Q Industries MV50 SuperFlow Hi-Volume Air Compressor - Page 2

111db · 04-17-2008, 07:17 AM

Mine crapped out on the way out of Crown King 3 weekends ago. Motor still ran, no airflow or pressure. I think the compressor valve (?) might be kaput. This is the second one I've had go south... ho hum. I hope Costco will exchange it if they still have them. Or take it back if they don't.

eric-the-red · 04-17-2008, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by WestCoastMoose

Anybody know of a retailer here in Canada? Shipping costs doubles the price for me.
Or their website addy?

Don't get stuff shipped to canada, use one of the shipping depots across the border. I use Package Express in Sumas,

http://www.packageexpress.com/

Just register with them and get stuff shipped there. Saves on shipping costs and UPS/FedEx ripoffs. It's not far to drive down and get it, through Mission and Addy. If the borders busy and you have a small package you can even walk over. I've never had problems bringing stuff back, just declare it and show them the invoice. If it's made in North America all you pay is GST/PST, which you'd pay here anyway. If they don't ask where the product was made I don't volunteer the info. The only time I've had to pay any duty is with my tires, which were made in Japan.

85TurboRunner · 04-20-2008, 07:58 AM

after reading this post I have the on board air bug. I was looking at harbor freight and found this http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=93186
has anybody used this compressor? I would get the MV50 but theres a harbor freight a few miles away so I thought I'd give it a shot.

Crawdad · 06-11-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 85TurboRunner

after reading this post I have the on board air bug. I was looking at harbor freight and found this http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=93186
has anybody used this compressor? I would get the MV50 but theres a harbor freight a few miles away so I thought I'd give it a shot.

The CFM is nearly half that of the MV50/MF-1050. I just bought an MF1050 from Amazon, $59 shipped.

If it lasts for 6 months I'll be happy.

nc994run · 06-11-2008, 02:28 PM

There's a guy on Amazon who has them (MF1050) for $5 plus 9$ shipping, I got 2 earlier today for $26 shipped ... its on the same page as the one for $60

Crawdad · 06-11-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nc994run

There's a guy on Amazon who has them (MF1050) for $5 plus 9$ shipping, I got 2 earlier today for $26 shipped ... its on the same page as the one for $60

I e-mailed that guy, but I have some serious doubts about his legitimacy. Here was his email to me:

"Dear: Mr. xxxxxxxxxxxx
YES!! This is the correct price of $5.00 + $9.99 shipping and handling. This is one of our most popular item. If you are still interested in buying, please do. Thier will be some delays in getting your order to your home due to the large demand for this item. Please definitely to order this item."

The guy has no feedback, and his letter reeks of Nigerian fraud emails.

Granted, anything in the Amazon Marketplace is backed up by Amazon, but I don't want the hassle.

Let us know if you get them, though, I could just be too suspicious

nc994run · 06-11-2008, 02:53 PM

I figured I could use the Amazon guarantee as a backup if I didn't get the items, it may be a hassle, but if it works, it will be a huge savings (even though I'm expecting a too good to be true outcome)

111db · 06-12-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 111db

Mine crapped out on the way out of Crown King 3 weekends ago. Motor still ran, no airflow or pressure. I think the compressor valve (?) might be kaput. This is the second one I've had go south... ho hum. I hope Costco will exchange it if they still have them. Or take it back if they don't.

Took it apart - inlet valve FUBAR - piston smacked it. Made a new one from a piece of feeler gauge, cleaned up the piston & sleeve. Works like new. I modified mine slightly so it can permanently sit inside a 50mm ammo can.

Crawdad · 06-12-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 111db

Took it apart - inlet valve FUBAR - piston smacked it. Made a new one from a piece of feeler gauge, cleaned up the piston & sleeve. Works like new. I modified mine slightly so it can permanently sit inside a 50mm ammo can.

What kind of modification did you have to do to it? That sounds like a great idea, I guess you would just need to either drill some ventilation holes, or open to top to use it.

Although... you could cut out the side or bottom, put in a pair of 12vdc computer fans to get the air flowing, and just wire it into the compressor circuitry so that they come on when the compressor is on... hm. Then you could cut a hole in the can to mount the outlet, power switch, and extend the air filter/inlet to the side/top as well, and would have a bomb-proof compressor you could literally throw around.

