for someone who cant stand noises like this unless i drown it out with music, u basically just convinced me to buy this ultra quiet compressor instantly
*This does exactly what I was wanting **MyBest.Tools** Price was fantastic, lower than Harbor Freight-and it included hose and attachments, and IT IS MADE IN AMERICA, unlike Harbor Freight*
*Construction seemed sturdier than other units I considered **MyBest.Tools** Noise level was reasonable. Good pressure and cfm capacity for a small reasonably light compressor.*
I didn't believe air compressors could be quiet, so I looked it up on UA-cam. This video was excellent. I appreciate that you had a traditional compressor to compare it to, since judging just how loud something is can be difficult through a video. Thanks again for this.
Thank you for actually comparing it to another air compressor. It really helped to understand how much quieter it is. I think I’ll tell my wife about this air compressor 🤞🏽
that makita being not as loud and still noticing that big a difference speaks volumes. i just bought a ridgid 6 gallon that’s going back to home depot because it sound ma like a lawn mower inside the house. quiet compressors have been design for a reason just like quiet neighborhoods exist. it allows the soul to relax.
Thank you! Been looking at different “quiet” air compressors all day. There is the Eastwood Elite QST scroll compressor, the Eaton Quiet Polar Bear compressor, now this! So many options! Thanks for making my choice a little bit easier!
@@Maraksot78 thanks for the useful video. Does the air compressor only make noise when it needs to really suck in air after it is it has run out of air? Also you can download any free iPhone app with a dB reader to measure the sound.
The Makita is a single piston unit which runs at a higher rpm than the CA Air Tool which has 2 pistons, enabling it to run at 1/2 the rpm, making it much more quiet.
I just bought a used one for 100 bucks. Was so quiet thought it was broken. but nope. Works great. fast pressure build up also. from 0-130psi in about 3 minutes . 🤘🤘
The newer California Air Tools 8010 model (8 gal 1 hp) and 8010A (aluminium tank version) are even more quiet as they feature the updated motor version. I saw they now have a new 'continuous run' air compressor model with the 200CR motor which is actually made in the USA....its about time!
Can two of these be run simultaneously into a common hose? Do I just need check valves between them? They don't seem to like to start if there's any back pressure they have to work against.
It would have been helpful to list the quoted dB rating of the compressor, and to know if your new one can keep up with the tools using the air, compared to the old one.
Even though the California Airtool compressor is pretty quiet, their service sucks. I have a model 8010 and after 4 months I had an overheating issue. After a lengthy email troubleshooting (over a month), they finally told me to ship it to California for further troubleshooting. Since I didn't keep the box nor the styrofoam, they just told me to find a box somehow....I can almost see the email after they receive the compressor saying "due to improper packaging, the warranty is void". So I decided not to send it back and to live with it right now by pointing a fan to the compressor until I can find a replacement from a different vendor.
It can be made even more quiet, easily, by adding 1/2" to 3/4" foam around the compressor. Leaving only a gap for the air to exhaust and a matching hole at the other end, for fresh air to enter. It can be nearly dead-silent with a full 1" of a foam "cover". The best part is the wheels on the pump. Now all they need is quiet nail-guns and other air-drive tools!
So i can't find the difference between the one you showed and the 8010 model I see online at Amazon. They look identical and when I Google the 5510se compressor the 8010 model shows up. Any idea what's up with that?
You can get any number of decibel meter apps for your phone. I don't know how accurate they are in absolute terms but, if you are using it for comparing two noise sources, then you can at least get a relative difference between the two. And remember, the decibel scale is a logarithmic scale. So, if one compressor is 70 db and the second is 80 db, then that 80 db compressor is 10 x's louder than the 70 db compressor.
Hello, how are you? My compressor turns on it works but when the tank is emptied it does not start again, what will happen to it, I started a solution recently, thank you
how long does it take to fill the tank when it's empty, before it shuts off. 2 cfm at 90 lbs. how long does it take to top off a car tire. good for air brushing and filling bicycle tires. quiet isn't everything.
