I'm hoping to get some information on the Thomas line of compressors.
I'm interested in their Pro Series....specifically the Renegade. In
doing various searches on google, I've not been able to find an
reviews or opinions on this compressor. (I did see 5 postings on the
Amazon site....all positive).
What impresses me is the 1700rpm motor which is half that of the
competition, along with the quality components they claim to use. In
addition, it is only 75db which is great for my wife :-)
I'm worried, however, about the oil-less design. According to the
information on their website, it is "permanently lubricated. But
I've read where this "lubrication" (which is some sort of Teflon I
assume) eventually breaks down from the heat. Many posts I've read
say to stick with the Oil-lubed compressors for these reasons.
Any info on this is appreciated.
I don't believe Thomas Compressors makes an oil-lubed design. What
surprises me is that their Oil-less design is QUIETER than the
competitions Oil-lubed design. The Porter cable and Dewalt models
competing with this Thomas model are 83db while the thomas is 75db.
Quite a bit of difference. Also, I'm not able to find what the
cylinder (aluminum or cast iron) and pump (cast iron?) are made of.
It really seems like a very good deal, but having to buy "sight
unseen" makes me a bit nervous.....
If there are any reviews out there that I've not come across I'd be
very interested to see them.
:-)
Mark & Juanita <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> In article <[email protected]>, jjj11
> @usadatanet.net says...
> > I'm hoping to get some information on the Thomas line of compressors.
> > I'm interested in their Pro Series....specifically the Renegade. In
> > doing various searches on google, I've not been able to find an
> > reviews or opinions on this compressor. (I did see 5 postings on the
> > Amazon site....all positive).
> >
> > What impresses me is the 1700rpm motor which is half that of the
> > competition, along with the quality components they claim to use. In
> > addition, it is only 75db which is great for my wife :-)
> >
>
> Since it is still oil-less, you might want to check what the noise
> level is for an oil-bathed design. (I'm suspecting it is quite a bit
> less than 75 dB -- remember every 3 dB is half the noise)
>
> > I'm worried, however, about the oil-less design. According to the
> > information on their website, it is "permanently lubricated. But
> > I've read where this "lubrication" (which is some sort of Teflon I
> > assume) eventually breaks down from the heat. Many posts I've read
> > say to stick with the Oil-lubed compressors for these reasons.
> >
>
> I know that my next compressor will be an oil-lubed compressor when my
> oil-less dies. [if at all possible]
>
> > Any info on this is appreciated.
> >
Hey "someone"
Thanks for the post......I'm deciding between the Renegade (view at
Amazon) and the Dewalt D55155. I'm really stuck on that Oil-less
design, thinking it is somehow of less durability than a oil-lube
design (like the dewalt). However, I love the slower rpm motor and
that it's quieter. I emailed the company, but they haven't gotten
back to me.
Oh yes......$$$ is a factor.....but like the saying goes "you get what
you pay for" although I'm sure the dewalt would be a good enough.
someone <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 19:35:19 -0700, mauiboy wrote:
>
> > I'm hoping to get some information on the Thomas line of compressors.
> > I'm interested in their Pro Series....specifically the Renegade. In
> > doing various searches on google, I've not been able to find an
> > reviews or opinions on this compressor. (I did see 5 postings on the
> > Amazon site....all positive).
> >
> > What impresses me is the 1700rpm motor which is half that of the
> > competition, along with the quality components they claim to use. In
> > addition, it is only 75db which is great for my wife :-)
> >
> > I'm worried, however, about the oil-less design. According to the
> > information on their website, it is "permanently lubricated. But
> > I've read where this "lubrication" (which is some sort of Teflon I
> > assume) eventually breaks down from the heat. Many posts I've read
> > say to stick with the Oil-lubed compressors for these reasons.
> >
> > Any info on this is appreciated.