111db · 06-12-2008, 03:51 PM

lol - you're overthinking it! Just pop the lid off the can and you're good to go. You gotta get the wires/hose out of the can anyway.

All I did was clock the compressor head 90 degrees so the hose QD is facing the handle. Then I made a permanent air filter that is small enough to fit in the can. Lastly I plumbed the gauge with a long "L" to get it near the handle as well.

89-4run · 06-12-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nc994run

I figured I could use the Amazon guarantee as a backup if I didn't get the items, it may be a hassle, but if it works, it will be a huge savings (even though I'm expecting a too good to be true outcome)

Yup, I bit on it too. As they say, if it's too good to be true, it probably is. I ordered mine on June 2 (thats WHEN I think it was first listed). Anyways, the 5 day window came and went of when it was supposed to be delivered and after 2 days of emailing those tards I finally got this:

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Due to technical difficulties we had to cancel the order because their was no inventory. AMAZON will issue the credit back to your credit card account. We applogize for the inconvience.

DLF Explorers
5460 Delmar Blvd
St. Louis, Mo 63112
(314)-791-1273

10 days later, they now tell me it never shipped/cancelled the order.

I ordered mine on June 2nd and never got anything, you ordered yesterday, if you get yours I'm gonna be pissed! At least it was only a $14.99 gamble, and I see he doesn't have it listed anymore.

89-4run · 06-12-2008, 09:18 PM

By the way, since I still need one, I could never make up my mine if I want the 1050 that plugs into the cig lighter or the one that clamps to the battery (MV50). Suggestions? They are only about $10 difference on Amazon.

nc994run · 06-12-2008, 09:20 PM

Mine said it shipped yesterday (5 hours after I ordered), so i think i'll run into the same situation with getting a refund. Just won an ebay auction for one for $43 shipped, so at least i'll have 1 as a backup

89-4run · 06-12-2008, 09:24 PM

Yup, mine said shipped too, here is what it says in my account:

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Ordered from: DLF Explorers (seller profile)
Order Placed: June 2, 2008
Delivery estimate: June 6, 2008 - June 11, 2008
Delivery status: Your order should have arrived by now

Your order contains

1 of: Master Flow MF-1050 Tsunami High Volume Portable Air Compressor

Here is something to check - did you get a tracking number? I didn't, nor did the few people that have left feedback.

naksukow · 06-16-2008, 05:13 PM

Mine is popping fuses now. I guess if I can't fix it I will man up and get a real compressor.

nc994run · 06-16-2008, 05:28 PM

I ended up getting a message from Amazon and a refund saying they didn't have any in stock. Now i noticed that the listing is down

89-4run · 06-16-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by naksukow

Mine is popping fuses now. I guess if I can't fix it I will man up and get a real compressor.

Ahhh crap, is that the MF1050 popping the fuses? I just ordered mine. I guess I will need a box full of fuses huh?

89-4run · 06-16-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by nc994run

I ended up getting a message from Amazon and a refund saying they didn't have any in stock. Now i noticed that the listing is down

At least you got your refund immediately. I've had to file a complaint...

04-17-2008, 07:17 AM	#26 (permalink)
111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,195	Mine crapped out on the way out of Crown King 3 weekends ago. Motor still ran, no airflow or pressure. I think the compressor valve (?) might be kaput. This is the second one I've had go south... ho hum. I hope Costco will exchange it if they still have them. Or take it back if they don't. __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets**

04-20-2008, 07:58 AM	#28 (permalink)
85TurboRunner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 731	after reading this post I have the on board air bug. I was looking at harbor freight and found this http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=93186 has anybody used this compressor? I would get the MV50 but theres a harbor freight a few miles away so I thought I'd give it a shot. __________________ nothin says buck, like a toyota truck Last edited by 85TurboRunner : 04-20-2008 at 08:05 AM.

