Husky Air Scout $99 to $79 at the BORG. Good? Bad? Don't care?

[Stormbringer]

Hmmm....

The BORG marked down this 1.5 gallon compressor from $99 to $79. It's called the Husky Air Scout but I can't find it on their website to get the specs. The model it replaced (which I'm sure we've all seen) is no longer listed either. Small and portable with wheels. Should be good for small nailers and dust blowin', filling up tires and footballs.

Anybody have this or the previous model? Opinions? Specs?

Thanks,
Greg

[Jan]

I have the previous model, the "Easy Air". It's light at 23 lbs and provides all the air you need for finish nailers. That plastic cover looks a little different but it really cuts the noise. $79 is a good price but ditch that pig tail hose and buy a Flexeel hose for it. It's a neat little compressor for trim projects.

Jan

[Uncle Hook]

I have the prior model Y1010 and I am satisfied with it. The portability and light weight are great. Works fine for nail guns, filling tires, blowing dust. Probably not great for spray painting or for running high speed rotary air tools like sanders or grinders. A pretty good value at $79.00. Ebay had a used one for $69.00.

Compressors like these recycle on and off quite a bit - due to their small tank size. I do not consider this compressor to be quiet, even though it is quiter than a Sears oiless hot dog compressor I have. If you are bothered by recycling noise, and you don't need portability, I would look to get a compressor with a bigger tank - assuming you have space and funds.

It takes about 1 minute to fill the Husky's tank. Compressors with bigger tanks will take longer to fill. All in all - I think the Husky is a great occassional use compressor.

Here is an excerpt from the spec section of the user manual. Send me a PM if you would like a PFD of the users manual.

"This air compressor pump is capable of running continuously. However, to prolong the life of your air compressor, it is recommended that a 50%-75%
average duty cycle be maintained; that is, the air compressor pump should not run more than 30-45 minutes in any given hour."

Model No. Y1010

Bore: 1.875"
Stroke: 1.25"
Voltage/Hertz/Phase: 120V/60/1
Minimum Branch Circuit Requirement: 15 amps
Fuse Type: Time Delay
Air Reserve (gallons): 1.75
SCFM @ 40 psig: 3.0
SCFM @ 90 psig: 2.0

[Stormbringer]

I have the prior model Y1010 and I am satisfied with it. The portability and light weight are great. Works fine for nail guns, filling tires, blowing dust. Probably not great for spray painting or for running high speed rotary air tools like sanders or grinders. A pretty good value at $79.00. Ebay had a used one for $69.00.

Compressors like these recycle on and off quite a bit - due to their small tank size. I do not consider this compressor to be quiet, even though it is quiter than a Sears oiless hot dog compressor I have. If you are bothered by recycling noise, and you don't need portability, I would look to get a compressor with a bigger tank - assuming you have space and funds.

It takes about 1 minute to fill the Husky's tank. Compressors with bigger tanks will take longer to fill. All in all - I think the Husky is a great occassional use compressor.

Here is an excerpt from the spec section of the user manual. Send me a PM if you would like a PFD of the users manual.

"This air compressor pump is capable of running continuously. However, to prolong the life of your air compressor, it is recommended that a 50%-75%
average duty cycle be maintained; that is, the air compressor pump should not run more than 30-45 minutes in any given hour."

Model No. Y1010

Bore: 1.875"
Stroke: 1.25"
Voltage/Hertz/Phase: 120V/60/1
Minimum Branch Circuit Requirement: 15 amps
Fuse Type: Time Delay
Air Reserve (gallons): 1.75
SCFM @ 40 psig: 3.0
SCFM @ 90 psig: 2.0

Hook,
Thanks for the specs. This little guy would be strickly for the occasional brad and for dust blowin'. I already have a 12yr old tried and true 30gal Craftsman in the garage that's still running like a champ for the bigger jobs. I also have the 18V DeWalt 16g finish nailer (at $400 not cheap, but the best tool purchase I have ever made) so shooting nails it will not do.

I was considering it for mainly convenience purposes (portability and price caught my eye). More curious about how loud it is than anything.

Thanks again,
Greg

[Andrew Benedetto]

I tried the previous model and be aware THERE ARE NO PARTS available, simply a fixit on your own after the warranty has expired. I called Husky on a leak, open the unit and it was a unique seal into the head, said return to the store. They do not repair them at all. I would at least buy something that has some parts available.
Call Husky to ask, maybe this model is different.

[sacherjj]

I had the previous model and beat it to death. Well, except it didn't die yet. I have it hooked up to an external 11 Gal tank for use with my framing nailer, when building my shed. It would run much over it's duty cycle, I'm sure. However, it is still going strong. I don't anticipate using it as much now that I got my 240V installed and my 60 Gal Husky going.