12-04-2012, 08:33 AM
Something else to be aware of is that these little compressors are NOISY!
And in the case of my HF unit, in true import tradition.... I made sure to break in the compressor by running it open tank for 30 minutes and changing the oil. (TWICE) Lots of golden metal flakes in the oil the first change, and a small amount in the second.
The plastic air inlet and thin open cell foam "filter" was a joke, and made the thing obnoxiously loud when running. I picked up a compact metal air filter housing and paper air filter elements from McMaster-Carr that worked a treat. It has a "muffled" intake port on the housing that greatly reduced the noise and makes it bearable to use now.
And in the case of my HF unit, in true import tradition.... I made sure to break in the compressor by running it open tank for 30 minutes and changing the oil. (TWICE) Lots of golden metal flakes in the oil the first change, and a small amount in the second.
The plastic air inlet and thin open cell foam "filter" was a joke, and made the thing obnoxiously loud when running. I picked up a compact metal air filter housing and paper air filter elements from McMaster-Carr that worked a treat. It has a "muffled" intake port on the housing that greatly reduced the noise and makes it bearable to use now.
Willie