*Construction seemed sturdier than other units I considered **MyBest.Tools** Noise level was reasonable. Good pressure and cfm capacity for a small reasonably light compressor.*
I appreciate your video. I just had a 20 year old craftsman go out and am in need of a new unit. I believe this is the one. Thanks again for going thru the motions.
What made you choose the 30 gal over the 20 gal? I'm in the same boat as you deciding which one to go with. I just don't know if 20 gal will be enough to blow my sprinkler lines or not
I use an 11 gallon to do my sprinklers now. It's a LOT of refilling though and only 120 psi. After seeing this, I have no doubt that this thing will at very least do one or two zones per fill.
i have owned a 20 gallon husky 175 psi-5.2 scfm@40psi-4.0 scfm@90psi @1.3 hp for 3 years now and it gave NO trouble at all and i use it for my wood working shop.
Those Quick Release fittings are sold everywhere not just your job, Lol....those are called Universal Fittings, they automatically stay open for you can just shove the hose in........."U" is stamped on the coupling, you can always tell just by looking into the coupler there will be NO Ball Bearings VISIBLE, all you see is the rubber piece ready to accept any style fitting, they sell them at Harbor Freight. Dude i got that same Compressor just an older Model but same exact specs they just changed the stickers, That Tank is Awesome for those of you who havent tried 175 PSI in a 30 gallon tank, you must try.....that tank goes forever i rotated my tired before the compressor kicked on. Ive had it for 5 years now still runs strong i use once or twice a week
Just fyi if you want a third hookup, take the plastic cover off the top where the two guages are. I think it uses and Allen hex head bolt. There should be a 1/4 port you can unscrew and screw in a third quick connect hookup. You just have to notch the cover before you put it back on so it sits right. I have the older 33 gallon model but I think yours has the same pressure manifold.
Just bought the same air compressor today from Home Depot. Same model but the new hose for it I will need to go back and get the drain extended for the drain on the bottom very difficult to do but so far running it twice very pleased
i got 10 years out of my oilless unit before i sold it and got me a bigger oil unit. and trust me. it was in use 5 days a week. i used it with my lil stubby air impact wrench i use like a cordless drill. working in small engines. and im sure their better now than they were 10 years ago.
Great review, probably going to pick one of these up next week, I'm wanting to run air tools and die grinders and this made me feel a lot better about how big of a compressor I needed.
Andrew Finck I run my 1/2 and 3/8 inch Snap On impacts at 120 psi and it's got plenty on power. I do turn down to 60-90 psi for die grinders and other things that don't need the volume of air but rather a consistent level to use any length of time. I'm still very happy with my purchase, for the money, it's hard to beat.
Thank you for saving me from that HF compressor. This looks SOOOO much better for not much more really. I considered the 20 gal version since it's price is about $100 less, but when I looked at them side by side my mind was made up thanks to your video. I lost my Ingersoll Rand of 20 + years recently so these have been very sad times, but now I think I'll get over it. lol
Good Video - bought one last weekend to replace my HF 21 Gal. Not that much bigger physically, but the larger tank at 50 additional PSI are good to have, as you mentioned. I'm a taller guy, and the Husky is easier to wheel around. It's also easier on the ears than the HF, and I just put on a Solberg intake filter which helps too.
Nice compressor, I picked up an old 1977 sears and roebuck oiled 220v twin cylinder cast iron compressor, 30 gallon 150psi for 20 bucks, I did a rebuild, and had the tank tested, I added full synthetic oil, and it goes from 0 to 150psi 4 minutes flat, never had a compressor that fills so fast, I have 5, 20 to 40 gallon, oiled and oiless and the biggest only takes 5 minutes, that thing takes way to long to do a full fill, and the connector is called a quick connector, I use them on all my stuff, I use a sander and a die grinder with my sears 30, and it keeps right up with it, I have it kick in at 90psi and off at 150psi, how long the one you bought takes to fill would be a deal breaker for me, don't get me wrong it's a nice compressor, but you can find cheaper used compressors, I would never spend that amount of money on a compressor, especially an oiless one.
My biggest complaint with the oilless compressors is that I have two that I can't get parts for anymore. I have a 60 gallon 2 piston pump that is obsolete and can't fix and I have a 30 gallon single piston pump that is also obsolete and can't rebuild. So if you have an oilless compressor, then buy a couple rebuild kits before they go obsolete. That way you won't get stuck with a compressor that can't be rebuilt.
I have that same Husky compressor I knew when you was turning yours on when you first turn it on, it had one sound and you were saying something about it had a little funny smell mine does the same thing but the second sound when you was trying to reCompressor up the pressure was a different sound is there a reason for that those to different sounds
I have this one that is about 2 years old. Unfortunately it had a complete failure. The brush mounts for the motor cracked (only made from 1/16" abs plastic) and started sparking heavily before it stopped working entirely. A motor isn't sold alone but as a unit with the compressor and therefore it is $210 to fix it myself. Husky refused to repair it. So. Word of warning. Cheap design will fail
I would still read the number on the cord to see what gauge it is as I have seen thick 16/3 cord that just have lots of insulation. You should still drain your tank because it's draining the water to prevent rust that is key to keeping your tank safe and long lasting.
