Looking for the right compressor

[mheinz]

Hello, Im completely new to this forum so im sorry if i sound like a nube that doesn't understand certian things yall mention but ill try to understand as best as possible. So im turning 18 in a few weeks and my parents told me they will get me a good air compressor for my birthday, as long as its like under $800. So i have been scouring the lengths of the internet to try to find the perfect compressor for me but there doesn't seem to be on that fits all of my needs. I currently have a Craftsmen oil-less 20 gallon vertical compressor and that thing is a piece of ****. Also I can't use it when my dad is home because of all the noise. So here are my major requirements for what I want in a compressor:
1. Costs at most $800
2. 60-80 gallons
3. At least CFM of 4 at 90 psi
4. Electric power source
5. Maximum decibal rating of 75.
Thank you so much and all comments and concerns are appreciated.

 

[jallyn]

To keep the noise down you will likely have to plumb the intake to outside the building, install intake muffler(s), build a sound barrier around the compressor, or some combination of the above.

For your cost-conscious budget I would consider Harbor Freight, Menards, Rural King, or some other low-cost provider.

 

[jallyn]

And don't forget to upgrade to Milton V Style couplers. Way better than standard quick connects for leaks, hi-flow, and easy coupling/connecting.

 

[sberry]

Someone listed a couple of the lower end 2 stage models, I believe the HF was around that price range. Its a pretty good unit. I do like they way you started this thread, very good to go after the right thing.
If it would have started out,,, "whats the best" followed by some gibberish I would have passed.

 

[Jim Johnstone]

Hello, Im completely new to this forum so im sorry if i sound like a nube that doesn't understand certian things yall mention but ill try to understand as best as possible. So im turning 18 in a few weeks and my parents told me they will get me a good air compressor for my birthday, as long as its like under $800. So i have been scouring the lengths of the internet to try to find the perfect compressor for me but there doesn't seem to be on that fits all of my needs. I currently have a Craftsmen oil-less 20 gallon vertical compressor and that thing is a piece of ****. Also I can't use it when my dad is home because of all the noise. So here are my major requirements for what I want in a compressor:
1. Costs at most $800
2. 60-80 gallons
3. At least CFM of 4 at 90 psi
4. Electric power source
5. Maximum decibal rating of 75.
Thank you so much and all comments and concerns are appreciated.

Do you have access to 240 volt power or are you limited to 120 volt?

 

[engineer2]

What part of the country do you live in? Sometimes that dictates what brands are available locally.

 

[mheinz]

I live in texas and i have access to 240 volts in my garage. So it sounds like I wont be able to get exactly what I want with a low decibal rating without paying a fortune. So is the best option to get a good compressor, and not worry too much about db and then modify it with mufflers and ect. to get the sound down? Because it sounds like I wont be able to get the best compressor for me while also getting one that makes little noise. Thanks

 

[volaredon]

Craigslist is your friend in this case.

 

[jallyn]

yes, intake muffler(s) is the quickest/cheapest way to quiet down compressor. Other options are running the intake to the outdoors so the noise is outside, not in your garage. And another way still is building a small room around your compressor and using sound absorbing insulation. These steps may seem annoying but for a low-cost compressor they are necessary if you must have low noise.

 

[CompressorPros.com]

To stay under $800, you will find it difficult to find something so quiet as most are high RPM units. Your CFM needs aren't very high, so if you get something that produces decent air (maybe 10-15 CFM), it wouldn't run as much and may be a decent trade off for the low dBA you are looking for.

 

[Jim Johnstone]

Do you have anyone local to you that has a bit more knowledge of compressors, that could help you navigate Craigslist for a good used industrial quality unit? Where I live, $800 would give me lots of options for big slow turning compressors.

 

[kunkernator]

Being in Texas, check out Northern Tool. They have a couple compressors in your price range. I wouldnt worry TOO much about sound, especially with a large compressor like that.

The Northstar house brand at Northern Tool is superb quality. Check them out.

http://m.northerntool.com/categorie...gallon-air-compressors/products?hotline=false


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[ovrrdrive]

Don't forget about all of the things you need to buy to plumb it in into your cost estimate. I bought one of the 60 gallon Huskies from HD and by the time I bought all of the connectors, adapters, hoses, fittings etc to make it usable I was over $700 after tax. Then add the $100 or so to wire a new 230V 30A outlet for it and I was real close to your mark.

One of those would meet all of your requirements except for the noise rating. I added intake silencers to mine to help with the intake noise and it is better but still kind of loud in the non-insulated garage. As mentioned you'd have to either build a force ventilated enclosure or put it outside to get that level of quiet.

 

[DC73]

This Quincy sounds like it would work for you fairly well but is $100 more than your budget. It might just be the right one if you could kick in the extra $100.


http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200612355_200612355


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