11:15 The water drain plug and any water sits at the bottom of the tank. You don't have to empty an air compressor to drain the water. Just open the water drain valve a little. The air pressure will push the water out in a few seconds. Now close the valve. Done.
@ThriftyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Great tip, thanks!
@johndeaux9987
Жыл бұрын
old comment, but good to know. I never thought about going that route!
@RobertELee420
Жыл бұрын
@@johndeaux9987 how else would one do it???
@johndeaux9987
Жыл бұрын
@@RobertELee420 drain the whole tank. I don't follow the guidelines but I've always been told to drain it empty and never let it sit full.
@djeslic5377
2 жыл бұрын
Just picked this unit up today and wow... Seriously. I have an older 21 gal. Central Pneumatic compressor I had it for more than a decade so I wanted a new one and compared to my Central Pneumatic this thing doesn't even sound like it's running. I am too happy with it.
@ThriftyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear!
@finley614
3 жыл бұрын
I actually just bought this same compressor and man that thing is the quietest compressor i have ever owned. Manual says the break-in on this compressor is to open valve and allow it to run a half hour before actually using
@israel4479
3 жыл бұрын
Hey bud, thinking about buying one of these.. how is it holding up for you?
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
So far so good. I’m not a heavy air compressor user but I probably use it a few times a month. Definitely better than a little pancake air compressor and much MUCH quieter!
@israel4479
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThriftyGarage good enough, I think ima pull the trigger on this one. Thanks a lot for the info bud
@STREETFIGHTER50
2 жыл бұрын
Wow 30 mins running constantly balls out!? 😬
@RMartin631
2 жыл бұрын
@@STREETFIGHTER50 It's not unusual for there to be an extended break-in time. My old Craftsman also called for 1/2 hour of break-in. People sometimes have early compressor failures because they fail to read the instructions and do the break-in.
@rockythebulli9420
2 жыл бұрын
I just picked one up yesterday and I love it. Sanded my 82 el camino with it.
@ThriftyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Cool deal! Hope it works out well for you!
@mylostwife5230
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 1972, I’m going to do some sanding with it and other air tools, do you recommend this air compressor?
@houndsmanone4563
3 жыл бұрын
Carson, I was just considering a new air compressor but I was considering a California Air b/c they supposedly produce minimal noise. Noise level is a concern since I store my existing air compressor inside our attached garage and the noise of my air compressor reverberates throughout the house when it turns on and off. The noise in the garage is horrendous. Thanks for firing the air compressor up to hear the noise level. My existing pancake table model is so much louder than your Fortress model which I like. Enjoyed the entire video (full-watch). 👍🏽🙂
@rdsii64
2 жыл бұрын
This is a descent compressor. With that said, when it comes to quiet compressors, California air is on another level.
@ThriftyGarage
Жыл бұрын
Houndsman One did you get a new compressor? I’ve heard great things about the California Air and I considered getting one. If you haven’t purchased one yet we recently published an updated two year review video on this compressor. Might be worth a watch!
@houndsmanone4563
Жыл бұрын
@@ThriftyGarage Thifty Garage, I sure did buy the California compressor and it's a dream to run. It has the power I need without the noise. When I turn it on you hardly even know it's running compared to my old pancake compressor noise. I'll go and check out your video. Have a fine week. 👍🏽🤠 2/12/23
@ILruffian
11 ай бұрын
Just hope you never have to deal with their customer service. I own two CAT compressors. Worst company I've ever dealt with. CS phone number is a voicemail and they never call back. They respond to about half of your emails in a conversation. And are totally useless. CAT makes Home Depot customer service look good.@@houndsmanone4563
@jimmysgarage9068
3 жыл бұрын
Good job being the first to review this machine. You should get a lot of views.
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
I think so too!
@jimmysgarage9068
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThriftyGarage I got the McGraw 3-gallon machine when it came out, and HF used my review in their email they sent out. It got 40k in one day! Hopefully that will happen to you!
@peterfranklin8653
2 жыл бұрын
thanks for saving me the trouble of going down to the store to read the box and labels myself. couldn't have done it without you.
@ThriftyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you could stay in your PJs and watch a KZitem instead of wasting fuel on driving!
@peterfranklin8653
2 жыл бұрын
@@ThriftyGarage got some hot pockets to mail you. read the constuctions on the box and post a video then mail them back.
