Well that seals the deal. I'm getting the Kobalt. The prices have gone up but it feels like a steal even at $300 for 26-gallons running 4.5SCFM@90psi. Your review hit on all the points I was wondering about. I really appreciate it, thank you.

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Wow I can not believe it has been two years since you got this compressor...Seems like yesterday!! Great video!

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

I know!! Time sure passes us by quickly, doesn't it?

Love the new channel hey man I hit the jackpot got a free 45 foot tower plus a old 99 ant

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Dang!! That was quite a score!!

Thx Eric! I'm actually looking for a new compressor myself, I'll be checking this 1 out. Cheers!

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

I think you'll love it!

Milton's HighFlow fittings (the purple ones) breathed new life into my wimpy compressor. Made a huge difference in running my impacts and way cheaper than buying a new compressor. I imagine they'd help any compressor flow more. Might bump that Kobalt up over 5 cfm.

Glad to hear it’s held up well. I’m considering replacing my 20 year old Craftsman which is just too loud in my garage.

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

Жыл бұрын

This is a lot more manageable than my old Craftsman was. I can hear myself think when I am running this one.

@nicasioyumul1799

Жыл бұрын

@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs I bought mine last December for like $330 IIRC. It’s been great so far for me!

Seems like it has been holding up well 👍

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

It really is. There is always a question of quality, but this one passes the test.

Not sure if anyone mentioned this but theres a high pressure port under the cover you can tap off of for full force air and adding air/water separator

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

Ай бұрын

Good to know! Thanks!!

I have one like it and we've kept it plugged in and working for anout the last 4-5 years ad it is great. No problems and it it set for 135 and I don't want to change anything, it hardly ever has to kick on umless I'm working it hard like with the blowgun the power tools are no issue.

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

This is one of the quitest compressors out there now. I have the same!

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

4 ай бұрын

I agree on how quiet it is

Im about to get this big one. I had the small one and a 4gal one for years so ive decided to replace my 8yr old central pneumatic 21gal compressor that will damage your hearing lol

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

4 ай бұрын

i am still very happy with it- Works like a charm every time

Seems like a nice tool to rely on.

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

I'm nearly 3 years into owning it and it hasn't given me a lick of trouble. Not bad!

Thank You for the information. Saw the plastic pipe used to hook it into Your system- not the safe thing to do, if (when) it blows there will be plastic shrapnel flying (seen the results as a responder). You do not want to be in the area, safer to use hose designed to handle air pressure.

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

11 ай бұрын

I've heard that over the years, but never had an issue. The shop I worked for for over 18 years was plumbed with it and it never had an issue there as well. I'll inspect it from time to time to be sure.

I would switch out the PVC piping. That can be really bad over time.

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

Жыл бұрын

I did do that when I re-did my garage, I got a little too crazy tearing stuff down and the PVC broke.

@nicasioyumul1799

Жыл бұрын

@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs Nice! Yeah that PVC stuff isn’t even legal for our installs here in California anymore.

Hello. I purchased this Kobalt air compressor about a week ago. Glad you like it. It worked impressively helping me blow out my sprinkler system, but that was after I first had an issue. I'm wondering if you have any comments about the following issue. First, of course I let the tank fill and after a few minutes it was filled. Then I turned on my sprinkler Zone 1 and the compressor blew out the remnant water just fine. However, the compressor would not turn on again to refill the tank after it dropped to 50 psi or whatever it was. I kept turning it off and on to no avail. Yes, the ballcock at the bottom was closed. So I then opened the ballcock and let the remaining air out. After I did that, it turned on again to refill the tank. I then went to Zones 2 and 3 and repeated all three zones again with no problem whatsoever. Now, is that something that can be explained or do you think the compressor is defective? Thanks in advance for any thoughts you can throw my way.

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

Жыл бұрын

I am not sure, some times when the temps are really cold, the unit does not want to pump up. (for us really cold temps are 15 degrees or so) They still should have a 3 year warranty, if you are having issues now, you might swap the unit out for peace of mind

@robinspina9968

Жыл бұрын

@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs I just might do that. Thanks, Eric!

