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Thomas Compressors T-617HDN 4 Amp 1/2 Horsepower 2 Gallon Oil-Free Hot Dog Compressor | 
| Brand: Thomas Compressors
Category: Home Improvement
Buy New: $349.00
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 6870
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 26.6
Dimensions (in): 18.5 x 16.9 x 10.2
Model: T-617HDN
UPC: 021468001576
EAN: 0021468001576
ASIN: B0000ANEIX
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Super quiet (60 decibel) long-life compressor ideal for use with any finish gun or brad nailer | | • | Perma-Lub design provides maintenance-free operation and quick cold-weather starts | | • | 1/2 HP motor that delivers .90 cfm at 100 psi | | • | Low-current draw won't blow standard 15 amp house circuits | | • | Tank has 2-gallon capacity; measures 16.5 x 8 x 16.8 inches (length by width by height). |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Good, but limited. October 11, 2008
This is a really nice compressor, however it is exceedingly slow so usefulness is very limited. I have an old 1982 1hp 12.5 gal compressor,and an old late 80s 3/4hp craftsman tankless portable compressor. I also have a portable air tank. I emptied the tank, then filled each compressor with air and compared times to fill the portable tank to 90psi. The results:
Craftsman 1hp: 1:47
Craftsman 3/4hp: 3:30
Thomas 1/2hp: 8:00
Yes that's right, it took this compressor over twice the time to fill than even a 3/4hp tankless. My advice is get the larger model, unless noise is foremost concern.
 Thomas compressor T617HDN 4 August 4, 2008
I'm thrilled with this compressor. I was so worried it would be loud, like the ones my husband uses. I can work comfortably with this little compressor right beside me and I don't even think about it being there.
Quieter, lightweight, but pricey July 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I needed a compressor to use with a finish nailer and wanted something quite portable and not too deafening when used indoors. I was also hoping for an oil-free model. This Thomas fit the bill and has performed flawlessly for several months. With the handle installed as shown it can easily be carried and moved with one hand but still gives plenty of air for a single 16 gauge finish nailer.
While all compressors are loud, especially indoors, this one may be the least noisy available at 60 dB. A note of caution, though: Much of the online documentation from Thomas regarding the dB ratings of their smaller compressors is inconsistent and incorrect. According to Kathleen with Gardner Denver, the manufacturer, "The T-617HDN is 60 dba and the T-635HD and T-635HT is 75 dba." Decibel ratings are on a log scale so 75 dB is over 30 times louder than 60 dB.
The pressure switch keeps the tank between 100 and 125 psi. There is a gauge but no regulator, so if you are going to be using a tool that requires a max pressure below 125 you will need to go to a home center and pick up an inexpensive pressure regulator. You will also need to get an air hose if you don't have one and a handful of quick-connect air fittings and some teflon tape.
Thomas has an excellent reputation for quality and durability. So far this compressor is everything it claims but I'm taking off one star for the painfully high price and the fact that no regulator was included.
THE BEST OF THE BEST October 19, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
as a trim guy , painter, handyman, lover of quality tools.
this is the finest of all the compresors i have tried, for light small.
its 1/30 the noise of the porta cable pancake (i mean that). its only 60 db. i cant believe this this is so quiet yet easily runs my 15 ga senco at 30 2 1/2 inch nails a min and my bostitch 16 ga 2 1/2 long brads at 60 per min and 18 ge at at fast as i can shoot them . its oil free so you can set it on its side, (i dont have to find floor space in my van for it like my oiled unit) and thomas reputation is the best.you dont toss a thomas compreeor in the garbage you rebuild it. so you wont need to fix it for about 10 years but if you do thomas sends you the parts for about $45, to rebuild it for another 10 years . if you need a trim compressor, need quality, like quiet, like light, like not blowing fuses .stop looking and buy it.
The best December 11, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am a small remodeling contractor/cabinet installer and have owned this little compressor for about 15 years of which it has been used DAILY. I just installed a rebuild kit in it as it was getting a little tired and I have no doubt it will run for another 15 yrs. This compressor owes me nothing. We mostly use it with small pin guns and finish nailers. It will not handle any rapid fire framing or sheeting nailing altough we have occasionally used it for that, just have to wait for it to build up. It is light and quiet and I have had MANY people coment on that over the years. My older bigger compressor just died and I am going to buy a Thomas as I've been so impressed by this one. If your considering buying a compressor and not sure which brand is the best, your search is over. All these guys do is build compressors, the reviews speak for themselves.
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