taylorv1 Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 My Husky 3 Gal air compressor broke today, at the worst time too. It still fills with air, but the turning knob, to select amount of air you want, is stripped. I took of the knob cover, and the screw underneath is stripped. It just keeps turning and nothing happens. I bought the air compressor over 3 years ago at Home Depot. They shortly discontinued the compressor about 6 months after I bought it. Would it be possible to fix it, or is it time to buy a new Air Compressor? Any Air Compressor Recommendations? I am a woodworker. I mostly just use a nail gun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 I'd see if you can find a replacement piece that will fit. I don't see a reason to replace something for $150-200 because of a $5-10 part. Even if you want to upgrade; I think it makes more sense to fix this compressor and sell it. If you can find the 4.6 gallon Husky silent flow at HD, they're only $100 but they're becoming very hard to find at this point. I think that's worth the upgrade because you can probably sell yours, fixed, for $50 pretty easily...and the Silent flow is ridiculously quiet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 You can get just about any air regulator you can find and adapt to your compressor, it might not match up perfectly and that cover might not fit back on once you take it off to access the fittings, but it will work, and it's cheaper too! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Like everyone said just fix it unless you want to use it as an excuse then go get yourself a nice rolair or or something and saw sorry hunny my old one broke! Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MForce1307 Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 18 minutes ago, PROTOOLNUT said: In the end, if all other options are not available and you have to buy new, I would suggest this compressor... http://www.amazon.com/Central-Pneumatic-Gallon-Portable-Compressor/dp/B006ZBDI3O/ref=sr_1_5?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1459559357&sr=1-5&keywords=6.5+gallon+air+compressor&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011 I have this compressor..picked it up at Harbour Freight as a coupon deal..some maintenance required as it does take compressor oil ...it works quite well... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 I like Rolair Jimbo I do, but you also have to admit that they cost a lot of money. For the same price of a Rolair 6 gallon, I was able to get a Central Pneumatic 21 gallon from HF. So since he had a 3 gallon, any size above that would be an upgrade. So I suggest anything from 6 to 8 gallon for around the home. I know they are lol if his car broke I would have told him go by a Mercedez or something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorv1 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 So, I found the part I need off of: aircompressorpartsonline.com The part is $36.48 including shipping. There are no returns for the part either. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 No returns, did you mention this because you are worried the part wont fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorv1 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 1 minute ago, KnarlyCarl said: No returns, did you mention this because you are worried the part wont fit? Yes I did. I am not sure how reliable this place is. Its the only place I can get the part though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorv1 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 I am going to order the part. I need a working air compressor ASAP. Hopefully it all works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano123 Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Did you price a separate regulator? I have had this compressor for 10 years now and it still works fine. Very loud though Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorv1 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 1 minute ago, Dano123 said: Did you price a separate regulator? I have had this compressor for 10 years now and it still works fine. Very loud though Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk The Price of the regulator is $36.48 including shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano123 Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 I meant an add on unit that would bypass the factory regulator Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylorv1 Posted April 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 2 minutes ago, Dano123 said: I meant an add on unit that would bypass the factory regulator Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk I didn't look into anything like that. I just ordered the part. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Hope it works for you, I have worked on a lot of compressors, big and small, it's pretty basic stuff, putting on a regulator, even if this isn't the exact replacement for it, you can get a few fitting to simply modify the current setup. Just ask, happy to help! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millerzconstruction Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 And a oil less compressor is a lot louder than a oil lubed compressor. If you get another compressor. But it should be about a universal part I would say. I don't have any trouble finding parts for my older compressors. Millerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano123 Posted April 2, 2016 Report Share Posted April 2, 2016 Good advice Protoolnut Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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