Any brand that makes a quiet air compressor? I hate all the noise my Craftsman 25gal compressor makes.
I dont think Thomas makes big ones. I need a 20-30 gal Verticle tank.
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Check the "Good compressors" thread.
Thomas is the one.
if it's that big I assume it's for shop use? alot of people place them outside next to the wall with a simple cover for weather protection... maybe build a box around it.. put iton rubber feet.. and make a muffler for it... ie: extend the air intake pipe up and away ... i think the intake is a huge source of noise...
now if honda made a compressor...
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LOOK @ PORTER CABLE 60 GAL VERTICAL 7 HP. I HAVE HAD MINE FOR A COUPLE YEARS. I BUILT A PLATFORM IN CORNER OF GARAGE ABOUT 5 FOOT ABOVE THE FLOOR AND THE NOISE IS VERY TOLERABLE. NEED PICS?
Edited 11/2/2008 7:39 pm ET by kwd61862
Edited 11/2/2008 7:41 pm ET by kwd61862
I want a shop compressor. Why cant Thomas build a decent sized tank and compressor. Everything they make is too small for running what I do. I want decent recovery times too.
I was looking at the Kobalt 33gal verticle tank one at Lowes, it was a oiled cast-iron compress which I think is quieter.
I THINK AN OILED COMPRESSOR WOULD BE THE BST CHOICE. ALSO USE A RUBBER DISHARGE HOSE FOR PLUMBING INTO PIPES. I USED A BRAKE HOSE FOR SEMI TRUCK BRAKES. TAKES THE HEAT WELL.
CHECK CRAIGSLIST IN YOUR AREA ALSO FOR A GOOD DEAL. http://WWW.CRAIGSLIST.ORG
ALSO SCRATCH AND DENT AT LOWES OR HOMEDEPOT. I BOUGHT MINE AT LOWES WHICH HAD THE PLASTIC COVER ON PRESSURE SWITCH MISSING AND PURCHASED FOR 275.00 REG PRICE WAS 499.00
I bought the small thomas because it was rated the quietest of the bunch by far. I've been happy with it but I don't need a lot of air right now.
Which one did you get? I'm looking at the T-635 HD 3/4hp. But they make an almost-identical HT model, too. 10 psi-higher settings, $10 more. Rated for a framer or 2-3 finish guns. Sounds perfect.I've got a big, heavy Emglo, but it blows fuses in the winter, and I hate dragging it around. I want something for smaller jobs that will still run a framer.I've got the PC, and will sell it as soon as I've got something good.AitchKay
I have the T-617HD-1. It's a small little thing. But I don't mind. I figure nailing things is one of the least time consuming parts off building so I nail carefully.
I've seen way to many people nail to fast, waste nails, and get it wrong. Then you have to take it apart with all those nails in it.
The only place where I nail fast and a lot is nailing off sheathing. But if that is happening just break out the bigger compressor.
I used to have a wheelbarrow type Emglow. I had the one where the motor ran continuously and a clutch would engage the pump. That way it doesn't trip breakers.
But I sold that one a long time ago.
One more thing. The thomas compressors are made in Wisconsin. I used to live in Wisconsin and worked at a factory. Nice folks and they build good products.
I'm sick and tired of outsourcing everything oversees. I could use the work.
Edited 11/3/2008 7:32 pm ET by popawheelie
Thanks, popawheelie,That's a good recommendation. And 60db is VERY good. 69db is pretty good though, so for $50 or so more, I'll probably go for one of the T-635s, so that I can frame a bit, too. I notice that there's no increase in weight.Thanks for the info!AitchKay
Have you looked at a Quincy?
I just ran across a couple of compressors that claim to be very low noise. I have never seen one of these or heard of anyone that has used one, so know nothing about them:
http://www.silentaircompressor.com/sil_air.html
http://www.silentaircompressor.com/super_silent.html
Edited 11/3/2008 10:34 pm ET by CaseyR
Those Sil-Air are very interesting. Sounds too good to be true, gotta be something that makes 'em not usable for construction? Hope someone here can shed light on this..........
The Sil-air looks like the motor/pump is encased in a shroud of some sort.
It reminds me of the silent Giant air pumps for fish aquariums.
We used those when I was young for fish tanks.
After one died we took it apart and found a regular air pump inside.
All they did was put a big casing around the pump filled with sand.
So when you bought it the pump looked real big and it was heavy.
So the extra money seemed well spent. It was just sand.
I'm not saying the Sil-air isn't a good compressor.
I do wonder how they deal with the heat from the motor/pump since they are in the casing.
Edited 11/4/2008 7:45 pm ET by popawheelie
Sil-Air
When you have to call for price...its probably out of reach for construction.
Its too bad compressors don't come with the Db written right on the sales tag. I asked the guy at HD if the uprights are noisey and he had no idea. I guess you have to buy it to find out. But you definitly want a belt driven model.
Northern tool sells a lot of Ingersol Rand. They usually list the Db of the compressor. You can get some good deals on Craigs list on these compressors.
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Marv
Edited 11/4/2008 9:25 am by Marv
Thoes Sil-air units look nice but im sure they are pricy. The 26gal unit says it only 40db? WOW thats almost silent.
Anyone own a sil-air?
sil-air or a sul-air????
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