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Relatively quiet, minimal air compressor with reel?

ab0mination

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I want a small air compressor for very limited, light use—inflating bike tires (up to ~100psi), dirt bike tires (up to ~13psi), car/truck tires, and blowing out dust from various items.

I hate having a hose wrapped around the compressor, unraveling or dragging when moving it. I don't know if you can just add a reel to virtually any?

I'd also be willing to pay a bit of a premium for something quieter, but unsure how much. Seems like that'd me I want an oil model?

Suggestions?
 
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IndyGarage

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I have an old oilless Campbell Hausfield hotdog in the car garage for tires, and general stuff. It's very loud but works fine. I hooked it up to a reel that is attached to the wall. Very convenient, and gets used all the time.

I bought a small Makita oiled compressor to replace it when it dies - they call it "big bore", 3 hp. It comes on a small hand truck with room to coil hose and about a 3 gallon tank. I never got around to replacing the CH compressor, so I use the Makita for various utility jobs. It works good.

If I were you, I would at least consider one of the small Makitas.
 

Trey T

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I have an old oilless Campbell Hausfield hotdog in the car garage for tires, and general stuff. It's very loud but works fine. I hooked it up to a reel that is attached to the wall. Very convenient, and gets used all the time.

I bought a small Makita oiled compressor to replace it when it dies - they call it "big bore", 3 hp. It comes on a small hand truck with room to coil hose and about a 3 gallon tank. I never got around to replacing the CH compressor, so I use the Makita for various utility jobs. It works good.

If I were you, I would at least consider one of the small Makitas.
I heard about this on YT and I was surprised that a small compressor like that can push 4-5CFM @1800rpm. Generally, smaller compressor have to use 3600rpm motors to create equivalent air flow.

I would definitely check out the Makita
 
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