KMCloonan
Member
I'm excited - I am getting a California Air Tools 5 gallon pressure pot for Christmas. Of course, that probably means I will be looking to buy some larger molds....
The main reason I am writing this is more about the compressor I use. I have a Bostitch 6-gallon pancake compressor that is louder than a banshee (it clocks in at about 80db). I have to use ear protection when it's running. When I bought it, the information I researched said it was a "quiet" compressor. Well, it's not.
While I was shopping for my new pressure pot, I saw the California Air Tools (CAT) compressors - their model 8010 claims to be whisper quiet - I watched some videos, and it really is quiet - about as loud as my vacuum pump I use for stabilizing. The price is a bit higher than other similar size (8 gallon) compressors, but the quiet operation is really enticing.
I thought I would ask this experienced crowd if anyone has had any 1st-hand experience with CAT compressors, either good or bad.
Thanks!
The main reason I am writing this is more about the compressor I use. I have a Bostitch 6-gallon pancake compressor that is louder than a banshee (it clocks in at about 80db). I have to use ear protection when it's running. When I bought it, the information I researched said it was a "quiet" compressor. Well, it's not.
While I was shopping for my new pressure pot, I saw the California Air Tools (CAT) compressors - their model 8010 claims to be whisper quiet - I watched some videos, and it really is quiet - about as loud as my vacuum pump I use for stabilizing. The price is a bit higher than other similar size (8 gallon) compressors, but the quiet operation is really enticing.
I thought I would ask this experienced crowd if anyone has had any 1st-hand experience with CAT compressors, either good or bad.
Thanks!