I don't use mine often and I do drain but from day 1 it would release this water that was like a clay muddy color... maybe like dark camel color..is that rust?
I think it's slower than it should be. I buy, sell and fix up compressors and have had a few of these and they were all faster than that. There are some videos on utube showing how to check the cfm or scfm on air compressors. I suggest you check it yourself and see how far it's off from what it claims. The smell has me a bit concerned.
Be careful. We bought one and after around less than two years it started falling , called customer service and they say it’s probably out of warranty. We checked inside the protective case and the brush housing which is made of plastic was broken and one of the brushes was not making contact . I’ve been looking for the brushes and plastic housing everywhere with no avail. Then I decided to get the whole pump which includes the brushes and housing and found out in Home Depot page that it is discontinued. If it is that difficult to get parts for this compressor then it is consider garbage. Now we have to pay to dump it .
This compressor does not have an ASME certified tank. I was ready to pull the trigger on the oil lubricated one but that one also does not have an ASME tank. I wonder if that is a big deal or not. Safety is huge of course and all of the other mfgs like Quincy, Rolair, Ingorsoll Rand, etc have certified tanks.
I bought the same Air Compressor but the motor is Smoking. I thought it might be the outlet is too far from the ElectricSupply Panel. Tried to plug into other outlets and same Smoking Issue at about 55psi of pressure in tank.
Hey, you didn't get a chance to use you impact wrench on your car. Now that you've used it a while, how do you think it would hold up for casual mechanical work on my cars?
Karl Febel yes, it's perfect for casual use. I was able to rotate all my tires without the need for the compressor to even kick back on. The 30 gallon tank is well worth the investment.
Yes it will run my 1/2 inch snap on impact with no issues at all. Obviously 30 gallons will only last so long and depending on how heavy use, it may need to catch up but mine took all 4 of my 8 lug 2500hd wheels off to rotate and never even cut on to refill.
Crisp Cuts Landscaping definitely worth it, runs everything I want. Just keep in mind it's 30 gallons so it will do anything you want for a semi short amount of time. But I'm about to rotate the tires on my 8 lug 2500hd truck, without it even needing to cut on and build air.
About to buy this one and was wondering how its performing for you today. Does it still run well? Any issues? What kind of maintenance do you do if any?
Nice air compresor only complain i have is the regulator only allows 135 psi at the line i would rather have it least 150 to fill portable air tanks easier
Non oil compressors are perfect for home use..Just think about actual run time for the average user..In fact a 5 gallon oil less compressor fills 90 percent of our needs. This size will handle hvlp and lvlp spray guns for any wood working shop project built. As for air tools we use cordless for the most part these days. With that said it will handle MOST air tools and TIME is not money. Simply put know you tool requirement and scale the compressor to actual use..We are not commercial production shops.
I have the 33 gall it is the older model but is the same specs . and I know what you mean re the smell mine has the smell as well dont know if this is normal or not but would like to know. I also have the same snap on air wrench as you mine is in yellow the reason why i got yellow every tech in my shop had the same color either red or orange the MG725 I also bought the flex zilla air hose hybrid 50 feet and love it
Now that you have had the compressor for a little while... Have you noticed where the the gauges and coupler are is loose? With mine when I connect the hose in if I push too hard the whole thing pushes in and tilts to the right. Has this happened with yours?
dambro1 not that I have noticed, but I leave my hoses hooked to the compressor so the only thing I'm messing with each time is the ends of the air hoses.
I bought a kobalt quiet tech 26 gallon. Im not impressed with the kobalt's ability to keep up with my air ratchet. I think I'm going to buy a husky this weekend and compare side by side, returning the one I like the least.
I've been looking at this compressor for a very long time. I have the 20 gallon and its not bad but cant keep up with my needs. I want to use a die grinder and other air tools. Have leaned towards a 60 gallon but id rather save the 220v for my welder and plasma. Can this compressor keep up well with that grinder longer than what you demonstrated? If you keep running it to the point the compressor has to turn back on does it keep up with it or will it drain the tank completely? Thank you.
Blaine Stewart I haven't had the chance to use the die grinder any length of time since making the video. I did rotate the tires on my wife's car and I was able to remove and install all 4 tires with my 1/2 snap on impact without the compressor cutting on to refill.
I just did a quick search and looked up a average harbor freight die grinder, says it uses 4 comments at 90 psi. If the ratings are correct then I would think the compressor would be able to handle it. Again I haven't had the chance to personally test it but according to the specs it should run it no problem as long as you set to 90 psi or lower.
