experiance with US General engines??

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/disp...temnumber=96150 (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96150)


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/96100-96199/96150.gif

Wheelbarrow-style dual tank gas-powered air compressor will provide years of reliable use.

Dual 4.5 gallon tanks
120 PSI max. with auto shutoff
Tank regulator gauge and output pressure gauge
Low oil alert
8" wheels
Low tone muffler
Tank drain petcock
EPA and CARB certified

Gas operation; Air delivery: 8.5 CFM @ 40 PSI, 6.8 CFM @ 90 PSI; Air outlet: 1/4" NPT



ITEM 96150-3VGA
Blackbird-WS6
09-22-2008, 11:24 AM
what are you going to use the compressor for thats a big factor
GULLETT17
09-22-2008, 12:24 PM
i love harbor freight for a lot of things . . but this is one thing ive been leary on. . . purchasing an air compressor from there. what kind of waranty does it have?
Blackbird-WS6
09-22-2008, 12:31 PM
if you like useing air tools alot (some people dont) you need a much bigger tank and 2times the cfm as that one has, it all a good idea to get one a little bigger then you need so its not always on and running and i does everything you want

like i said before it all about what you need it for and if you use alot of air tools
0rion
09-22-2008, 06:48 PM
if you like useing air tools alot (some people dont) you need a much bigger tank and 2times the cfm as that one has, it all a good idea to get one a little bigger then you need so its not always on and running and i does everything you want

like i said before it all about what you need it for and if you use alot of air tools

my electric craftsman is rated at pretty much the same cfm and I've never had an issue with it. I have a 30 gal tank with a 6hp motor. I do agree that those tanks need to be bigger.
Blackbird-WS6
09-22-2008, 08:05 PM
orion you are 100% right, but you have a craftsman not a no name brand, and much bigger tanks, im just saying i like a little more cfm them that, you could never have to much power ha ha