Hi, As a fellow youtuber and machinist , I totally get the issue with the manual and wheels set up . When I wear my work hat I am the product Quality manager for Genpower , The UK importer for your machine and also the company where you bought it . I will be mentioning the manual issues to the person who writes them and also sending a corrective action report to the factory . This is great feedback and we are committed to improving all these little niggles . Great review by the way and I have subscribed . Cheers Ade.
Hi Ade. Welcome to the channel. I have watched some of your channel too and particularly enjoyed the video on the lathe change gears. As you might have noticed I’m in the middle of an electronic leadscrew project which should avoid the need to ever change them again! Thanks for your comments on the compressor review. I’ve had it for some time and continue to be impressed; it’s perfect for a DIY hobby machinist with a reasonable amount of air delivery and very quiet. Thanks for following along!
Hi Ade, I recently purchased this from Genpower and agree with the comments about the manual. It really isn’t great in that it doesn’t even contain a diagram with parts labelled. I think Genpower could add so much value by addressing this deficit.
Everyone needs an air compressor - you'll find more and more reasons now to get extra tools for it. It may pay to extend your air inlets to suck from outside the cabinet. As the temp increases in the cabinet, sucking in hot air will take longer to get up to to pressure. A flow-through fan should also help with this & extend the life on the compressors. Have fun - Stay safe and well :)
What is the CFM rating, its the cubic feet per minute the compressor can produce, this will give you an idea if it can keep up with a tools drain. As en example if the compressor is 15 cfm and a tool draws say 5, the compressor will keep up, on the other hand if a tool has a high flow like an impact gun or big spray gun with 12-15 ish cfm the compressor will be on almost continuously. The problems come as some manufacturers use cfm others show clm or cubic litres minute.
I also think the airflow is free airflow without much load or pressure. As more pressure is needed so the flow rate which can be supplied at that pressure goes down.
i mate the PCL airline fitting and blower from screwfix are top quality, i work in a bodyshop and use airtools exclusively PCl are the best. Great vid by the way
wouldn't a cool upgrade be to install an auto drain solenpid actuated valve on the bottom of the tank there? do such products already exist on the market? because presumably to avoid forgetting about it, to be rigged on a timer with a little mcu to periodically fire off the solenoid every so often
I don’t know but it’s an interesting idea. The solenoid would need to be closed when it has power from the mains and then when you switch off at the wall it opens and auto drains. I’ll have a look into it . . .
Watching this as ive got the Small Hyundai Compressor which i feel aint really good for much Im happy with the no oil and the quietness of the running of it compared to my old 98 db compressor However im thinking you need at least 50/100 ltr tank to run any airtools like air ratchet..
Yea it depends on what you need to run. This is great for the CNC misting spray, inflating tyres, blowing out holes etc. but it won’t run an air sander for long. Probably not good enough for paint spraying. If you have the space then going bigger will always be better.
Re 'big' (largest) washers? I tried the wheels then gave up - also fit the air filter! Poor 'manual' with the compressor. Did you find a replacement (better) filter please?
l think they should give anyone buying this the opportunely to either have the two wheels or four rubber legs if its going to be left without moving it around the work shop. Also be able to remove the handle. ps l think the large nut are to go on the rubber legs
Great review, thanks. I was looking for a compressor last year and this one was the top of my list. I didn't end up buying it as I wanted it to run a mini-rotary sander and I wasn't convinced it could supply enough air so I'm very interested in seeing how it runs the sander you've got. I'm also interested to see how you find draining it on a regular basis and opening that little drain valve every day would get boring quickly!
I’ve ordered a 1/4 bsp to.euro fitting but it’s not arrived yet so I’ll have to let you know. I plan to do a follow up but it will be a little while yet. So I’ll reply back here when I get some time on the air sander. Thanks.
I’ve used the finger sander a few times and you only get maybe 10 seconds of run time then the compressor kicks in and you have to wait. I’ve not tried continuous running but suspect it would not keep it.
@@routercnc9517 the compressor will kick in automatically as the pressure drops in the tank to restored shutoff pressure. I would be very suprised if it would not keep up with a belt sander unless its a monster. The main reason the compressor kicks in is the size of the tank, you can add additional capacity by using an old propane/butane tank or beer keg, you then get portable compressed air as an extra, besides additional tank capacity
Hi, I have got a question. Do you recommend if I should get 24l or 50l air compressor to respray on small car bodywork like the bonnet, wing and roof using with LVHP spray gun?? I'd love to know!
I have not used a spray gun but they tend to need lots of air. If I run a sander on this compressor it only runs for about 10 seconds before the compressors has to charge up. I guess you might struggle even on a 50l tank for spraying.
Yes no issues at all. I drain it after each session and remove the drain plug to let any water out. Quiet, good airflow, reasonable capacity for hobby use.
