Harbor Freight central pneumatic 29 gallon 2hp 150psi air compressor model 68127 0-150psi run

[jparks4081]

I thinking about buying this one this weekend. Do you like it so far ?

[origionaldz]

@jparks4081 I like it. For the price and what it does it really can't be beat. I haven't had the chance to use my sandblaster or sander with it yet. If you do purchase it make sure you drain and refill the pump oil (so far me and another person had metal shavings in the oil before we even used it) and tighten the head bolts per the manual. I haven't had the chance to really hardcore use mine yet but for everything I used it for it's fine.

[redbeard0183]

i wonder if there is a way to get more air flow to the top of the pump head. i notice mine gets to 160-170 degrees and the sides where the fan/pulley is blowing it it gets to about 130 degrees. i wonder if the temperature difference will damage the pump over time? hopefully it doesn't overheat this summer when i'm using it.

[origionaldz]

@redbeard0183 Do you run it continuously or do you let it build up enough for it to take a break. I can tell you most twin piston compressors use this same design, I have a gas powered one too I will have to take some readings on it and compare, that one always runs. I would just keep up on the oil changes it should be fine.

[redbeard0183]

@origionaldz i haven't even started using it yet. lol.

i got the garage rearranged and the compressor put in its place sunday. i've been making trips to the hardware store buying fittings to plumb in the filter and oiler and ran a line to the hose reel on the other side of the garage.

the temperature reading was just after filling the tank to pressure test the system.

[ncrdisabled]

Man thats a long fill time . good thing it has a big tank.

[origionaldz]

@ncrdisabled Yes its a pretty long fill time, but it is a 29 gallon tank. It will usually never be empty though.

[redbeard0183]

if i did the math right thats about 5.99cfm.