DeWalt 60 Gallon Air compressor. Purchase, install and 1st power up.

[@goldenmask1293]

Northwoods congrats on the new compressor. It looks like the one at TSH I'm thinking of buying. About your regulator setup. it is recommended to use a flex (whip) hose from your tank to the rigidly mounted regulator. It's suppose absorb vibration from the A.C. to the Reg. Prevent leaks down the road. A ball valve, then flex hose, then regulator. Don't take this as a critique but more of a warning. The wiring from the A.C. to the receptacle is very unsafe. SO cord, which is flexible should be used instead of Romex when utilizing a plug, instead of hard wiring to a box. It also provides better conductor insulation . Example: You have an " uninsulated Ground" (Green) running between two hot legs of the 220 connections in the plug assembly. Romex's Ground is uninsulated. SO cord provides insulation on the ground Green) conductor. Hate to see ya get hurt or burn down your shop!

[@NorthwoodsNoise]

Hey, thanks! Ya know, I had that thought when I wired up the plug. I really thought the ground should have had something around it for insulation, but I didnt know what else to use beside romex at the time. (I just recently discovered pre-wired appliance whips) As it sits, unless it's in use, I leave the A.C. off and unplugged with the breaker in the box off as well because the wiring made me nervous lol. I'll look into getting a flex hose between the compressor and regulator too. Also didn't know those existed lol. Thanks for the advice!

[@adrianmartinez5418]

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[@lesliestandifer]

The vibrations and heat from being in use will cause fractures in the solid copper of nmb wiring or Romex it’s not recommended for these kinds of installs. Stranded copper is best for this.

[@cutweldngrind]

I'm about to be on my 3rd one today, 599 current price. 380 was what I paid 4 years ago. I use mine for my youtube projects mostly.

[@robertorey3767]

GO PACK GO!!! Good video bro. Thanks for the explanation

[@jakeschisler7525]

Some people use hose coming out of the tank leaving enough hose in a loop not kinked then to regulator. The compressor should be anchored to the floor. They do sell a drain hose to run from bottom of tank with a shut off. Also after running it for 20 min. the compressor oil should be changed for break in.

[@NorthwoodsNoise]

Thanks, I did end up changing the oil, and I'm looking into getting the extended drain so I dont have to get on the floor every time I drain it.

[@WorksforMe]

The owners manual calls for oil change after first 20 hours of operation so its best to follow that. The break-in is basically to work-harden the internals and it is my guess that the break-in oil supplied by manufacturer has ZDDP-like additives so it is best to not drain that oil immediately after break-in. The break-in will continue to happen after the initial break-in. Same concept of a motor rebuild. You let the motor run for about 20 mins on first start-up and then use that oil for 500-1000 miles before changing it.

[@jayinmi3706]

I picked up the Menard's version last weekend and noticed that the warranty was void if you left it on the pallet. I thought that was strange. Haven't gotten to try it out yet since I'm still wiring the garage. Some of the reading I did suggested a shut off valve directly off the tank for servicability reasons.

[@cutweldngrind]

I have 2 on pallets, 1 threw a rod and damaged the head last week. I use my mostly for minor hobby cnc projects on my KZbin. 380 is what I paid 4 years ago and 599 is currently sale price at TSC. If I ever build me a shop they will be anchored for sure.

[@olblu8746]

Likd your truck too. Great video.

[@RM-nj5yg]

Just got a 60 gallon working on lowering the db

[@melvinnewton141]

Solid pipe from tank to dryer bolted solid to the wall , with the compressor vibration something has to give , needs some kind of flexibility between the two

[@Don-mg1kl]

Can you go into detail about the WD40 and how to do that

[@jamesgodfrey2102]

I was watching the video and you are not showing the operation or the pressures. What are the cutout and cutin pressures set for the factory?

[@lenztr]

Can i wire is from direct 230v or i need two hot wires from 120v. Please need to know

[@danny2027]

Looks good .

[@ripkobexnip3719]

I’m I good if I pick it up in my dads van and have it laying down for like 20 mins. Drive idk if the oil will affect annoying

[@FeArhsma21]

Hey I just got that same compressor, just wondering what kind of deal did you get on that I just bought mine yesterday on a deal and paid 599.99 before taxes. Haven't hooked mine up yet need the 240 plug lucky my Dad was an electrician in the Navy for over 20 years. Like the video thanks for sharing God Bless and have a good one.

[@JBs_trucks_and_whitetail_bucks]

I bought the same compressor from tractor supply on sell for $527 about a month ago

[@julioortega3263]

How’s the compressor so far?

