Husky Air Compressors


This page is intended to provide a forum for all things relating to Husky Air Compressors.

If you wander around a Home Depot big box store, along with a host of other air compressors, you will find that the Husky is not only a brand they sell, but the Husky is their house brand.

Home Depot does not manufacture. The products they sell, including their Husky Air Compressors, are manufactured for them. As I understand it, the current manufacturer of Husky Air Compressors is Campbell Hausfeld.

If you need parts for your Husky compressor, ask the store where you purchased it what company fixes their air compressors under warranty. That would be a good source for advice and perhaps even parts. If you choose to go "up the ladder" do contact CH, though I do not know how much support you will get there. (www.chpower.com)

Visitor Robert W. writes...

"During my quest (often frustrating), to find a Valve Plate kit for my Husky compressor, I found the following to eventually lead me to a knowledgeable place from which to order. Turns out Campbell Hausfield is the original mfr of the Husky line for Home Depot. Their website is chpower.com Their toll free number is 1-800-543-6400 I got help immediately and ordered the valve plate kit $29 plus shipping. This was for my Husky model WL651003AJ. Excited to finally get my parts coming this way. What a journey. Thought I could save some of your website viewers some extra trouble. Don't bother with the Husky toll free number you have listed. They weren't very much help except to give me the CH phone number. Then it was smooth from there."

Farther down this page you will find issues and comments about Husky air compressors posted by folks that use them, and perhaps have had problems with them.

If you have anything to add or ask about your Husky Air Compressor, please do post it using the form below, or add a comment to an existing post. Then all Husky air compressor owners can benefit from your experience, good or bad.

I thank you.

Bill

Husky Air Compressor Manuals

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  1. Model HS5181

Husky Compressor Issues

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Husky 32gal 1.7hp won't run under pressure  My compressor runs fine if I take off the fill tube that runs from the motor to the tank (check valve), but if when the fill line is attached it overheats ...

Husky 2 Stage 80 Gal Has Compression in Sump  Bought a Used 80 Gal 2 stage Husky compressor (Campbell Hausfeld) im told makes them, its from 2004 and it runs fins and makes compressed air but also ...

Husky compressor runs fine until it start to warm up then will all of a sudden labor.  I have a husky 26 Gal compressor that is 4 years old with little use.

I recently started to use it and the other day I noticed it would labor at about ...

Husky 26 gallon vertical air compressor - turned over a few times then blew a breaker  used my compressor today to pump up a tire. when the compressor tried to kick on to pump up to pressure it turned over a few times then blew a breaker....

Speed variance as PSI builds  2 year old 31/2 horse upright Husky, 60 gal. tank. Running speed varies once above 90psi, from a near stall to normal speeds.

No power fluntuations ...

Husky Compressor Output pressure  I am using an air compressor for the first time. The Husky compressor comes on, and pressure builds in the tank.

However, when I turn the dial designed ...

Husky H1506F stopped building pressure past ~15 psi, narrowed down to check or unloader valve  I've read through the majority of posts, so I'm sorry if I duplicate a question/answer here, but I need your help.

I have a Husky H1506F "pancake" compressor....

Husky 26 gallon stops at 75 psi, stops and dont turn back on anymore  it was running up to its max before up to 150 PSI, but after a while it went down its running up 75 psi only,they said i was running extension cord with ...

Husky 1 gal. pancake compressor  I recently used my compressor, the tank was full from the last use so it didn't immediately come on when I turned on the switch. Bot after driving some ...

Husky VT6315 Air Compressor locking up at 80psi  I have a Husky 26 gallon upright compressor(made by Campbell Hausfeld) that I'm having problems with.

It seems to run fine until it reaches about 75 ...

Compressor Reaches 50psi and shuts off! HELLP!  I have a Husky 26 Gal Air Compressor Model # WL660900(AJ)

It only fills to 50psi and shuts off.

Presssure will hold if not used. No Leaks
If used,...

Husky 70 G Compressor wants to stall  Hello, I have a Husky brand compressor that has very few hours on it.

