30 gallon campbell hausfeld 220 volt air compressor

[mechanic]

I am looking for feed back on this air compressor. It has the same setup as the 60 gallon tank but only smaller. The horse power and cfm are like 10 at 90 psi. I think I can run the same air tools as the 60 gallon because the pump and motor are the same as the 60 gallon. Does anyone have this air compressor in your shop and would you recommend this for air tools.If you have this compressor I would like your feed back. Thanks

 

[Sittingbull2]

I don't have that one. I have a Harbor Freight 26 gal. it runs my impacts and air ratchets etc. pretty good. I use mine all the time. Constantly working on my stuff or somebody else's stuff. I don't see why that one would not work. Hope that helps.

 

[WranglerX]

The gallonage of the tank is only"reserve" capacity of air, its the compressor part that it will maintain "X" CFM and "Y" pressure that indicates it will sustain during constant usage that determines if it will meet your requirements.....

Check CFM/Pressure rating of biggest tool you will run (probably impact) and size your "compressor" to that value or larger....

Dale

 

[Dclerici1]

Might want to investigate the motor specs. My compressor has a Leeson motor rated for 10 starts per hour. Just another way to rate a motor.

 

[Gem99ultra]

I have that compressor like the one you're considering. It has served me well for over 10 years. As others have said, the reserve capacity is a problem if you wish to use it for tools such as sand blasting, extensive painting, etc. I use mine only for cleaning up tools, running impact wrenches and the like. For those uses, it's ideal.

Mine max's out at 125psi though. I suppose that after 9 years of no maintenance, including never changing the oil even, that may have something to do with the lower pressure. yeah, I have since changed the oil.

I do consider the power to be less than ideal though. Now I'm thinking a 60-80 gallon compressor that will run 185psi would fit my wants best. My advice, unless you only plan to air up footballs, or occasionally run an air wrench, go big. You'll never wish you had a smaller unit.

 

[bigtiller]

I think you will be happy with the 30 gallon tank. But if you think someday you would like to put an electric condensate valve on the tank you will be happier with the larger tank.

 

[radios1]

I have that compressor like the one you're considering. It has served me well for over 10 years. As others have said, the reserve capacity is a problem if you wish to use it for tools such as sand blasting, extensive painting, etc. I use mine only for cleaning up tools, running impact wrenches and the like. For those uses, it's ideal.

Mine max's out at 125psi though. I suppose that after 9 years of no maintenance, including never changing the oil even, that may have something to do with the lower pressure. yeah, I have since changed the oil.

I do consider the power to be less than ideal though. Now I'm thinking a 60-80 gallon compressor that will run 185psi would fit my wants best. My advice, unless you only plan to air up footballs, or occasionally run an air wrench, go big. You'll never wish you had a smaller unit.

watch the old tanks!. there was a guy that used an old air compressor a few blocks away from me, and was killed when the tank exploded from rust!!. that being said, a larger tank will reduce the need for the compressor to refill it, and also, reduce water vapor going into the tank.

 

[bigtiller]

watch the old tanks!. there was a guy that used an old air compressor a few blocks away from me, and was killed when the tank exploded from rust!!. that being said, a larger tank will reduce the need for the compressor to refill it, and also, reduce water vapor going into the tank.

I don't think a bigger tank will change the amount of condensate going into the tank. The pump will compress and heat the air and when the air cools, moisture develops. The tank just stores the water until it is forced out by the valve at the bottom of the tank.

 

[Oldoak]

I don't think a bigger tank will change the amount of condensate going into the tank. The pump will compress and heat the air and when the air cools, moisture develops. The tank just stores the water until it is forced out by the valve at the bottom of the tank.

:thumbsup:

 

[WranglerX]

Bigger tank, more condensate from larger volume...

Dale