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Striker18 Oct 2021 10:51 p.m. PST

For those who are using a compressor for airbrushing this may be helpful. I had a Badger "hobby" compressor and changed to a small garage style from Menard's (like home depot, probably regional for the midwest) but both of these were pretty loud (loud = not going to run it at 9pm or when the house has sleeping people in it). I found one for $129 USD from California Air Tools, model 1P1060S, 0.6hp, 1.0 steel gallon tank. Best of all: 56db! It's quieter than my spraybooth exhaust and about as loud as a refrigerator motor running. Tank filled up pretty fast and has suction feet to slow down the compressor hop around.

Greylegion19 Oct 2021 3:14 a.m. PST

That's very good to know. I'm looking to upgrade my compressor.

Random Die Roll Supporting Member of TMP19 Oct 2021 5:31 a.m. PST

Nice Find thumbs up

Blount Supporting Member of TMP19 Oct 2021 5:58 a.m. PST

It's available from Amazon with free shipping for Prime members. I just ordered it for about $130 USD with tax included.

Personal logo Murphy Sponsoring Member of TMP19 Oct 2021 9:31 a.m. PST

Excellent!

Raynman Supporting Member of TMP19 Oct 2021 10:49 a.m. PST

I have an Iwata compressor that is very quiet. Sometimes I forget it is running because it is so quiet.

Micman Supporting Member of TMP19 Oct 2021 2:21 p.m. PST

That is pretty impressive. I did a quick search and found it at Home Depot.

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Toaster19 Oct 2021 11:07 p.m. PST

A friend had an almost silent compressor, home built from an old refrigerator compressor. Sounds like someone has commercialized the idea.

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