Portable air compressor

[buck35]

I'm looking for a new one , it needs to be semi quiet and reliable. Who likes what? And why.

 

[braindead]

How portable, what size, power needs, use?

C'mon, that's like saying I need a new bote

 

[monkeyswrench]

If he comes back with "Well, I airbrush and face paint at craft shows..." I'm out. General purpose, Hitachi "hotdog". Not too loud, and I have done zero to one I have beat the hell out of for 10 years. As in chained to the truck, rain snow and trashed. I keep a Horrible Freight 10g at the river place for tires...and a 22cfm gas wheelbarrow in my hauler trailer...depends on the need.

 

[buck35]

Running staple guns etc. I already have a 30 gallon in my shop , but need a small pancake type for an upcoming job, and quiet is a requirement. The little jobby I have now is loud as hell.

 

[Mandelon]

A lot of my guys run the smaller Porter Cable units. They seem to last pretty well and are pretty darn quiet.

I looked it up at HD. $99 and 82 decibels. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Porter-...ectric-Pancake-Air-Compressor-C2002/203162815

 

[buck35]

If he comes back with "Well, I airbrush and face paint at craft shows..." I'm out. General purpose, Hitachi "hotdog". Not too loud, and I have done zero to one I have beat the hell out of for 10 years. As in chained to the truck, rain snow and trashed. I keep a Horrible Freight 10g at the river place for tires...and a 22cfm gas wheelbarrow in my hauler trailer...depends on the need.

Face paint...yeah thanks for that.

 

[monkeyswrench]

If you're runnin a finish nailer, may try the DeWalt battery job. My brother used one on his kitchen remodel...doesn't have air tools, so it was cheaper for him. Other option is run what you have, and a long hose setup.

 

[buck35]

A lot of my guys run the smaller Porter Cable units. They seem to last pretty well and are pretty darn quiet.

I looked it up at HD. $99 and 82 decibels. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Porter-...ectric-Pancake-Air-Compressor-C2002/203162815

I may give that a go but it looks exactly like the crapsmen I bought at Lowe's a couple months back that was doa.

 

[DLC]

I got a senco tiny little thing at Dixieline works great for little quick fixes or a few shots, to air up a trailer tire it has to click on 2/3 times, it’s also super quiet.

I have 4 or 5 air compressor ‘s and got tired of always hauling around some big old thing to shoot on a stick of corner bead... works great for small projects.

It was $119

 

[Mandelon]

The little Sencos are about the quietest I have seen. You do get what you pay for.....

 

[DLC]

 

[Mandelon]

I agree with that recommendation ^

 

[DLC]

They have a higher capacity set up but I wanted some easy and portable - fast & light

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

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I use this exact compressor for my finish guns and it works great, and super quiet. They will not put out enough air for a framing gun, doesn't have enough volume. Never tried to air up a tire with it, but I'm sure you'd be there awhile.. But for small guns and staplers works great!

 

[buck35]

Thanks guys , I like the senco and I'll drop by HD and check out the porter cable as well.
Too many air tools to swap these to battery stuff monkeyswrench. If not that's the way I would go.

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

If you want quality with endless options. This is your go to, imo. A compressor for every occasion, quality and stand behind there product.

https://www.rolair.com

 

[buck35]

If you want quality with endless options. This is your go to, imo. A compressor for every occasion, quality and stand behind there product.

https://www.rolair.com

Wow 68 db. That's pretty good. No problem paying more for quality. Thanks!

 

[TITTIES AND BEER]

A lot of my guys run the smaller Porter Cable units. They seem to last pretty well and are pretty darn quiet.

I looked it up at HD. $99 and 82 decibels. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Porter-...ectric-Pancake-Air-Compressor-C2002/203162815

Harbor Freight buy the warranty and take them back every year , easy

 

[spectras only]

I have the 1 Gal Senco. Just went to the garage to test dB level. It's 69dB holding the meter right next to it, and goes down to 61dB 3 feet away. It would be better if it came with twin tanks, runs low on air pretty fast to even inflating a flat tire. A 10 gal reserve tank should be used for extended runs.
About the same specs as the AB5 by Rolair

 

[Rondog4405]

Harbor Freight buy the warranty and take them back every year , easy

I picked up a small pancake compressor from HF for the river pad.. $39.99. Runs great ..does its job..and is actually pretty quiet. Cant beat it.. Love me some HF!

 

[Yellowboat]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Senco-1...pB-jfKZ-NOEIqatkm4hoCMIUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds


The little baby Sencos are great, they just grow legs. At about 20# they are nice and light.

 

[sprintcvx]

Another fan of the little Sencos. Quiet and very light weight.

 

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Rolair for the win.

 

[Rbcconst]

Thanks guys , I like the senco and I'll drop by HD and check out the porter cable as well.
Too many air tools to swap these to battery stuff monkeyswrench. If not that's the way I would go.

I have the senco and it’s a great compressor however if you hook up a 15ga finish nailer to install a door jam or something you better be patient or you’ll turn that nail gun into a nail starter. All the pin nailers and Brad nailers do fine.


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[buck35]

I have the senco and it’s a great compressor however if you hook up a 15ga finish nailer to install a door jam or something you better be patient or you’ll turn that nail gun into a nail starter. All the pin nailers and Brad nailers do fine.


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Hmm, food for thought there.

 

[Mototrig]

I have the Rigid 6 gallon I use in my toy hauler for tires and such. I really like it is powerful and relatively quiet compared to my Craftsman 40 gallon at home. It fills up my 37's from 10# to 45# in about 3 minutes each.

 

[BaileyP]

Look up California Air Tools they’re the quietest I’ve had a 1 hp and 2hp double tank set up for over 5-6 yrs
Quiet , light and no issues.

 

[TPC]

The only nozzle I found that works, is accurate and lasts. HF $35 and they go fast:

150 PSI minimum compressor.
Always figure working pressure to be 1/4 less than max pressure.

Tires on our trucks and 5th wheel ask for 110 PSI and the two 125 PSI compressors we have just couldn't make the cut. I'm always checking and adjusting the tire pressure and want the job easy. Not waiting for the compressor to catch up or dealing with yet another broken HF /Walmart/Vato Zone pressure nozzle.

The no tank 150's are amazing. Fast and strong but hard to find anymore. Monster airflow.

I have the HF 150 with a tank and it does the job well, been holding up fine. On sale now:

 

[Bpracing1127]

I have one of these. It’s loud and heavy but mobile with wheels. Been running it for 7 years now and not one problem.

On another topic, do any of you change your oil in your air compressor? Or even add oil from the first time filling it up?

 

[Mandelon]

I have checked the oil, but it never needs any.

 

[DC-88]

The little Senco is quiet but is super small and doesn’t keep up well for hanging doors or continuous use. These Rolair units are super quiet . I’ve bought 4 of them now and every time one is on a job site people comment on how quiet it is . Again , they can’t keep up as well as an old oiled dual tank Emglo or similar , and you’re not nailing off a roof or shear panel with it, but it’s great for little day to day stuff plus they just came out with this same one with a bigger tank on it .


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[Headless hula]

Another vote for the rolair.
Not exactly portable, but she makes some wind.

120 gal. 5hp, 2 stage, 175psi.

 

[Ouderkirk]

A lot of my guys run the smaller Porter Cable units. They seem to last pretty well and are pretty darn quiet.

I looked it up at HD. $99 and 82 decibels. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Porter-...ectric-Pancake-Air-Compressor-C2002/203162815

Yep...I have this unit that is in Bostitch trade dress. Solid, dependable and quiet for an air compressor.