MAJOR FAIL Dewalt 30 gallon air compressor...plus break in and review

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@choppedandscrewedcustoms 26 күн бұрын

I wonder if there was a bad batch built during covid i like dewalt but now I'm not sure on buying a compressor from them

@hoobsgarage 26 күн бұрын

@choppedandscrewedcustoms not sure. I can't believe it was 2 I'm a row and alot of people have commented on here with the same issues. I will say once I fixed that issue it's been fine and everything else has been working fine. Im not sure i would recommend it though.

@theElderberryFarmer 8 ай бұрын

I'd use some Rectorseal on those threads (yellow pipe dope that works for compressed air and for natural gas as well as water). I've always had good results when using Rectorseal on air fittings. What did you decide to do?

@hoobsgarage 8 ай бұрын

Might try the thread sealer. Still won't help the fact that it was cross threaded and probably ruined the threads though. Thanks for watching and commenting. Will probably return it this weekend

@gravelytodd 8 ай бұрын

What is the duty cycle on that compressor ? I chose an IR Garagemate because it has a 100% duty cycle.

@hoobsgarage 8 ай бұрын

No clue. The original plan for the video was to break it in then get the book out and go over the specs. After realizing I had gotten another defective unit the video plans changed lol. Thanks for watching and commenting though I appreciate it.

@userx702 6 ай бұрын

Think this would run a die grinder or air hammer with intermittent use? Hobby guy here who would like to have a die grinder to clean gasket surfaces or even use an air hammer on occasion for rotors.

@hoobsgarage 6 ай бұрын

@userx702 I haven't used this one very much yet but it should definitely do it for intermittent use. I used to use a die grinder and air hammer (in short burst on occasion) on my old compressor, way smaller than this one.

@tomatopotato1218 4 ай бұрын

How long does it take to fill the tank from zero

@hoobsgarage 4 ай бұрын

@@tomatopotato1218 from completely empty to 175 when it shuts off is about 8 or 9 minutes

@kmanrl3112 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I'm going to purchase one of these as the price is right at Tractor Supply. Now I know what to look at before I load it up.

@hoobsgarage 7 ай бұрын

No problem glad you enjoyed the video. Last time I was there I checked out another one and it was put together decent from what I could see. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@michaelbell7465 6 ай бұрын

I have one of these. I bought mine in May 2024 and runs perfect. zero problems. I did a few mods. Larger air filter, vented filler tube, longer tank drain hose and oil drain extension.

@hoobsgarage 6 ай бұрын

@michaelbell7465 it functions OK so far, just ridiculous it could ever leave the factory with all those different fittings crossthreaded like they were. Especially on 2 different units. Thanks for watching and commenting, hope you enjoyed the video.

@matthewhoffman6520 6 ай бұрын

Dewalt definately has quality control issuess on their air compressors; your not alone. I bought the two stage 30 gallon dewalt air compressor last year around this time, started it up for break in and the nut on the flywheel wasn't tightened down and the fly wheel came off. Bent the shaft or fly wheel as it had a horrible wobble after putting the nut on and tightening down. Was considering ordering another one at the time and decided not to after returning the first one.

@hoobsgarage 6 ай бұрын

@matthewhoffman6520 thanks for watching and commenting and sorry you had problems to. It's unbelievable they let them leave the factory like that. Did you reach out dewalt and tell them about your issues? If so what did they say?

@kingtracker184 Ай бұрын

excellent video i was going to buy one but my 3 friends had same problems with dewalt so myself and my friends say no to dewalt,

@hoobsgarage Ай бұрын

@kingtracker184 thank ya and I don't blame ya for not getting one. It has been functioning OK since I fixed that but I still don't recommend it. Thanks for watching and commenting, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

@stevebost8048 8 ай бұрын

I'm in the market for a new compressor myself thanks for sharing I believe I'm going to go to Northern Tool and get one of their North Star compressors.

@hoobsgarage 8 ай бұрын

Good luck with your new compressor. I've seen those north star ones they look nice. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@brewsnoop 5 ай бұрын

Was about to buy this exact compressor. After watching, I’m going with an IR instead.

@hoobsgarage 5 ай бұрын

@brewsnoop thanks for watching and commenting. im glad you found the video helpful. I will say once all the cross threaded issues were addressed it does function normally but I still say it's ridiculous it ever left the factory in that condition. Thanks again for watching.

@Gary_in_NoVA 5 ай бұрын

Exactly. I might look at Harbor Freight rather than DeWalt, after seeing this video.

