Is this compressor really as quiet as the specs say? I can't seem to find an USA made compressor that has a low dB rating.
1427202
Yes, I have used this compressor for over a year and can tell you that what is stated in there ads is all true,
1427203
I was truly impressed with how quiet it is. Can't hear it over my job site radio most times.
1427204
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.
1427205
It's amazingly quiet. We had it right next to us and it was much quieter than our previous compressor which we put in another room and ran a hose.
1427206
I don't have a decibel meter, but it is substantially quieter than my former compressor. It's not magically quiet, so don't expect...magic. I've had no problem talking to others over it indoors without raising my voice.
1427207
yes it is. I am a remodel contractor, I use the compressor a lot. It is half the weight and very quite. This compressor works great for finish and staple guns.
1427208
I can't speak to the actual db level, however this compressor is extremely quiet. I can run it in my basement and not disturb my wife on the next floor up.
1363093
They say it is 68 or so dba. I have had quieter and louder. Hope that helps.
1527715
Mine was decent. I wouldn't say well. It came with a lot of heavyweight paper crumpled up as packing material. The compressor worked fine out of the box.
2158078
its certainly quieter than any other compressor I have used, and it has ample capacity for an airbrush. probably one of the best choices I suspect, even if not the cheapest.
412193
I have one of those cheap 89$ tiny compressors. I think it only has a 2 gallon tank and must be a fraction of a HP. It works fine with this tool.
1867072
This is my first purchase and I am not sure how the other models are. I only know the one I bought (J8005) is super quiet. Really nice.
1417011
I have this compressor in a small shop and use it daily with nail guns, paint sprayers, etc. it's super quiet and very efficient. It's got a lot more power than the Campbell Hausfield brand from Home Depot which (supposedly) had a higher HP rating. This California Air Tools air compressor rocks! NOTE: you must install the air intake filters (included) or it's not nearly as quiet. Also, the spray gun I use is a HVLP gun so it operates at 40 PSI and sprays lacquer very nicely because I get nice steady pressure from the air compressor. I also run pneumatic air hammers and impact wrenches with it. I have this compressor in a small shop and use it daily with nail guns, paint sprayers, etc. it's super quiet and very efficient. It's got a lot more power than the Campbell Hausfield brand from Home Depot which (supposedly) had a higher HP rating. This California Air Tools air compressor rocks! NOTE: you must install the air intake filters (included) or it's not nearly as quiet. Also, the spray gun I use is a HVLP gun so it operates at 40 PSI and sprays lacquer very nicely because I get nice steady pressure from the air compressor. I also run pneumatic air hammers and impact wrenches with it.
1464219
Mine is a different sounding fridge, but not really louder, I believe it is mostly fan noise not compressor noise. But ... make sure that you have at least 2" of air gap in the back. It is such a big unit it is tempting to push it back as far as you can. The better air flow you have over the back the less sound you hear.
1476424
It is a hard machine to quiet. I tried different ways of mounting it and still could not quiet it down. The unit I had had a compressor that was extremely loud when it would kick in or kick out.
2233560
It's a small capacity compressor that works off of 110 AC power. It comes with a power cord about 6 ft long. It's relatively quiet. I returned mine because the pressure regulator didn't work right.
1468187
No, not to loud. However, that question is rather subjective. The air tools we use seem to be louder than the compressor.
1334955
I don't know the decibels, but for an air compressor it is remarkably quiet. I hope this helps. I keep mine in a drawer under my miter saw. When I want to use it I open the drawer, turn it on, and let fly with the brads from my senco air gun. If it is a bigger job I unplug it, take it out of the drawer and etc. it's a convenient, low key, quiet, useful tool! Just right for grandpa's small woodshop. I hope this helps.
1468189
It's not to bad! We have had several air compressors and this one is actually one of the more quiet compressors.
1203803
I run a 180psi viair onboard system and they are LOUD! My compressor cut back on once I'mdown to 110psi and they are still loud. Less than 110psi prob wouldn't be worth while
542070
I use it with a nail gun and it works fine. The compressor starts up to replenish air quite often but it is really quiet. I like it.
683999
As far as how loud it is in DB levels, I'm sorry I can't help you. Maybe Barnett can give you the info.
1573337
my compressor works fine. no problem so far. i've owned it over 2 years. i like it.