Recently after hooking it up in a new house, it started giving me this issue....

runs then stops will run again in a few minutes  Husky wl651004aj It will run for a minute or two then stops. I shut it off and let iset for a couple minutes and restart it an it runs for a minute or ...

Won't restart at all  Husky 5 hp 22 gallon compressor. Working fine, I shut it off before it reached peak and it will not start or even hum. Only thing I tried so far is replacing ...

Husky 30 gallon lay down compressor compressor issue. Model number WL651004. I have searched here to no avail.  I have a Husky 30 gallon lay down compressor. Model number WL651004.

The compressor upon initial start up runs and shuts off at around 125psi.

After ...

Husky 220 2 cylinder compressor...  I noticed that my compressor was taking a while to build pressure. I unpluged it and pulled the air filters off. The filter on the right side looked ...

Won't cut back on like it should.   I have a VT631504AJ. Lately it starts fine, builds up, shuts off. The problem is it won't turn back on like it should after using some air. Unplug it and ...

compressor will not build pressure over 40 psi  HUSKY 22 GAL WL660500AJ will not build pressure over 40 psi and continues running.

I read the troubleshooting article and not sure if it applies to ...

need manual for husky 22 gal air compressor Model wl660500aj  Model wl660500aj 22 gal owners manual

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Spring loose in pressure switch  So a year old Husky (20 gall H1820F) pressure switch burnt out and on fitting the replacement prssure switch the small coil spring became disconnected,...

Husky 26 Gallon won't restart  Recently my 26 gallon Husky vertilcal compressor has developed a problem. It runs fine and builds pressure to the correct psi, about 135psi, then shuts ...

husky 80 gallon 7 hp crank case get pressure blows the oil fill plug out  i have a husky 80 gallon 7 hp two stage my crank case blows the oil fill plug out, i have tested the rings with air and no leak down, could it be the ...

air compressor slows down then belts squeel  when air compressor is running just befor pressure is reach it starts tio slow down ten the belts star to squeek and the motor hunsi hve to shut it off ...

New husky 2 gallon air compressor ... now what?  I just received the husky 2 gallon air compressor from Home Depot as a present. What is the max this thing can do, what tools will work well?

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regulator only hold 120 and up pressure on Husky air compressor  I have a Husky 5 hp horizontal compressor 8CF for the last 6 yrs and it has worked fine.

Lately I could not regulate the pressure below 120 psi.

I ...

Air compressor shuts off at 60 psi  I have a Husky 32 gallon, 110v, 1.8 hp, 5.5 hp peak Air compressor. It fills to 60 psi and shuts off and will not turn back on for 20 minutes.

When ...

Husky air compressor quickly shuts down (after starting)  I've had this compressor for a few years now but randomly it just lost power

I can turn it on and it starts up but then slowly just quiets down as ...

Brand new Husky Air Compressor reads 15 psi low on gauge  I have a 26 gallon compressor with a max 150 psi. The manual says it cuts on at 120 and off at 150. However, the actual gauge reading is showing about ...

Husky 6 gallon model # H1506F how is the top unscrewed  Four screws hold the top in place , believe torx heads only seem to turn and turn with no results in removing them.



Bill says...

Hi there....

Husky Compressor /Adding an extra tank  I just purchased a Husky 6 gallon pancake air compressor delivering 2.5 scfm @ 90psi,1.5hp. I tried it out on my 1/2 drive impact gun and I was able to ...

H1506F - How to replace the pressure switch - Husky H1506F Air Compressor  I need to replace the pressure switch on my husky h1506f air compressor. But i can not figure out how to get the top cover off. Seems stupid, but I can ...

Husky air compressor - slows way down  I have a Husky Pro air compressor that is about 9 yrs old now. I use it at home, not for commercial use. Recently it has started acting funny. when it ...

husky mod # h1506fwh - Motor brush size.  I have a husky air compressor mod # h1506fwh. all i need to know is what size is the motor brush. My dad got it used so it has no parts manual or anything ...

husky 3.2hp compressor compressor surgess and trips breaker at 25psi  i have a husky 60gal 3.2hp compressor i hook it up and it builds to about 25psi and then starts to stuggle and trips the breaker. when i reset the breaker ...

