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[Climber]

... I can see where the quiet comes from, tons of insulation ...

Do you think it is financially worth to duplicate sound insulation over other compressor?

Please describe what kind of sound proving does it have.
Let me guess.
first layer I'd put sticky rubber on metal casing.
second layer would be like "compressed cardboard" material. about 1-1.5 inch thick.
And third layer fiberglass (construction insulation) maybe in-cased in plastic bag. Possibly 4-5 inch thick.

How close am I?

 

[Bootybug]

I'll take pics of the inside so you can see. Surpsingly it's not that much. I believe where part of the insulating takes place is in the metal itself.

Years ago the automotive industry figured out that sandwiching another piece of metal to the roof of the car with a sound absorbing foam in the middle would reduce road noise dramatically. Well, that's what they've done on part of this machine, I believe.

When the cars are out I'll take pics of it and post them up.

I will say that for one to take it upon themselves to do it, is worth the project; save big time money and reduce noise.

The electrician could not believe his ears when he heard how quiet it was. He kept turning it on and off througout the day just to hear it. It is a really incredible.

 

[Climber]

You mention before about having many other compressors. Do you think it will be your last one?

 

[Bootybug]

I had two other "oiless" compressors, DeVilbiss and DeWalt, both sold within fifteen minutes on Craigslist.

Yes. This will be my last compressor. Bummer you're so far away or I'd invite you over to check it out. It is impressive as hell. Now I know why they charge so much for them---Quality.

 

[Climber]

You just make me schedule an appointment in Quincy dealership to see it. I still thinking QR vs. QT

 

[Bootybug]

I agree. The QR is a great industrial unit you can put at your house, and from the figures, it is the unit to buy!!

But if you want peace, the QT is the ONLY unit to buy. If, however, you have the time and resources and space to build an enclosure, the QR would be the deal.

All I can comment on is my unit, and it is a remarkable achievement in technology and I am very impressed and strongly endorse the product for what it does; great pressure, great build quality, phenomenal finish to where it can sit next to my sports cars and look right at home. And did I say quiet?! My wife and I were chatting right next to it while it was running--just incredible.

My kids could sleep in the next room and they wouldn't even turn over in bed.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

I believe they are both 3 phase. I also believe a commercial reciprocating compressor will out live you in a home shop and probable your grand kids. If noise is a problem put it into an enclosure but I don't believe it will. An enclosure is in fact what is atop of the Quincy.

You get more air with this at a lower cost and it's 1Ph.
http://www.888saybecks.com/parts/cart.php?target=product&product_id=490&category_id=68

The CP compressor he links to is clearly a single phase unit, thats what the number 1 in the 230/1/60 is all about. 230 Volts, Single phase, 60 cycle.

Charles