Harbor Freight vs Costco Portable 12v Air Compressor - In Depth Review w/ Pictures - Page 4

sixshooter · 02-23-2007, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyN29

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What is the real difference in these two pieces? Look at all of the cast parts, they are identical withthe exception of where the ports are...you can tell with the bosses that are cast in to them. It just depends on where they are drilled and tapped for the air hoses and air filter. Take the handle off of the HF one and put a nice cover over it and they are almost identical. Look at where the switch is, they didnt even flip the switch, they just rotated the end piece 180 degrees. Is the difference in the motor or in teh piston stroke (rise or fall of piston). I wonder why the HF makes more heat if the compression and motor is the same. I am just wondering how different these pieces really are. Nice post

phoric · 02-25-2007, 08:59 PM

Went to Costco today (world headquarters in Issaquah) and couldn't find this compressor.

They had another huge yellow portable one but it was nothing like this. Might have to check some of the other warehouses in the area.

bsruther · 02-25-2007, 10:44 PM

I just bought the Pepboys version today. Same compressor, different name.
Nice little item.

RickyN29 · 02-25-2007, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bsruther

I just bought the Pepboys version today. Same compressor, different name.
Nice little item.

How much did it cost you? I just might take mine back to Costco and get the Pepboys one if the price is better and it is really the same unit.

bsruther · 02-25-2007, 11:24 PM

It was like $44.98 I think.

bsruther · 02-25-2007, 11:25 PM

http://pepboys.shoplocal.com/pepboys/default.aspx?action=detail&flashbrowse=y&storeid=2 314788&rapid=367860&pagenumber=2&listingid=-2093764475&ref=%2fpepboys%2fdefault.aspx%3faction% 3dbrowsepageflash%26storeid%3d2314788%26pagenumber %3d2%26rapid%3d367860%26prvid%3dPepBoys-070218

Thomas Jeep · 02-25-2007, 11:28 PM

Anybody got photos of this being mounted somewhere in or on their Jeep?

joe0482 · 02-26-2007, 01:45 AM

and you can download a $5 off coupon from pepboys.com. going to get mine in the morning.

bigapplephx · 02-26-2007, 06:44 PM

Thanks Ricky for a very thorough evaluation of the HF and Costco air compressor.
Your article prompted me to buy the Costco unit. I tested it on my Chevy Tahoe tires, took 3 minutes to pump from 25psi to 40psi. My JC Whitney use to take 15 minutes, then it would overheat and blow a fuse.
Thanks again, AL

GTI2JEEP · 02-27-2007, 01:05 AM

awesome write up, wonder if it will mount up in the extra battery tray on the wrangler?

joe0482 · 02-27-2007, 08:21 PM

I went to pepboys today and picked up my compressor. First off it is identical to the one at costco (its the same compressor just a different name). In the parking lot of pepboys I aired down one tire to 12psi, it took just at 4 mins to 35lbs. The only complaint i have is it got so hot i had to let it cool a few mins before i could even touch the connector on the hose to disconnect it. That was doing one tire only kinda worried now when i have to do all 4, I may have to let it cool between each tire but for under $40.00 (after rebate and $5 off coupon) I can deal with it for now. Im going to mount it in the back on the wheel I havnt.checked yet but it should clear the rails for the top and the seat when folded forward. Ill add the pics when its complete.

**cvd** · 02-27-2007, 10:11 PM

For those with the Pep Boys/CostCo compressor - is the pressure gauage accurate? Mine shows 25 PSI when the tires are really at 13, and 40 PSI when it gets to 28.
Cliff

Grubbi · 02-27-2007, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cvd

For those with the Pep Boys/CostCo compressor - is the pressure gauage accurate? Mine shows 25 PSI when the tires are really at 13, and 40 PSI when it gets to 28.
Cliff

I've noticed you have to turn the compressor off to get a reading.

RickyN29 · 02-27-2007, 10:35 PM

Yes, you need to stop the compressor to get a reading. Even still, both units were off by a substantial amount.

SomeGuysName · 02-28-2007, 07:13 AM

Nice comparison and thanks for the info!

02-25-2007, 11:28 PM	#52
Thomas Jeep Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 19 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Anybody got photos of this being mounted somewhere in or on their Jeep? __________________ Tom

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02-25-2007, 08:59 PM	#47
phoric Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ND Posts: 114 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Went to Costco today (world headquarters in Issaquah) and couldn't find this compressor. They had another huge yellow portable one but it was nothing like this. Might have to check some of the other warehouses in the area.

02-25-2007, 10:44 PM	#48
bsruther Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Kentucky Posts: 366 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I just bought the Pepboys version today. Same compressor, different name. Nice little item.

02-25-2007, 11:24 PM	#50
bsruther Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Kentucky Posts: 366 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	It was like $44.98 I think.

02-25-2007, 11:25 PM	#51
bsruther Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Kentucky Posts: 366 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	http://pepboys.shoplocal.com/pepboys/default.aspx?action=detail&flashbrowse=y&storeid=2 314788&rapid=367860&pagenumber=2&listingid=-2093764475&ref=%2fpepboys%2fdefault.aspx%3faction% 3dbrowsepageflash%26storeid%3d2314788%26pagenumber %3d2%26rapid%3d367860%26prvid%3dPepBoys-070218

02-26-2007, 01:45 AM	#53
joe0482 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Helen, Georgia Posts: 64 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	and you can download a $5 off coupon from pepboys.com. going to get mine in the morning.

02-27-2007, 08:21 PM	#56
joe0482 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Helen, Georgia Posts: 64 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I went to pepboys today and picked up my compressor. First off it is identical to the one at costco (its the same compressor just a different name). In the parking lot of pepboys I aired down one tire to 12psi, it took just at 4 mins to 35lbs. The only complaint i have is it got so hot i had to let it cool a few mins before i could even touch the connector on the hose to disconnect it. That was doing one tire only kinda worried now when i have to do all 4, I may have to let it cool between each tire but for under $40.00 (after rebate and $5 off coupon) I can deal with it for now. Im going to mount it in the back on the wheel I havnt.checked yet but it should clear the rails for the top and the seat when folded forward. Ill add the pics when its complete.