Just my opinion ...
All are 60 gallon, twin cylinder, cast iron, oil bath.
Using a Minnesota zip code for pricing ...
Husky ($449) and Campbell-Hausfield ($469) are 11.5 SCFM, 40 psi and 10.2
SCFM at 90 psi, 135 PSI maximum pressure.
Kobalt ($449) is 13.4 SCFM @ 40 PSI, 11.5 SCFM @ 90 PSI, 155 PSI max
pressure
Of the three, the Kobalt is tied for cheapest and provides more air, both in
maximum pressure [which means that there will be more air in the tank] and
delivered SCFM [which is suppose to indicate what the pump can actually
deliver] . In my mind the Kobalt is the clear winner.
Arvid
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Scarbrough
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 9:49 AM
To: shop-talk at autox.team.net
Subject: [Shop-talk] Air Compressors
Hello and Happy Festivus!
Santa has graciously allowed me to pick out an air compressor for my
Christmas gift. However, he claims to not know too much about various
brands. After telling me my budget, I've got it narrowed down to
three of similar spec, which I surmise will suit the average hobby
garage:
http://tinyurl.com/HD-Husky Husky at Home Depot
http://tinyurl.com/Lowe-Kobalt Kobalt at Lowe's
http://tinyurl.com/TSC-CH Campbell-Hausfield at Tractor Supply
I note the the Husky and the C-H appear nearly identical. My
experience with Husky is limited to a small pancake compressor, and
none at all with the others. My current compressor is a 35-year-old
Craftsman 1HP, 20 gallon with a rusty tank. Anything is an
improvement, but if I'm going to shell out this kind of dough, I only
want to do it once.
I'd appreciate any advice or recommendation, not necessarily limited
to these three, but in the general price range and capacity.
Thanks!
Jeff Scarbrough
Corrosion Acres, Ga.
Original links:
<http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Air-Compressors-Tools-Accessories-Stationary-Compressors/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbb2r/R-100083906/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053>
<http://www.lowes.com/pd_221565-14989-LLA3706056_4294795218_4294937087_?productId=3115863&Ns=p_product_price|0&pl=1¤tURL=%2Fpl_Air%2BCompressors_4294795218_4294937087_%3FNs%3Dp_product_price|0&facetInfo=>
<http://www.tractorsupply.com/campbell-hausfeld-reg-60-gallon-cast-iron-air-compressor-3310006#BVRRWidgetID>
EOT
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