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Thomas Compressors T-617HDN 4 Amp 1/2 Horsepower 2 Gallon Oil-Free Hot Dog Compressor
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List Price: $349.00
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Manufacturer: Thomas Compressors
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Binding: Tools & Hardware
Brand: Thomas Compressors
EAN: 0021468001576
Feature: Super quiet (60 decibel) long-life compressor ideal for use with any finish gun or brad nailer
Label: Thomas Compressors
Manufacturer: Thomas Compressors
Model: T-617HDN
Publisher: Thomas Compressors
Studio: Thomas Compressors
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Features
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Super quiet (60 decibel) long-life compressor ideal for use with any finish gun or brad nailer
Perma-Lub design provides maintenance-free operation and quick cold-weather starts
1/2 HP motor that delivers .90 cfm at 100 psi
Low-current draw won't blow standard 15 amp house circuits
Tank has 2-gallon capacity; measures 16.5 x 8 x 16.8 inches (length by width by height).
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: Mine may be defective - (update: 74-76 db not 60 db)
Comment: Received my compressor today. It's very loud. Clearly too loud to have less than a shouting conversation next to the compressor. Much louder than I expected. I have a RadioShack "sound level meter" which reports that the compressor is 76 decibels at 5 feet. Otherwise it seems to compress air as specified.
I called Amazon Customer Service. I told them that it appears that the compressor is defective. I was told that they put in a request for a replacement and that I should wait "24 to 48 hours" for instructions.
I will post back to this review when this is resolved. At this point, one star.
12/2/08 update:
Received a second compressor from Amazon yesterday. This one measures 74 db at 5 feet. Just for yucks, the sound is 60 db at a little more than 50 feet consistent with "inverse square law".
The sound level alone makes this compressor unsuitable for my intended purpose. Called Amazon tonight to arrange a return. Apparently they have to arrange something with Thomas because the compressors are listed as "non-returnable". They said to wait 24-48 hrs for instructions.
Definate 1 star to Thomas for not properly stating how much noise their compressor makes. So far, 5 stars to Amazon for being very helpful. I expect that they will eventually take back both compressors that I now have.
I should point out that both compressors compress air properly and that 72 to 74 db compressors are much quieter that most but these compressors make much more noise than the claimed 60db (unless you measure sound from 50 feet away!)
Customer Rating:
Summary: thomas compressor
Comment: I received exactly what I was expecting, a slightly used
compressor, in clean condition, works great. Even got a pressure gauge thats normally not included.
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Summary: Good, but limited.
Comment: This is a really nice compressor, however it is exceedingly slow so usefulness is very limited. I have an old 1982 1hp 12.5 gal compressor,and an old late 80s 3/4hp craftsman tankless portable compressor. I also have a portable air tank. I emptied the tank, then filled each compressor with air and compared times to fill the portable tank to 90psi. The results:
Craftsman 1hp: 1:47
Craftsman 3/4hp: 3:30
Thomas 1/2hp: 8:00
Yes that's right, it took this compressor over twice the time to fill than even a 3/4hp tankless. My advice is get the larger model, unless noise is foremost concern.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Thomas compressor T617HDN 4
Comment: I'm thrilled with this compressor. I was so worried it would be loud, like the ones my husband uses. I can work comfortably with this little compressor right beside me and I don't even think about it being there.
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Summary: Quieter, lightweight, but pricey
Comment: I needed a compressor to use with a finish nailer and wanted something quite portable and not too deafening when used indoors. I was also hoping for an oil-free model. This Thomas fit the bill and has performed flawlessly for several months. With the handle installed as shown it can easily be carried and moved with one hand but still gives plenty of air for a single 16 gauge finish nailer.
While all compressors are loud, especially indoors, this one may be the least noisy available at 60 dB. A note of caution, though: Much of the online documentation from Thomas regarding the dB ratings of their smaller compressors is inconsistent and incorrect. According to Kathleen with Gardner Denver, the manufacturer, "The T-617HDN is 60 dba and the T-635HD and T-635HT is 75 dba." Decibel ratings are on a log scale so 75 dB is over 30 times louder than 60 dB.
The pressure switch keeps the tank between 100 and 125 psi. There is a gauge but no regulator, so if you are going to be using a tool that requires a max pressure below 125 you will need to go to a home center and pick up an inexpensive pressure regulator. You will also need to get an air hose if you don't have one and a handful of quick-connect air fittings and some teflon tape.
Thomas has an excellent reputation for quality and durability. So far this compressor is everything it claims but I'm taking off one star for the painfully high price and the fact that no regulator was included.
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