How many Decibels emit? I can't see from the video because is too little. I noticed many quiet compressor measure 70db filter side and 65 opposite side at the distance of 1mt. Some models measure 79Db at 1mt. The problem is, they are all labeled as Silent, SuperSilent, UltraQuiet, 59Db(A), 59Db measured, etc... Some compressor are labeled 48db ad after a test they are 68/72 at 1 mt distance. There are also many labels with differents DB measure: 59db(A), 59db tested, LWA 79db, LPA 57db. This increase the confusion because people don't find a standard measure as reference. I noticed some oil compressore have report LWA 93db and silent compressor like vertical stanley 50lt 1.3hp report big 59db(A) label in the front and little yellow LWA 79db on the back. In some test is 76-81db at 1 meter. So, I keep LWA as a best reference, Ol are 95/93db and silent 65/79db. A wisper air compressor that use a fridge motor is 40/59db They all have a really similar motor and I think 10 decibels of difference is caused by little differences: - biggers compressor are more noisier (big reservoir transmit more noise) - a little bit different air filter - softer engine bushing - Big reservoir need more time to fill, more time mean engine become more hot and hotter engine mean more noise (i'm not be sure, but I noticed in some tests, the compressor feel quiet from 0 bar to 5 bar and more noisier from 5 bar to 8 bar) - place of test (wood reduce noise, outside more quiet, cement and humidity transmit the noise) From youtube videos is hard to understand how much noise because many phones and cameras have a noise suppression filter and when people talk the compressor noise is cropped and become a wisper. Depends how much this filter is strong. Only really silent air compressors I heard are fridge motor air compressors or airbrush ajr compressor (some have fridge motor)
Just ordered one of these. My old compressor is hurting my brain it’s so loud. I have my compressor plugged into an outlet that’s wired on a twist timer. Vast majority of time I’m only using it for a few minutes for tires and such. This way it doesn’t cycle on and off. I can walk away knowing the timer will expire and the system will be off. I’d love to hear other comments about tank size. I didn’t want to go with a big tank, Because it takes longer to get those up to a workable pressure. When only used occasionally. If I were in my shop all day every day I would want a much bigger tank.
OMG... I'm buying one now. I had no idea it was this quiet. Right now I have the Worst tiny little compressor in history. think it was free with a brad nailer (campbell hausfeld) I Also grew up in Home renovations, we''ve had 5 or so compressors in our family business. (15 years removed) makita, bosch, porter cable, Bostitch, dewalt So I thought this was just a little bit quieter than those.... your Makita is probably slightly quieter than all the ones I've used. just... which one. their website needs some work.
Yes they do. Here's a link to their website. www.californiaairtools.com/ I haven't used a stop watch or anything to compare how fast they fill but the model I have I feel fills just as quick as any other compressor I've ever used before. Hope this helps. :)
THANKS FOR THE REVIEW! I need a real compressor for work around the house. Those dinky little tire inflators are never good enough and cant do other jobs. The Husky compressor died on me. Their brand went downhill when they moved to China. I liked and subscribed. Stop nagging me!
I assume you're asking what using the air compressor is like? It works great IMO. It keeps pressure good. I mostly use it for blowing things off and filling up tires but it'll run a nail gun and stuff no problem. And it does it all very quietly. :)
FYI you can download a free APP to measure decibels using just your cellphone. No sweat. Too bad the tanks are different sizes or you could test the time it takes to reach 120 psi.
I'm used to my red pancake Porta cable compressor that shakes the house. When I forget to turn it off or unplug it after working on the house and it goes off in the middle of the night....I shit my pants and the wife is pissed til morning. Lol. Anyway... can these ultra quiet compressors keep up with framing guns?
for someone who cant stand noises like this unless i drown it out with music, u basically just convinced me to buy this ultra quiet compressor instantly
How is it?
*This does exactly what I was wanting **MyBest.Tools** Price was fantastic, lower than Harbor Freight-and it included hose and attachments, and IT IS MADE IN AMERICA, unlike Harbor Freight*
*Construction seemed sturdier than other units I considered **MyBest.Tools** Noise level was reasonable. Good pressure and cfm capacity for a small reasonably light compressor.*
I didn't believe air compressors could be quiet, so I looked it up on UA-cam. This video was excellent. I appreciate that you had a traditional compressor to compare it to, since judging just how loud something is can be difficult through a video. Thanks again for this.
I still can't believe how quiet the thing is every time I use it. I love it. :D
Thank you for actually comparing it to another air compressor. It really helped to understand how much quieter it is. I think I’ll tell my wife about this air compressor 🤞🏽
that makita being not as loud and still noticing that big a difference speaks volumes.
i just bought a ridgid 6 gallon that’s going back to home depot because it sound ma like a lawn mower inside the house.
quiet compressors have been design for a reason just like quiet neighborhoods exist.
it allows the soul to relax.