@joewilliams5283
Жыл бұрын
@@peterfranklin8653 I'm sure it's going to be difficult for him to read the constructions. He should be able to read the instructions for you though...but hey, you're the smart ass here.
@mr.rem2609
Жыл бұрын
You could not, you would have had to look it up or drive there but u came here for the video like we all did.
@21dirtyj
Жыл бұрын
perfect well priced
@Brees1986
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been planning on buying the Lowe’s Quiet Tech 26 gallon compressor (which looks remarkably like this). But this appears to be more powerful. I’m going to have to do a side by side comparison now.
@STREETFIGHTER50
2 жыл бұрын
I was just at Lowes checking out the same compressor. Very similar indeed. Bet they are, just relabeled.
@danrich9794
3 жыл бұрын
Thats way quiet. Mine hurts to be in the garage when it fires up. Good to know
@finley614
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah this compressor is nice and quiet. Can actually have a conversation when it’s running
@lisa.zapata
2 жыл бұрын
How long can you run it before the air runs out?
@JoseSanchez-wb5rz
3 жыл бұрын
In page 7 of the operators manual is the break in procedure for the pump that was completely neglected by this guy. Don't let the excitement of the new toy thing blind you from doing things right.
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Page 7! Yikes, I’d be lucky to ready page 1. What’s more important that break in processes couldn’t be included on pages 1-6?
@STREETFIGHTER50
2 жыл бұрын
What was the important part of the break-in procedure?
@ThriftyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Run the air compressor for 30 minutes with the drain plug open.
@ivanaguilar8314
2 жыл бұрын
I have 15 years working with oil compressora and oil free conpressors,i never did such a thing and all my compressors last for long time.,i still have a dewalt that i bought 12 years ago To be honest that step makes no sense to me but o well
@PropaneTreeFiddy
Жыл бұрын
@Ivan Aguilar on any half decent compressor the head is almost never the first thing to go out (if at all). All compressor repairs I ever had to make in decades were limited to leaky fittings, bad regulator, and on one occasion the cutoff switch seized shut.
@gerry427
2 жыл бұрын
Wonder how this compares to HD's Husky 20 Gal Silent Air Compressor at $350 ? Anyone have input ?
@mikep1772
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this!
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@billiebowling7755
Жыл бұрын
Was thinking about getting one of these but still time seems quite a long time compared to my 30 gallon Craftsman of about 4 and 1/2 minutes.
@brianjennings3172
2 жыл бұрын
So, it's nearly been a year since you posted this, how has this compressor been working? Any quirks or bad impressions yet? Worth a follow up video?
@ThriftyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment/question! I’ve heard some horror stories in the comments but have not had any issue on my end. It’s the perfect size for me. Big enough for the big tasks but yet still portable. I’d like to get a plasma cutter. I think that might really put it to the test.
@ThriftyGarage
Жыл бұрын
Brian Jennings we recently published an updated two year review video on this compressor. Check it out!
@voidvincent
2 жыл бұрын
You're suppose to open drain valve and let it run for 30 min straight to break in.
@louisevad6091
8 ай бұрын
I have one of these. Two years old. Now it shuts off before it reaches full pressure. You have to unplug it and wait ten minutes or so plug it in and it runs for a few minutes and shuts off again. Annoying. It is quiet.
@THExLAWxMAN
2 жыл бұрын
This was a view of the compressor, how about a real time usage video showing it do work.
@john4kc
3 жыл бұрын
Only thing missing is recovery time. Do you happen to know how long to recover?
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
I plan to do a working/more in depth review with it in use once I have a little more user experience.
@john4kc
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThriftyGarage Your review was good. I looked it up and it's roughly a 2 minute recovery. Yours tool longer to fill than their published specs, so I'm guessing on the long side of 2 minutes to refill.
@john4kc
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThriftyGarage When the Fortress line came out I was super excited about the aluminum tanks, but I think only the 2 gallon has an aluminum tank. :( what a let down.
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
It’s a nice air compressor. But not a bargin like Harbor Freight is known for. Hopefully it holds up and lasts well as it’s priced right up there with other similarly spec’d air compressors.
@voidvincent
2 жыл бұрын
@@ThriftyGarage where's that video at
@steverich7074
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot of info.
@Club-Thirty-Three
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, maybe you post a follow up and let us know if your happy with it.
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Will do. Happy so far. Especially the quietness.
