Originally Posted By: JTK
Just a little update. I've only used this compressor a few times for tire filling and soccer ball filling for the kids. Too darn cold and sloppy out yet for any real work.
Problem is, I somewhat regret the purchase of this compressor. It loads the tank relatively quickly and has more than enough volume behind it for my needs, but I just can't get over the NOISE. Given the ~3700RPMs this thing runs at, it's obnoxiously LOUD and harsh sounding IMO. Instead of the: D-d-d-d-d-d-d-d... reciprocating type sound of the older HFT 1700RPM units, this one sounds more like a screaming banshee oil-less. Kind of like: WHAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh! Ugh..
That's one reason I keep my old (very old) Weber. the Waddle-Waddle-Waddle sound is almost therapeutic.
Just a little update. I've only used this compressor a few times for tire filling and soccer ball filling for the kids. Too darn cold and sloppy out yet for any real work.
Problem is, I somewhat regret the purchase of this compressor. It loads the tank relatively quickly and has more than enough volume behind it for my needs, but I just can't get over the NOISE. Given the ~3700RPMs this thing runs at, it's obnoxiously LOUD and harsh sounding IMO. Instead of the: D-d-d-d-d-d-d-d... reciprocating type sound of the older HFT 1700RPM units, this one sounds more like a screaming banshee oil-less. Kind of like: WHAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh! Ugh..
That's one reason I keep my old (very old) Weber. the Waddle-Waddle-Waddle sound is almost therapeutic.