Add a automatic timer drain 120v blow down to bottom of tank. Along with output line oiler for full maintenance free operation

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Dang!?! I had no idea such a thing exists. Can you send me a link?

Hi Eric, thanks for all the info! Looking for a Realistic Shortwave Receiver DX-302 , and cannot locate on Amazon, eBay or B&H? Where can I get one? Mike

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

2 жыл бұрын

Just keep looking on ebay, they pop up from time to time.

It did that go through that is the one that I have it won't go over 35 lb what's wrong with it

Good review. I’m actually looking at picking this up, however the price has changed quite a bit at $380. I’m probably still grabbing it simply for tank size and other mentioned features. Lot of woodworking/sanding and even with a dust collection system I still blow through a tank rather quickly on clean up between grits etc etc… so smaller compressors are running a lot which in my mind leads to faster wear and tear. Are you still liking it? Having any issues?

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Still love it- I have not had any issues with it at all. Inflation is a cruel thing- my bank account agrees with that

@the_bearded_hobdy895

Жыл бұрын

@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs I appreciate the reply. That’s good to hear for sure and makes picking it up a little easier lol. Even though it’s went up in price, it’s still less than others with comparable specs and the included 3yr warranty is nice. Oh and you ain’t kidding on inflation being a cruel thing, it’s definitely kicking my bank account all over the place

Thanks for the review. Prior service by chance?

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

Жыл бұрын

yes, does it show?

@eastcoastken

Жыл бұрын

@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs I've worn the same skivy shirt so it did to me.

👍

hey i have the same one mine was a open box to i got mine from lowes for 160.99. plug it straight in a wall outso u wont burn the motor

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Yup! The voltage drop from an extension cord will really hurt this thing.

Dumb question, you don’t have to drain the water daily/after each usage?

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

Жыл бұрын

I usually drain mine once a month.

We can do

Just got one yesterday .Mine keeps tripping my circuit breaker. Looked under the capacitor housing and to my surprise there was none. Why put a fake capacitor housing?

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

9 ай бұрын

How odd. No idea why they did that.

can't get mine to work, chugs once or twice and nothing, any ideas, it is practically new, highly disappointed

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

Жыл бұрын

They have a 3 year warranty, I would swap it out for a new one.

That's the one that I have it won't go over 35 PSI

@broken_font1881

2 жыл бұрын

For your safety never do repairs to your compressor while it's pressurized and powered. There is three components that can cause your issue when they go bad. Theres an easy start valve, a one way check valve, and the unloader valve. Theres some videos on KZread covering how to diagnose and fix those components, I hope that helps

its just sad how this has almost doubled in price since 2 years ago...its hard to pay the current price after knowing what it cost before

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

9 ай бұрын

Who knows what the prices will be in a few years- I am sure they will never be where they used to be

Can you paint a car with it.

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

Жыл бұрын

Sure! it would be perfect for that.

I hope you are running low pressure, PVC air lines are a really bad idea, they aren't rated for high pressure.

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

Жыл бұрын

These are rated to over 300 psi, and I run my air at 90. Every shop I've worked used pvc pipe for air lines and I can't recall but one blowout and that was caused by an object hitting the pipe causing a crack . Rumors of the dangers of PVC pipe in air line use are very much fake news.

@mr.rem2609

Жыл бұрын

@@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs yea sch40 pvc is very solid!

PVC? Just a ticking time bomb under that kind of pressure

@FarpointRestorationsAndRepairs

Жыл бұрын

No. I've worked at shops and have had my own air lines run with that stuff for the last 30 years. I can't recall a single failure. They are rated to 300psi and my compressor is set to 90.

@gg48gg

Жыл бұрын

It's not that they can't hold the pressure but they are rated for lower pressure. They can also become brittle after time The issue becomes that if they do burst, they're throwing shrapnel. A better choice is pretty much any other pipe or even pex Good luck and be safe.