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#273045 1-Aug-2020 11:36

I have just bought a Tooline AC1024OL a 1HP 24L oil free air compressor to replace my aging 1.5HP 3L oiled compressor.

I am very impressed with the low noise level of my new compressor.... so is my wife :-)

I mainly use my compressor in my small workshop for dusting out computers, blowing up tyres and chasing the dust and bugs out of my heat pump.

Here is a recording I put on youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sWxQV5N8no

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#2532612 1-Aug-2020 11:52

That's impressive.

But how would I know if I'd forgotten to turn it off and empty the tank?

The compressor I've got now is in the basement under our bedroom, there was small air leak in one of the hose connectors - effectively timed to remind me to turn it off between about 1 and 3 AM. Twice was enough - I remember now.

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#2532616 1-Aug-2020 12:04

I guess a time clock would do the trick to ensure your compressor is off at night.

My new compressor has a pull-on push off switch.... not easy to see what position it is in.

My old compressor had a rotary switch and was easy to see if it was on or off.

Now the buzz of our fridge ice maker (in our living area) makes more noise than my new compressor noise from my workshop!

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#2532643 1-Aug-2020 13:00

Thanks for posting.
I've been thinking about a small compressor to tidy up my lathe mess but youtube videos all aimed at home car mechanics.
Off to Google I go.

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#2532975 2-Aug-2020 09:49

I recommend fitting a valve/tap on the outlet. That way it holds air indefinitely and you don't need to recharge for each small use.

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#2532984 2-Aug-2020 10:19

Are you my old neigbour? The guy who'd run his compressor multiple times a day for his home business activities.

That sound was worse than a crying baby!

New one sounds great.

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#2532985 2-Aug-2020 10:28

What a timely thread as I was looking at air compressors last night

That tooline one is so quiet

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#2533050 2-Aug-2020 13:10

dfnt: What a timely thread as I was looking at air compressors last night

That tooline one is so quiet

The compressor I bought is good for what I do but may not be any good for spray painting or large nail guns.

I discovered on Tooline they have higher performance compressors with 2 and 3 pumps (of the same type as on the single) on larger tanks.

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