Harbor Freight "Fortress" Air Compressor

[0bserver]

Picked up the smaller model a few years ago. It lasted a couple then sprung a leak in one of the lines. I was able to super-glue it back since they didn't have any spare parts for it. Still works!

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

Picked up the smaller model a few years ago. It lasted a couple then sprung a leak in one of the lines. I was able to super-glue it back since they didn't have any spare parts for it. Still works!

The pictures don't show them but this model has braided stainless steel lines.

 

[turkeyrun]

IF it is something you will use on a regular basis, the 2 year "no questions" warranty , is a worthwhile purchase.

I normally refuse purchase of any warranty. The HF warranties are reasonably priced. Son bought a generator (8500W). We use generator around the barn, a lot. It lasted 6 months. "No questions", got a new one. It made it almost year. "No questions", got a new one. Just over a year, "no questions", got a new one. They no longer had the 8500W and replaced it with a 9000W. 4 years and running strong. Ran for 2 weeks solid in July, after storm took out power lines.

Bought the 6 1/2 gal compressor, to operate nail gun. Yes, I got the 2 year warranty. It quit at 22 months. "No questions" 4 years and going strong, but LOUD.

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

I never buy warranties. So far, that's paid off. But who knows? This will be the light duty compressor...air at the gun work bench, occasional use cleaning the car, etc. We also have two more rooms that need to be trimmed out so it'll run a brad nailer for a day or two.