I am contemplating buying an air compressor would this 30 gallon husky work for a 1/2 in impact to work on vehicles like tires breaks tie rods ball joints so I'm not busting knuckles
Jay Sosa this compressor has handled everything I throw at it from tire rotations, cut off wheel, air nozzle, and I literally just came in from using my 1/2 inch impact to pull the bolt out a small engine flywheel and use it on the puller to get it off. I'm very happy with it so far. If you plan to run a shop with it daily I might go for the oiled version because it will last longer and build air faster but for the side work I do, it's perfect for me at a great price
Have no experience with kobalt compressors, at the time I was looking the kobalt has slightly worse reviews so I went with the 30 gal husky, I still use it almost daily and working great, I'd definitely buy the husky again
How is the compressor holding up now? Did the weird smell eventually go away? Any difference in loss of air from then to now? Any issues at all? I was going to buy one yesterday but figured I’d do a little research first.
Still running strong. I had to replace a clamp that started leaking causing my tank pressure to leak down overnight but other than that it's been great. It still has a smell but it's never effected the operation. Still runs my impacts like a champ, I Highly recommend it.
Matt Vander Pas I don't think it will be used enough to require any filter. I would add a filter if I planned on using it daily to run a shop, but if that was the case I would have stepped up to the same size oil compressor model. Draining the tank from the valve at the bottom of the tank every week will help with any moisture in the system. Keep your air tools oiled and you should never have a problem. Thanks for watching!
It has brushes, a universal motor, like a drill or vacuum. keep the air cleaner clean and make a better filter with filter paper. don't run cont. it over 15min
Not sure if you still check your messages, but I’m curious how this compressor is fairing now that it’s been a couple years? Also, you did a great job reviewing this compressor. I picked up the 20 gallon from the homeless despot last night, and immediately regretted not picking up the 30 gallon.
You can probably still exchange it for the 30 gallon, I'm still very happy with it. The only issue I've had is a clamp leaking which I covered in another video. Now my regulator for air pressure has a very slow leak under pressure, but stops leaking around the 125 psi area. So my tank is still holding at least 125 psi for days or weeks at a time. When I need it I flip it on to get it to 175 psi and still works great. Best bang for the buck compressor in my opinion
Repairs & Reviews Thanks for your input! The following morning I took the 20 gallon back, and traded for the 30 gallon. I noticed a huge difference as soon as I turned it on in quality and power just from the sound of the motor alone! I hope to get years of service from this compressor! I couldn’t remember, but did you get the extended warranty from Home Depot? It’s like $45ish? I didn’t get it, but they said I’ve got 30 days after purchase to buy it. Thoughts?
@@StubbornWorkshop That's awesome, I didn't get the extended warranty but depending on how long it is and if you can spare the extra money it wouldnt be a bad investment. I've had mine probably over 3 years now with minor issues
I don't only because I use it so frequently, I leave it full and just cut off the power switch. If I need a quick spray of air, it's ready and I don't have to wait 10 mins for it to fill
You aren’t worried about getting the water out so the inside doesn’t rust through? Thanks for your response btw..only asking because I would like to get a bigger one. Thanks again
I'm not worried, I pretty sure the motor will stop working long before the inside rusts. But there is a drain on the bottom of the tank I drain periodically to get moisture out.
Depends on the max pressure, I originally got a 21 gallon with 125 psi and it didn't perform well running tools at all. I returned it and got the 30 gal 175 psi and it's great running tools. I highly recommend running 165-175 psi the size of the tank only effects how long it will run the tool. I think 30 gal is alot better option if you can afford to get the 30 gal over the 20 gal.
I'm well over a year now and I use it regularly without issue. The oil less model has won me over for home owner use. I obviously wouldn't have one to run a shop daily but it's more than impressed me for home use
6 months down the road how has this been working for ya? I have the 21g HF and it really is a piece of crap...especially not restarting after it hits the cut off point. Looking to use it for impact guns, hvlp, air cutter and possibly some light media blasting(not a whole c a r but more small areas and parts). How do you like it? I've heard a lot about not getting a belt driven oiled compressor but this is $200 cheaper than the kobalt I'm looking at
sjhippie UPDATE: as of June 24th 2017. This compressor is still running strong, does everything I need it to do, including, running my 3/8 and 1/2 drive impact. I blow my zero turn lawn mower off after every use, and the 30 gallon tank lasts long enough to do anything i need. If I was running shop and needed a high output of air pressure all day, I'd obviously get a bigger model but for what I need and the price, this compressor continues to impress me. It holds air for days/weeks without loosing any pressure. I had the same opinion about oil less compressors but this one has definitely changed my mind. Highly recommend. Hope this helps make your decision and thanks for watching!