@hoobsgarage 5 ай бұрын

@Gary_in_NoVA I was checking out the mcgraw unit about this size last time I was in harbour freight. It looked like a well made unit. Thanks for watching and commenting!!

@ToxicityAssured 5 ай бұрын

@@hoobsgarage I have had one for 2 years. They are great! My local store is currently out of the unit. Must be popular!

@hoobsgarage 5 ай бұрын

@ToxicityAssured mine is functioning fine as well but doesn't change the fact multiple ones were assembled like crap

@normanstockton7987 Ай бұрын

I bought the same compressor made by MAT Industries for Dewalt. I have the same unit painted red and sold as a Craftsman brand purchased at Lowes. It is about a year old but minutes of run time, not hours. My compressor seized up. When I pulled it away from the wall, I could see oil everywhere down the tank to the floor. When I took it apart, the flywheel was not tight and fell off in my hand. The compressor leaked at the crankshaft with a seal that was not tight at all. When I first purchased it leaked at all of the exposed fittings. I was able to snug the up. Overall, this is horrible quality control. It's got the made in America stickers but parts sourced all over. I would have been better to purchase the cheap Chinese brand at Harbor Freight. I would be money ahead. Now I'm faced with getting a new compressor at my expense. Buy something other than this brand. It's a pretty unit with poor quality control.

@hoobsgarage Ай бұрын

@normanstockton7987 pretty ridiculous build quality isint it. Thanks for watching and commenting

@ronyerke9250 2 ай бұрын

If worse comes to worse, you could see if the other compressor has good threads on its pressure switch and swap the switches.

@hoobsgarage 2 ай бұрын

@ronyerke9250 I don't have the first one I returned it. This one is holding up for now though. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@ronyerke9250 2 ай бұрын

@@hoobsgarage If TSC still has it, you could give them a call to see if they would swap. They're going to have trouble selling the other as is. It may be too late already, though.

@garygarza9074 8 ай бұрын

A few years ago you could have bought the 60 gallon for the same price.

@hoobsgarage 8 ай бұрын

You're right! It's ridiculous isn't it? Thanks for watching and commenting.

@jameshill4900 5 ай бұрын

Found an old flyer that showed a 60 upright Dewalt regular price 4 years ago. Same store now $1000 more.

@waynebussert5180 6 ай бұрын

Has Dewalt seen any of these videos and have any comments. This is not the only video showing cross threading.

@hoobsgarage 6 ай бұрын

I specifically sent this video to them. They seemed like they could really care less. Tractor supply was great, I didn't even tell them about the issue with this one I didn't feel like hauling it back and I got that thing put back in there correctly and it's been fine so far. Still pathetic craftsmanship I think though.

@waynebussert5180 6 ай бұрын

It makes no sense why Dewalt who is owned by Black & Decker makes the big bold sticker statement " Made in America" and have such quality crap. There is no way this should make out of their plant. At least Tractor Supply cares about their customers. Shame Shame Dewalt and Black & Decker.

@hoobsgarage 6 ай бұрын

@@waynebussert5180 I agree it's ridiculous something like that made it through the line. Thanks again for watching.

@jameshill4900 5 ай бұрын

@@waynebussert5180They don't make it. It's made by Mat industries that makes powermate, industrial air and many huskys. Just painted yellow with dewalt sticker.

@RoddyDa 8 ай бұрын

The way you flip flop that wrench and apply pressure with it backwards…I’m not sure you should be doing your own repairs

@hoobsgarage 8 ай бұрын

I flip flop many things

@sherrischneider2794 12 күн бұрын

Bring it back.

@nothxgs 3 ай бұрын

just bought one and have the same issue

@hoobsgarage 3 ай бұрын

sorry to hear you had problems too. its ridiculous they get past "quality control " in that condition. i will say once i fixed mine it seems to be functioning ok. thanks for watching and commenting

@Joe-d1y 3 ай бұрын

Sad that USA assembly people can't even install China parts correctly. It's a disgrace to the American Flag on the Tank. I am in the market for a compressor, and this has made my decision for me. I will pay $1000 + for a 100 % USA made Quincy compressor. Who need the aggravation of returning an item over and over again? I would have left that blow-off valve exactly the way it was and returned it-not exchanged it.

@hoobsgarage 3 ай бұрын

@Joe-d1y I wish I would've returned it but I was tired of hauling it back and forth. It was absolutely ridiculous that 2 of them were like that. Who knows how many others are out there. I told dewalt about it and i honestly dont think they cared. Thanks for watching and commenting.