Central Pneumatic pancake compressor

Central Pneumatic pancake compressor

October 13, 2005

I have a small Central Pneumatic pancake compressor and need new reedvalves. Where do I go for parts?

Robert

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I have the same compressor. The Central Pneumatic (made in china) Pancake #38898. I used it for just topping off car tires and some light air dusting. I calculate between 5-10 hours actual use time. The compressor is probably 7 years old. Well something in the head blew out. I called Harbor Freight but they do not carry the head rebuild kit anymore. WHAT A RIPOFF. It's should have lasted more than 5-10 hours of light use. I'll never buy another tool or machine from Harbor Freight.

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I have two Central Pneumatic compressor's. The small .25hp oilless started to blow fuses and the 1.75hp 4G pancake started to get oil in the air tank and smell strong of oil.

No joke I went into the local Harbor Freight TODAY and asked them if they could do anything for me and without receipt I was able to get store credit for both of them. I replaced them with higher end models of the same brand and purchased the extra 3yr replacement warranty.

I do not use my compressors for much, simply around the house use and the small one is used for cleaning dust off electronics in the field.

I'm extremly impressed with their service and taking back both of my air compressors.

Central Pneumatic I am sure is not the most quality built compressor and for those that use them for work everyday you might consider a more name brand. However H.F. replacement plans are excellent.

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yes. i have a model 38898 pancake compressor. bought new in feb. 2008. havent used it much. only for a brad nailer. only pumps up to about 50 lbs. now. and wont shut off. gasket is blown and reeds are worn.. a real piece of junk. ill never buy from harbor freight again. i called them and all they could say was call the parts number and buy new parts. a true ripoff