$50 Harbor Freight hookah system testing

[wakeboard1026]

Well of course after i posted, I did find a parts explosion to the Campbell Hausfeld DC040500 model (which @DanaHunt thought was Diaphragm), and it is most definitely a Piston pump, and NOT a Diaphragm pump, if anyone is curious. Surely the Kobalt is the same concept. I guess that means that even the professional models are as well. Looks like I will now search for a very good filter, and perform a long run-in process on whichever compressor I end up choosing.

https://www.campbellhausfeld.com/files/attachments/390/DC040500-manual.pdf.pdf

 

[greeniguana]

I have one of these in the back of my truck:

200 PSI High-Flow Air Source Kit | VIAIR Corporation

If I could put it in my kayak with a LiFe deep cycle battery, I could be a scallop harvesting machine.

 

[211ratsbud]

Any actual confirmed diaphragm compressors on the shelf that can do 6+ cfm @ 120psi?

 

[happy-diver]

Magnificent!

 

[tbone1004]

Any actual confirmed diaphragm compressors on the shelf that can do 6+ cfm @ 120psi?

6+ cfm has too high of a current draw for 110v circuits. There are many out there that will do it, but are 220v only.

 

[Bubblesong]

Does anybody know what happened to the OP, @Ben Diver ? His last post on this thread was July ‘18 and he last checked SB on Sept. ‘18, yet he was going to post more information and results from using his DIY system.

 

[kelemvor]

Does anybody know what happened to the OP, @Ben Diver ? His last post on this thread was July ‘18 and he last checked SB on Sept. ‘18, yet he was going to post more information and results from using his DIY system.

I think he posted the results starting here:
$50 Harbor Freight hookah system testing
and added 3 or 4 posts of more detail. He got an air test that looked good, dived it, posted a report, posted a video of two people using it simultaneously.

 

[Bubblesong]

I think he posted the results starting here:
$50 Harbor Freight hookah system testing
and added 3 or 4 posts of more detail. He got an air test that looked good, dived it, posted a report, posted a video of two people using it simultaneously.

Yes, i saw the pool test, but not results for use in ocean, scallop diving, boat work, long term maintenance etc. would have been interesting to hear about.

 

[Jeff7467]

Can I ask a Hookah question you guys seem knowledgeable can a gast vaccum pump be used for hookah. Just tell me if this is a dumb question I happened to find a new one for 100 bucks

Specs below

1-1/2 HP Separate Drive Vacuum Pump; Inlet Size: 3/4" NPT, Outlet Size: 3/4" NPT

Item # 4Z470



Mfr. Model # 2567-V108



Catalog Page # 2578



UNSPSC # 40151502



Technical Specs

ItemSeparate Drive Vacuum Pump



HP1-1/2



Compressor TypeRotary Vane



Hz60



Inlet Size3/4" NPT



Outlet Size3/4" NPT



Free Air CFM @ 0 PSI21



Free Air CFM @ 10 PSI17.9



Max. Vacuum26.5" Hg



Free Air CFM @ 0 In. Hg21



Free Air CFM @ 10 In. Hg13



Free Air CFM @ 20 In. Hg1.1



Overall Length11.48"



Overall Width18"



Overall Height13.23"



HousingCast Iron



DesignOil-less



Motor Mounting56C



StandardsCSA



IncludesCoupling and Coupling Guard



Product Details

Ideal for general continuous-duty vacuum and low-pressure applications. Included coupling and coupling guard allow you to mount pump directly to 56C frame motors.

• Permanently lubricated and sealed bearings
• Self-adjusting, self-lubricating vanes

 

[BRT]

10 psi would only get air down to 23 feet at no pressure or flow.