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Watch the video so you know exactly how I built this compressor for under $700

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What happens here

The video displays a whiteboard detailing the estimated costs for building a 2-stage, 15 CFM, 60-gallon air compressor. The speaker highlights the price of the 5 HP Harbor Freight compressor pump at $240 and mentions the 5 HP single-phase 230V motor for $290. Other listed items include a jumper hose NPT ($39), compressor check valve ($18), 13 feet of 10ga electrical wire ($2.69/ft), a 30 amp plug ($7), various black iron fittings (2-1/2 bushing, 8-1/2", 4", 2-3/4 bushing, 90-degree) totaling $70, a pump oil drain ($12), and a lubricator/regulator ($80). The total estimated cost for all components is stated as $690.

Goal: Understand the cost breakdown for the DIY air compressor.

Tools and materials

  • 30 Amp Plug — Connects the compressor to a 30 amp outlet
  • Air Compressor Pump — The primary component of the air compressor project described
  • Black Iron Fittings — Used for plumbing the air lines of the compressor
  • Compressor Check Valve — Prevents reverse airflow in the system
  • Electrical Wire — Provides electrical power to the motor
  • Jumper Hose NPT — Connects components within the air compressor system
  • Lubricator/Regulator — Regulates air pressure and lubricates air tools
  • Motor — Powers the compressor pump
  • Pump Oil Drain — Allows for easy drainage of compressor oil

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Let's talk prices. So, we have our 5 horsepower Harbor Freight compressor pump. This bad boy that I for the big black twin cylinder back there. That was $240. Now.

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