If you own a compressor, you need this!!

[94GTLaserRC]

First of all, thanks to Joe for "rescuing" me from the shop. I finally got my FM seal replaced, and while the car was there, Joe came and got me, and we went to Harbor Freight. I picked this up over there...a regulator/filter/water separator/oiler....it's $30, there or from the catalog.

JOE,
here is the pic of my compressor:

This is why I cant take off the stock regulator...it is incorporated into the casing. As it were, I had to fab an extender as such: male/male to female/female to male/male, in order to connect that piece to my compressor, since the handle was in the way.

Thanks again!
RC

 

[VibrantRedGT]

That sure looks like mine. Thanks for lunch!

 

[xYoung347x]

Looks good! How much were your compressor 94GT, vibrant? Know of any place for a cheap compressor? Below $150.00?

 

[94GTLaserRC]

Mine was about $250 at Walmart, Joes was $300...his is a few gallons larger and 25 more PSI...there is really no difference b/t them for what we do at home.

You can NOT get one with 125 PSI and 25+ gallons for $150...You can get a smaller one with less PSI for that price. If you use an IMPACT gun, you want at least 100 PSI, and if you do any sanding, polishing, grinding, or anything else where the tools are "constantly" being used, you need over 20 gallons.

Joe,
Lunch was the least I could do for you bailing me out of that warehouse for a few hours...
RC

 

[VibrantRedGT]

I have the 30 gallon 150psi Craftsman. It came with air ratchet, impact gun and some hose. The impact isn't powerful enough for anything. The ratchet is decent at best. I've upgraded all the tools and hoses. Mine cost $279 a few years ago during Christmas.

The regulator we've pictured is a very good insurance policy. My air ratchet pretty much rusted out. The regulator shown not only catches the water and debris but it has a seperate oil can. You simply fill it up with air tool oil and it will lubricate your tools while you work.

Rob, the oil I bought was for the air compressor. I don't think it's the same as air tool oil. I'm going back tomorrow for the correct one.

 

[94GTLaserRC]

Rob, the oil I bought was for the air compressor. I don't think it's the same as air tool oil. I'm going back tomorrow for the correct one.

I already put the oil in the container....For now, Ill just turn the knob down to NOT oil the tools, and Ill await to hear back from you here on whether I sould empty it out and use the different oil.

Thanks
RC

 

[xYoung347x]

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=90234
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=38795
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=90385

Which one of these would you guys pick? It seems powerful and cheap or am I wrong?

 

[94GTLaserRC]

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=90234
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=38795
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=90385

Which one of these would you guys pick? It seems powerful and cheap or am I wrong?

Like I said:

You can NOT get one with 125 PSI and 25+ gallons for $150...You can get a smaller one with less PSI for that price

10 gallons is ok for about 10 seconds of impact gun, a nailer gun, or blowing the dirt off of 20 square feet of garage floor!
RC

 

[MysteryMachine]

LOL its Gene's World. We got a Harbor Freight up here about a year ago and my dad swears by that place so the guys at work call its Gene's World. They do have some nice stuff cheap not to sure of the quality but it works

 

[GTPhreak]

is the 1/4" inlet/outlet on it big enough? I know you really wanna use 3/8"+ hose if possible so wouldnt the 1/4 be a restriction?

 

[HISSIN50]

is the 1/4" inlet/outlet on it big enough? I know you really wanna use 3/8"+ hose if possible so wouldnt the 1/4 be a restriction?

it is gonna depend on the compressor and the CFMs it flows.

 

[1105]

look at thoes cute little air compressors Water seperators are a must especially in humid places, and if you're doing any kind of painting.

 

[onebad95]

I was always told that the water/oil seperator should not be directly mounted to the compressor. Basically, it will still have blow by and not get all the moisture out of the line. I have a 12' line coming off my compressor that goes into the seperator. Then, another hose that goes to whatever air tool/sprayer I'm using. Just a thought. Either way, your better off with one than without one.

 

[94GTLaserRC]

1/4" is standard.

As far as cheap and the quality, most of the stuff there is strong/durable enough for what we do at home. PLUS, there are higher quality tools there if you want. I bought a creepy crawler that seemed like a good value for $30, with the reclining headrest.

When JOe and I went to check out, it rang up $16.99 Turned out it was in their weekly tab.

RC

 

[VibrantRedGT]

I was always told that the water/oil seperator should not be directly mounted to the compressor. Basically, it will still have blow by and not get all the moisture out of the line. I have a 12' line coming off my compressor that goes into the seperator. Then, another hose that goes to whatever air tool/sprayer I'm using. Just a thought. Either way, your better off with one than without one.

Yea it is done like that also. Like you said as long as one is there it should be fine. Mine catches mucho crapola. Especially when I'm sanding.

 

[Chythar]

First of all, thanks to Joe for "rescuing" me from the shop. I finally got my FM seal replaced, and while the car was there, Joe came and got me, and we went to Harbor Freight. I picked this up over there...a regulator/filter/water separator/oiler....it's $30, there or from the catalog.

Just ordered that filter/regulator from Harbor Freight, it was recommended in another thread.

This is why I cant take off the stock regulator...it is incorporated into the casing. As it were, I had to fab an extender as such: male/male to female/female to male/male, in order to connect that piece to my compressor, since the handle was in the way.

Your tank looks exactly like the one I got at Home Depot, except my tank is red with the Husky logo. Mine has the same logos, graphics and layout on the regulator. They're obviously made by the same company. What brand is your tank, out of curiosity?

Also, could you tell me what you did to fabricate the extender? I'll have to build one of my own. Thanks!

 

[94GTLaserRC]

Just ordered that filter/regulator from Harbor Freight, it was recommended in another thread.

What brand is your tank, out of curiosity?
Also, could you tell me what you did to fabricate the extender? I'll have to build one of my own. Thanks!

Mine is Campbell Hausfeld.

To make the extender, I took a double sided male fitting, and inserted it into the tank. View attachment 518959

Then I put a double sided female fitting on the male fitting. Then added the second double sided male fitting to that.

Now, I have an extender with a male side left sticking out! That's where I attach the regulator...Ill see if I can get pics up.

This is where H.F is fun.. You can buy a bucket full of fittings, connectors, etc, for about $10.

RC

 

[94GTLaserRC]

Ok...here you go:
This pic is the fitting. You cant see the 2 male ends to well. What you see if the female fitting in the center, with the other connectors on either side.

This is the whole connection: The blue hose goes around the wall in my garage and exits near the large garage door opening, so that I can use the hose near where the car would be parked.

This pic shows the red hose, which attaches to my work bench, where I have the cheapo yellow hose. I use this mainly for blowing off the work area, and the die grinder for polishing. I use that little 3-drawer container for my Dremel Stuff.

RC

 

[baglock1]

It looks like this might apply to you RC:
http://www.aircompressorsettlement.com/

Results of a class action lawsuit mean you get free parts. Have fun.

 

[Chythar]

Thanks for the pics, RC. And the class action lawsuit tells me at least one thing - my Husky compressor is a relabeled Campbell Hausfeld. I wonder if they listed peak HP....