Quoted from jibmums:Or specifically, the "Central Pneumatic" brand of compressors they carry. Overall, are they decent or inferior machines? I know most HF tools are on the iffy side quality-wise. It won't see a ton of use, just occasionally when I need it to inflate a tire, blow off sawdust or dry a part, or do some airbrushing, so I'm thinking a 5+ gallon tank and 1 HP or so. My 30+ year old Speedaire tank is losing air, probably a rusted-thru pinhole somewhere, and it's time to replace it. If possible, I'm also looking for something a little less noisy this time around, have they made them any less noisy after 30 years or am I kidding myself?
Well, whatever brand you go with (especially at HF) it most likely won’t be built as well as your Speedaire. I think you’d be better off trying to find out where the leak is coming from and seeing if it’s repairable. You sounded like you weren’t sure. They just don’t build em like they they used to...
