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| Dan Clishe (Cody)
Registered Member Username: Cody Post Number: 197 Registered: 1-2008 Posted From: 206.51.117.126 Rating: N/A |
I've got a small air compresser that I carry in my bays for the occasional low tire but mainly to blow sawdust off a project before the finishing stages start. The one I use at present is about 30 years old and getting tired, with the advances in products over the last 30 years or so I'm thinking that I can probably find one that may run quieter with enough power to bring a tire up to snuff, one thing I use it for is to air up the brakes before leaving a campground so as not to run the engine more than needed, thats the reason for the quiet request. It would be nice if it had wheels to roll around and sit under 34 inches tall to accomodate my bay heights, I'm sure many here have their favorite models so thats the reason for the request, to find out what your using and why, I'm also looking at the idea of buying an air powered jack for the unusual times I need to lift the bus for any reason. | ||
| FAST FRED (Fast_fred)
Registered Member Username: Fast_fred Post Number: 1577 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 76.194.83.110  Rating: N/A |
First question is does it need to run from a modest inverter ? or just the power pole? DC is possible too. For most stuff the tiny pancake units from Home Cheapo or Sears will run fine , as well as inflate tires. Won't handle a team of roofers nail guns , but for an RV limited duty , there fine. FF | ||
| thomas flocks (Taflocks)
Registered Member Username: Taflocks Post Number: 465 Registered: 9-2009 Posted From: 67.253.124.108 Rating: N/A |
I have blown up a Stanley and a Huxley from home cheap Good thing is they both came with nailers that they never asked for back when I returned them .I finally traded up for a 32 lb pancake porter Wagner which seems to be ok ,has a great warranty and will produce a head of 150psi $169 | ||
| Patrick levenson (Zubzub)
Registered Member Username: Zubzub Post Number: 298 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 174.91.217.104  Rating: N/A |
really love this little one from Sears. http://www.sears.ca/product/craftsman-md-3-gallon-air-compressor-17-pc-accessory-kit/609-000489187-72211?campaign=rr_catalog-L2_CategoryTopSellers_0_1 Got it for the bus and it will air the bus from 0 to 125 given some time. It has oil in hte crankcase so doesn't mind working hard/long, and is very quiet compared to my contractors comp. Down side: flimsy air filter housing (broke it 1st week, had to Mcgyver a repair) and in general the delicate bits are too exposed. Good Contractor comps protect all the breakables. Still it is light and quiet, and now I use it for finishing carpentry but not framing it really can't keep up to one framing nailer. Oh and best part...$100 (maybe $89?) on sale from Sears a few years back. (Message edited by zubzub on August 20, 2011) | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 896 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 72.211.145.15  Rating: |
I AM an Air-Powered Jack and I aint lifting no Busses .. maybe you should look at a jacking bag much lighter & easier to handle http://www.matjack.com/ | ||
| thomas flocks (Taflocks)
Registered Member Username: Taflocks Post Number: 467 Registered: 9-2009 Posted From: 67.253.124.108 Rating: N/A |
that should of been a husky from home cheapo the porter wagner is 6 gallon oiless. | ||
| Dan Clishe (Cody)
Registered Member Username: Cody Post Number: 199 Registered: 1-2008 Posted From: 206.51.117.126 Rating: N/A |
I'm guessing the oil less would be less desirable than the oil filled? My main concern is quiet and fast recovery with a height of less than 34 inches to be able to fit in the bays, wheels would be a good thing too,, I have a tall one in the shop now that can't be laid on it's side for travel. There are many for sale of all types at the stores I frequent but I'd rather hear from owners than salesman on commission. The power would be supplied by the power pole. (Message edited by cody on August 20, 2011) | ||
| Mike Everard (Meverard)
Registered Member Username: Meverard Post Number: 33 Registered: 1-2011 Posted From: 98.210.8.135  Rating: N/A |
I have a Rigid that I bought from Home Depot.It is not quiet, but will produce 175 psi. It is not big and fits in my front bay. I got it to air up tires and to air up the bus so I don't have to idle too long before I leave. It is also great for the conversion. It was about $270.00, but well worth it. Good Luck, Mike | ||
| Patrick levenson (Zubzub)
Registered Member Username: Zubzub Post Number: 299 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 174.91.217.104 Rating: N/A |
I have found that the oil ones are quieter last longer. But oiless are really cheaper. If you are not in a rush, a little one will get you there, besides if you want more capacity you can use the bus air tanks. Big CFM will always cost more, be louder, be heavier. I have a 6 gallon workhorse on wheels that is easily less than 34" (that's pretty tall for a comp) but it is noisy and heavy and I kind of hate it, but it won't die (tried once but I changed piston rings and now wish I hadn't). (Message edited by zubzub on August 20, 2011) | ||
| Ed Hackenbruch (Ed_hackenbruch)