Huskey 1.5 Hp 6 Gal Compressor will only build to 25psi   Huskey 1.5 Hp 6 Gal Compressor will only build to 25psi. I took the plastic top off the investigate what could be wrong. removed the pop-off valve to ...

husky q19 - Changing belt  Hey Bill, I asked a question about a week ago about belt size for a husky q19 quiet series... Now my
Problem is removing the belt. My guess is the piston ...

husky q19. 19 gallon 1.5hp = Belt size  I have a husky quiet series q19. 19 gallon 1.5hp that needs a belt and I am just trying to find out the size of the belt and where I can get one. Thanks
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husky - doesn't fill with air  a husky (6) gallon 1.5 h.p 135 lbs. it was working fine and now it doesn't fill with air.
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Hi Frank...

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Manual needed for a wl651004aj Husky compressor, please!  17 gal. Husky

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Rick, this is posted on the Husky page on this site:

"During my quest (often frustrating), to find a Valve Plate ...

Need Husky y6020-wk-1 25 gallon upright compressor manual w/wiring diagram  Got a compressor with part of the wiring missing. I want to wire it back to factory original colors and all.

motor is vibrating off the mount - Husky 20 gallon 1.8HP, vertical Tall red tank, about 3 years old purchased at Home Depot  The motor is vibrating off the mount and requires very frequent tightening. What is causing this and how can I resolve it. It's otherwise a good reliable ...

Husky H1820F not shutting off at pressure set  My Husky H1820F compressor doesn"t shut off, have to manually shut it off with the push pull switch,how do I get it to stop when it reaches required pressure?...

relief pops too soon  husky 32 gal.changed gages and switch fills to about 125 relief pops
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Hi there. Are you saying that the compressor runs up to 125 PSI ...

husky pro air compressor will not shut off  i have a husky pro air compressor and just replace the pressure regulator swith it is its suppose to turn on at 105 psi and shut off at 135 psi but my ...

Air leaking from main on/off switch when switched off  I have a Husky 1.8hp 20 gal upright. It's been working great for two years.

Today I turned on the compressor, it got up to the desired operating ...

Husky 135psi max compressor - Pressure switch or safety valve?  Bill, I have a Husky 135psi max compressor, the compressor will not shut off at 135psi, and when it hits 140 the safety valve pops open. Is this a switch ...

Husky compressor will not start  Husky compressor will not start after plugging unit in?
where is the delay fuse?

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John, Husky has many different ...

husky pro doesnt start  i have a 60 gal air compressor it fall down a little bit, we lift it up fast, give it 2 week without turn it on, so i went to turn it on and it does nothing....

Husky 8 gallon air compressor Low psi Output  I have a Husky 8 gallon air compressor rated for 270 psi.

The most I can seem to get out of it is 130-140 psi.

I just tried to change the tires ...

husky 2.5 compressor is not building pressure   Doesnt want to build any pressure zero husky 2.5 gal. still new only a few hours ,it huuums like a vacume cleaner it realeases the air

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Husky 60 gallon slow building pressure  My husky 60 gallon is having a hard time building pressure! Takes along time to build 90-135 psi! They want $280 for a new pump I'm just not sure that'...

Husky compressor starts fine, then bogs down  My 1 year old Husky compressor, 30 gal vertical has been running perfect until a week ago. Mind you it get used about once a week.

Starts out perfect,...

new 60 gal husky air comp. builds 10 psi and stops  new 60 gal husky air comp. turns on, build 10psi and stops

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Bill says...

Hi there, Jorge.

Please unplug it, drain the ...

decibel level of a husky pro 30 gallon air compressor  what is the decibel level of a husky pro 30 gallon air compressor. We are planning for a sound enclosure, and need to know the spec levels.
Thanks.

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comes on but will not hold air  compressior model wl660900aj will come on but will not fill with air

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What is the pressure in the tank when it ...

