Hi Guys,
Stumbled across a 80 gal 2 stage unit from Husky.
Running horsepower 6 RHP
Air tank capacity 80 gal.
Air pressure 175 PSI max.
Air delivery
17.9 SCFM at 100 PSI
17.0 SCFM at 175 P
Numbers would work for me and really, I am doing 2 bike jobs a month. No desire to do a full car (I am in a residential area and the neighbors would scream). How bad is Husky? I believe they are a re branded Campbell H. I know it is not in the same league as a Quincey or an Eaton. Thoughts??
Husky Compressor??
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New or used?
If used, run it and make sure it's not spitting oil. It will get you by, I had one to hold me over until I got my current compressor. I also only do small stuff myself and never had a problem spraying. Biggest thing that I have shot was a truck hood. The DA on the other hand was a bit problematic. Sent by the random thoughts from the voices in my head...
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It's new. A hood or a fender would be the biggest thing I would ever do. I do have a cheapo da sander but to be honest, I use a B&D electric and it seem to do the job quite well. |
My compressor has the same specs but it is a Porter Cable.
It will handle most anything in a one man shop, even a blast cabinet. Just be sure to have good filtration and water separation for those days when you are really working it. 1968 Coronet R/T
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O.K. well, I may have narrowed down my choice. In your opinion is the Porter Cable a much better unit or are they comparable? Also, what can you recommend for a water separator--I know there are cheap ones to avoid. |
I use a Rapid Air 1’ regulator/water separator followed by a PneumaticPlus SAU4030M-N04DG-MEP Three Stage Air Drying System (1/2”) for all the shop air.
My spraygun air goes through and extra Devilbiss QC3 Desiccant filter I never had a problem even when my Husky started puking oil into the system Sent by the random thoughts from the voices in my head...
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Thanks, I'll look into those units. |
I bought my compressor over a decade ago and it cost me $1000.00 back then.
My set up may be overkill but installed a flexible line from the compressor to a T in a vertical 3/4" copper line. Blow the T is a drop with a drain valve. Above the T the piping continues to just below the ceiling and then travels back and forth across a 8' wall dropping about 4". From there it goes through one of these: The into one of these: Then back up and across a 12' wall to another vertical pipe with a T that goes through the wall and into the paint booth. The vertical pipe also has a drop with a valve on it. Once inside the both I have Regulator/Water Separator similar to this: Which then goes through a filter to the air hose. I almost never have to turn the refrigerated drier on and rarely get any moisture that reaches the trap inside the booth. 1968 Coronet R/T
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WOW, sounds like a nice set up. Gives me some ideas. Thanks!! |
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