I'm not 100% sure the actual length, haven't been outside to measure. I'm guessing 3 foot which in most cases is more than enough but I moved my compressor by the garage door so I don't forget to turn the switch off and it's about 1 ft to short to reach where I need. But I have a small extension cord and it works great
Daniel Medrano I changed spots in my garage and I have about a 3 foot extension cord (thick gauge wire) running it with no issues. I wouldn't run a super long cord but if needed is get a good quality gauge cord and you shouldn't have any issues
jordan whiteley at the time it was on sale for 269$, I also applied for a home Depot credit card and saved an extra 50$, couldn't say no to an extra 50$ savings haha. Well worth the price even at 300$. Thanks for watching
jordan whiteley I did rotate the tires on my wife's 2012 Honda Civic, 5 lugs, it had enough to pull all 4 wheels and reinstall (I use impact to snug wheels and use a torque wrench after) I had the switch off (which I keep it off when I leave the garage) and maybe only used 1/3 of air in the tank.
Got this same model ( new in box) at Home Depot, Catskill, NY for $289 in early December 2018. It was on sale for $309, but they took another $20 when I asked if they could reduce the price more. Doesn't hurt to ask. Runs great. Very pleased so far with it.
you should always buy a compressor that uses oil it will last longer and is not as loud as an oil less compressor the pressure will build up way faster
I bought one of these and I hate it. Open the garage door turn it on and wake the neighbors. Don't be in a hurry to work because it takes forever for the pressure to build up. ALL IN ALL IT'S A PIECE OF SHIT At least mine is.
Do not buy anything from harbor freight; after purchasing a lift and a compressor and having issues with them their customer service was god awful. They made it incredibly difficult to get ahold of them for issues and the service representatives were horrible. I used to compare tools with harbor freight, but that small savings you might get is not worth the hassle when ultimately there is a problem with their product. I went with a husky compressor and hands down beats the harbor freight one I had. Plus you automatically have a warranty with anything husky. I used to buy into harbor freight, never again.
*Construction seemed sturdier than other units I considered **MyBest.Tools** Noise level was reasonable. Good pressure and cfm capacity for a small reasonably light compressor.*
I appreciate your video. I just had a 20 year old craftsman go out and am in need of a new unit. I believe this is the one. Thanks again for going thru the motions.
Finally a review that’s real world use. Thanks for making the review
Im really surprised that you explained everything really well. God bless you and your family, thank you so much i bought the same one today.
I just got it too. God Bless. This video was great.
Vova Realnuy l, I bought my today too.
Hector Mendez I've painted 2 cars with this compresser and it keeps up.
Victor Sandoval can you tell me what gun you used and what was the cfm raining on the gun? And did the compressor stop a lot while spraying?
Great review! I was considering the 20 gallon version but after this video I'm going with the 30.
What made you choose the 30 gal over the 20 gal? I'm in the same boat as you deciding which one to go with. I just don't know if 20 gal will be enough to blow my sprinkler lines or not
I use an 11 gallon to do my sprinklers now. It's a LOT of refilling though and only 120 psi. After seeing this, I have no doubt that this thing will at very least do one or two zones per fill.
I just bought today and good air compressor! 30 gallon, Great use home repair cars.
yamahaJDM just used it again today. I'm still very happy with it. There is Nothing it hasn't been able to do so far
i have owned a 20 gallon husky 175 psi-5.2 scfm@40psi-4.0 scfm@90psi @1.3 hp for 3 years now and it gave NO trouble at all and i use it for my wood working shop.
Excellent review. The way it runs your impact, I'm sure it wouldn't have a problem painting. Thanks for posting.
Those Quick Release fittings are sold everywhere not just your job, Lol....those are called Universal Fittings, they automatically stay open for you can just shove the hose in........."U" is stamped on the coupling, you can always tell just by looking into the coupler there will be NO Ball Bearings VISIBLE, all you see is the rubber piece ready to accept any style fitting, they sell them at Harbor Freight. Dude i got that same Compressor just an older Model but same exact specs they just changed the stickers, That Tank is Awesome for those of you who havent tried 175 PSI in a 30 gallon tank, you must try.....that tank goes forever i rotated my tired before the compressor kicked on. Ive had it for 5 years now still runs strong i use once or twice a week
Just fyi if you want a third hookup, take the plastic cover off the top where the two guages are. I think it uses and Allen hex head bolt. There should be a 1/4 port you can unscrew and screw in a third quick connect hookup. You just have to notch the cover before you put it back on so it sits right. I have the older 33 gallon model but I think yours has the same pressure manifold.
Just bought the same air compressor today from Home Depot. Same model but the new hose for it I will need to go back and get the drain extended for the drain on the bottom very difficult to do but so far running it twice very pleased
I can't wait to buy one of these !!! Home Depot is gonna love you !
i got 10 years out of my oilless unit before i sold it and got me a bigger oil unit. and trust me. it was in use 5 days a week. i used it with my lil stubby air impact wrench i use like a cordless drill. working in small engines. and im sure their better now than they were 10 years ago.
This is an excellent video and review. I think I'm going to buy this one. Neighbors don't be mad at me!
Thank you. I'll be getting one of these soon . Solid review
Great review, probably going to pick one of these up next week, I'm wanting to run air tools and die grinders and this made me feel a lot better about how big of a compressor I needed.
