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Jeff Buck said the Thomas T-2820ST was a keeper. I had crap for luck getting any info from their website but finally got a pamphlet for them.
Here are the specs. It is a oil-less, dual piston, 2 hp, 4 gal twin tank that claims 9 cfm air displacement, 5 cfm @ 100 psi, 13.5 amps, recovery time 9 seconds. Pressure switch 100-125 psi, 71 lbs.
They have a single piston model, T-150ST, that is the same except for 9.5 cfm air displacement, 4.85 cfm @ 100lbs, 12.5 amps, 76 lbs.
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I am an oil fan, but need these numbers. The next best I could find needs a 20 amp service, and that is often a fantasy. So? Who else puts out a comp that can compare with these in a hand-held?
So far, I have to say these are the king of the heap…
Do you hate oil-less so much these are not an option?
Is the damn near $500 price tag a no-go?
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Here's the Hitachi specs (straight from them, of course):
4.0 CFM at 90 PSI
Direct drive electric oil-bath motor
Line regulator with gauge
O-ring on draincock makes valve easy to open and close
Vertically stacked twin tanks, 2 gallon capacity each
15 AMPS and 3450 RPM
8.2 CFM Air displacement and recovery time of 14 seconds
Start/Stop control of 100/125 PSI
4.3 gallon tank
Weighs 60 lbs.
I paid about $240 for mine. Been using for three-four years now. Hope this helps.
*My pancake compresser is a Sears...It is oiless...can run on 15amp breakers and on any leadcord...It is the quietest compresser in the world. It was very inexpensive to buy.near the stream,ajIt has run for years...I bought a spare piston and sleeve because they are real cheap parts...But have never needed the parts...I installed one to bubble a dock to keep ice away...years ago...it runs all winter 24/7!!!!!!!!!!!Way less than 5 bills!
*Jason, I own the same compresser. Have had it about 3yrs now and if I had to replace it, I'd surely buy another. Compared to a lot of other brands the Hitachi is fairly quiet too.
*Are the Campbell-Hausfield's really that bad ? Home depot are featuring a 3hp/4gal twin tank "contractor extreme-duty" compressor kit, c/w nailer, hose, fittings, etc. at an attractive price. Now, I know some of the other grades of C-H compressors are stictly 1-deck/home--owner commodities; however, I've had practicaly no feedback specifc to this machine.
*I looked at the Hitachi, and agree that is is a nice comp, but I had my doubts that it would do what I want. I asked the salesman about the specs and he went into doh-mode so I left it. I also had a Campbell Hausfield and sold it to the first guy that would buy it. I had a need for a second finish comp and the only people left stocking anything around here anymore is Home Depot. So I bought the 2hp Extreme Duty. It pumped air fine, was fairly quiet, but everything about it was cheap. Just to drive me over the edge, the fittings I bought at HD were garbage, blew one after a little while and that cost me more than the comp was worth. What I like about the Thomas 2820 is that it may keep up for production nailing, without dragging around the backbreaking wheelbarrow Emglo. I also like that I can run it off a 15 amp breaker. What I also like is that one of the two remaining lumber yards around here is a dealer for them, and they should be the first ones to get what little money I have.I have to admit the price is a killer, but the last best chioce I came up with was an Emglo that was every bit of $400, so the extra for the Thomas doesn't seem like such a big deal, if the quality is there.This isn't about which compressor will run a nailgun, this is more like which one will pump up and ask me what is taking so long, (that I can pick up with one hand).
*I had a Thomas oiless once. It sucked two head gaskets and I finally got rid of it. You'd think with a name like Thomas it's got to be good. I've had an Emglo dual tank(not a wheelbarrow)for a while. It trips it's own breaker all the time and doesn't like to be cold at all. I have to keep a kerosene heater going next to it in the winter! I am going to break down and buy a Rol-Air next week. They have oiless that are made in Italy but I am going for the US made model. I bet it is the best little compressor made. A friend of mine sells and services them and he wouldn't steer me wrong.
*My memory may be faulty here; but, I'm sure I heard/read somewhere that the US-built portable Rol-Air compressors used Thomas pumps.
*Hey....I'm famous! Jeff
*Ya Phil, Rol-Air is using Thomas pumps on some of their models.Ya Jeff, you are famous, but could you give up a little info on how you like that comp of yours, how much you paid, etc? So far it looks to be the best I have seen, but the yard only stocks the T-150ST for $340, and they think the T-2820ST will be about $440, but they have to get a figure for freight.Like I said above, I want the comp to run on a 15amp breaker, and pump enough air so I don't need to lift the monster Emglo anymore.
*Well.....it been about three years now...I think....and I too had to track down a place to buy it. I called the factory direct, and they gave me a lumber yard about 45 min. away. I called, they said they had it...I drove out and they had the 150! So....after I cried for a little...the price was a little over $400......I think maybe $420 or $430. The factory actually gave me a price to ask for! Think they said not to pay over $450....and tell so and so the manager that so and so said to give me the price! I bought two guns and a coupla hoses....so I worked a package deal. I still think it's one of the best compressors I've been around. Still a little heavy for the size....right around 70lbs or so, but fits into the van and tucks away nice. Some days I eat my Wheaties and a second floor carry is no problem.....other's I run hose as far as I can! I've usually run my Sence finish nailer off it, but also have run a two framing nailers, and two roofers off it.....but nothing real fast....no two man production work here. It is extension cord safe, though I do have a 10 or 12 gage 50' cord specially for it. I've never tripped a breaker using it in anyones house....and some of the places I work on have been lacking in electrical updates for the last century or so. It's also fairly quiet compared to others I've heard...including the oil-Emglows. I have no problem letting it run in a customers home. I would like to take a look at their little 3/4 HP model for slow finish work.....supposed to weight less than a bag of groceries...and one article compared the sound to an aquarium pump! I take real good care of all my tools, and usually it's just me, and the helper know they'll get thrown off the roof for breaking something....but it's still running like new. I've had it outside at near zero degrees, and close to 100....been rained and snowed on...no problems starting or running. I do put a half sheet of ply under it if it's not on swept concrete.....the filter still looks brand new. From what I understand....it's more powerful and quieter than the 150st....which is still supposed to be a good machine. Jeff
*Anybody looking for a Thomas air compressor can find them at http://www.bobstools.net. They seem to offer a full line of Thomas compressors along with full specs for each. As far as the difference beteewn the T-2820ST that Jeff Buck owns and the T-150ST, is the 2820St has a higher cfm rating then the 150ST , which is very small. The 150St is $100.00 cheaper.
*I just bought a Thomas 2820st air compressor from Bobstools.net. I can't say enough good things about it. Easy ordering, good price (best I've found) and quick shipping. Used the compressor 2 days now framing a garage. It has been great, and quiet too. Now only if it was a little lighter.
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Jeff Buck said the Thomas T-2820ST was a keeper. I had crap for luck getting any info from their website but finally got a pamphlet for them.
Here are the specs. It is a oil-less, dual piston, 2 hp, 4 gal twin tank that claims 9 cfm air displacement, 5 cfm @ 100 psi, 13.5 amps, recovery time 9 seconds. Pressure switch 100-125 psi, 71 lbs.
They have a single piston model, T-150ST, that is the same except for 9.5 cfm air displacement, 4.85 cfm @ 100lbs, 12.5 amps, 76 lbs.
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I am an oil fan, but need these numbers. The next best I could find needs a 20 amp service, and that is often a fantasy. So? Who else puts out a comp that can compare with these in a hand-held?
So far, I have to say these are the king of the heap...
Do you hate oil-less so much these are not an option?
Is the damn near $500 price tag a no-go?