I should do a follow up video showing how long the air lasts on different tools before the compressor starts up. An air gun lasts a long time as you only need small squirts. An air sander lasts maybe 10 seconds before the compressor starts. I don’t have a paint gun but I think it would be a bit borderline, possibly just enough for one panel but couldn’t be sure. Hope this helps.
@@phil3332 it would need another two 750 watt compressor to generate enough airflow, the pressure drop off when spraying is to large due to the silent nature and lower piston pressure.
I bought one of these this week a d you are right, the wheels are a pain. The manual is rubbish as well. Could anyone let me know where the safety valve is?
On my unit I think it is just to the left of the larger pressure gauge. I read that it used to have a ring pull on it but they removed it because people were using it for drain down whereas it is only for emergency use. I guess it was not designed to be used frequently. So now it will only open for overpressure.
Hyundai are Korean but the label on it says made in China. But the components feel like quality items and it has performed perfectly. I would recommend as a hobby workshop machine. But from your avatar maybe you are looking for something industrial to suit something medical? If so let me know what you need to achieve and I’ll consider making a video showing how much air you get etc.
Yes true, maybe I should have done that test too as it probably would drop by 3dB or so out in the open. But that was the only space in my small workshop so it was a good test for my situation. Either way it is pretty quiet and you won't annoy the neighbours. I did have a plan to line the cupboard with foam but I've not found it necessary having used it for some time. Thanks.
Hi, As a fellow youtuber and machinist , I totally get the issue with the manual and wheels set up . When I wear my work hat I am the product Quality manager for Genpower , The UK importer for your machine and also the company where you bought it . I will be mentioning the manual issues to the person who writes them and also sending a corrective action report to the factory . This is great feedback and we are committed to improving all these little niggles . Great review by the way and I have subscribed . Cheers Ade.
Hi Ade. Welcome to the channel. I have watched some of your channel too and particularly enjoyed the video on the lathe change gears. As you might have noticed I’m in the middle of an electronic leadscrew project which should avoid the need to ever change them again!
Thanks for your comments on the compressor review. I’ve had it for some time and continue to be impressed; it’s perfect for a DIY hobby machinist with a reasonable amount of air delivery and very quiet. Thanks for following along!
Hello ADES have a look at MackieBass review on the Hyundai compressor what he thinks needs to be changed on the water Drain!.
Hi Ade, I recently purchased this from Genpower and agree with the comments about the manual. It really isn’t great in that it doesn’t even contain a diagram with parts labelled. I think Genpower could add so much value by addressing this deficit.
@@the_cafe_racer_project all been fed back to the factory for improvement on the next production run . Thanks Ade.
good one Ade.
Everyone needs an air compressor - you'll find more and more reasons now to get extra tools for it.
It may pay to extend your air inlets to suck from outside the cabinet. As the temp increases in the cabinet, sucking in hot air will take longer to get up to to pressure. A flow-through fan should also help with this & extend the life on the compressors.
Have fun - Stay safe and well :)
OK yes those are some good ideas there and makes sense. Thanks
looks like some great projects going on in your workshop! Nice review, thanks for posting
You are welcome. If machining is your thing have a look through the other videos.
What is the CFM rating, its the cubic feet per minute the compressor can produce, this will give you an idea if it can keep up with a tools drain. As en example if the compressor is 15 cfm and a tool draws say 5, the compressor will keep up, on the other hand if a tool has a high flow like an impact gun or big spray gun with 12-15 ish cfm the compressor will be on almost continuously. The problems come as some manufacturers use cfm others show clm or cubic litres minute.
I also think the airflow is free airflow without much load or pressure. As more pressure is needed so the flow rate which can be supplied at that pressure goes down.
i mate the PCL airline fitting and blower from screwfix are top quality, i work in a bodyshop and use airtools exclusively PCl are the best.
Great vid by the way
Good to know, thanks!
wouldn't a cool upgrade be to install an auto drain solenpid actuated valve on the bottom of the tank there? do such products already exist on the market?
because presumably to avoid forgetting about it, to be rigged on a timer with a little mcu to periodically fire off the solenoid every so often
I don’t know but it’s an interesting idea. The solenoid would need to be closed when it has power from the mains and then when you switch off at the wall it opens and auto drains. I’ll have a look into it . . .
We're going to to use it for.....
Well played sir 😂😂
Sorry about that . . . !
@@routercnc9517 😂😂 im sure you are 😂😂
That will definitely do the trick on your coolant mist sweet as
Well guessed. Yes fog buster system is now on the build list. Just got to finish the other project first !
Watching this as ive got the Small Hyundai Compressor which i feel aint really good for much
Im happy with the no oil and the quietness of the running of it compared to my old 98 db compressor
However im thinking you need at least 50/100 ltr tank to run any airtools like air ratchet..
Yea it depends on what you need to run. This is great for the CNC misting spray, inflating tyres, blowing out holes etc. but it won’t run an air sander for long. Probably not good enough for paint spraying. If you have the space then going bigger will always be better.
Re 'big' (largest) washers? I tried the wheels then gave up - also fit the air filter! Poor 'manual' with the compressor.
