I had a compressor made by Husky that look just like this one and it was very quiet like a fish pump. Is this one quiet at all?
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This compressor is not quiet like a fish pump but not overly loud. I don't think one would need ear plugs while this compressor is operating but it might be difficult to hold a conversation at the same time.
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NO not at all, infact if I could I would have it sent back, you have to turn it on, walk away, far away, shut the door, wait a few minutes and it gets the pressure up, then it will quiet down a little. But fish tank hum, no way. ! Ear plugs needed for sensitive ears and no Talking! Don't want to discourage you, from buying because for the price it does a simple job, but not quiet at all.
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I also had one that looked like the picture of this one But alas, this one has me reaching for the hearing protection. It is the slowest to pump up to working pressure... thumbs down on this one
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I wear ear plugs when I'm filling tires in my driveway. That is the truth. I would buy the next model up if your planning on anything more than filling car and bike tires, and I have to wait between tires for the compressor to reserve enough pressure to start filling my car tires individually. It makes a high pitch sound which seems to pierce into your inner skull. Kinda like slamming kitchen pans together.. I'm surprised more people haven't had this issue, but I like quiet, I think most people have too much noise pollution around them and are numb to it, anyway, Good luck!
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I bought mine to use for air-brushing my model cars and I love it. It is super-quiet and fills the tank in seconds! It is by far the best compressor I've ever had for my hobby-work! (I've had at least 5 others).
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You are probably correct. Both units are made by California Air Tools. I don't find the compressor ugly and it is quiet and pumps up quickly.
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If you ask me I would say that there isn't much compressor noise. However the ice maker and catch tray is quite load I bought mine in January but I'm still getting used to it..... Hope this helps!
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Hello Sacha, usually a very quiet compressor is chosen for your purpose, and this is a very quiet unit. However, it should be placed in an adjoining room to save floor space, and minimize sound even more. I should tell you however, there is a type of compressor that is made specifically for your purpose. Although it usually cost much more, it is also even more quiet in operation. It is a compressor that is used for the Refrigeration industry as well, and you know how quiet your refrigerator is, right? I don't have a specific name or brand to suggest, but I know they are out there, if you look for them. Try looking for a Rotary type that may even be linked to dental equipment in Amazon's search engine. Now, if it were me, I would save the money and just put this Cal. Compressor in a closet, but you must decide for yourself. Good luck Sacha.
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It is mostly quiet. However, sometimes it gets squeaky and I just take it home and oil it. I've owned this for 6 months and have had to oil it 3-4 times.
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No, not to loud. However, that question is rather subjective. The air tools we use seem to be louder than the compressor.
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If you haven't yet turned this compressor on, you are going to be amazed at how quiet it is. I use it strictly in my wood shop for pneumatic nailers. It's powerful enough for a framing nailer. It's an awesome piece of equipment.Good luck with it and enjoy!
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Even at n6 volts it is noisier than I would want in my office, let alone bedroom. I also bought the model 160-8 Leisure Components unit (6-12 volt also) Much less noisy, but still noisier than a fish tank pump I used to have in my 15 gallon aquarium
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The sound level compares with other compressors I've worked with. Probably not much help, but most air compressors are not the quietest piece of equipment.
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I have 3 of them, they all vary in volume but all 3 are quiet. They make about the same amount of noise as a small gurgling aquarium pump.
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Probably has a higher capacity motor I do know that this a.c. is louder than I like. The compressor isn't insulated well enough from the interior portion and a lot of the compressor noise goes into the room. However it does cool great.
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It is not quiet but not too loud to be disturbing. I have compressor that are way louder. It is about the same sound level as your car engine.
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It is the most quiet compressor I have ever heard...much quieter than a hair dryer...I am thrilled. It sounds like a compressor but really muffled like you're hearing it from way down the street.
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can you hear the compressor working is so it might just be a block in the tubingif you don't hear it workingif you don't hear it working it's probably the compressor I only had mine for a yearbut I read the comments on Amazon and bought the warranty just in casetalk to me after Halloween I'll let you know if it works still
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Is not very loud, sounds like a small air compressor running. I can hear mine run from outside closed garage.
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No more than any other one I have owned, I would not say its quiet, but on par with other low priced vacs:-)