I had great hopes for my Thomas T635-HD air compressor after I got it
a number of years ago. At the time, it was considered the most quiet
compressor in its class. When it came time to purchase a rebuild kit, I
was SOL. Appears like the company went out of business or merely stopped
providing support for the line. While I am generally good about
obtaining a difficult to find part, I made the decision it just wasn't
worthwhile trying to bring a well used air compressor back again. I do
what I typically do and checked out Sears, Home Depot, as well as did
some research online.
Introducing the Rolair JC10
Shortly
after doing my homework, I selected the JC10 to replace the Thomas and
WOW am I amazed. Initially I assumed it was my error as it made so
little noise. You really have to (not) hear it to believe it. The
compressor oozes quality. This unit gets to full capacity (125psi) in
about a minute and recovers in mere seconds. This really is by far and
away the quietest 1HP unit you will find. I am not going to tell you
that one could run it underneath the dining room table while you eat and
never detect it. Having said that, I will say that it runs below my
work bench in my garage as I happily tinker away without annoying me in
the slightest.
It isn't quite as ergonomic as the DeWalt 55141 I had been also
contemplating and a little bit more heavy but produces more air flow
and I am hoping it will fill the gap that I've had for 8 years between
light, portable and quiet and a do-everything compressor. Very good
quality guages and fittings. Effortless enough to transport upstairs and
no-one will complain if you utilize it inside their house. The grip on
the handle needs an upgrade, and I've already fitted a 90 degree brass
elbow so the pressure gauge points up in order to see it without tipping
the compressor on its side, yet it is certainly a keeper. Only time
will tell if it does almost all I need. It isn't a shop or 2 man
compressor though.
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