Did you find a replacement (better) filter please?
I got the wheels on in the end. I just used the filters that came with it and they have been fine.
l think they should give anyone buying this the opportunely to either have the two wheels or four rubber legs if its going to be left without moving it around the work shop. Also be able to remove the handle. ps l think the large nut are to go on the rubber legs
I'm fairly sure those large washers are actually for the rubber feet and not the wheels.
@@26l8l94 OK you could be right. Was not very clear in the instructions.
Great review, thanks. I was looking for a compressor last year and this one was the top of my list. I didn't end up buying it as I wanted it to run a mini-rotary sander and I wasn't convinced it could supply enough air so I'm very interested in seeing how it runs the sander you've got. I'm also interested to see how you find draining it on a regular basis and opening that little drain valve every day would get boring quickly!
I’ve ordered a 1/4 bsp to.euro fitting but it’s not arrived yet so I’ll have to let you know. I plan to do a follow up but it will be a little while yet. So I’ll reply back here when I get some time on the air sander. Thanks.
I’ve used the finger sander a few times and you only get maybe 10 seconds of run time then the compressor kicks in and you have to wait. I’ve not tried continuous running but suspect it would not keep it.
@@routercnc9517 the compressor will kick in automatically as the pressure drops in the tank to restored shutoff pressure. I would be very suprised if it would not keep up with a belt sander unless its a monster. The main reason the compressor kicks in is the size of the tank, you can add additional capacity by using an old propane/butane tank or beer keg, you then get portable compressed air as an extra, besides additional tank capacity
@@incubatork Hi Derek, yes it was as I expected on the belt sander, but that's OK as I only bought it for the misting and low air volume work.
100 tank for air tools with 11+cfm
compressor looks good.....or sounds good. mine is SO loud!
Ok. These ‘silent’ ones are well worth a look.
Hi, I have got a question. Do you recommend if I should get 24l or 50l air compressor to respray on small car bodywork like the bonnet, wing and roof using with LVHP spray gun??
I'd love to know!
I have not used a spray gun but they tend to need lots of air. If I run a sander on this compressor it only runs for about 10 seconds before the compressors has to charge up. I guess you might struggle even on a 50l tank for spraying.
Super review 💪🏻
Thanks
Great review - still going strong a year and a bit later ?
Yes no issues at all. I drain it after each session and remove the drain plug to let any water out. Quiet, good airflow, reasonable capacity for hobby use.
No grease or any form of lubricant used during assembly ? Why is that ?
if you mean on the wheels it’s because I don’t move it around. It lives in a cupboard.
HI there, excellent review.
Would you say this compressor would be enough to paint car panels?? Ideally one panel at a time.
I should do a follow up video showing how long the air lasts on different tools before the compressor starts up. An air gun lasts a long time as you only need small squirts. An air sander lasts maybe 10 seconds before the compressor starts. I don’t have a paint gun but I think it would be a bit borderline, possibly just enough for one panel but couldn’t be sure. Hope this helps.
@@routercnc9517 Hi l read that it's not powerful enough for a paint gun for spraying you need the 100 ltr
OK good to know, thanks
@@phil3332 it would need another two 750 watt compressor to generate enough airflow, the pressure drop off when spraying is to large due to the silent nature and lower piston pressure.
Paid £250 for mine and it’s brilliant.
Good price!
Brand new? Where from?
@@the_famous_reply_guy A well known merchant in Redruth Cornwall. Also bought a Hyundai 90 with its own built in engine for 350 below internet prices.
I bought one of these this week a d you are right, the wheels are a pain. The manual is rubbish as well. Could anyone let me know where the safety valve is?
On my unit I think it is just to the left of the larger pressure gauge. I read that it used to have a ring pull on it but they removed it because people were using it for drain down whereas it is only for emergency use. I guess it was not designed to be used frequently. So now it will only open for overpressure.
@@routercnc9517 cheers
@@routercnc9517 how do you empty the tank without using the emergency release?
There is a screw valve underneath the tank. Give it a few turns and the air will slowly release. Once empty I remove it to allow it to dry out.
@@routercnc9517 thanks, that is super helpful. And you do that every time you use it?
Good advice do you know where it is made?
Hyundai are Korean but the label on it says made in China. But the components feel like quality items and it has performed perfectly. I would recommend as a hobby workshop machine. But from your avatar maybe you are looking for something industrial to suit something medical? If so let me know what you need to achieve and I’ll consider making a video showing how much air you get etc.
No just a hobby I am Paramedic @@routercnc9517
Wouldn't the noise level test of been better not being in the cupboard
Yes true, maybe I should have done that test too as it probably would drop by 3dB or so out in the open. But that was the only space in my small workshop so it was a good test for my situation. Either way it is pretty quiet and you won't annoy the neighbours. I did have a plan to line the cupboard with foam but I've not found it necessary having used it for some time. Thanks.
good video routercnc
Thanks!