Thank you! Been looking at different “quiet” air compressors all day. There is the Eastwood Elite QST scroll compressor, the Eaton Quiet Polar Bear compressor, now this! So many options! Thanks for making my choice a little bit easier!
You're welcome. Thanks for checking out the video. 🙂
California tools has been around a while. Purchased a 1-2 gallon ultra quiet for use in a lab about ten years ago.
@@Maraksot78 thanks for the useful video.
Does the air compressor only make noise when it needs to really suck in air after it is it has run out of air?
Also you can download any free iPhone app with a dB reader to measure the sound.
The Makita is a single piston unit which runs at a higher rpm than the CA Air Tool which has 2 pistons, enabling it to run at 1/2 the rpm, making it much more quiet.
It also has 2x the power
I don’t understand how 10 people disliked your video!
I'm sold!
Wow nice thank for this video.
Awesome comparison
I just bought a used one for 100 bucks. Was so quiet thought it was broken. but nope. Works great. fast pressure build up also. from 0-130psi in about 3 minutes . 🤘🤘
The newer California Air Tools 8010 model (8 gal 1 hp) and 8010A (aluminium tank version) are even more quiet as they feature the updated motor version. I saw they now have a new 'continuous run' air compressor model with the 200CR motor which is actually made in the USA....its about time!
That's insane
Will it power da sander?
Thanks for this video!!!!!
Ordered the quiet one
Can two of these be run simultaneously into a common hose? Do I just need check valves between them? They don't seem to like to start if there's any back pressure they have to work against.
Thank you for the objective sound comparison data. How is the compressor holding up 3 years later?
I don't use it often, mostly to pump up car tires and occasionally for running a finish nailer but it still looks and runs like the day I got it.
It would have been helpful to list the quoted dB rating of the compressor, and to know if your new one can keep up with the tools using the air, compared to the old one.
I'm buying one in Lowe's tomorrow morning
Even though the California Airtool compressor is pretty quiet, their service sucks. I have a model 8010 and after 4 months I had an overheating issue. After a lengthy email troubleshooting (over a month), they finally told me to ship it to California for further troubleshooting. Since I didn't keep the box nor the styrofoam, they just told me to find a box somehow....I can almost see the email after they receive the compressor saying "due to improper packaging, the warranty is void". So I decided not to send it back and to live with it right now by pointing a fan to the compressor until I can find a replacement from a different vendor.
It can be made even more quiet, easily, by adding 1/2" to 3/4" foam around the compressor. Leaving only a gap for the air to exhaust and a matching hole at the other end, for fresh air to enter. It can be nearly dead-silent with a full 1" of a foam "cover". The best part is the wheels on the pump. Now all they need is quiet nail-guns and other air-drive tools!
So i can't find the difference between the one you showed and the 8010 model I see online at Amazon. They look identical and when I Google the 5510se compressor the 8010 model shows up. Any idea what's up with that?
You can get any number of decibel meter apps for your phone. I don't know how accurate they are in absolute terms but, if you are using it for comparing two noise sources, then you can at least get a relative difference between the two. And remember, the decibel scale is a logarithmic scale. So, if one compressor is 70 db and the second is 80 db, then that 80 db compressor is 10 x's louder than the 70 db compressor.
I need that!!!!
How long does it take to pump up the tank to the max pressure?
Hello, how are you? My compressor turns on it works but when the tank is emptied it does not start again, what will happen to it, I started a solution recently, thank you
The Makita is not loud to begin with (the little oil-less ones with gear drive motor are the noisiest), but the CAT is very quiet.
how long does it take to fill the tank when it's empty, before it shuts off. 2 cfm at 90 lbs. how long does it take to top off a car tire. good for air brushing and filling bicycle tires. quiet isn't everything.
How many Decibels emit? I can't see from the video because is too little.
I noticed many quiet compressor measure 70db filter side and 65 opposite side at the distance of 1mt. Some models measure 79Db at 1mt. The problem is, they are all labeled as Silent, SuperSilent, UltraQuiet, 59Db(A), 59Db measured, etc... Some compressor are labeled 48db ad after a test they are 68/72 at 1 mt distance.
