HF 21 gal compressor vs Husky 20 gal

[Nigel Tufnel]

Need to get me some air compressor. I’d like one that’s relatively quiet, has enough cfm to run say a nailer or a ratchet or a die grinder and keep up, and isn’t IR because I can’t afford IR. Needs to be inexpensive.

The HF oiled 21 gal has been spoken of fondly but it’s LOUD as in LOUD. Neighbors will sh*t a brick. The Husky oilless is supposed to be quieter but from the videos online I can’t tell. Oilless is supposed to be louder than oiled. So I dunno. I really don’t want to spend over $200 for it. It will serve as the garage air supply, and likely will not be used heavily. Anyone have any suggestions?

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[James O’Hara]

Pretty much any air compressor is going to be loud unless its an oiled twin cylinder V style run a 3 -4hp washing machine motor on it mounted with rubber feet. With the tank mounted in rubber before the floor. Even then it is going to make some noise.

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