Andrew Finck I run my 1/2 and 3/8 inch Snap On impacts at 120 psi and it's got plenty on power. I do turn down to 60-90 psi for die grinders and other things that don't need the volume of air but rather a consistent level to use any length of time. I'm still very happy with my purchase, for the money, it's hard to beat.
Awesome review/presentation, my mind is now made up!
Thank you for saving me from that HF compressor. This looks SOOOO much better for not much more really. I considered the 20 gal version since it's price is about $100 less, but when I looked at them side by side my mind was made up thanks to your video. I lost my Ingersoll Rand of 20 + years recently so these have been very sad times, but now I think I'll get over it. lol
Good Video - bought one last weekend to replace my HF 21 Gal. Not that much bigger physically, but the larger tank at 50 additional PSI are good to have, as you mentioned. I'm a taller guy, and the Husky is easier to wheel around. It's also easier on the ears than the HF, and I just put on a Solberg intake filter which helps too.
Thanks,for the demo. Just purchased mine online. 270$
Thank you for the video I just got one to do some side work. God bless
Nice compressor, I picked up an old 1977 sears and roebuck oiled 220v twin cylinder cast iron compressor, 30 gallon 150psi for 20 bucks, I did a rebuild, and had the tank tested, I added full synthetic oil, and it goes from 0 to 150psi 4 minutes flat, never had a compressor that fills so fast, I have 5, 20 to 40 gallon, oiled and oiless and the biggest only takes 5 minutes, that thing takes way to long to do a full fill, and the connector is called a quick connector, I use them on all my stuff, I use a sander and a die grinder with my sears 30, and it keeps right up with it, I have it kick in at 90psi and off at 150psi, how long the one you bought takes to fill would be a deal breaker for me, don't get me wrong it's a nice compressor, but you can find cheaper used compressors, I would never spend that amount of money on a compressor, especially an oiless one.
Thanks for the review, very illustrative
My biggest complaint with the oilless compressors is that I have two that I can't get parts for anymore. I have a 60 gallon 2 piston pump that is obsolete and can't fix and I have a 30 gallon single piston pump that is also obsolete and can't rebuild. So if you have an oilless compressor, then buy a couple rebuild kits before they go obsolete. That way you won't get stuck with a compressor that can't be rebuilt.
I have that same Husky compressor I knew when you was turning yours on when you first turn it on, it had one sound and you were saying something about it had a little funny smell mine does the same thing but the second sound when you was trying to reCompressor up the pressure was a different sound is there a reason for that those to different sounds
I have this one that is about 2 years old. Unfortunately it had a complete failure. The brush mounts for the motor cracked (only made from 1/16" abs plastic) and started sparking heavily before it stopped working entirely. A motor isn't sold alone but as a unit with the compressor and therefore it is $210 to fix it myself. Husky refused to repair it. So. Word of warning. Cheap design will fail
I'm considering going with this as opposed to a cheap harbor freight. I will use the harbor freight air tools tho
I would still read the number on the cord to see what gauge it is as I have seen thick 16/3 cord that just have lots of insulation. You should still drain your tank because it's draining the water to prevent rust that is key to keeping your tank safe and long lasting.
I don't use mine often and I do drain but from day 1 it would release this water that was like a clay muddy color... maybe like dark camel color..is that rust?
great review. thanks a lot. going to get one of these.
learningfromthebest now glad I could help, thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video I was worried that harbor freight was better but obviously not just got my huskie today time to get to work lol
I think it's slower than it should be. I buy, sell and fix up compressors and have had a few of these and they were all faster than that. There are some videos on utube showing how to check the cfm or scfm on air compressors. I suggest you check it yourself and see how far it's off from what it claims. The smell has me a bit concerned.
Be careful. We bought one and after around less than two years it started falling , called customer service and they say it’s probably out of warranty. We checked inside the protective case and the brush housing which is made of plastic was broken and one of the brushes was not making contact . I’ve been looking for the brushes and plastic housing everywhere with no avail. Then I decided to get the whole pump which includes the brushes and housing and found out in Home Depot page that it is discontinued. If it is that difficult to get parts for this compressor then it is consider garbage. Now we have to pay to dump it .
This compressor does not have an ASME certified tank. I was ready to pull the trigger on the oil lubricated one but that one also does not have an ASME tank. I wonder if that is a big deal or not. Safety is huge of course and all of the other mfgs like Quincy, Rolair, Ingorsoll Rand, etc have certified tanks.
Great job
I bought the same Air Compressor but the motor is Smoking.
I thought it might be the outlet is too far from the ElectricSupply Panel.
Tried to plug into other outlets and same Smoking Issue at about 55psi of pressure in tank.
Good Review I wish show the HF one will take bolts off
Thanks for this review!
The UrbanCyclery Shop no problem, happy to help. Thanks for watching!
Hey, you didn't get a chance to use you impact wrench on your car. Now that you've used it a while, how do you think it would hold up for casual mechanical work on my cars?
