I have Husky Model VT6315 (the biggest one with wheels) and have no
complaints. For a compressor, it isn't painfully loud, though is
slightly smaller than the one you listed. I wanted wheels so I could
move the compressor closer to where it was needed and plug into a
regular 120V outlet. This worked at well at my previous house on a flat
lot.
My only problem now at the new house is a poor electrical system and
getting the compressor started the first time. I have to flip it on for
only about 5 seconds at a time until it starts or I pop the breaker.
Once started the first time, I'm good. One of these days I'll run real
power to the garage. Can't blame the compressor for this. The
voltmeter shows about 80 volts when the compressor is trying to start
and the wall outlet.
The comparable Kobalt didn't have the fit and finish of the Husky at the
time I looked. I seem to recall that Husky was made by C-H.
Brian
On 12/23/2011 7:49 AM, Jeff Scarbrough wrote:
> 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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