finding a quiet air compressor for the garage

Jwestercamp · Oct 11, 2015

So i don't use my compressor much and currently have 60 gallon 2 stage. It is oiled but LOUD. I have a loft in part of my garage and would like to relocate it to the loft, looking for something quiet and don't think i really need the 60 gallon two stage, any thoughts?

rburke65 · Oct 12, 2015

I have a Champion 60 gallon, 2 stage from TP Tool. Turns at 806 rpm and you can carry on a conversation next to it as its running. Pretty quite in my book.

redmondjp · Oct 12, 2015

This topic has been discussed repeatedly (take your pick - loud compressor, mounting in loft, etc) - have you searched?

Most common answer: build a lean-to and move the compressor outside. Also, add an intake muffler and/or use a remote air intake.

pgilmore7 · Oct 12, 2015

Look into a twin screw type compressor, we use one at the dealership and it sounds about like the A/C running in the house and it builds air really quick. I have the same issue, I want a quiet compressor they're more $$ though. The compressor I have at the shop at home is so loud I cant hear myself think.

Antique Engine · Oct 12, 2015

rburke65 said:
I have a Champion 60 gallon, 2 stage from TP Tool. Turns at 806 rpm and you can carry on a conversation next to it as its running. Pretty quite in my book.

Mine is an 80 gallon Champion from TP Tools. Like yours, mine is pretty damn quiet. It's just a soft chuggle sound rather than the typical frantic sound the faster turning machines make.

theoldwizard1 · Oct 12, 2015

California Air Tools CAT-4620A Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free 2.0 Hp 4.6-Gallon Aluminum Twin Tank Air Compressor

By far the quietest compressor out there. Various sizes. Plumb in a larger tank for a permanent installation.

driz · Oct 12, 2015

I located mine in the basement and ran 3/4" copper up the wall then into the garage. All I hear is a sort of loose rattling when it's running, both upstairs in the house or garage. Half way up the wall in the basement I put in a QD so I have air down there if I need it. I had the room to spare in the basement. On the other hand I wouldn't hesitate to put one up in the roof trusses if I was hard up for space or something like mine wasn't feasible.

pepi · Oct 12, 2015

Why not store it outside pipe the air in .

theoldwizard1 · Oct 12, 2015

Larger tank

California Air Tools 15020C Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free 2.0 HP 15.0-Gallon Steel Tank Air Compressor

My Old Tools · Oct 12, 2015

Quincy pressure lubricated QR series. You can barely hear my 210 running.

scottydosnntkno · Oct 12, 2015

I have the husky version from Home Depot of the California air above and it is amazingly quiet. About the same as a box fan on low/medium.

nadogail · Oct 12, 2015

Refrigeration compressors can be repurposed as air compressors, they are no more noisy than a refrigerator, but what you gain in quiet you lose in volume.

Nor'Easter · Oct 12, 2015

Rotary screw compressor.

Get ready to pony up.

Jwestercamp · Oct 13, 2015

so i dont have many air tools to run, i have the garage plumbed for air already. I have a big 60 gallon 2 stage compressor that is oiled and it is just plain loud. Drives you nuts. Would the smaller compressor work okay if i plumbed in a larger "storage tank" with it. I have an extra tank that is a 40 gallon that the pump blew up on.

Jwestercamp · Oct 13, 2015

i like the outside idea, but in my neighborhood that would never fly

matt_i · Oct 13, 2015

Just me but there are times you need the extra HP of a stationary compressor and other times you need something portable that can be hand carried. It sounded like you didn't like the noise of the stationary compressor, not the space it takes up. Simple idea, plumb the mini compressor as a tee into the big tank. Each compressor can still use its own pressure switch, you decide which one fills the tank depending on which one (or both) that you enable. I'd keep the small compressor on something easy to disconnect like a classic quick connect or a JIC swivel fitting for when you want to go on the road with it.

TAMPAGT07 · Oct 13, 2015

Jwestercamp said:
i like the outside idea, but in my neighborhood that would never fly

Yupp, I've been trying to come up with a good way to hide mine outside also... I should really switch to a horizontal 60 gal tank, instead of my upright..Then buy a cheap garbage can style shed.... :thumbup:

Neppo1345 · Oct 13, 2015

theoldwizard1 said:
Larger tank

California Air Tools 15020C Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free 2.0 HP 15.0-Gallon Steel Tank Air Compressor

I've got one of these fellas in my basement shop. I can run it downstairs without disturbing people sleeping upstairs. Not really any louder than the furnace.

theoldwizard1 · Oct 13, 2015

Jwestercamp said:
Would the smaller compressor work okay if i plumbed in a larger "storage tank" with it. I have an extra tank that is a 40 gallon that the pump blew up on.

For most tools, YES !

Adding a bigger tank does NOT work for tools that run continuously for long periods of time (grinder, sand blaster, sanders and some spray paint guns).

TAMPAGT07 · Oct 13, 2015

Ive come to the realization that there's three things in my house that will ALWAYS be loud... My wife, my kid, and my air compressor....

YOM1963 · Oct 13, 2015

scottydosnntkno said:
I have the husky version from Home Depot of the California air above and it is amazingly quiet. About the same as a box fan on low/medium.

