Campbell Hausfeld 60 Gallon Air Compressor Review
Air compressors are essential at home because they can power a lot of pneumatic tools used in hobbies, repairs, and auto jobs. Even without a degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, having a tool like an air compressor is a handy thing to have.
When it comes to the bigger tasks, bigger power is required from your machine. The Campbell Hausfeld 60 gallon air compressor has a big 60-gallon cylinder for maximum power output, and yet it still prides itself with being a tool that can easily sit in your garage or workshop. Will it measure up to the two seemingly conflicting standards of power and portability? We put it the test and this is what we found:
Appearance and Performance
The Campbell Hausfeld 60 Gallon Air Compressor is one of the bigger compressors on this particular brand’s line. It is distinguishable by its sleek, black or blue casing and longer cylinder. At 247 pounds and 66 inches, it will not be the smallest machine in your garage, but we think that it will be relatively easy to drag out for most projects that would need compressed air.
The machine houses a double-cylinder cast iron tank that runs a single phase operation at about 5 HP. For its size, we think that the power is quite expected – but what we were surprised at is the utter quietness of this machine. Most aluminum or iron-coated air compressors create quite a ruckus when they are being operated, which can be very annoying. This one’s operating noise was significantly more bearable and almost indiscernible outside the room.
We tried out the machine for various power tools such as drills, air brushers, tire inflating and it performed quite satisfactorily. Because of the bigger volume of air that it can produce, we think that it is a suitable choice for heavier air jobs (especially those connected to automobile work.
Extra Features
The Campbell Hausfeld 60 Gallon air compressor comes with easy-to-locate operation parts such as a pressure gauge, pressure switch, and a relief valve. A belt guard and a cooling fan is also included for safety and protection from overheating respectively. We liked the legs at the bottom of the tank, which protected the air from contamination or surface scratches.
Conclusion
The Campbell Hausfeld 60 Gallon air compressor was a tool with industrial-size benefits couple with home-size portability and ease of use. We recommend it for users who are looking for an extra-powerful air compressor to use on large-scale power tools and projects.