# FS: 5 Gal 2hp Air Compressor $50 Like NEW

**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-5-gal-2hp-air-compressor-50-like-new/10469
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**Created:** [April 7, 2006, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-5-gal-2hp-air-compressor-50-like-new/10469 "2006-04-07T16:05:12Z")
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### Author: ![SilverGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@SilverGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGT)
#### Post date: [April 7, 2006, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-5-gal-2hp-air-compressor-50-like-new/10469/1 "2006-04-07T16:05:12Z")

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Central Pneumatic twin tank designed air compressor for sale. It is 5 Gal. 115 PSI and 2 hp. I bought it from Harbor Freight for $129 about 1 year ago. I only used it MAYBE 5 times. The only known problem is the guage…its broken. I dropped something on it. Otherwise it is basically brand new…i brought it from imhemi and just wanted to get back what i got it for thanks lolz

$50 takes it…

![http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/42300-42399/42321.gif](http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/photos/42300-42399/42321.gif)

Info taken from the Harbor Freight Site…

5 GALLON, 115 PSI TWIN TANK AIR COMPRESSOR

1-3/4 HP (rated) motor  
Air delivery: 3.8 SCFM @ 90 PSI, 5.0 SCRM @ 40 PSI  
Oil lubricated for long life  
Two capacitor motor with thermal overload for fast, easy start-up  
Low RPM motor for extended service life  
Clear-view window for easy oil level check  
Easy-to-read pressure gauge  
High impact ABS motor shroud for maximum protection

Single-stage pump; Aluminum crankcase housing; Rubber suction feet for maximum stability; Includes pressure gauge; Motor: 115V, single phase, 1720 RPM; Air inlet: 1/4’’ NPT

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### Author: ![SilverGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@SilverGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGT)
#### Post date: [October 7, 2006, 11:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-5-gal-2hp-air-compressor-50-like-new/10469/2 "2006-10-07T23:37:13Z")

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^bump need to make room for another compressor hopefully

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### Author: ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2006, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-5-gal-2hp-air-compressor-50-like-new/10469/3 "2006-10-08T06:36:05Z")

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will this run air tools or just fill up my bike tires?

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### Author: ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2006, 6:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-5-gal-2hp-air-compressor-50-like-new/10469/4 "2006-10-08T06:40:38Z")

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it would run small stuff. it would be good for small air nailer and shit like that.

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### Author: ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2006, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-5-gal-2hp-air-compressor-50-like-new/10469/5 "2006-10-08T06:42:06Z")

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yeah, cutting tools, sanders etc wouldn’t run long or well.

would be ok for an impact or air rachet as long as you weren’t using it a ton…

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### Author: ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2006, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-5-gal-2hp-air-compressor-50-like-new/10469/6 "2006-10-08T07:12:45Z")

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thanks guys.  
EDIT: and newman 😉

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### Author: ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2006, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-5-gal-2hp-air-compressor-50-like-new/10469/7 "2006-10-08T07:16:36Z")

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Keep in mind that the rated 5CFM of the above compressor is probably a bit high…

> Air Tool Description Average CFM @ 90 PSI  
> Angle Disc Grinder - 7" 5-8  
> Brad Nailer 0.3  
> Chisel/Hammer 3-11  
> Cut-Off Tool 4-10  
> Drill, Reversible or Straight-Line 3-6  
> Dual Sander 11-13  
> Framing Nailer 2.2  
> Grease Gun 4  
> Hydraulic Riveter 4  
> Impact Wrench - 3/8" 2.5-3.5  
> Impact Wrench - 1/2" 4-5  
> Impact Wrench - 1" 10  
> Mini Die Grinder 4-6  
> Needle Scaler 8-16  
> Nibbler 4  
> Orbital Sander 6-9  
> Ratchet - 1/4" 2.5-3.5  
> Ratchet - 3/8" 4.5-5  
> Rotational Sander 8-12.5  
> Shears 8-16  
> Speed Saw 5

> [@Jack](#):
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> thanks guys.  
> EDIT: and newman 😉

not a guy?  
:lol: \<3

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### Author: ![Jack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jack/32/7613_2.png) [@Jack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jack)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2006, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-5-gal-2hp-air-compressor-50-like-new/10469/8 "2006-10-08T07:22:58Z")

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working on getting my shop ready for winter… so running air tools would be a necessity.

\<3

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### Author: ![SilverGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@SilverGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGT)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2006, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-5-gal-2hp-air-compressor-50-like-new/10469/9 "2006-10-08T09:32:47Z")

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lol this is for like personal use or smaller air tools…i dont suggest using it for like heavy duty impact guns…or anything like that. its a good thing to have in the basement when doing like smaller stuff.

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### Author: ![SilverGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8dc957/32.png) [@SilverGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilverGT)
#### Post date: [December 17, 2006, 5:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-5-gal-2hp-air-compressor-50-like-new/10469/10 "2006-12-17T17:53:12Z")

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bump!