What model of Husky compressor is made by CAT?

btonns · Oct 13, 2015

I have a 10 gallon California Air Tools compressor and it is unbelievably quiet. I plan on plumbing in another tank for storage. If you do a lot of grinding or painting, you would need a much bigger compressor. It suites my needs for light tasks like installing wood trim and filling up tires. They fluctuate in price a lot on Amazon. I would hold off until Black Friday. I bought mine in April for $329 shipped.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0088...compressor&dpPl=1&dpID=418hGJONk2L&ref=plSrch

rubberducky · Oct 14, 2015

just put the compressor in the kitchen so you can't hear your wife nagging you and that way the garage will be peace full and quiet #winwin

Jwestercamp · Oct 14, 2015

I should put in a double oven so she can make me two pies as well

600SL · Oct 14, 2015

Outside in an insulated shack is the only way to go.

pgilmore7 · Oct 14, 2015

Sounds like you have the same problem I have.

scottydosnntkno · Oct 14, 2015

YOM1963 said:
What model of Husky compressor is made by CAT?

In classic Home Depot fashion they no longer appear to sell it five months later it's the husky silent flow the one in this video.

It appears to be a rebranded Cali air

motofool33 · Oct 14, 2015

you need to step upto an industrial style compressor, my old school IR T-30 5hp on a 60 gallon tank is very quiet. just chuggs along heres a pic, the pump was added to this tank by previous owner and i added the after cooler and fan.

theoldwizard1 · Oct 16, 2015

scottydosnntkno said:
In classic Home Depot fashion they no longer appear to sell it five months later it's the husky silent flow the one in this video.

It appears to be a rebranded Cali air

Yep. Looks like a CAT-4610A

YOM1963 · Oct 16, 2015

theoldwizard1 said:
Yep. Looks like a CAT-4610A

HD sells the 4610a on their website for $259. Was the Husky version any cheaper? I'm interested in one of these CAT 60db compressors for when my old craftsman finally dies.

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396_425 · Oct 16, 2015

rburke65 said:
I have a Champion 60 gallon, 2 stage from TP Tool. Turns at 806 rpm and you can carry on a conversation next to it as its running. Pretty quite in my book.

That's what I have and I'd say it's pretty quiet.

theoldwizard1 · Oct 16, 2015

YOM1963 said:
HD sells the 4610a on their website for $259. Was the Husky version any cheaper? I'm interested in one of these CAT 60db compressors for when my old craftsman finally dies.

I got a STEAL on a 4620A that was damaged in transit from Amazon. Bigger motor, more CFM than the 4610A (and heavier).

CompressorPros.com · Oct 27, 2015

Finding a slow turning cast iron air compressor might work, but the quietest ones are big 7.5HP units that use a 10HP pump turning really slow.

Here are a few that probably register in the mid 70's for dBA.

http://www.compressorpros.com/air-compressor/two-stage/80-gallon/c-aire-a075v080-1230/

http://www.compressorpros.com/cp/ai...on/cast-iron/chicago-pneumatic-rcp-c7581vsc2/

http://www.compressorpros.com/air-compressor/two-stage/80-gallon/emax-ep07v080v1/

CompressorPros.com · Oct 28, 2015

If anybody is close to wanting to take the jump to a rotary, we have a couple options in this section...

http://www.compressorpros.com/air-compressors/low-prices/hot-deals/

driz · Nov 18, 2015

motofool33 said:
you need to step upto an industrial style compressor, my old school IR T-30 5hp on a 60 gallon tank is very quiet. just chuggs along heres a pic, the pump was added to this tank by previous owner and i added the after cooler and fan.

I like that cooler you made there. Simple too. How well does it keep the water down when you are say sandblasting or other high draw use? :beer:

motofool33 · Nov 18, 2015

I've got no water getting into my sand. I have a seperator, then a harbor freight refrigerated dryer, then 50ft hose and a motor guard plasma filter, and the 130# pot.

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motofool33 · Nov 18, 2015

Before I could shoot water 10ft from my blaster with just 2 seperators

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WagonHo! · Nov 18, 2015

Searched the world(my part) over for a compressor that I could afford, have adequate cfm and be reasonably quiet. Picked up this 1980 Dayton Speedaire(Chicago made), 5hp/230v/single phase/1725rpm, Dayton/Champion massive pump 800 rpm/17cfm/175psi, came with the mag starter new breaker shutoff switch, couple of ball valves , dessicant filters. $480.00 plus rented a truck with a lift gate because it weighed more than a Samoan linebacker and his mother. Have a 500# rated hand crank winch lift that it duly tested with 3 guys on it. But yeah you can listen to the game in the shop on a little AM radio while it chugs along.

redmondjp · Nov 18, 2015

WagonHo! said:
Searched the world(my part) over for a compressor that I could afford, have adequate cfm and be reasonably quiet. Picked up this 1980 Dayton Speedaire(Chicago made), 5hp/230v/single phase/1725rpm, Dayton/Champion massive pump 800 rpm/17cfm/175psi, came with the mag starter new breaker shutoff switch, couple of ball valves , dessicant filters. $480.00 plus rented a truck with a lift gate because it weighed more than a Samoan linebacker and his mother. Have a 500# rated hand crank winch lift that it duly tested with 3 guys on it. But yeah you can listen to the game in the shop on a little AM radio while it chugs along.

Now that is an awesome deal!

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