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Just picked this up last Thursday and got around to checking it out today, the only thing wrong with it is the auto switch doesn't work!!!
Holy cow! great find! this is gonna be great for just filling tires and using my air tools or filling the tank and taking it somewhere else to fill tractor tires!!
dang. I'll have to see if I can get a new/used working gauge!!
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Coooooll!! : ) Have you looked up the model number to see if there are any manuals you can download? Probly find em right straight from CH
Not yet Bear! I plan on doing that tomorrow at some point when I have time. Hopefully this one isn't obsolete and I c an find it! I just can't believe someone tossed it!!
For reals New, you might even find it has a breakdown and a parts list ; )
New,
If it does turn out that this particular model is not made anymore and you can't get parts, don't give up. You can get generic pressure switches to operate the compressor. You can also buy generic pressure gauges. It might not look quite as streamlined as it is now but will be just as usable.
The one safety detail you need to verify that works on any compressor is the safety pressure relief valve. It usually looks like a little brass valve with a ring or lever on it that you can operate to ensure it will open if the pressure ever gets above a safe level. If you operate it and it blows air and stops blowing air when you let it go it probably is OK. There's a spring inside that holds the valve shut until the pressure rises too high.
Jon.
Oh gosh; my weakness is air compressors. That was a good find and yes, I can't believe what people throw away when it comes to ACs. Tank leaks....pitch it (everything else is good). Pump locks up...pitch it. I've got 16 compressors with varied minor problems and can't find the time to work on them all. I had to pass one up today as my pickup was acting up at the scrapyard. I hope it's still there tomorrow.
sawmilleng
, the safety valve works!
Yunkman, my brother is already begging me for it! He's like, I gave you 2 sump pumps! yeah uh, NOT a fair trade lol.
it says "made in USA". If that's true, try 50 sump pumps! no, 150! ; )
Awesome find NA.
flip it up and inspect the bottom. this is where water will settle causing weak points in the tank but from the picture it looks to be in great condition:)
I see you are having fun with those projection lenses too hehe
careful... careful... Doh!!!
i found a 2007 porter cable 3.5?gal hotdog style ac the other day, havent tried running it yet but it looks like its in perfect condition!