Karl Febel yes, it's perfect for casual use. I was able to rotate all my tires without the need for the compressor to even kick back on. The 30 gallon tank is well worth the investment.
You're the man! Thanks!
Did the smell go away? Can you run a 1/2" impact without issue?
Yes it will run my 1/2 inch snap on impact with no issues at all. Obviously 30 gallons will only last so long and depending on how heavy use, it may need to catch up but mine took all 4 of my 8 lug 2500hd wheels off to rotate and never even cut on to refill.
Smell is likely the teflon lubricant breaking down and coating the moving parts. Should go away over time.
Through!!! Thank you 🙏🏾
Definitely considering! Not a fan of Husky but this looks really nice!
Crisp Cuts Landscaping definitely worth it, runs everything I want. Just keep in mind it's 30 gallons so it will do anything you want for a semi short amount of time. But I'm about to rotate the tires on my 8 lug 2500hd truck, without it even needing to cut on and build air.
I bought it. I have yet to use an impact, hopefully the 1/4 inch fittings dont reduce pressure too much.
About to buy this one and was wondering how its performing for you today. Does it still run well? Any issues? What kind of maintenance do you do if any?
Did you do a break in I didn't see anything in the manual about a break in
great review brother...heading to home cheapo now
Nice air compresor only complain i have is the regulator only allows 135 psi at the line i would rather have it least 150 to fill portable air tanks easier
Non oil compressors are perfect for home use..Just think about actual run time for the average user..In fact a 5 gallon oil less compressor fills 90 percent of our needs. This size will handle hvlp and lvlp spray guns for any wood working shop project built. As for air tools we use cordless for the most part these days. With that said it will handle MOST air tools and TIME is not money. Simply put know you tool requirement and scale the compressor to actual use..We are not commercial production shops.
Thanks...was looking for some input on this compressor and using paint sprayers
I have the 33 gall it is the older model but is the same specs . and I know what you mean re the smell mine has the smell as well dont know if this is normal or not but would like to know. I also have the same snap on air wrench as you mine is in yellow the reason why i got yellow every tech in my shop had the same color either red or orange the MG725 I also bought the flex zilla air hose hybrid 50 feet and love it
I did notice the smell on my model too. Has it gone away yet?
Now that you have had the compressor for a little while... Have you noticed where the the gauges and coupler are is loose? With mine when I connect the hose in if I push too hard the whole thing pushes in and tilts to the right. Has this happened with yours?
dambro1 not that I have noticed, but I leave my hoses hooked to the compressor so the only thing I'm messing with each time is the ends of the air hoses.
Mine does this as well
Mine has that same smell when I turn it on. The only reason I watched this video is to make sure I did forget to do something before using it..lol
Anyone know how the noise level of this 30 gallon 176 psi noise level compares to the Kobalt Quiet Tech 26 gallon?
What did you end of going with?
@@mikeworkman1759 I plan on getting the HF 29 Gal sometime this July (hopefully for $329.99).
I bought a kobalt quiet tech 26 gallon. Im not impressed with the kobalt's ability to keep up with my air ratchet. I think I'm going to buy a husky this weekend and compare side by side, returning the one I like the least.
sterline80 how did it go bud??i need something that’ll run my 3/8 ingersoll impact
Can you change the 1.7 hp motor to a higher one.?
I've been looking at this compressor for a very long time. I have the 20 gallon and its not bad but cant keep up with my needs. I want to use a die grinder and other air tools. Have leaned towards a 60 gallon but id rather save the 220v for my welder and plasma. Can this compressor keep up well with that grinder longer than what you demonstrated? If you keep running it to the point the compressor has to turn back on does it keep up with it or will it drain the tank completely? Thank you.
Blaine Stewart I haven't had the chance to use the die grinder any length of time since making the video. I did rotate the tires on my wife's car and I was able to remove and install all 4 tires with my 1/2 snap on impact without the compressor cutting on to refill.
I just did a quick search and looked up a average harbor freight die grinder, says it uses 4 comments at 90 psi. If the ratings are correct then I would think the compressor would be able to handle it. Again I haven't had the chance to personally test it but according to the specs it should run it no problem as long as you set to 90 psi or lower.
4 cfm* auto correct, sorry haha
I am contemplating buying an air compressor would this 30 gallon husky work for a 1/2 in impact to work on vehicles like tires breaks tie rods ball joints so I'm not busting knuckles
Jay Sosa this compressor has handled everything I throw at it from tire rotations, cut off wheel, air nozzle, and I literally just came in from using my 1/2 inch impact to pull the bolt out a small engine flywheel and use it on the puller to get it off. I'm very happy with it so far. If you plan to run a shop with it daily I might go for the oiled version because it will last longer and build air faster but for the side work I do, it's perfect for me at a great price
deciding between this or the kobalt whats yalls honest opinion?
