Kobalt 60gal Air Compressor at Lowes?
06-10-2005, 12:36 PM
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Kobalt 60gal Air Compressor at Lowes? I am thinking about getting this.
I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this model.
I think Kobalt may be new to building compressors or either they by it from someone else and slap their name on it.
It's the $429 model, I believe is flows 12.xx cfm at 90 psi.
Belt driven, oil type, 6.5hp, 135psi max, 220v
It only puts out 79db too, thought that was cool they listed that.
I have a 10% off coupon so it's seems like a decent deal.
Opinions/suggestions anyone?
I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this model.
I think Kobalt may be new to building compressors or either they by it from someone else and slap their name on it.
It's the $429 model, I believe is flows 12.xx cfm at 90 psi.
Belt driven, oil type, 6.5hp, 135psi max, 220v
It only puts out 79db too, thought that was cool they listed that.
I have a 10% off coupon so it's seems like a decent deal.
Opinions/suggestions anyone?
06-13-2005, 05:42 PM
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The Kobalt compressor is a great value, it is made by Coleman, you can not find a better warranty for the price. Use your 10% off and run with it. Good choice for any shop.
06-15-2005, 06:09 PM
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i work at a lowes (but not for lowes, lol) and i see what people bring back on a daily basis and since they have been available i havent seen one brought back yet and i know they are selling a crap load of them at my store. So i would say thier pretty good and worth the money.
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06-22-2005, 05:12 PM
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NOW AINT THIS SOME BULLSHIT!
Cost for the 60 gal in Mill Creek WA is: 547.00
Cost for the SAME ******* THING in Boise ID:427.00
Thats a savings of OVER 100.00. Can someone explain this **** to me? Or is it just because I happen to live in one of the highest cost of living areas in the damn nation, vendors figure they can dip into my pocket even further.
Cost for the 60 gal in Mill Creek WA is: 547.00
Cost for the SAME ******* THING in Boise ID:427.00
Thats a savings of OVER 100.00. Can someone explain this **** to me? Or is it just because I happen to live in one of the highest cost of living areas in the damn nation, vendors figure they can dip into my pocket even further.
06-22-2005, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by NataSS Inc
NOW AINT THIS SOME BULLSHIT!
Cost for the 60 gal in Mill Creek WA is: 547.00
Cost for the SAME ******* THING in Boise ID:427.00
Thats a savings of OVER 100.00. Can someone explain this **** to me? Or is it just because I happen to live in one of the highest cost of living areas in the damn nation, vendors figure they can dip into my pocket even further.
Cost for the 60 gal in Mill Creek WA is: 547.00
Cost for the SAME ******* THING in Boise ID:427.00
Thats a savings of OVER 100.00. Can someone explain this **** to me? Or is it just because I happen to live in one of the highest cost of living areas in the damn nation, vendors figure they can dip into my pocket even further.
Item # 134819 puts out 13.3 scfm @ 90 psi $547.00
Item #3692 puts out 10.8 scfm @ 90 psi $427.00
A better choice might be the one from Home Depot: Model VT6314 Husky all cast iron pump 60 gallon 10.8 scfm @ 90 psi sku#710098 for $429.00 which has a 3 year warrantee. http://www.homedepot.com/prel80HDUS/...rchResults.jsp
Don't be confused by their other model also priced at $429 that has an aluminum compressor head. Cast iron would be the better choice for durability.
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06-25-2005, 11:50 PM
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I payed 289.99 about 3 years ago for my husky 60 gal 7 hp, and its been great. Never a problem. I prefer the Husky brand over the Colbalt, but thats just me.. I love mine espically with my hose reel 
05-18-2006, 10:17 AM
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kobalt paper work We bought our kobalt air compressor at Lowe's in Ft. Smith Ark, last night and asked for the paper work for it. The Lowe's associate remarked "what's on the tank is your paper work". Did anyone else get paper work or is this for real?