Husky h1506f air compressor - sounding a bit louder when running  Started sounding a bit louder when running. No air pressure on gauges. Took off top and saw motor running and belt OK. Took back plate off where piston ...

husky, upright portable compressor, oil-less, 1.7hp, 5.5hp max, 150psi, model number DK719821AV-02  When the compressor charges, it runs fine for 5-35 seconds, then it starts to make a squealing noise, then squealing noise stops after 10-40 seconds. The ...

what type of oil does it use  what type of oil does a small husky compressor use. The compessor just stopped working while using it. Any suggestios.

John
Old Mill Nurseries

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husky 30 gallon pro will not restart after use with an extension cord  Accidently plugged in husky 30 gallon pro with an extension cord and now it will not start again. Any suggesstions?

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Husky 80 gal 5 hp compressor...where do you take off the air hose?  This is a dumb question but once assembled I can't find where to tap the tank for air. There is a "tank shut-off valve" port on the side. It's a 1 inch ...

Husky H1506F will not register pressure on gauges  I have a Husky H1506F 6 gallon 1.5hp pancake compressor that is no longer registering any pressure on the tank or output gauges.

Let me start by saying ...

Broken regulator valve on Husky 26 Gallon compressor  Bought a 26 Gal Husky Compressor from Home Depot. The regulator valve is "stripped" and will not tighten down.

Where can I get a replacement

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HUSKY HPA1581909.01  I NEED TO REPLACE THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY FOR THIS COMPRESSOR. THE ONLINE PART RETAILERS WANT $214.00 FOR IT. MUCH MORE THAN WHAT I PAID FOR THE WHOLE COMPRESSOR....

upright husky completely dead  We have a 26 gal 1.8 hp,155 PSi upright husky compressor that worked fine three days ago but when we tried to start it today it was completely dead. We ...

Husky Parts for model number WL651004AJ  Compressor made a big pop and motor runs rough and vibrates and won't pump up air

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Bill says...

Not much point in trying to find ...

husky - at 110 will not shut off  rated for100 psi at 110 will not shut off. I am afraid of it blowing up. Is the regulater bad or should I let it run a little longer?

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Husky 3 Gallon Trim Plus won't start...  Husky 3 Gallon Trim Plus won't start... about a year old with very light use, probably 7-10 hours total.

Power switch lights up but compressors doesn'...

Husky doesn't stop running ... it reaches just over 155 psi  I have a small 1.5 Hp Husky air compressor about 2 yrs old. It is a 155 max psi and was working great untill recently.

Once it reaches just over 155 ...

broken belt on a husky mod. WL65100AJ ... do I remove the flat head screw  How do I,or do I remove the flat head screw.Is it reverse thread,very tight.Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you Marc

Repair Shop Crisis  My husky 2 gallon air compressor is broken. I don't know where to find a repair shop. Do you know any good repair shops in GTA?

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huskey motor runs but no air  I have a huskey 8 gall compressor the motor runs but the tank is not getting any air? Suggestions

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Jose... no air,...

compressor stall around 60 psi  i have a husky 30 gal 110 v compressor only a year old not used much when running it builds some pressure then slows and stalls motor. i have replaced ...

WHAT TYPE OF PAINT GUN CAN I USE WITH A HUSKY 1.5 HP?  155 PSI MAXI,3.4 SCFM@40PSI 2.5 SCFM@90PSI
I NEED TO PAINT BASEBOARDS AND DOORFRAMES

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Really quite a ...

Husky compressor will not build up pressure  Bought a used Husky 6 gallon compressor, worked just fine when I bought it...took it home, it set for a week, then turned it on, would not build up pressure ...

Husky 30 gallon compressor over pressurizes until it blows valve open  I have a Husky 30 gallon compressor, when I turn on it compresses air past where I have the regulator switch. It doesn't stop compressing until the overflow ...

Husky 30 gallon compressor runs and then dies down  The Husky 30 gallon will run for a few minutes and then continue to die down. Eventually it smells like burning plastic. For awhile I could turn it on ...

my husky air compressor motor is spining in reverse  compressor was never worked on or taken apart and one day it didnt build up pressure. i thought there was a leak in a hose so i opened it up and when it ...

wont build pressure above 55 wont shut off  Iam losing patients with my husky WL651004AJ it is brand new, it turns on fine, however it dosent build pressure enough to use a nail gun, and wont shut ...

