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If the operating and maintenance instructions are followed, the compressor should last a long time. Also,a person could also wear ear protection if needed.
I just about jumped out of my skin from the noise it made the first time I turned it on. I found a large plastic container 24"long 17"wide 15"high in our garage that had an old furniture moving pad in it.
I purchased the compressor for my wife's use with a Upholstery stapler as well as the other standard applications. I'm sure there are plenty of creative people out there who could come up with better noisy reduction ideas at a relatively low cost.
I unfolded it inside the container as best I could and then placed the compressor inside it with enough air space around it for ventilation, open on top. The noise level dropped at least 50%.
We ran the compressor at 70psi which worked just great with our Porter Cable Fine Wire Upholstery Stapler. I recommend it for occasional household projects for it's small size, and without breaking the bank.
I bought this compressor for some light duty jobs around the house and only used it occasionally, maybe once a month. Well after less than a year, it takes almost an hour to fill up the tank, so filling a truck tire became such a hassle I just gave up even turning the piece of junk on. Save your money and buy something of higher quality. This air compressor is grade A junk.
THE HEADING SAYS IT ALL. $59.95 BRAND NEW @ TSC, OTHERWISE HAVEN'T USED IT YET.
Regarding the loudness of operation as mentioned in other reviews, the first time out I made sure I was working in the garage with the doors up, and prepared for rock-concert volume. I was able to do so without issue, no leakage when applying the nozzle to the tire. I purchased this unit primarily to put air in automotive tires. I had to laugh when I switched it on. I bought another nozzle for it to use for blowing sawdust off of sanded objects. It did this well also, although frankly a bigger tank would be better suited for any major projects, but this wasn't why I bought it. If your idea of a rock concert is Neil Diamond, then yeah, maybe this unit will seem excessively loud to you. (No offense to Neil, you've had some great songs over the years buddy, and ear protection is always a good idea, but c'mon.).
I only used this product a few times to inflate my car tires and a soccer ball.and so far so good. I am pleased with it. It is nothing more or less than what I expected.
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