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Thomas Compressors T-2820ST 13.5 Amp 2 Horsepower 4 Gallon Oil-Free Twin Hot Dog Compressor | 
| Brand: Thomas Compressors
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $649.00
Buy New: $525.00
You Save: $124.00 (19%)
Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 8163
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 71
Dimensions (in): 23.7 x 17.7 x 17.6
Model: T-2820ST
UPC: 420700000023
EAN: 0021468001651
ASIN: B0000ANEIL
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 13-1/2 amp, 2-horsepower, 4-gallon, oil-free twin hot dog compressor | | • | 5 cfm at 100 psi; quiet 74 dB; 2-cylinder in-line design | | • | Durable cast iron | | • | Includes manual | | • | 20 by 15.6 by 16.5; 71 pounds; 5-year warranty on electrical components |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
Cadillac Compressor December 17, 2007
While not cheap, Thomas' oilless compressors are the gold standard. We have used several of them since 1997, and are on our second of this twin cylinder model. The twin cylinder model is quiet and powerful, and we have run them continuously with significant duty cycle for days at a time. They don't last forever, but Thomas' customer service is excellent and will help you keep it going if something fails and are capable of doing the repairs yourself (we haven't used service centers). If you are a heavy duty user, like us, I highly recommend it.
Excellent Compressor October 25, 2007
This is a top quality item, the Mercedes of Compressors. Construction and quality are unmatched any place. The item is very quiet (very quiet especially since it is not oil lubed), fast recovery, and also provides a lot of air given it's relatively small size. It delivers almost as much air as a 30 gallon Porter Cable Compresor that I have. The portabilty is great and although somewhat heavy it is very easily moved. It will run on every household circuit with no issues which was a major consideration in the purchase as I needed to use it in different rental properties. As in past reviews, the company should throw in some fittings as you pay a premium price. The air filters needs 3/8 brass elbows to get them out of the way. Overall, an excellent item and with a few bucks of parts, you can make it perfect.
The only drawback was shipping and the communication with Amazon's Customer Service which get's a strong F-. UPS did an excellent job of destroying the package. My local UPS location destroys any package over 30 lbs and seem to ignore customer service complaints. Although the box was destroyed, the unit surprisingly survived and worked fine. Amazon should offer shipping choices and teach it's CSR reps to read and answer customer questions.
As Expected September 13, 2007
I had past experience with a smaller Thomas compressor and got largely what I expected: quiet, a little pricey, fast recovery and no frills. Thomas could provide more of the items the more popular brands come with: twin outlets, system pressure gauge as well as outgoing pressure gauge, ball valve water drain for the tanks and more protection of the plumbing from outside forces.
I had read a review from an earlier buyer and did what he had done: made my own manifold, provided for a second gauge, added a ball valve instead of the factory drain valve and rerouted the air intake for the outside compressor so the filter wouldn't be in harm's way. Maybe an additional fifty dollars in parts and some time, but otherwise we like the unit and it lives up to it's reputation for quiet running and fast recovery. Supports the occasional use of high air use guns such as framing guns a lot better than most oil-less compressors I've seen. Will support two coil siding guns and many other combinations with ease and is easy on amperage draw. Great tool.
Great Compressor, but shipping needs to be "fixed" August 25, 2007
There's not much for me to write about the item itself that the other reviews haven't hit. It's great. Everything I had hoped for in a portable compressor and more.
But ...
The first came damaged so bad I wouldn't even attempt starting it. Sent it back. The second came also damaged. This time, the dent in the motor body didn't look like it would prevent operation, so I turned it on and it purred like a (very loud) kitten. Except for the dent, it's perfect.
So ... 5 stars because it's a great item, and because Amazon was top notch to work with. But someone needs to put the screws to who ever is doing the packing. Packing peanuts would be a vast improvement, and some actual self forming foam pieces? Heck. They might all get there undamaged.
Excellent Compressor January 10, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I was looking for an American made compressor. Thomas compressors are American made and are truely well built. I looked at the other Thomas compressors, but decided to get the double compressor instead. It was the best choice I could have made. It works excellent, using nail guns and I also spray with a Sata HVLP, using another small compressor pumping air into a manifold. I would high recommend this compressor above all others.
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