@finley614
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThriftyGarage same here. Does well and doesn’t have my ears ringing anymore than they already do
@ThriftyGarage
Жыл бұрын
Club33 we recently published an updated two year review video on this compressor. Check it out!
@juliosdiy3206
Жыл бұрын
10 sec dahaaam awesome!
@timkirby71
3 жыл бұрын
How wide is it from end of wheel to end of wheel? I have a small cubby i keep my compressor in and looking for one that will roll in and out of it.
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
I’d plan on 21”. But you might be able to squeeze 20.5”
@PutUp365
2 жыл бұрын
It's been a year. How did it hold up? How much did you use it? Has anything broken?
@ThriftyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
We have used it a fair amount. More than the average homeowner. I have used it with air tools for impact drivers. Air nailers for trim and finish woodwork. Airing up tires including heavy equipment trailer tires. No issues whatsoever. Is definitely buy it again although I’ve heard the price has gone up so that might rearrange what options it is compared to.
@ThriftyGarage
Жыл бұрын
PutUp365 we recently published an updated two year review video on this compressor. Check it out!
@user-zn6rx2cr6c
9 ай бұрын
I have this compressor for last than a mont and i discover a little sound like air escaping for the back did anyone know why this happening ?
@tex77tex77
2 жыл бұрын
You didn't review anything.... This is just an unboxing video. You didn't test it out with a tool, didn't even stress it at all.
@waxmanvids5015
2 жыл бұрын
I am an idiot when it comes to electricity..I have this compressor I know it says 15 Amps. Do you know watts (coversion) it uses to run? I need more dedicated 20amp outlets in my garage! ugh
@ThriftyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t had any issues with this air compressor popping a breaker. For most circuits it will depend on what other electrical demands are being used.
@waxmanvids5015
2 жыл бұрын
@@ThriftyGarage gotcha...i only pop when i run a steamer for detailing same time in the garage... i have an electrician coming soon for more outlet installs!
@UtahTrucker
Жыл бұрын
Does it still work good I was thinking about purchasing one
@ThriftyGarage
Жыл бұрын
Check out our shorts and the comments. It has never let me down but it has let some commenters down as well as I recently had an issue with getting it to turn over (shown in YT shorts).
@ThriftyGarage
Жыл бұрын
Utah Trucker we recently published an updated two year review video on this compressor. Check it out!
@afitzgoon24
9 ай бұрын
Can you rewire it to run off of 220 instead of 120?
@bluegrafboy
5 ай бұрын
I'm sure you could but you'd have to double check the motor specs to make sure the motors internal wiring is a big enough gauge for it
@distra45
2 жыл бұрын
Mine keeps cutting off before reaching the set pressure and I have to unplug it and let it cool for a bit then plug it back in and turn it on. This is pretty annoying. Have you noticed this? Running air tools that way sucks...thinking of returning it for another bigger model.
@ThriftyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never had an issue. You might try an in-line pressure regulator. Or like you said a different unit.
@distra45
2 жыл бұрын
@@ThriftyGarage talked with tech support and they said bad thermal switch. I got the extended warranty so it was a easy replacement. Fingers crossed this one is better...
@ThriftyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear! I hope that fixes it!
@510nuneztattoo
2 жыл бұрын
I'm having same problem replaced twice same issue
@Jmort93
Жыл бұрын
I’m having same problem, hopefully rebuild kits will be widely available after warranty is over. The pump looks extremely simple to replace the seals on.
@eugeniojoaquin5712
11 ай бұрын
Do you guy now if i can use that compresor to pint my car ?
@ThriftyGarage
11 ай бұрын
I've never painted with an air gun but yes I think this has the capacity you would need.
@alonsoamezcua2386
3 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know the starting watts and running watts, trying to get the right generator for it. Any help would be great thanks
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure the watts. The garage is on a single 15amp breaker. It’s never tripped the breaker even with the LED ship lights on.
