Apple Roof Cleaning (813) 655-8777 Report post Posted November 14, 2014 We have had this air compressor for nearly a month now, and I just wanted to report that the air output seems to have increased, as it has broken in. It has started every time, with just one pull, and only cost us 499.00 brand new ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3LM Roof Cleaning Report post Posted November 14, 2014 Nice, appreciate you keeping us updated. I bought the All-Flo pump today. I'm picking up a craigs deal on the compressor but if it goes before I pick it up then I'll probably get the HF compressor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sussex County Roof Cleaning Report post Posted November 16, 2014 Everything on HF is no name stuff with such cheap prices I just don't trust them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple Roof Cleaning (813) 655-8777 Report post Posted November 17, 2014 Everything on HF is no name stuff with such cheap prices I just don't trust them. Nice, appreciate you keeping us updated. I bought the All-Flo pump today. I'm picking up a craigs deal on the compressor but if it goes before I pick it up then I'll probably get the HF compressor My Son who cleans all the roofs for us really likes the Harbor Freight Air Compressor so far. So does Ryan Wilkins from Beacon Roof Cleaning here in Florida. I agree, the older HF Compressors were shit, but these new ones seem to be a lot better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly Lee Report post Posted November 22, 2014 Well based on Chris's recommendation I just purchased the harbor freight compressor. I was starting to have issues with the used rigid ac and replaced it this one from harbor freight. I just could not avoid the great price, let's hope it performs well enough until I am able to purchase a bigger compressor and pump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple Roof Cleaning (813) 655-8777 Report post Posted November 23, 2014 Well based on Chris's recommendation I just purchased the harbor freight compressor. I was starting to have issues with the used rigid ac and replaced it this one from harbor freight. I just could not avoid the great price, let's hope it performs well enough until I am able to purchase a bigger compressor and pump. Trust me Kelly, it takes a few weeks to "break in". Just letting it run will not hasten break in either, because the air pump needs to be under a load. I guess you could simply loosen an air valve on the tank slightly, to be sure the air pump runs a lot, if you want to speed up the break in a little ? My Son noticed a big difference, after using it everyday for a few weeks, cleaning roofs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Taylor Report post Posted July 11, 2015 How is the harbor freight compressor holding up? Can you give an update. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple Roof Cleaning (813) 655-8777 Report post Posted July 11, 2015 How is the harbor freight compressor holding up? Can you give an update.We have had both the smaller wheelbarrow one, and the big one for nearing 2 years now, with zero problems with either 1 Terry Taylor reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terry Taylor Report post Posted July 12, 2015 Does the HF big one with 18.5 CFM give you enough power for your 1 inch pump?Are you using 1/2 inch hose or 3/4? Where do you get 3/4, I have not seen any. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple Roof Cleaning (813) 655-8777 Report post Posted July 12, 2015 Does the HF big one with 18.5 CFM give you enough power for your 1 inch pump?Are you using 1/2 inch hose or 3/4? Where do you get 3/4, I have not seen any.Yes, but a larger air compressor is even better. You can never have too much air. I use 5/8 hose, much better then 1/2 inch, not quite as good as 3/4, but easier to work with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROOF REFRESH Report post Posted May 17, 2016 what unit did yall use?http://www.harborfreight.com/30-gal-420cc-Truck-Bed-Air-Compressor-EPA-III-69784.htmlORhttp://www.harborfreight.com/9-gal-212cc-135-PSI-Wheelbarrow-Air-Compressor-EPA-III-69783.html that wheelbarrow one seems way to small at 9 cfm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple Roof Cleaning (813) 655-8777 Report post Posted May 17, 2016 what unit did yall use?http://www.harborfreight.com/30-gal-420cc-Truck-Bed-Air-Compressor-EPA-III-69784.htmlORhttp://www.harborfreight.com/9-gal-212cc-135-PSI-Wheelbarrow-Air-Compressor-EPA-III-69783.html that wheelbarrow one seems way to small at 9 cfm. We use the big truck bed air compressor, and it has operated flawless for nearly 3 years of near everyday use. 1 ROOF REFRESH reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReNew Roof & Exterior cleaning Report post Posted May 18, 2016 Ive been thinking about getting one of these replacement pumps for my 5hp honda engine 9 gal contractor compressor. I do use an additional 11 gal air tank as a buffer. Specs show 17cfm@40psi and 15cfm@90 psi. To power my 1/2" Yamada. Should make it work just fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apple Roof Cleaning (813) 655-8777 Report post Posted May 22, 2016 Ive been thinking about getting one of these replacement pumps for my 5hp honda engine 9 gal contractor compressor. I do use an additional 11 gal air tank as a buffer. Specs show 17cfm@40psi and 15cfm@90 psi. To power my 1/2" Yamada. Should make it work just fine.It should work just fine 1 ReNew Roof & Exterior cleaning reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites