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johnstontruckin · 01-21-2012, 01:42 PM

Has anyone ever tried the husky brand air compressor from home depot? Its 449 for a 60 gallon. Now I know no one would use this compressor for a commercial shop but has anyone had good luck with them around there garage or small shop?

*Valair1* · 01-21-2012, 03:02 PM

I use these guys, 3 - 25 HP Air Compressors : Piston Air Compressors for Sale : EatonCompressor.com

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BtsNhoS · 01-21-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by johnstontruckin

Has anyone ever tried the husky brand air compressor from home depot? Its 449 for a 60 gallon. Now I know no one would use this compressor for a commercial shop but has anyone had good luck with them around there garage or small shop?

I had a buddy in rhode island that used it and loved it, it was handy for basic stuff like tire changing etc

johnstontruckin · 01-21-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BtsNhoS

I had a buddy in rhode island that used it and loved it, it was handy for basic stuff like tire changing etc

Yeah I was thinking about a husky or campbell huasfield. There both right at 450 and both 60 gallon tanks. I know a few people who use the campbell and love it for running just about anything in your everyday garage or shop

6spdCR · 02-03-2012, 10:34 PM

I'va Had a husky 60 gallon 5 HP vertical for 10 years in my home shop. Runs everything I use including a 3/4 gun intermittently and two 1/2 guns at the same time. As long as your not running a DA or open air sand blaster it is a decent unit.

johnstontruckin · 02-04-2012, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 6spdCR

I'va Had a husky 60 gallon 5 HP vertical for 10 years in my home shop. Runs everything I use including a 3/4 gun intermittently and two 1/2 guns at the same time. As long as your not running a DA or open air sand blaster it is a decent unit.

I think im going to try one, either that one or a campbell huasfield from tsc for my home shop

deerefanatic · 02-07-2012, 08:03 AM

Also, another good place to check is craigslist... My favorite is the old iron 2 lung 2 stage units that went thump, thump thump when they ran from years ago.. My former boss picked one up for $50 a couple years ago and it easily runs away from his spendy Sanborn that hammers away like it's goin' out of style... And makes half as much noise..

nukeworker · 02-22-2012, 08:56 PM

Another brand to check out is quincy, just ordered a qt 54. 2 stage 60 gallon for my new garage. Its a 4 cylinder pump 220 single phase. Low rpm and super quiet. A little pricey but it should last forever.

deerefanatic · 02-29-2012, 09:23 PM

Pretty much anything Ingersoll Rand is good too.

fordcummins01 · 03-01-2012, 09:45 PM

look at the electrical connections or the diagram on the electric motor. A single phase motor would only require 2 leads. L1, L2, and a ground giving you single phase 240 volts. A 3 phase motor would have 3 leads plus a ground. A motor on a 120 gallon non upright unit usually requires 208/230 3 phase power as most of these are a 10hp unit. Or, I do believe they make one in a 460v 3 phase configuration. If you've got 3 phase accessible, I'd do it. I wouldn't try to do any phase converting on these. Don't ask me how I know........ Sandblasting with a compressor like this makes it a breeze. Or, if your into port and polishing, you'll be glad you went with one like this.

01-21-2012, 01:42 PM	#21
johnstontruckin Name: johnstontruckin Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 475	Has anyone ever tried the husky brand air compressor from home depot? Its 449 for a 60 gallon. Now I know no one would use this compressor for a commercial shop but has anyone had good luck with them around there garage or small shop? __________________ 95 ppump 24v

01-21-2012, 03:02 PM	#22
Valair1 Name: Valair1 Title: Valair Inc. Clutch Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Crowley Texas Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,498	I use these guys, 3 - 25 HP Air Compressors : Piston Air Compressors for Sale : EatonCompressor.com and are made in the usa check this out Product Disclosure Form : Air Compressor Pump : EatonCompressor.com __________________ 97 4x4 *"The Farm Truck"* 13 4x4 CCSB Laramie 15 4x4 CCDRW Valair Performance Series Clutches Last edited by Valair1; 01-21-2012 at 03:13 PM.

02-03-2012, 10:34 PM	#25
6spdCR Name: 6spdCR Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2011 Location: Somerset, MA Member`s Gallery Posts: 174	I'va Had a husky 60 gallon 5 HP vertical for 10 years in my home shop. Runs everything I use including a 3/4 gun intermittently and two 1/2 guns at the same time. As long as your not running a DA or open air sand blaster it is a decent unit. __________________ 2003 Dodge QCSB 4x4,NV5600,TST box,TST box Flux3.5s VGT 60/74 overS475 compounds,SB3250 clutch,dual walbro pumps, dual CP3s,Banks intercooler, Lowered 3"front 4"rear, bilstiens, Nitto 285/75-16 Duras

02-07-2012, 08:03 AM	#27
deerefanatic Name: deerefanatic Title: Always learnin... Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Colon, MI Member`s Gallery Posts: 566	Also, another good place to check is craigslist... My favorite is the old iron 2 lung 2 stage units that went thump, thump thump when they ran from years ago.. My former boss picked one up for $50 a couple years ago and it easily runs away from his spendy Sanborn that hammers away like it's goin' out of style... And makes half as much noise.. __________________ -Matt 2006 Chevy 3500 CC Dually LBZ - Died again 2005 Mercedes E320 CDI - Best car I've ever owned 2004 Chevy 3500 8.1 - Gas hog 88 Chevy C3500 Cummins, RIP 84 Mercedes 300SD Diesel. Old reliable.. 64 Oliver 1850 Cummins. 227hp, for now...

02-29-2012, 09:23 PM	#29
deerefanatic Name: deerefanatic Title: Always learnin... Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Colon, MI Member`s Gallery Posts: 566	Pretty much anything Ingersoll Rand is good too. __________________ -Matt 2006 Chevy 3500 CC Dually LBZ - Died again 2005 Mercedes E320 CDI - Best car I've ever owned 2004 Chevy 3500 8.1 - Gas hog 88 Chevy C3500 Cummins, RIP 84 Mercedes 300SD Diesel. Old reliable.. 64 Oliver 1850 Cummins. 227hp, for now...

02-22-2012, 08:56 PM	#28
nukeworker Name: nukeworker Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Madison, Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 37	Another brand to check out is quincy, just ordered a qt 54. 2 stage 60 gallon for my new garage. Its a 4 cylinder pump 220 single phase. Low rpm and super quiet. A little pricey but it should last forever.

03-01-2012, 09:45 PM	#30
fordcummins01 Name: fordcummins01 Title: soot burner Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mooresville, IN Member`s Gallery Posts: 524	look at the electrical connections or the diagram on the electric motor. A single phase motor would only require 2 leads. L1, L2, and a ground giving you single phase 240 volts. A 3 phase motor would have 3 leads plus a ground. A motor on a 120 gallon non upright unit usually requires 208/230 3 phase power as most of these are a 10hp unit. Or, I do believe they make one in a 460v 3 phase configuration. If you've got 3 phase accessible, I'd do it. I wouldn't try to do any phase converting on these. Don't ask me how I know........ Sandblasting with a compressor like this makes it a breeze. Or, if your into port and polishing, you'll be glad you went with one like this. __________________ 99 ford, rockwell, dropbox, reverser, unknown motor, Smiths Bell and Clock Service - Home