@mattw4824
2 жыл бұрын
It's 12.5 amps under a load.. only 9.5 when the air valve is open during break in
@MRTAT33
Ай бұрын
Hello, I know it's ridiculous to ask any questions. This is my first air compressor excluding the rectangular Sears type. My Worst Fears became true. If anyone could Please let Me know what happened, what not to do again and what not to. I only pressurised after doing the break-in-cycle a few days later. Everything was going good 😊👍.. until I tried disconnecting the primary coupler. As soon as I did the push in to disconnect, the male fitting Burst out near took me out and left a dent in my front door. This was the least of my worries. The compressor tank coupler would not close and was making a sound that scared The Shit out of me. It was hissing, I pulled the top ring and bottom valve to try and equal the pressure exit displacement. It took an EXTREMELY Long time to complete empty on gauges. I felt like I was trying to Diffuse a hydrogen bomb while In air upsidedown with Wickman Witworth Wrenches and the bomb didn't work on either Witworth, nor Metric and not even American Standard. Turned out,. The wreck was from an old Volkswagen Fox from the 1980s. Anyways, if not for air compressors, we could not have flaked All Of those inflatable tanks during propaganda WWII 😮
@hillbillybassfisherman8181
3 жыл бұрын
awesome job for people cant read lmao
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
🍻 to all the blind subscribers! (Who can’t read this comment)
@alexbronco5324
3 жыл бұрын
Would this be ok to use for the titanium 45 plasma cutter from harbor freight??
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly! A good air compressor is one thing that has prevented me from purchasing a plasma cutter which would go perfectly with my Lincoln 140HD welder. I obviously haven’t tried it yet but it sounds like it would work well with a plasma in my situation (shorter cut intervals). The HF Titanium 45A requires 80-110 PSI. I’m not sure the SCFM but from my research it’s totally doable.
@bostonbillyduchaney5655
3 жыл бұрын
Titanium 45 Spec for air supply needed. 4.2CFM @ 80 to 110 PSI and fortress puts out 4.5 SCFM @90 PSI. SO technically Yes You Could use Compressor for Titanium Plasma. For a Bit LOL
@mattw4824
2 жыл бұрын
@@bostonbillyduchaney5655 5.4
@bostonbillyduchaney5655
2 жыл бұрын
@@mattw4824 possible at 40 psi but not 90psi Flow rate5.3 SCFM @ 40 PSI, 4.5 SCFM @ 90 PSI
@mattw4824
2 жыл бұрын
@@bostonbillyduchaney5655 I was telling him this air compressor is rated at 90psi is 5.4.. not the plasma cutter.. I got 1 and so far it's a good air compressor. Got tired of the Mcgraw brand it's a piece of crap. Also it says it pulls 15 amps but under load it was only pulling 12.5 and 9.5 amps when I was breaking the motor in.. hopefully this 1 turns out to be a good air compressor
@hillbillybassfisherman8181
3 жыл бұрын
why does all reviews just read off the box never show how it works doing things like painting cutting metal sand blasting how it performs
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions. I’ll see what I can do to get footage performing every day tasks. I’ve had this compressor for less than a week so there’s not much to report on right now other than my initial impressions and showing the specs.
@alizod81
2 жыл бұрын
It's called stroking the corporate teet. But to be fair to this young gentleman who took to his time to post this video that's helped some people make a decision whether it was the right or wrong one is not for you to decide. I'd like to point out to you as you troll through here that he didn't title it as a review, unless he changed the title before I came through. In the description he labels it as an "OVERVIEW..."
@r10fishing58
Жыл бұрын
i have went through 2 in 6 months, finally got fed up with them and got the 29 gallon mcgraw unit, hopefully it’s better. we will see. the first one gets over temp shutoff by the time it hit 60psi, junk. second one something let loose in the top end and started beating itself to death against the wall, it still builds to about 120 psi but takes almost 15 mins to get there. junk as well lol.
@ThriftyGarage
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Sounds like bad luck.
@billiebowling7755
Жыл бұрын
That's a pretty long fill time anybody else agree with this.
@rengel7
2 жыл бұрын
Uh oh you did not do the 30 minute break in cycle her instruction manual
@ThriftyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Nope
@stanstamped3538
Жыл бұрын
Just a cosmetic review if you dont test a variety of different air tools running, bit of a waste of time..
@hyosungsf50scooters80
2 жыл бұрын
would take 8 minutes to fill back up. 4 cfm isnt anything need 14
@amosnomar
2 жыл бұрын
its been awhile how about an update? still working ok?
@ThriftyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
It has been working great! No complaints.
@amosnomar
2 жыл бұрын
@@ThriftyGarage Good to know because I just bought one yesterday.
@ThriftyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Several commenters have recommended to follow the break in procedure.
@amosnomar
2 жыл бұрын
@@ThriftyGarage yes, I did that. Also impressed by how quiet it is.