19 gallon oil less horizontal compressor motor is starting to spark like crazy!!  Well after looking at all the complaints on Husky air compressors, the problem with the one I have does not surprise.
I have a 19 gallon horizontal ...

husky build pressure to 80 psi and stops  compressor will start cold and build pressure to 80 psi and stops. i use air tool and pressure goes down. compressor does not start again. I try to ...

Husky Pro 60 Gallon leaks oil  I went back to switch it on one day and there was oil on the tank below the compressor. It looks to me like it is coming from the drain plug or at the ...

air regulator knob  i have a husky 20 gallon vertical portable compressor, and the turn knob on the front that regulates the flow of the air coming out of the hose is broke ...

my Husky Compressor regulator doesnt work  the regulator to my husky compressure is not working correctly.

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Bill says....

Noe, before I try to help you figure out ...

I have a Husky Air Compressor that will build up to between 40 and 60 lbs and get no higher.  The motor will run and build up this pressure but it just keeps running without adding any more pressure. Where do I start looking and what should I try ...

Oil-less lubrication question?  I have a Husky 32gal oil-less compressor and I was wondering if I can lubricate the piston to prolong the life of the plastic ring and cylinder. It came ...

Motor wont stay on  Husky 26 gallon air compressor motor wont start.

If the unit is on and I shake or hit it then the motor will start for a few seconds then turn off....

Compressor labors and blows breaker  I have a husky up right 110v compressor and when I turn it on it labors and blows breaker. I just replaced the switch and it worked fine one time and went ...

husky 80 gal 4 hp 175psi 2stg - need a manual please  manual husky 80 gal 4 hp 175 psi 2 stg

husky 26 gallon air compressor is taking forever tobuild pressure  I have a Husky 26 gallon portable air compressor that I've had for about 1.5 years. All of a sudden today it started to take forever to build pressure ...

Husky Air Compressor 6 gallon - One of the tanks will not fill up.  Husky Air Compressor 6 gallon. One of the tanks will not fill up.

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Bill says...

Now, this is an odd one and it doesn't make ...

Husky 17 gallon compressor - PRESSURE WON'T BUILD - watch out for wasps!!!!  My Husky 17 gallon compressor cut out on me right in the middle of my deck painting. Air was be pushed out of the air intake port. Some similar situations ...

Husky Pro 2HP 20 gallon compressor leaks from black plastic hose  I have owned this compressor for less than 2 years and it has worked witout any issues up until this past weekend.

Now the little black plastic line ...

Husky Husky Q26 Compressor builds up to 80 psi, but no higher  Hello,
Thank you for putting this website out here. It has been very helpful. I have a Husky Q26 1 Stage air compressor that will only build up to 80 ...

Pump is bogging down  We had a Huskey 60 gal 3.2 hp air compressor that we use for media blasting. The motor burned out, so we got a new one that would fit, a 6 hp motor with ...

not filling past 50psi  I have a 26 gallon huskey compressor that hs an issue with only filling to 50 psi then i have to unplug for a min and plug back in to gain another 10psi ...

Husky Air Trim Plus Compressor H1503TP Manual Needed   Need Operaters Manual for a Husky Trim Plus 3-Gallon Electric Air Compressor

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Bill says....

Glad to post your request, James....

Husky compressor running impact wrench  air wrench will not turn when air hose is connected and trigger is pulled w/o being attached to lug nut, it is as tho there is no air pressure and gage ...

husky air compressor pump piston plastic ring required please  i have a husky air compressor and the plastic ring around it, it's damaged , i need to find a new one.the air compressor model is 835 522 or VLH1583009....

Have a Husky 7 1/2 hp upright compressor that will not start  It has worked fine for 2 years but now it will not do anything. Plug is fine, will still let out what little air it has in it but will not run. I unplugged ...

Husky upright oil less air compressor problem ~ won't restart  The compressor will turn on and fill the tank. After using an air tool such as an impact wrench when the pressure gets low the pump will not turn back ...

Husky air compressor wont turn on  New compressor installed the electrical and it wont start model is a 60 gallon with a 230 v motor

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Bill says....

Hi Jeff....

