From the Manufacturer
At (74-decibels) the Thomas T-2820ST is the quietest 2 HP contractor grade compressor on the market. Delivering 5 cfm at 100 psi it is also the highest output 2 HP compressor available. Its unique 2-cylinder in-line design is one of a kind and is unmatched for smoothness and balance. A solid state start switch and 5-Year Electrical Warranty are also Thomas exclusives and not offered anywhere else. At 13.5 amps it starts effortlessly on 15 amp circuits even when extension cords are used. Like all Thomas machines it is rated for continuous use. Often called "The Cadillac of Portables" it sets the standard on what 2 HP compressors should be. Uses include, multiple nail gun operation, drywall texture spraying, HVLP systems, pneumatic impact wrenches, paint spraying, sandblasting, tire inflating, and more.
Thomas Compressors T-2820ST reviews (4)
great compressor! pros: 1. its the quietest oil free compressor i've ever used.
2. Fill ups FAST. serioulsy, i was very suprised by how quick this baby is. 3. light enough to carry.. but just.
4. no loose parts. everything comes tight and solid.
cons: 1. barely light enough to carry comfortably. 2. not as quiet as i was, perhaps unrealistically, hoping for\ 3. volume gauge is hard to read. 4. pressure adjustment is difficult and flimsy plastic.
This is a keeper! After getting off to a bad start...the first one was damaged in shipping...this is a great compressor. I run all 3/8 inch hoses, megaflow couplers and installed a triple outlet manifold on it. Everything operates without skipping a beat. And always on 15 amp household outlets without ever popping a breaker. I've used it for air guns, various types of light and heavy duty nail guns, and shop tools. Haven't tried it for spray painting yet, but Capspray uses it for their best HVLP sprayer setup, so that should work fine also. Very quiet compared to other compressors of the same size, but compressors will never be mistaken for a 'silent' partner. Excellent recovery time. Only con is that it's on the heavy side. Highly recommended.
The Cadillac of portable air compressors My new Thomas compressor, T-2820ST, is quiet enough to run in the house and is so well balanced that it is not too heavy to move around. Oiless, 5cfm @100psi, 100% duty cycle, 9 second come-back with capacitor-aided start(i.e. 12 ga. extension cords can be used); this is the Cadillac of portable compressors. The paint job on the tanks could be better and air fittings could be included, but those are minor issues. The overall machine is well-built and runs very smoothly. Proudly made in Wisconsin.
The best portable compressor availible I am a builder. We use these compressors everyday. I bought them initially becasue they will not blow a 15a circuit on an extention cord. We came to like the low weight (lighter than any of our single cylinder compressors) and the fact that it is quieter than out pancake compressors. I have bought 3 in 2 years and they have performed flawless.
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