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Is this a good compressor?
dsmith
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Posted: Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 11:44 AM UTC
I am thinking about buying a new compressor that is quiet, since I live in an apartment. Does anyone know if this is a good one?

http://store.kopykake.com/cgi-bin/store/C3000.html

Thanks,
HastyP
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Posted: Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 12:09 PM UTC
I think you would be further ahead to go to Walmart or Sears and buy a small one with a tank for less money that can be used for other things such as tire inflating . More durable.
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Posted: Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 12:30 PM UTC
I completely agree with HastyP! You would be much better off with a tanked compressor.

For less money, and more versatility, you could get something like this: 7 gal. Air Compressor
mikeli125
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Posted: Sunday, January 18, 2004 - 10:48 PM UTC
yes go for a tanked compressor as ones without only run for about 20mins and need the same time to cool down also you'll get a bit less nose with a tank only when it fills up but you can get silent compessors machine mart in the UK do them cost a bit more but really make no noise and if you are concened about noise go for one of these
propboy44256
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Posted: Monday, January 19, 2004 - 04:34 AM UTC
I agree with hasty....At $199 is way too expensive.. Goto wallmart and get the Cambell hausfeld hobby compressor for $99..even has a tank and can goto 90 psi as well so U can use it for other things...Its small and relativly quiet
Sealhead
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Posted: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 12:34 AM UTC
Feel free to read my report on air compressors for ore information than you'll ever need.

Sealhead (Kansas Sunflower)
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Posted: Friday, January 23, 2004 - 01:55 AM UTC
Agree, agree, agree, agree.....
Go get one with an air tank from Lowes, Target, Walmart...... They have one with a decent size tank for right at $100. Mine only 'runs' and makes noise for about 2-3 minutes to fill the tank. Then I can usually paint for a while, can't really say, because each type of painting uses a different pressure or flow.... Very nice option.
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