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I bought the Kobalt 30-gallon last month. It has the LED electronically controlled pressure stuff that I hadnt seen on a compressor before.
After taking it home and starting it up, the electronic pressure wouldn't work right and it sat there and made this ticking noise and it wouldnt let any pressure out....bad electronics or something..
So I took it back and exchanged it for another. This one charged up and pressure worked fine (kinda neat how its electronically controlled pressure and you push a button to change it). After using it for the last week, it has been not holding constant pressure and going up and down randomly not being consistant. Also sometimes it'll let the hose pressure goto 0 then i have to unplug the hose for it to charge up and work again.... THEN after all that, im having problems with it shutting off completely (i think its overheating because its too hot to touch) and wont come back on for an hour or so...
I returned the 2nd one and bought a Husky for the same price at Home Depot and it works great!
After taking it home and starting it up, the electronic pressure wouldn't work right and it sat there and made this ticking noise and it wouldnt let any pressure out....bad electronics or something..
So I took it back and exchanged it for another. This one charged up and pressure worked fine (kinda neat how its electronically controlled pressure and you push a button to change it). After using it for the last week, it has been not holding constant pressure and going up and down randomly not being consistant. Also sometimes it'll let the hose pressure goto 0 then i have to unplug the hose for it to charge up and work again.... THEN after all that, im having problems with it shutting off completely (i think its overheating because its too hot to touch) and wont come back on for an hour or so...
I returned the 2nd one and bought a Husky for the same price at Home Depot and it works great!
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Originally Posted by stang90gt50
I bought the Kobalt 30-gallon last month. It has the LED electronically controlled pressure stuff that I hadnt seen on a compressor before.
(edit of a ridiculous amount of trouble)
I returned the 2nd one and bought a Husky for the same price at Home Depot and it works great!
(edit of a ridiculous amount of trouble)
I returned the 2nd one and bought a Husky for the same price at Home Depot and it works great!
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I got basically the same story last night in Conroe Texas. Bought the 80 Gallon for $649. I asked if they had one in the box in the back and was informed that the only ones they have are the ones on display. Well of course the paperwork is missing from the display model. However, the associate did take my name and address and told me that he would attempt to obtain the paperwork from the company and see if they could send it to me. I don't hold high hopes for that though.
02-08-2008, 11:58 AM
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I'm thinking about going to the 60 gallon Kobalt as well. It will replace my 30 gallon Craftsman upright that is just too noisy, especially with a 13 month old and another one on the way. The footprint shouldn't that much larger than my current compressor, which is a nice thing when garage space is a premium. The extra capacity will also come in handy.
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Kobalt air compressor I bought the Kobalt item# 137603. Its a 80 gal. vertical stationary air compressor. Its for heavy-duty use. 14.0 scfm @ 90 psi and 16.1 @ 40 psi. max pressure is 155 psi. I like it fine, I use air tools and a sand blast cabinet. This model is a single stage compressor. By the way the owner's manual and warranty papers were wire-tied to the compressor. I forgot to add it has 4.5 running horse power enough for painting.
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I bought the Kobalt item# 137603. Its a 80 gal. vertical stationary air compressor. Its for heavy-duty use. 14.0 scfm @ 90 psi and 16.1 @ 40 psi. max pressure is 155 psi. I like it fine, I use air tools and a sand blast cabinet. This model is a single stage compressor. By the way the owner's manual and warranty papers were wire-tied to the compressor. I forgot to add it has 4.5 running horse power enough for painting.
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I bought the Kobalt item# 137603. Its a 80 gal. vertical stationary air compressor. Its for heavy-duty use. 14.0 scfm @ 90 psi and 16.1 @ 40 psi. max pressure is 155 psi. I like it fine, I use air tools and a sand blast cabinet. This model is a single stage compressor. By the way the owner's manual and warranty papers were wire-tied to the compressor. I forgot to add it has 4.5 running horse power enough for painting.
