currahee1911 Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 hi, been using an old Craftsman for years. great for blowing out gunk. unit getting tired and am looking for a replacement. will an airbrush compressor work? any suggestions? thanks, c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kema Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Aerfast / Senco ac4504 or other silent comp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Generally not enough air pressure. you would want at least 75psi and mine are set for 90psi. I have a Campbell Hausfeld 15 gallon horizontal in the basement (noisy), but also have a 4 gallon quiet air that I got for trim but it has enough psi for my guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa-XD45 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 I bought one of these a few years ago and now I never use my air compressor for gun stuff. https://metrovac.com/products/datavac-electric-duster#tab-description https://www.amazon.com/Metro-DataVac-500-Watt-0-75-HP-Electric/dp/B001J4ZOAW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
practical_man Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 On 2/27/2020 at 8:26 AM, RePete said: Generally not enough air pressure. you would want at least 75psi and mine are set for 90psi. I have a Campbell Hausfeld 15 gallon horizontal in the basement (noisy), but also have a 4 gallon quiet air that I got for trim but it has enough psi for my guns. and what is that quiet compressor? i have a small Senco that I use with trim nailers. It’s a cold blooded and loud beast but otherwise ok. Looking for something quieter that doesn’t require half a dozen circuit resets in cold weather. Ideally it would run a framing nailer too, but trim nailer is good enough. noise with framing isn’t as bad since it doesn’t echo in yet to be built walls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Look here. https://www.google.com/search?q=quiet+compressor&rlz=1C1CHZL_enCA722CA723&oq=quiet+co&aqs=chrome.3.69i57j0l7.7253j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 The trend is towards small pancake style that can generate 100+ psi and they are portable and handy. But, gotta say a large tank cuts down on the noise because it doesn't need to run as much. Go get a cup of coffee while it recharges and you can use it in peace. Install it in a different room/area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 (edited) Home Depot sells a quiet compressor that works real well. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-4-5-Gal-Portable-Electric-Powered-Silent-Air-Compressor-3320445/305026725 Edited March 5, 2020 by warpspeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk4364 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 California, or CAT. Just purchased an 8 gallon oil less compressor and it is quiet. I can run it at midnight with no issues. And it is compact, and it doesn't flip 15 amp breakers. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prange Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 8 hours ago, kk4364 said: California, or CAT. Just purchased an 8 gallon oil less compressor and it is quiet. I can run it at midnight with no issues. And it is compact, and it doesn't flip 15 amp breakers. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Thanks for the info. I just ordered one from Lowes for $155.00 with free shipping. On sale to 3/12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnipTheDog Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 10 hours ago, kk4364 said: California, or CAT. Just purchased an 8 gallon oil less compressor and it is quiet. I can run it at midnight with no issues. And it is compact, and it doesn't flip 15 amp breakers. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk I've heard wonderful things about California Air Tools. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=california+air+tools+compressor&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa-XD45 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 On 3/8/2020 at 12:08 AM, kk4364 said: California, or CAT. Just purchased an 8 gallon oil less compressor and it is quiet. I can run it at midnight with no issues. And it is compact, and it doesn't flip 15 amp breakers. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk I have the 10 gallon version and it's fantastic. Quiet, powerful, and two output connections. Bought it from Lowes. It's a smaller footprint since it's an upright model. https://www.amazon.com/California-Air-Tools-10020C-Compressor/dp/B0188XBTLY/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=california+air+tools+compressor&qid=1583936333&sr=8-6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk4364 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 This is the one I bought. Only 8 gallons, super small, super quiet. Great compressor for someone tinkering! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk4364 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 The nice thing about these compressors is that they only need about 7 to 8 amps. My old craftsman 1hp would trip a 20 amp breaker whenever it would start to cycle. Drove me nuts. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk4364 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 And no issue using extension cord. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prange Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 On 3/11/2020 at 9:30 AM, kk4364 said: This is the one I bought. Only 8 gallons, super small, super quiet. Great compressor for someone tinkering! Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk Set mine up yesterday. One of the best things I've ever bought. Super quiet and a large enough reserve tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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