forum thread Posted by Dumpsterdiver • Apr 2, 2009
Apr 2, 2009 5:34 PM
forum thread Posted by Dumpsterdiver • Apr 2, 2009
Apr 2, 2009 5:34 PM
Harbor Freight Coupon Thread
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Most of the coupons are at the bottom of the WIKI (next post). However, you may not be able to see them on your mobile device without using the full slickdeals website.
http://www.hfqpdb.com/harborfreightco
January 18, 2011, 3:13 am: System Notice: This thread has been automatically renewed after reaching a post limit. Most of its content has been moved to this thread for reference purposes.
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cust=%%=V(@IDENTIFIER)=%%&keycode=%%=V(@KEYCODE)=%%
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Most of the coupons are at the bottom of the WIKI (next post). However, you may not be able to see them on your mobile device without using the full slickdeals website.
http://www.hfqpdb.com/harborfreightco
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Most of the coupons are at the bottom of the WIKI (next post). However, you may not be able to see them on your mobile device without using the full slickdeals website.
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also a set of 3/4" DRIVE
FYI The Free w purchase all say 'with $4.99 purchase'.
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I guess I am just wondering if the price is justifiable?
If you're just using it for filling up tires, blowing out dust, and putting in nails, even the 21 gallon is probably overkill. If you are doing mechanical auto work with it, the 21 gallon is barely adequate, but the 29 gallon is very nice. If you're doing work sanding/painting/refinishing, the 29 gallon is barely adequate and you probably want to go bigger.
I did get by with the 21 gallon for quite a while. If I had a stubborn bolt, I'd let out air until it came on, wait for it to shut off, and then hit it with the impact a few times. When the air got too low, I'd repeat the cycle.
One more note, if you live in a northern climate, the 21 gallon compressor will not start in very cold weather (mine was in an unheated garage). I haven't had the opportunity to try the 29 gallon one in cold weather yet (I got it off craigslist this summer), but I suspect that it wont have the same problem.
One final note, the 2.5 HP rating on the 21 gallon model is a flat-out lie. It theoretically draws the same 14 amps as the 29 gallon one, except that the 21 gallon model doesn't actually draw 14 amps -- I measured my (once again) significantly older version. Maybe the new ones are actually 14A, can't say, but either way 14A is 2 HP, not 2.5. Everybody else inflates their HP numbers too, and Harbor Freight is closer to reality than most, but that still doesn't make it OK. The 2HP rating on the 29 gallon compressor is actually correct (it really does draw between 14 and 15A), and its compressor head is also more efficient than the 21 gallon model. 15A is ~1800 watts, which is the maximum for a standard 120V outlet, so the 29 gallon model is as good as you're going to get unless you decide to go 240V. You also probably will not be able to run anything else on the same circuit as the 29 gallon compressor while it's in operation without tripping the breaker.
If you're just using it for filling up tires, blowing out dust, and putting in nails, even the 21 gallon is probably overkill. If you are doing mechanical auto work with it, the 21 gallon is barely adequate, but the 29 gallon is very nice. If you're doing work sanding/painting/refinishing, the 29 gallon is barely adequate and you probably want to go bigger.
I did get by with the 21 gallon for quite a while. If I had a stubborn bolt, I'd let out air until it came on, wait for it to shut off, and then hit it with the impact a few times. When the air got too low, I'd repeat the cycle.
One more note, if you live in a northern climate, the 21 gallon compressor will not start in very cold weather (mine was in an unheated garage). I haven't had the opportunity to try the 29 gallon one in cold weather yet (I got it off craigslist this summer), but I suspect that it wont have the same problem.
One final note, the 2.5 HP rating on the 21 gallon model is a flat-out lie. It theoretically draws the same 14 amps as the 29 gallon one, except that the 21 gallon model doesn't actually draw 14 amps -- I measured my (once again) significantly older version. Maybe the new ones are actually 14A, can't say, but either way 14A is 2 HP, not 2.5. Everybody else inflates their HP numbers too, and Harbor Freight is closer to reality than most, but that still doesn't make it OK. The 2HP rating on the 29 gallon compressor is actually correct (it really does draw between 14 and 15A), and its compressor head is also more efficient than the 21 gallon model. 15A is ~1800 watts, which is the maximum for a standard 120V outlet, so the 29 gallon model is as good as you're going to get unless you decide to go 240V. You also probably will not be able to run anything else on the same circuit as the 29 gallon compressor while it's in operation without tripping the breaker.
Thank you for the complete review. While I see the perks for sure. Just where I am at I see for like another 100 bucks I can get a huge stand up 240V model so if i am thinking about splurging thats the route I will probably hit but I am thinking of getting the 21 gallon cause I am not doing anything major at all. Not full car restores yet lol.
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I was taking apart the air dam on my wife's car last night with an air ratchet, and as so many times in the past, I was very happy to have the 29 gal.
I was taking apart the air dam on my wife's car last night with an air ratchet, and as so many times in the past, I was very happy to have the 29 gal.
Thanks yeah if anything just an impact for getting lug nuts loose so a quick shot and wait should be fine. I have thought about the 8 gallon one if i can find it for 100 but then for like 50 more i can get the 21. I have been meaning to get the pancake or small hotdog style to just keep in the house and take it out to the porch to air up tires and what not.
Note: With the exception of the jump starter, all of the coupons on the above page expired in Oct 2014. If HF corrects the exp date I'll update wiki and here.
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I picked up the "Black Friday 3 Day Sale" flyer in store.
Ad says prices good from 11/27-11/29 and on Thanksgiving Day online.
I took pics of it. (Not great quality but hopefully good enough.)
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