@xumot
Жыл бұрын
@@ThriftyGarage Since when oil-free air compressors need a break-in time? I have AFLATEK SilentPro10-1 Compressor (probably same pump and about 2,5-3 gallon tank) and when I bought it I asked about break-in time in the store - none needed, just plug it in and use it.
@billiebowling7755
Жыл бұрын
Anyone know if this is 110 or 220 volts
@TomCreasy
Жыл бұрын
120
@blueplasma5589
9 ай бұрын
So it,s 110 V
@ThriftyGarage
9 ай бұрын
Exactly!
@vanliferr4079
3 жыл бұрын
Just some friendly advice. The entire first half of the video is unnecessary. Reading the box etc is boring and anyone can do this. Show us what it can handle and that stuff, this seems like an add
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
That’s for the feedback. Always appreciated!
@adeptheatingair
3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a 20 GAL to me.
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t write the specs, nor did I measure to verify that it’s actually 26 gallons. I’m just trusting what the label says.
@Masdyl1319
2 жыл бұрын
10min to fill it.... that's terrible
@hmdwn
3 жыл бұрын
Too bad the warranty is only 90 days.
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Yea, I was a little bummed about that. They do offer an extended warranty.
@slip0n0fall
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed - no way I'd buy this when you can get it nearly the same price elsewhere with much longer warranty. An air compressor is a long term investment, not something you want to buy again in two years
@johns4407
3 жыл бұрын
15 Amps is stated on the specs. Should be pushing 2 hp
@mattw4824
2 жыл бұрын
It only pulls 12.5 under load
@tundrawhisperer4821
2 жыл бұрын
Jesus, nearly 10 minutes to fill just 26 gallons, IM OUT!
@dgomes1967
Жыл бұрын
I have a Devilbiss 30 Gal 125 psi oilless unit and it takes 10:50 minutes to reach full at 125psi so this seems about average at 175psi for 26 Gal.
@Elsanta666
2 жыл бұрын
Ff 4mins
@traviscade3186
3 жыл бұрын
What tools do you realistically expect to run off of this?
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
A little bit of everything. My cordless Makita impact driver does most of the work breaking bolts loose. But occasionally I have to break out the 1/2" air impact gun. Mostly I was looking for something that could easily air up my equipment trailer tires to 120 psi and my truck tries to 80 psi. This will be the perfect size. I've always wanted an 80 gallon compressor but that's much larger than what my needs are.
@traviscade3186
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThriftyGarage so you bought a $300 compressor to fill tires?
@jimmysgarage9068
3 жыл бұрын
This machine is able to run just about everything that a home owner/home mechanic needs. I have the McGraw 21-Gallon 175PSI machine and it's been more than adequate running all of my air tools.
@finley614
3 жыл бұрын
I run all of my impacts off this compressor with no issues
@traviscade3186
3 жыл бұрын
@@finley614 thank you. I'm thinking about purchasing an air compressor for personal auto maintenance and blow out my sprinkler system. I dont know much about them so watching videos to help.
@mattmccarty72
2 жыл бұрын
The same product as Husky from HD
@ThriftyGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Isn’t the Husky way louder?
@John_Ridley
2 жыл бұрын
And I think same as the Kobalt. Menards/MasterForce also have almost identical looking units.
@car9167
3 жыл бұрын
sounds noisy to me
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Most air compressors are loud. This one is relatively quiet. It's hard to share over video.
@car9167
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThriftyGarage What's your opinion on this: kzitem.info/news/bejne/z32h13auqX1pko4
@ThriftyGarage
3 жыл бұрын
@@car9167 That is a comparison with the 27 Gallon Fortress Air Compressor. This 26 gallon is a much closer comparison to the Lowes model both in price and noise.
@car9167
3 жыл бұрын
@@ThriftyGarage I was more concerned with the noise than the 26 or 27 gallons.
@roosterpardee1
Жыл бұрын
Garbage do not buy! Piston bent and Locked the whole compressor up after 4 months.
@beckettcohen5493
8 ай бұрын
Can you call this a review? I own my own shop, a REAL shop 80’ wide 120’ long and another 100’x100’ shop. I’ll tell you this, based on your “review” I still have ZERO INFO on the performance of said machine. Very poor.
@davidevans1992yahoo
2 жыл бұрын
It’s trash, mine caught fire within 10 min of use. Don’t buy
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