Compressor for R-Tech P50 plasma cutter

[Perry Owens]

I've had my P50HF for some months now but have only just ungraded my workshop supply to 32 amp so today is the first time I have powered it up. The plasma works fine but my little Clarke Ranger 24L compressor runs all the time and it's noisy.I suppose there's no such thing as a quiet compressor but any pointers to what might be a suitable size/type/make of compressor that would keep me and the neighbours happy?

Perry

 

[skotl]

Anything that's belt-driven will be quieter than a direct drive one.
I went from a generic 24L direct drive to a 90L belt-drive twin cylinder and the difference in noise is amazing.

There are lots of companies selling effectively the same compressor with different paint jobs. Wolf / Dakota are one such "brand";
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wolf-Dakota-150psi-Cylinder-Compressor/dp/B007VOLOHG

This is showing at £279 but if you can get it for around £235 delivered then you're onto a winner.

 

[skotl]

Some on ebay at £250 delivered

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=90l+twin+compressor&_sop=15

 

[rikrobson]

I've got the same one. Appart from the regulator body cracking when I changed the fitting it's been faultless.

 

[Perry Owens]

The Wolf Dakota has some good reviews and the wife keeps asking what I want for Christmas so hopefully problem solved.