Campbell Hausfeld VT6271 26 Gallon ASME Oil-Lubricated 240V Horizontal Air Compressor

by Campbell Hausfeld

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Whether you need to inflate tires, put up crown molding or spray paint you car, air compressors help make your home and auto jobs faster and easier.

Product Description

Expect up to 5000 hours of extended life from this rugged cast iron twin-cylinder pump. U.S.A. HP: 3.2, Volts: 240, CFM at 90 PSI: 10.3, CFM at 40 PSI: 11.8, Max. PSI: 135, Tank Type: Horizontal, Air Tank Size (gal.): 26, Drive: Belt, Motor Phase(s): Single, Amps: 20, Portable or Stationary: Portable, Pump: Cast iron cylinder sleeve, oil-lubricated, Pump Life (hrs.): 5,000, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 46 x 21 x 31

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 46 x 21 x 31 inches
• Shipping Weight: 163 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00081AKME
• Item model number: VT6271
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #127,273 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not impressed at all, December 13, 2009

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W. Anger (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Campbell Hausfeld VT6271 26 Gallon ASME Oil-Lubricated 240V Horizontal Air Compressor (Tools & Home Improvement)

I received this unit last week and am in the process of disassembling it, moving it into the garage attic as my floor space is limited. The ONLY reason I purchased this unit was the compact size and the fact it was $300 less than in Ingersoll Rand 3HP wheelbarrow compressor. I purchased this unit site unseen as it is hard to find this config in the local big box stores.

The compressor is relocated but not running yet but my first impressions are memorable.
1) The pressure switch on this unit is CHEAP, CHEAP plastic. Also, the phillips screw that holds down the cover to the pressure switch was thoroughly gauged by the hacks at CHPower before the unit shipped from their factory. I'll probably end up making a flat head screw out of it by taking the hacksaw to the head after it strips out completely as it seems to be cheap white metal.
2) The main pressure outlet on this unit is 1/4", not 3/8" on this "10+" cfm @90 psi machine ! Without doing the math to see what kind of velocity is screaming thru that 1/4" heavy hex fitting they have screwed into the pressure port of the vessel, let's just agree it should be at least 3/8" compared to other compressors of this size I've seen. Most likely, I'll end up replacing the main pressure tap port on the pressure vessel with something larger. It appears to be a screw-in hex fitting, but I'll just use it as-is for the time being.

Again, not impressed with the unit is CHEAP and POORLY engineered. Would I purchase this unit again, NO if money was no object. Was I expecting for more. DEFINITELY.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Packaging still defective, February 12, 2011

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Bill Cathey (Reno, Nevada USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Campbell Hausfeld VT6271 26 Gallon ASME Oil-Lubricated 240V Horizontal Air Compressor (Tools & Home Improvement)

A friend of mine wanted a Campbell Hausfeld compressor as a gift to replace her husbands's very old CH compressor that had served well. I recommended buying through Amazon which she did. We agreed that the packaging problems surely had been corrected since they originated several years ago.

The first compressor arrived damaged, just as other purchasers described years ago. The replacement also arrived with the same damage. I am embarassed at having suggested this product and am angry that a company such as CH is so stupid to have not fixed a simple problem.

Buy another brand of compressor.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars AWFUL, November 3, 2010

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rezero101 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Campbell Hausfeld VT6271 26 Gallon ASME Oil-Lubricated 240V Horizontal Air Compressor (Tools & Home Improvement)

AWFUL! Campbell Hausefield is a piece of junk. If you want a compressor that is not designed to break in little more than a year go with an Ingersal Rand. I bought a brand new C.H. and 2 months in the set screw for the pulley fell out and rattled around then got lost. The pulley is not close to being true. It is lop-sided and wobbles badly. 8 months after the purchase the compressor slows down to almost nothing after 60 psi. They will not sell me a replacement start or run capacitor only a $200 motor. Found capacitors for it somewhere else but still have problem. Also changed the check vavle and nothing is better. Customer support is awful. can not even tighten the screws at factory, can't make a true pulley, can not say one good thing about it. If you are going to use it 2 or 3 times a year it might last for 3-5 years. maybe. absolute junk IMO!