Have no experience with kobalt compressors, at the time I was looking the kobalt has slightly worse reviews so I went with the 30 gal husky, I still use it almost daily and working great, I'd definitely buy the husky again
How is the compressor holding up now? Did the weird smell eventually go away? Any difference in loss of air from then to now? Any issues at all? I was going to buy one yesterday but figured I’d do a little research first.
Still running strong. I had to replace a clamp that started leaking causing my tank pressure to leak down overnight but other than that it's been great. It still has a smell but it's never effected the operation. Still runs my impacts like a champ, I Highly recommend it.
Repairs & Reviews thanks man. Good review and the response is much appreciated! I think I will head out and pick one up today.
I have one of those terrible HF compressors and your compressor sounds heavenly compared to the HF unit, lol.
I just bought this compressor about a month ago and it's awesome. Do you plan to add an inline filter at all? Can't decide if I need one or not.
Matt Vander Pas I don't think it will be used enough to require any filter. I would add a filter if I planned on using it daily to run a shop, but if that was the case I would have stepped up to the same size oil compressor model.
Draining the tank from the valve at the bottom of the tank every week will help with any moisture in the system. Keep your air tools oiled and you should never have a problem. Thanks for watching!
this coming black friday sale has em listed for 309$ how did you get yours so cheap ?
I got it over a year ago. I guess they raised the price unfortunately
@@Powertool1990 Lowes usually lets me combine my veteran discount on sale items .. I dont think Home depot does tho :-(
I just looked again at the Home Depot price and it's gone up AGAIN. Now at $350 grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Guess I'm waiting until fathers day or black Friday
Guess I'm waiting until fathers day or black Friday
Is it a lot quicker then the harbor freight ones. I have one Abe I hate that they are so loud?
Super quiet
This video is a few years old. Does it still work? Or did you run in to issues I’m planning on getting one
Still works great, I had a small issue with air leaking down which I fixed with a clamp and another video. I would definitely buy again
Thank you for the excellent review!! So now you've had it almost four years still liking it? It's one on my list that I am considering.
Yes it's still going and working great. I had to replace a clamp that was leaking (I made a video about that) but it's still running strong
Thank you!! I went looking for it at Home Depot but none are available??
It has brushes, a universal motor, like a drill or vacuum. keep the air cleaner clean and make a better filter with filter paper. don't run cont. it over 15min
Good review
Does your pipe that goes to the reservoir get hot?
I've never noticed but I've never paid attention either. I'll try to Check it out next time
Not sure if you still check your messages, but I’m curious how this compressor is fairing now that it’s been a couple years? Also, you did a great job reviewing this compressor. I picked up the 20 gallon from the homeless despot last night, and immediately regretted not picking up the 30 gallon.
You can probably still exchange it for the 30 gallon, I'm still very happy with it. The only issue I've had is a clamp leaking which I covered in another video. Now my regulator for air pressure has a very slow leak under pressure, but stops leaking around the 125 psi area. So my tank is still holding at least 125 psi for days or weeks at a time. When I need it I flip it on to get it to 175 psi and still works great. Best bang for the buck compressor in my opinion
Repairs & Reviews Thanks for your input! The following morning I took the 20 gallon back, and traded for the 30 gallon. I noticed a huge difference as soon as I turned it on in quality and power just from the sound of the motor alone! I hope to get years of service from this compressor! I couldn’t remember, but did you get the extended warranty from Home Depot? It’s like $45ish? I didn’t get it, but they said I’ve got 30 days after purchase to buy it. Thoughts?
@@StubbornWorkshop That's awesome, I didn't get the extended warranty but depending on how long it is and if you can spare the extra money it wouldnt be a bad investment. I've had mine probably over 3 years now with minor issues
Do you drain it after every use? I have to drain my little pancake model every time
I don't only because I use it so frequently, I leave it full and just cut off the power switch. If I need a quick spray of air, it's ready and I don't have to wait 10 mins for it to fill
You aren’t worried about getting the water out so the inside doesn’t rust through? Thanks for your response btw..only asking because I would like to get a bigger one. Thanks again
I'm not worried, I pretty sure the motor will stop working long before the inside rusts. But there is a drain on the bottom of the tank I drain periodically to get moisture out.
I gotcha. Thank you very much for your responses
Will a 20 gallon tank do well for similar jobs ?
Depends on the max pressure, I originally got a 21 gallon with 125 psi and it didn't perform well running tools at all. I returned it and got the 30 gal 175 psi and it's great running tools. I highly recommend running 165-175 psi the size of the tank only effects how long it will run the tool. I think 30 gal is alot better option if you can afford to get the 30 gal over the 20 gal.
So is it not being oiled gonna be a problem?
I'm well over a year now and I use it regularly without issue. The oil less model has won me over for home owner use. I obviously wouldn't have one to run a shop daily but it's more than impressed me for home use
6 months down the road how has this been working for ya? I have the 21g HF and it really is a piece of crap...especially not restarting after it hits the cut off point.