There are also many labels with differents DB measure: 59db(A), 59db tested, LWA 79db, LPA 57db. This increase the confusion because people don't find a standard measure as reference. I noticed some oil compressore have report LWA 93db and silent compressor like vertical stanley 50lt 1.3hp report big 59db(A) label in the front and little yellow LWA 79db on the back. In some test is 76-81db at 1 meter. So, I keep LWA as a best reference, Ol are 95/93db and silent 65/79db. A wisper air compressor that use a fridge motor is 40/59db
They all have a really similar motor and I think 10 decibels of difference is caused by little differences:
- biggers compressor are more noisier (big reservoir transmit more noise)
- a little bit different air filter
- softer engine bushing
- Big reservoir need more time to fill, more time mean engine become more hot and hotter engine mean more noise (i'm not be sure, but I noticed in some tests, the compressor feel quiet from 0 bar to 5 bar and more noisier from 5 bar to 8 bar)
- place of test (wood reduce noise, outside more quiet, cement and humidity transmit the noise)
From youtube videos is hard to understand how much noise because many phones and cameras have a noise suppression filter and when people talk the compressor noise is cropped and become a wisper. Depends how much this filter is strong.
Only really silent air compressors I heard are fridge motor air compressors or airbrush ajr compressor (some have fridge motor)
Just ordered one of these. My old compressor is hurting my brain it’s so loud. I have my compressor plugged into an outlet that’s wired on a twist timer. Vast majority of time I’m only using it for a few minutes for tires and such. This way it doesn’t cycle on and off. I can walk away knowing the timer will expire and the system will be off.
I’d love to hear other comments about tank size. I didn’t want to go with a big tank, Because it takes longer to get those up to a workable pressure. When only used occasionally. If I were in my shop all day every day I would want a much bigger tank.
Do you think you can get a decibel measure? thanks
how long can it last?
The California Air Tools compressor sounded more like it had a small leak than if it was running. LOL
That noise is the compressed air entering the tanks. All compressors make that noise but most are so loud you would never hear it.
OMG...
I'm buying one now.
I had no idea it was this quiet.
Right now I have the Worst tiny little compressor in history.
think it was free with a brad nailer (campbell hausfeld)
I Also grew up in Home renovations,
we''ve had 5 or so compressors in our family business. (15 years removed)
makita, bosch, porter cable, Bostitch, dewalt
So I thought this was just a little bit quieter than those....
your Makita is probably slightly quieter than all the ones I've used.
just... which one.
their website needs some work.
Great Video. Thanks for sharing. Do they have a Stand up model where the motor is on top of the compressor? How fast does if fill up.
Yes they do. Here's a link to their website. www.californiaairtools.com/ I haven't used a stop watch or anything to compare how fast they fill but the model I have I feel fills just as quick as any other compressor I've ever used before. Hope this helps. :)
the 'traditional' air compressor is quieter than mine. LOL
I got one of these things, and it only runs continuously for 10mins... and then I cant use it for another day or two
I wonder what they did to make it so quiet.
Does it get louder as pressure increases?
No it never gets any louder. It's really very quiet.
I have one but still seems very loud it’s fair to mention it’s about 4 years old
Mine broke a reed valve with less than 10 hours on it. Real quiet when it quits working
THANKS FOR THE REVIEW! I need a real compressor for work around the house. Those dinky little tire inflators are never good enough and cant do other jobs. The Husky compressor died on me. Their brand went downhill when they moved to China.
I liked and subscribed. Stop nagging me!
There are free Decibel meter apps for your phone that you could download and use for your test.
not only that, Audacity has a dB scale at the top!
How is running?
I assume you're asking what using the air compressor is like? It works great IMO. It keeps pressure good. I mostly use it for blowing things off and filling up tires but it'll run a nail gun and stuff no problem. And it does it all very quietly. :)
Maraksot78 i just find the 10 gall 2 hp. For 120 a lady from a backer dont need it any more. Looks still new.
Best $140 bucks I ever spent that I got busted by my wife for...
wow thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How many db?? 😁
oohh a bit of as different one to the usual tech, and snow blower
Yah I like tools too. 😂
Bro, reword your sentence better. It's like a 5 year old wrote typed this lol
I want one so bad but I live outside the US. 😭
FYI you can download a free APP to measure decibels using just your cellphone. No sweat. Too bad the tanks are different sizes or you could test the time it takes to reach 120 psi.
I'm used to my red pancake Porta cable compressor that shakes the house. When I forget to turn it off or unplug it after working on the house and it goes off in the middle of the night....I shit my pants and the wife is pissed til morning. Lol.
Anyway... can these ultra quiet compressors keep up with framing guns?
It’s all about CFM
Why wouldn’t you measure the dB?
😊
I have the one shown below and it is so loud
It is 2 years old and it 2 horse power
😄😄😄
That’s quiet
I know right?! I was seriously shocked at how quiet it is the first time I started her up.