06-11-2008, 02:28 PM	#30 (permalink)
nc994run Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: blacksburg,va for school chapel hill, nc for home Posts: 818	There's a guy on Amazon who has them (MF1050) for $5 plus 9$ shipping, I got 2 earlier today for $26 shipped ... its on the same page as the one for $60 __________________ Rob 1999 4Runner Limited 4x4, retrofitted e-locker/ ARB front locker with 4.88 Precision Gears, Tundra/LC lift, 2" 4Crawler BL, Nitto Mud Grappler 35's on 16x8, Marlin sliders, TJM T-15, Warn M8000 w/ synthetic line, Mad Mike's custom rear Bumper, deckplate and ISR mods, Vortex Muffler, custom made tube doors pictures here I support Banned Neliconcept

06-11-2008, 02:53 PM	#32 (permalink)
nc994run Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: blacksburg,va for school chapel hill, nc for home Posts: 818	I figured I could use the Amazon guarantee as a backup if I didn't get the items, it may be a hassle, but if it works, it will be a huge savings (even though I'm expecting a too good to be true outcome) __________________ Rob 1999 4Runner Limited 4x4, retrofitted e-locker/ ARB front locker with 4.88 Precision Gears, Tundra/LC lift, 2" 4Crawler BL, Nitto Mud Grappler 35's on 16x8, Marlin sliders, TJM T-15, Warn M8000 w/ synthetic line, Mad Mike's custom rear Bumper, deckplate and ISR mods, Vortex Muffler, custom made tube doors pictures here I support Banned Neliconcept

06-12-2008, 03:51 PM	#35 (permalink)
111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,195	lol - you're overthinking it! Just pop the lid off the can and you're good to go. You gotta get the wires/hose out of the can anyway. All I did was clock the compressor head 90 degrees so the hose QD is facing the handle. Then I made a permanent air filter that is small enough to fit in the can. Lastly I plumbed the gauge with a long "L" to get it near the handle as well. __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets**

06-12-2008, 09:18 PM	#37 (permalink)
89-4run Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 485	By the way, since I still need one, I could never make up my mine if I want the 1050 that plugs into the cig lighter or the one that clamps to the battery (MV50). Suggestions? They are only about $10 difference on Amazon. __________________ 2002 Sport Edition 4Runner - Goodyear MTR 265/75/16 - ToyTec Coilovers - OME 906/N86C - Ashtray Mod!

06-12-2008, 09:20 PM	#38 (permalink)
nc994run Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: blacksburg,va for school chapel hill, nc for home Posts: 818	Mine said it shipped yesterday (5 hours after I ordered), so i think i'll run into the same situation with getting a refund. Just won an ebay auction for one for $43 shipped, so at least i'll have 1 as a backup __________________ Rob 1999 4Runner Limited 4x4, retrofitted e-locker/ ARB front locker with 4.88 Precision Gears, Tundra/LC lift, 2" 4Crawler BL, Nitto Mud Grappler 35's on 16x8, Marlin sliders, TJM T-15, Warn M8000 w/ synthetic line, Mad Mike's custom rear Bumper, deckplate and ISR mods, Vortex Muffler, custom made tube doors pictures here I support Banned Neliconcept

06-16-2008, 05:13 PM	#40 (permalink)
naksukow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Big Bear or Tahoe Posts: 326	Mine is popping fuses now. I guess if I can't fix it I will man up and get a real compressor. __________________ 2001 4Runner 3.4V-6 SR5 4x4 \| 15x,xxx miles \| IPT Built A340F \| Stubbs SKO sliders \| Bud Built front skid \| Trail Carnage belly skid \| Rockware rear bumper \| Goodyear MT/Rs \| \| OME 882/890 \| Trekmasters \| Detroit Locker rear \| Truetrac up front \| 4.88s 2008 FJC TT SE 6 SPEED

06-16-2008, 05:28 PM	#41 (permalink)
nc994run Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: blacksburg,va for school chapel hill, nc for home Posts: 818	I ended up getting a message from Amazon and a refund saying they didn't have any in stock. Now i noticed that the listing is down __________________ Rob 1999 4Runner Limited 4x4, retrofitted e-locker/ ARB front locker with 4.88 Precision Gears, Tundra/LC lift, 2" 4Crawler BL, Nitto Mud Grappler 35's on 16x8, Marlin sliders, TJM T-15, Warn M8000 w/ synthetic line, Mad Mike's custom rear Bumper, deckplate and ISR mods, Vortex Muffler, custom made tube doors pictures here I support Banned Neliconcept