Looking to use it for impact guns, hvlp, air cutter and possibly some light media blasting(not a whole c a r but more small areas and parts).
How do you like it? I've heard a lot about not getting a belt driven oiled compressor but this is $200 cheaper than the kobalt I'm looking at
sjhippie UPDATE: as of June 24th 2017. This compressor is still running strong, does everything I need it to do, including, running my 3/8 and 1/2 drive impact. I blow my zero turn lawn mower off after every use, and the 30 gallon tank lasts long enough to do anything i need. If I was running shop and needed a high output of air pressure all day, I'd obviously get a bigger model but for what I need and the price, this compressor continues to impress me. It holds air for days/weeks without loosing any pressure. I had the same opinion about oil less compressors but this one has definitely changed my mind. Highly recommend. Hope this helps make your decision and thanks for watching!
Thank you for the great review. I am curious about one detail though. How long is the power cord ?
I'm not 100% sure the actual length, haven't been outside to measure. I'm guessing 3 foot which in most cases is more than enough but I moved my compressor by the garage door so I don't forget to turn the switch off and it's about 1 ft to short to reach where I need. But I have a small extension cord and it works great
Is it still working
Yes, still works great
Ty sir im On my way to home depot to purchase one now 🤘🏻👊🏻
Can you run it with an extension cord?
Daniel Medrano I changed spots in my garage and I have about a 3 foot extension cord (thick gauge wire) running it with no issues. I wouldn't run a super long cord but if needed is get a good quality gauge cord and you shouldn't have any issues
i might buy one of these. Use my military discount and get a few dollars off. My pancake compressor is starting to malfunction.
Hybridlancer2000 I'm very happy with it, does everything I need it to do. As long as you're not using it to sand and paint cars all day haha
Repairs & Reviews. Thanks for this helpful video :)
Hybridlancer2000 no problem, glad I could help
Were you looking for praise and recognition? Is that why you stated about you being in the military?
Where were you able to buy this? HD does not seem to carry them. Cost?
Chris Junemann Home Depot has them I just got one my self.
my home Depot has them for 300 bucks where you get for 269?
jordan whiteley at the time it was on sale for 269$, I also applied for a home Depot credit card and saved an extra 50$, couldn't say no to an extra 50$ savings haha. Well worth the price even at 300$. Thanks for watching
thanks for super fast reply. I can get a 10% off coupon but man 270 sounds like a steal while 300 is just a deal lol
also have you done any tire rotations on truck? how many wheels can it handle?
jordan whiteley I did rotate the tires on my wife's 2012 Honda Civic, 5 lugs, it had enough to pull all 4 wheels and reinstall (I use impact to snug wheels and use a torque wrench after) I had the switch off (which I keep it off when I leave the garage) and maybe only used 1/3 of air in the tank.
The best 👌 I got one 2 lol
Still running good?
Yes, still going strong, I'm very satisfied.
Smell from motor cover, i dont know why Husky make muffler inside the cover. Hot muffler burn plastic cover.
$269?! It’s $349 online!
This was over a year ago, I've seen it go back on sale around fathers day and other holidays.
Got this same model ( new in box) at Home Depot, Catskill, NY for $289 in early December 2018. It was on sale for $309, but they took another $20 when I asked if they could reduce the price more. Doesn't hurt to ask. Runs great. Very pleased so far with it.
What if hf 20 is clearance for 150?
$399 now
Gorilla951 yeah i wonder why price went up??! Shouldnt go down after a while since it came out?!
It's $360 now :(
AircraftMechanic I’m looking at this review now and I’m extremely upset about the inflation of this compressor lol.
you should always buy a compressor that uses oil it will last longer and is not as loud as an oil less compressor the pressure will build up way faster
Hmmm, at my home depot its $399
This video is a couple years old now, I'm sure they have raised the price by now. Still worth it though
Such low cfm for such big copressor
I bought one of these and I hate it. Open the garage door turn it on and wake the neighbors. Don't be in a hurry to work because it takes forever for the pressure to build up. ALL IN ALL IT'S A PIECE OF SHIT
At least mine is.
Do not buy anything from harbor freight; after purchasing a lift and a compressor and having issues with them their customer service was god awful. They made it incredibly difficult to get ahold of them for issues and the service representatives were horrible. I used to compare tools with harbor freight, but that small savings you might get is not worth the hassle when ultimately there is a problem with their product. I went with a husky compressor and hands down beats the harbor freight one I had. Plus you automatically have a warranty with anything husky. I used to buy into harbor freight, never again.
Junk in 2 months motor goes bad
18" from wall for positioning
I just paid 359.99 smh
Yeah, unfortunately it's gone up since I originally bought it, mines still going, still worth it in my opinion
10 minutes to refill. Thats terrible.
Oil less too loud👎
how's your air compressor now, still running? I just bought a house and im looking for one to buy for the garage
Still going strong, best investment I've made for my garage. I've been very happy with it.