My old Craftsman compressor is close to worn out. Leaks oil through the shaft seal and has a hard time getting up to pressure, I may take it apart just to see what wore out. It's also noisy, now even more so.
So I decided to get a new one. We are back living in our duplex, with a neighbor, so noise is a critical factor. I found a quiet compressor. Marketed by California Air Tools and made/assembled in China/Mexico it's advertised at only 60dB. Using a dB meter on my phone it clocks in at 68 dB, I don't know how accurate the App is but standing next to it you hear a hum like a refrigerator. Quieter than the sewing machine and some days my stomach rumbles louder.
Weight, about 60lb
Max PSI 120 psi
Cycles at 90 psi
3 cfm at 40 psi
2.2 cfm at 90 psi
Oilless
Claimed 1 hp motor, actual about 8 amps.
Cost $178 free shipping
Available from Amazon and Home Depot.
I know for the price I could have purchased a larger more powerful one from HF but they are noisy. It also may not work well with my HVLP spray gun and I'm sure sandblasting it out. These limitations I can live with. So far all the nail guns work well but may require more frequent rest breaks if I get into something heavy.
I have thought of parting out the old compressor, the 5hp motor must be worth something and the tank may be good to use with the new compressor for extra air volume.
Now I have to unpack the rest of my tools and stuff and get organized. We moved again in December. Can't wait for the warm weather and the rain to stop, I'm freezing my hands in a cold garage.
Bill
on the left coast
did i mention it's really quiet
So I decided to get a new one. We are back living in our duplex, with a neighbor, so noise is a critical factor. I found a quiet compressor. Marketed by California Air Tools and made/assembled in China/Mexico it's advertised at only 60dB. Using a dB meter on my phone it clocks in at 68 dB, I don't know how accurate the App is but standing next to it you hear a hum like a refrigerator. Quieter than the sewing machine and some days my stomach rumbles louder.
Weight, about 60lb
Max PSI 120 psi
Cycles at 90 psi
3 cfm at 40 psi
2.2 cfm at 90 psi
Oilless
Claimed 1 hp motor, actual about 8 amps.
Cost $178 free shipping
Available from Amazon and Home Depot.
I know for the price I could have purchased a larger more powerful one from HF but they are noisy. It also may not work well with my HVLP spray gun and I'm sure sandblasting it out. These limitations I can live with. So far all the nail guns work well but may require more frequent rest breaks if I get into something heavy.
I have thought of parting out the old compressor, the 5hp motor must be worth something and the tank may be good to use with the new compressor for extra air volume.
Now I have to unpack the rest of my tools and stuff and get organized. We moved again in December. Can't wait for the warm weather and the rain to stop, I'm freezing my hands in a cold garage.
Bill
on the left coast
did i mention it's really quiet
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