>
> my take is they make the very best oiless (I believe they invented same)
> compressors. I agonized over my decision, but settled on a CH pancake
> ($200 vs $350 for comp. Thomas- purely financial). Both have 1750 rpm
> motors, and the noise level of either is vastly preferable to almost any
> other true portable I've encountered in the field (many, from several
> manufacturers. Noise level was a main consideration). I haven't seen the
> particular model you mention discussed, but I've seen several references
> to Thomas here; try:
>
> http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&group=rec.woodworking
>
> search "thomas compressor" and you'll get numerous hits. If $ isn't your
> main concern, I'd say go for it (of course, that makes you a bastard in my
> book <g>).
If you have the room, get the $400 one from HD or Lowes, about 9 cfm at 90
psi. It should last you forever and handle everything except heavy
sandblasting. If you get the one on wheels, it's convenient to move. If
you plan to loan it out or take it places, get the biggest one that runs on
120V, which will be about 3 HP instead of 6. Of course if you will only use
a brad gun, it doesn't matter much.
Wilson
"mauiboy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm hoping to get some information on the Thomas line of compressors.
> I'm interested in their Pro Series....specifically the Renegade. In
> doing various searches on google, I've not been able to find an
> reviews or opinions on this compressor. (I did see 5 postings on the
> Amazon site....all positive).
>
> What impresses me is the 1700rpm motor which is half that of the
> competition, along with the quality components they claim to use. In
> addition, it is only 75db which is great for my wife :-)
>
> I'm worried, however, about the oil-less design. According to the
> information on their website, it is "permanently lubricated. But
> I've read where this "lubrication" (which is some sort of Teflon I
> assume) eventually breaks down from the heat. Many posts I've read
> say to stick with the Oil-lubed compressors for these reasons.
>
> Any info on this is appreciated.
In article <[email protected]>, jjj11
@usadatanet.net says...
> I'm hoping to get some information on the Thomas line of compressors.
> I'm interested in their Pro Series....specifically the Renegade. In
> doing various searches on google, I've not been able to find an
> reviews or opinions on this compressor. (I did see 5 postings on the
> Amazon site....all positive).
>
> What impresses me is the 1700rpm motor which is half that of the
> competition, along with the quality components they claim to use. In
> addition, it is only 75db which is great for my wife :-)
>
Since it is still oil-less, you might want to check what the noise
level is for an oil-bathed design. (I'm suspecting it is quite a bit
less than 75 dB -- remember every 3 dB is half the noise)
> I'm worried, however, about the oil-less design. According to the
> information on their website, it is "permanently lubricated. But
> I've read where this "lubrication" (which is some sort of Teflon I
> assume) eventually breaks down from the heat. Many posts I've read
> say to stick with the Oil-lubed compressors for these reasons.
>
I know that my next compressor will be an oil-lubed compressor when my
oil-less dies. [if at all possible]
> Any info on this is appreciated.
>
On Sat, 26 Jul 2003 19:35:19 -0700, mauiboy wrote:
> I'm hoping to get some information on the Thomas line of compressors.
> I'm interested in their Pro Series....specifically the Renegade. In
> doing various searches on google, I've not been able to find an
> reviews or opinions on this compressor. (I did see 5 postings on the
> Amazon site....all positive).
>
> What impresses me is the 1700rpm motor which is half that of the
> competition, along with the quality components they claim to use. In
> addition, it is only 75db which is great for my wife :-)
>
> I'm worried, however, about the oil-less design. According to the
> information on their website, it is "permanently lubricated. But
> I've read where this "lubrication" (which is some sort of Teflon I
> assume) eventually breaks down from the heat. Many posts I've read
> say to stick with the Oil-lubed compressors for these reasons.
>
> Any info on this is appreciated.
my take is they make the very best oiless (I believe they invented same)
compressors. I agonized over my decision, but settled on a CH pancake
($200 vs $350 for comp. Thomas- purely financial). Both have 1750 rpm
motors, and the noise level of either is vastly preferable to almost any
other true portable I've encountered in the field (many, from several
manufacturers. Noise level was a main consideration). I haven't seen the
particular model you mention discussed, but I've seen several references
to Thomas here; try:
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&group=rec.woodworking
search "thomas compressor" and you'll get numerous hits. If $ isn't your
main concern, I'd say go for it (of course, that makes you a bastard in my
book <g>).