Refurbished Air Venturi Air Compressor, Electric, 4500 PSI/310 Bar

Nothing.

Packaging. Quality control. Maybe actually send something that works.

I realize this is a refurbished compressor, and I accepted when I made my purchase that there was a chance I would get something that was a little beat up, but that was with the understanding that I would get something that was in a working, operable condition. What I did not expect was to pay $1,000 to open a flimsy shipping box full of holes, and find broken, disgusting, grungy compressor that was soaking wet with water, covered in oil, loaded with corrosion, and completely inoperable due to a massive air leak in a critical component! It won't even hold pressure! Seriously, guys. Your product page promises a working compressor. It's ridiculous when you can't even meet the bare minimum you set for yourselves.

Finally arrived after 3 weeks.

Better packaging. It is heavy so you know the shipping handlers do not treat packages very well. It is damaged and has oil all over it inside the package. The box is so rattled the owners manual is not inside and I hope nothing else is missing.

Do not spend money on this if they do not package it better. I do not even want to plug it in.

Once you get everything filled up and ready to go, it operates very easily; almost scary easy. I own a Yung Heng compressor and it works well but as you approach 4500psi, it labors to get the job done. You constantly have to stand over that compressor to make sure that the temp doesn't climb too high or that it doesn't blow a pressure disc if the auto pressure gauge isn't set exactly right; not to mention the frequent oil changes to keep this thing trudging away with ice cold water to boot. So, I bought this compressor to help alleviate the constant exposure to high anxiety of operating a Yung Heng and the excessive decibel levels at which it runs. Boy, am I glad I did!!!!! This is a great compressor and fills my tanks much more quickly and with less anxiety and drama. Turn it on and trust it. (Sorry but when a pressure gauge bursts and sends plastic shrapnel your way and repetitive pressure discs keep blowing because of slightly dirty oil, it unravels you to stand over it ).

Make the panels more user friendly to remove; I'm sure magnetic strips would allow that to happen and make maintenance much easier. Also, it's hard to tell if the water pump is working so perhaps adding a tube impeller in a transparent casing and mounted to the top control panel would provide more complete info that EVERYTHING is working as it should at these high pressures. And, the addition of a digital air gauge vs an analog gauge would be an improvement. Other than that, the compressor is way quieter than its competition and appears to be very dependable.

Adding a desiccant chamber to the intake would help in humid environments, like where I am near New Orleans. Also, this compressor is heavy and definitely would benefit from being on a mobile cart, depending on your personal needs and space. I got one from Amazon that didn't break the bank at $67 and can easily be customized to do more or less (Spacecare mobile roller). Btw, this compressor is very quiet and operates at only 84dB whereas my shop compressor operates at 94dB and my Yung Heng at 104dB (min. literally starts at 96dB and gets louder as pressure head increases vs Air Venturi which stays consistently at 84-85dB). You can almost "Set it and forget it" vs having to stand over it the entire time like other compressors. And finally, fyi, add a one way male foster to your outgoing desiccant filter so that if you do burst a pressure disc, your tank won't drain out towards your compressor in the event you're not standing over it. Auto shutoff is sweet too. Works like a new one.