26 Gallon Sears Compressor

[lineforeman99]

Does anyone have a fairly new Sears compressor? I am in the market for one and they have them on sale now. My old one is extremely loud and since I am going to get a new one I might as well get something a little quieter.

Thanks Butch

 

[1\4elliptic toy]

Whats your question? Are the new ones quieter?

 

[lineforeman99]

Should have been more clear. Yes, are the newer compressors quieter? I have an old housman/canfield (sp?). Probably at least 20 years old.

 

[OREGON85]

Plug it in at the store.

 

[lineforeman99]

They wouldn,t let me.

 

[RockMonkey]

Is it a direct-drive, oil-less compressor? Or a belt-driven oil-bathed compressor? Direct drive=loud just as much today as it did 20 years ago.

Got a link to the one you're looking at?

 

[lineforeman99]

It is an oil-less. Got some responses on another website. The oil-less is way noiser. Probably go to a belt drive. Not much good to say about the sears either.

 

[RockMonkey]

It is an oil-less. Got some responses on another website. The oil-less is way noiser. Probably go to a belt drive. Not much good to say about the sears either.

Yup. Sounds like you're on the right track now. Get the biggest tank, highest CFM, and 220 volt if you can manage it.

I got this one a while ago. It's been great, and much quieter than my old direct drive oil-less. It also cycles much less often making it effectively even quieter. I can now work in the garage while my kids sleep (their bedrooms are both above my garage.
http://www.google.com/products/cata...ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CBsQ8wIwAw#ps-sellers

 

[SnwMnkys]

Go to home depot and look at their Husky line of compressors. I had a Sears 30 gallon flat laying oil less and it was noisy as hell, but did the job. I bought my dad a Husky 30 gallon upright for his birthday one year and was really surprised out how quiet it was. Dont really know its running 20ft away. After a while I ended up stealing it from him and left my Craftsman at his place since I use mine more frequently.

I was surprised to read on the Husky, Made in USA cast onto the pump.

 

[1\4elliptic toy]

I agree with braden, I have a DD craftsman, it is freaking loud! Spend the money on the non DD. I will be throwing my DD in the trash soon

 

[OREGON85]

let me know when so I can come empty your trash.