Will I kill my compressor??  I have a 4.5 gallon twin stack Husky compressor, and I just bought a IR 231G impact wrench. The compressor i rates for 4.9CFM at 90 PSI, and the gun is ...

husky 1.8hp compressor upgrade?  i have a husky 1.8hp 26gal compressor and want to know if its possible to upgrade to a larger motor for more torque

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Compressor shut off  hello my electric compressor was on with no pressure in the tank and it ran fine for about 1-2 minutes and then the motor started to stall out then stopped....

Husky Pro cast Iron Compressor will not start,   The belt came off and we put it back on, now it won't start.

We checked the power supply and all seems well
With that,

It's less than a week old....

cylinder head hot  after running for 10-15min. the head is to hot to touch.

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Unless you notice that the head is a LOT hotter than normal,...

Husky compressor cuts out at lower psi and does not cut back in.   Have a Husky 26 gal. compressor thats rated for 150 psi. Compressor cuts out at 90 psi and does not cut in even when tank is emptied. However,it will come ...

we bought 155psi 1.8hp. 20gals. does a air dryer needed?  we bought 155psi. 1.8hp. 20gals. what kind of air dryer be needed?

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Sorry, but that's one of the questions that ...

My Husky compressor does not discharge  My compressor starts, but never stops

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Bill says....

What I need to know is what is happening while the compressor is running ...

4 Gallon Husky Compressor stalling and circuit popping at 60 psi  I have a 4 gallon Husky compressor that is rated up to about 125 or 150 psi.

When the compressor is empty it kicks on and runs just perfectly normal,...

Husky compressor "nothing happens"  20 gallon 5hp 15 gallon, when I turn on the switch
nothing happens

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Bill says...

Joseph, it could be any number of things. Here ...

Husky 26 gal upright shuts off  I have a Husky 26 Gallon upright air compressor.
I have used it lightly for two years with no problems.

Now it shuts off after running for awhile.
If ...

HUSKY H1820F compressor tank pressure  I have a HUSKY H1820F compressor. My tank pressure gauge reads 60psi. It gets no higher. My pressure gauge goes up the required MAX of 155psi cut out Min ...

husky 26 gallon bogs down  husky 26 gallon quiet series q26 electric. starts fine then bogs right down.warrenty out 2 months ago please help

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husky 5.5hp 26 gal oil less compressor will not stay on  soon as i turn it on it shuts off or freezes up so i turn it off and back on and it shuts off in a span of 2 sec. husky 5.5hp 26 gal oil less

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Husky 5hp compressor motor runs hot on 110 Volts  I have a husky 60gal 5hp air compressor. The specs given for wiring are 240v 30amp. The guy i got it from had it wired for 110v. now when i hook it to ...

husky 6gal pancake 1.5hp  this is a pancake 6gal compressor, it fils up ok. But when trigger or button pressed it will release air for 1-3 seconds. Then stop.

Gauges go to zero....

Husky 20 Gallon Vertical Portable Compressor for painting?  looking to paint my car as i do not have a lot of money i was looking to buy Husky 20 Gallon Vertical Portable Compressor 20 Gallon 1.8 HP, 155 PSI, 4....

Husky 6 gallon portable - my air pressure does not exceed 30 PSI  My four year old Husky 6 gallon portable, model H1506F has a high volume leak near the ???unloader valve???. This is where the electrical incoming lines ...

I have a Husky 13gal air compressor. It builds up to 50PSI and no more. It also will not stop runnimg.   My13 gal air compressor builds up to 50psi and no more also i5t will not turn off and keeps running. When I manually turn off the compressor it will hold ...

Husky hs7810 - Oil in crank case  Oil in crank case getting pressured up



Bill says...

Howdy;

Is there not a fill tube for the oil sump, and doesn't have a vent in the ...

Husky air compressor connector / coupler question  I broke the main part that connects to the hose. I'm trying to figure out what that part is called so i can find one or order one.



Bill answers....

Husky from Home Depot Compressor stalls over 20 psi  I have a three year old Husky from Home Depot. It runs from 0 to 20-22 psi with no problem, but then the motor slows dramatically, working very hard, and ...