sea_goin_dude
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- Mar 15, 2011
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Re: Bought cheap compressor.... Good or no?
I have a Campbell Hausfeld compressor and it is great. It is oil less by the way. Extension cord?? better to use a longer hose and shorter cord. If you use a long extension cord be sure it is a 12 gage or smaller number. Most of the cords in discound stores are maybe 14 or even 16 gage. Check the tag before buying one. Also don't get a cord that is a lot longer than you need to get to your compressor. Remember the gage in combination with the length determines the voltage drop along with the current draw of the motor being used. Note: the smaller the gage number the more current it will carry and the less will be the voltage drop.
I have a Campbell Hausfeld compressor and it is great. It is oil less by the way. Extension cord?? better to use a longer hose and shorter cord. If you use a long extension cord be sure it is a 12 gage or smaller number. Most of the cords in discound stores are maybe 14 or even 16 gage. Check the tag before buying one. Also don't get a cord that is a lot longer than you need to get to your compressor. Remember the gage in combination with the length determines the voltage drop along with the current draw of the motor being used. Note: the smaller the gage number the more current it will carry and the less will be the voltage drop.