Compressor - Garage Makeover

[Mordi]

As part of my garage makeover, my guy says I should plan on installing a compressor. Since this is not going to be a working shop, the only use for the compressor will be for operating the safety locks on the 4 post lift and operating some basic power tools. I would like the compressor to stand in a cabinet in the garage. The width of the cabinet is approx 34 inches.

Any recommendations on a basic compressor that will satisfy my needs. I am not wanting to break the bank, but at the same token, I don't want anything marginal Quiet would be preferable

Thanks,
Mordi

 

[milkovich]

As part of my compressor make-over my guy said I need a garage (aka. the lanlord).

It's been my experience that quiet comes from size. Bigger = quieter. The cheaper and smaller the compressor the louder and less tolerable the noise. I used to have a Coleman 4 hp oil-less and it woke people up in the next county.

For your needs, I would look at the campbell hausfeld units. Campbell makes 99% of the retail consumer compressors anyway.

 

[PoorOwner]

I would look into Lowes or HD's 60 gallon compressors they cost less than $400.. and go up from there depending on your needs and space.

 

[Ggg]

Mordi can you tell us a little more about what your air tool needs are. Everybody would love a big compressor but it sounds like you are a bit cramped for room. If you want quiet then don't get any rotary vane or oilless style compressor, both are rather loud. You want a good old fashioned piston style that is oil lubricated. I have all three styles and my old Quincy piston style compressor you can stand next to and carry on a phone conversation without raising your voice.

 

[ovilla]

Mordi - I have a Sears professional 2-stage upright (26 gal) model that goes up to 175 PSI. When it's on it's quiet enough to talk on a phone right next to it. These normally sell for $400 and will pretty much meet all of your needs since it gives 5.1 CFM at 90 PSI (that's enough CFM's to power everything except dual DA sanders). Anyway, if you're buying a Bend Pak HD-9 series lift you will need regulated air of 125 PSI max to operate the locks (per the manual).

 

[Mordi]

To all, thanks for the ideas/suggestions.

The air tool needs are impact wrench, ratchet, air hammer and perhaps a cutoff tool. Maybe a chisel too. I guess some of these may be air hogs?

Yes, I am planning on a Bend Pak HD-9 series lift, but my understanding is that the air requirements are very nominal. In fact, I was told, you could use the air pressure in your tire to operate the safety locks - no kidding.

Mordi