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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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Quiet Portable Air Compressor

Any suggestions, or recommendations for a quiet, low dB, noise level, portable air compressor that can handle framing, roofing, and finishing nailer. Not sure what a low dB level would be, searched and found majority of the brands listed as 'quiet' don't have the dB level in the spec's. Any help appreciated. Thank you.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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Mines A Cambell Hausfeld 5 HP 5 Gallon and I use it for framing, roofing, and trim work. I have had three guns running off of it at a time, and I can connected my 8 gallon tank and run 4 more guns. It's pretty quiet and compared to the Quincy's my bosses have , it's like a wisper.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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2fords, thanks for the input, plan to stop at couple of tool supply shops in next couple days and check Cambel Haufeld compressors out. Been doing some online shopping and noticed C.H. usually get decent reviews and reasonably priced. Tomorrow plan to check into a used I.R. 4.5 gal compressor, Craigslist type ad. Seller said the compressors very quiet. Other than for my I.R. impact gun, not that familiar with I.R. equipment, guess does'nt hirt to take a look. Thanks again.
 
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