[@JBs_trucks_and_whitetail_bucks]

@@julioortega3263 so far still good 3yrs later

[@dalejustice9207]

How did you put the off n auto cover back on? I had a time getting it to line up with that white thing that goes in the pressure switch and today it jumped off n it won't go back on right, I have tried ever way possible n when I turn the white thing the compressor doesn't start up. Thanks!

[@joellomeli8569]

What size is the tube to connect bowl filter 3/8 or 1/2

[@bobrat]

Good review

[@megadeth1763]

Could have enjoyed it without being corrected by that tune. Good. 👍

[@olblu8746]

Sounds like my friend Bitto poured the concrete floor. Is this compressor 3 or 5 horse power? What was the price? Thanks.

[@NorthwoodsNoise]

I believe it is 3.7 HP if I remember correctly. I paid right around $600 at the time.

[@ss229er7]

How loud is this compressor? Sounds loud.

[@XbenX0101]

sweet video thanks dude

[@bobbyvillalobos3159]

What regulator did you use. By going from 3/4 to 1/2 does that lower your cfm or flow just got it today and trying to order buy everything i need 😳

[@NorthwoodsNoise]

I used a harborfreight filter/regulator combo. I'll look for a link. I'm not sure how going from 3/4 to 1/2 affects anything other than increasing pressure. I can say I have not had any issues running any of my air tools so I'm going to stick with this setup.

[@NorthwoodsNoise]

www.harborfreight.com/air-filter-regulator-unit-68247.html

[@PalominoIronworks]

Does the machine take any oil? I’ve been looking for reviews adding oil. No one adds any,?

[@NorthwoodsNoise]

I've not had to add any after the initial filling. The level on mine stays consistent.

[@irishmo87]

How many amps does it pull

[@nightshift3123]

All of them

[@adrianmartinez5418]

FLA is 17amps.

[@kimchee94112]

Looks like my Kobalt except different color and mine is dual stage. POS, leaks air and blew up in the middle of night with oil ejected across the garage. What a mess. That plastic sight glass (cheap plastic) on mine always leak oil until it gave out with an explosion. It's under warranty but Lowe's said they don't have parts and tell me to bring the 300 pound top heavy monster back. No can do, not going to hurt myself and ended up in emergency. The thing is, warranty has on site repair, Lowe's screwed me again like my Kobalt chainsaw under warranty and they don't have parts either. Sounds like a no parts recurring theme during warranty. Anyhoo I would replace the junk plastic site glass with the next oil change. It's rated at 200 psi, almost zero safety factor. Got one rated at 600 psi. How come I could easily find parts and Lowe's don't have it?

[@chazdvl]

Your background music is way too loud and therefore I can't hear a word you are saying...

[@NorthwoodsNoise]

Appreciate the feedback. This was before I had decent editing software or had any idea how to mix the audio on a video. Hopefully doing better now with newer vids.

[@dylangardener1580]

Can I connect the hose without using regulator?

[@NorthwoodsNoise]

You could, you'd just always have 120-150 psi with no way of regulating it.

[@adrianmartinez5418]

You are/did strip to much insulation off the wire. Shock and fire hazard. I would use S/O cable being more flexible and ground is insulated.

[@tubbybutterman5711]

Geez! Turn down the tedious background music.

[@carypipes]

i hope you never plan on painting with it. wd40 will give you fisheyes forever.

[@looking_33]

Code violation

[@jackw.3480]

I hear those compressors are JUNK!

[@steven8moore]

My electric motor just went out just buy this junk back in 1/22/21 and my oil less 21 gallon air compressor is still kicking after 5 years so yeah I wouldn't buy another dewalt air compressor

[@jackw.3480]

@@steven8moore you could just change the motor.

[@steven8moore]

Thats what I'm doing but that's not the point shouldn't have went out less than a year old

[@raymondsmith4747]

@@steven8moore Did the motor itself quit or just the startup capacitors? On one hand it's bad that anything failed. But if it's just the startup capacitors as several have had, they aren't expensive and you can fix it yourself...

[@steven8moore]

Motor started to smoke when it turned on motor fried. Glad to have warranty free motor, service guy said they are known to have motor problems

[@melvinnewton141]

No

[@HEADBANGRR]

WOW 32 minutes just to fill it up! That's what happens when you buy a compressor made in CHYNAH!

[@DavidCronce]

I don’t think you really understand… lol 😂😂

[@HEADBANGRR]

@@DavidCronce U gotYorHedUpYorAsz! 😁

[@bryangatewood6749]

That’s what I was thinking. Why did it take so long!!!

[@kenerickson8836]

The 32 minutes is the break-in run. The piping wasn’t connected to the outflow.

[@HEADBANGRR]

@@kenerickson8836 okay, that makes sense. Thank you