Registered Member Username: Ed_hackenbruch Post Number: 13 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 166.250.2.235 Rating: N/A |
I have a Westward Model 3JR85D oilfilled compressor that i got from Graingers in 03. 4hp, 5.5 cfm at 90 psi, 4.9 cfm at max psi. tank is 13 gal. L is 28" W is just under 18" and H is 26 & 1/2 ". Max working pressure is 125 psi. Wasn't cheap but i only wanted to buy it once. :>) Is pretty quiet and does have wheels on it. Been very happy with it. I have a 5A and the height was the most critical factor with my bays. | ||
| Buswarrior (Buswarrior)
Registered Member Username: Buswarrior Post Number: 2115 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 174.89.175.48  Rating: N/A |
oil filled as advertised usually produces more air at a given price point. Makes sense, tolerances in oiless must be fairly loose. I have one of each, either one gets pretty hot after airing up the coach. Oil filled will be my spec for the future. happy coaching! buswarrior | ||
| Tom Caffrey (Pvcces)
Registered Member Username: Pvcces Post Number: 1382 Registered: 5-2001 Posted From: 65.74.64.157 Rating: N/A |
And if you dig into those oilless units, you will likely find that there is no air filter on the intake. At least, that has been my experience. If you ditch the tank, that should make the unit smaller for your bay. We use the coach tank instead, the one under the driver. If you get one that is about 1/2 HP, that should make it easy to run on the inverter or even a longish cord. Ours takes between 10 and 15 minutes to air up the coach. I haven't had much luck finding a quiet one. Anything that plugs into a regular 110 outlet that claims to be two HP or more is misrated. Good luck. Tom Caffrey PD4106-2576 Suncatcher Ketchikan, Alaska | ||
| FAST FRED (Fast_fred)
Registered Member Username: Fast_fred Post Number: 1579 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 76.214.45.168 Rating: N/A |
Oil less is usually for painters ,not running tools. FF | ||
| Dan Clishe (Cody)
Registered Member Username: Cody Post Number: 201 Registered: 1-2008 Posted From: 206.51.117.126 Rating: N/A |
I'll look for an oil filled compressor, what I want is as quiet as possible, my bus is an eagle so no suspension to fill just the air brakes to release, often we leave early from campgrounds and I didn't want my neighbors subjected to idleing my engine longer than needed, mostly I use the compressor for blowing sawdust off projects before the finishing stages and no air tools are normally used, my primary concern is that it be as quiet as possible. | ||
| Ed Hackenbruch (Ed_hackenbruch)
Registered Member Username: Ed_hackenbruch Post Number: 14 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 166.250.0.46 Rating: N/A |
Cody, when you are looking at one, ask to hear it run. That is what i did. When you can stand next to it and talk to the sales person without yelling you will know it is the right one. ">) | ||
| Dan Clishe (Cody)
Registered Member Username: Cody Post Number: 203 Registered: 1-2008 Posted From: 206.51.117.126 Rating: N/A |
Good idea ed, this is something that I had figured I couldn't buy unseen. | ||
| Laryn Christley (Barn_owl)
Registered Member Username: Barn_owl Post Number: 716 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 108.4.188.36  Rating: N/A |
I let one of these slip through my fingers before I knew what it was (It was almost given away). I then saw one on a very high end coach and marveled at how quiet it was. It would have been perfect for those long stays where one would need to air up the bags to maintain level. http://www.gastmfg.com/piston.html | ||
| L James Jones Jr (Jamo)
Registered Member Username: Jamo Post Number: 203 Registered: 11-2007 Posted From: 74.71.223.213  Rating: N/A |
I have an old Jacuzzi Bros. V-twin compressor in my shop and it is extemely quiet...single horizontal 5 gal tank, 220v (might be a problem?). I would love to take this with me when we travel. My little dual tank single piston (oiled) jobsite compressor is very noisy (Emglo, I think?). I also have a Sears oiless (bought from a friend) in the barn that is so freakin noisy I hate the thing. My $.02. My choice would be to rebuild the Jacuzzi when need be and take it along. | ||
| Ed Hackenbruch (Ed_hackenbruch)
Registered Member Username: Ed_hackenbruch Post Number: 15 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 166.250.0.202 Rating: N/A |
I had a sears oil less that was in my shop. I could turn it on, close the door, go into the house, close the door, and still hear it. When i bought the new one i told the salesman that i wanted a quiet one. He said it was fairly noisy. We turned it on and stood there talking. I told him that he did not know what noisy was. :>) I can turn it on, close the bay door, (which i don't usually do) and the wife can barely hear it inside the bus. I am sure there are others that are even quieter but this one was a perfect fit for the space that i had available. | ||
| doug yes (Dougg)
Registered Member Username: Dougg Post Number: 142 Registered: 1-2007 Posted From: 174.131.126.126 Rating: N/A |
Went with a Makita oil filled. Super quiet, very high quality and a bit heavy. | ||
| Len Silva (Lsilva)
Registered Member Username: Lsilva Post Number: 495 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 72.187.35.208  Rating: N/A |
Gast is top shelf commercial quality equipment, not your typical cheapie oil less. |
