|
| 
| Brand: Thomas Compressors
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $519.00
Buy New: $428.99
You Save: $90.01 (17%)
Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 25315
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 68.8
Dimensions (in): 23.4 x 17.8 x 17.4
Model: T-200ST
UPC: 021468003136
EAN: 0021468003136
ASIN: B00005JRKV
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
|
| Customer Reviews:
 Initial glitch July 20, 2005
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
There were two main reasons I decided on this Thomas compressor.
The first was the noise level. The Thomas had the lowest db rating within its price range. It is much quieter than my old compressor and although still loud the noise level is livable. I really wanted the Panther compressor from Werther International. Similiar in size and specs to the Thomas however, the db ratin is 42db. That is about the same as nomal conversation. The only drawback with the Werther is the price tag, about $1600.
The 2nd reason was the 135psi top level air pressure. Here I was disappointed. The unit specs are that the unit turns off at 135psi, on again at 110psi. My unit topped out at 120-125psi and then shut off. It came on again at 110psi. I called Thomas and explained the problem. They thought it was a faulty pressure switch and immediately sent me a new one. After installing the new pressure switch I was disappointed to find the unit still turned off at 120-125psi. I again called Thomas and they advised me to take the unit to a Service Center for repair. I called the service center and they said the problem is common and can be fixed by adjusting the brass screw inside the switch. I again took the switch apart and found the screw. The screw has a Torx tamper resistant head and was also sealed with a bit of plastic to keep the driver from fitting into the slot. I pried out the plastic and luckily had the right size TorxTR bit. I adjusted the screw using trial and error and finally got the unit to shut off at the specified 135PSI. After the adjustment the unit turned on again at 120psi rather than the spec of 110psi. I found another black plastic screw that was sealed with wax. After removing the wax and again using trial and error I got the unit to start again at 110psi.
Quite a bit of trouble to bring the unit up to the specified psi specs. Thomas' customer service people were great in their prompt attempts to help me. I hope that Thomas will improve their quality control so that the units are right when they are shipped.
Other than this problem the unit seems to be well constructed and performs as expected.
Nice, though heavy... February 10, 2005
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I have owned this compressor for almost a year now, and have found it reliable and relatively quiet compared to other offerings. Though more expensive than many similar spec. compressors, the quality is undeniable. I really like this compressor, and recommend it (almost) unconditionally. Time marches on, and as I get older, almost 70lbs. seems to get heavier! I do less framing than I used to, and don't need as much cfm capacity for trim work...and have just ordered a Makita MAC700. The Thomas is my new shop compressor, and its low db's are appreciated against the Campbell Hausfield/Craftsman/Porter Cable hibrid constantly nursed to health I finally gave up on that I have been using. The Thomas doesn't pop breakers, gives zero grief on cold mornings, and is possibly the only oiless compressor I would consider owning. Be young and strong and love this compressor, and you'll have years of trouble free service. Recommended highly.
Quality Unit January 29, 2003
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
I bought this unit to run framing and finishing nailers for cabinet/construction work. I looked at some of the combination compressor/nailer kits, and almost bought the Porter Cable. But, based on the reviews here and a friend who uses the PC Pancake compressor, I decided to spend a little more and go with the Thomas.It is very well built, and I'm pleased with the size. It's only 70 lbs., so it's easy to toss around. Recovery time is excellent, and the regulator knob made it easy to dial in the range I needed for the guns. This is my first compressor, so I'd have to take the other reviewers' words that it is quiet. I've found that I'm more comfortable around this thing with ear plugs. For reference, it is quieter than my router, but not more quiet than my compound miter saw. My only complaint is with the operating instructions. Information on how to adjust the regulator is completely absent, plus, there are no illustrations or pictures on how to perform adjustments, hook-ups, etc. I did get excellent response from personnel at Thomas regarding my questions (via email), and they were more than willing to help. In their defense, they told me they leave the connection information out of the manual due to the wide variety of applications for which this unit may be used. It would have been nice to at least have a few common examples though. My initial impression of quality is similar to the impression I had of the Platinum Unisaw - this unit appears to be built for years of use.
Best Onsite Compressor ever !!! December 26, 2002
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
Very impressed with my compressor,quick recovery time,fairly quiet,a little heavy so strapped it to my handtrucks for ease of moving,overall I am impressed,
Works fine (I bought two) July 9, 2002
32 out of 32 found this review helpful
I bought two of these compressors to drive an air router (Air Turbine Tools) attached to my CNC (ShopBot) "robot". I work these compressors very hard with about a 50% duty cycle for more than 8 hours at a time. They have been reliable, and surprisingly quiet work horses. (Two compressors running simultaneously make much less noise than a Bosch 1617 router running at full speed.) So far (6 months), not a single problem.
|
|
|
Not sure you are seeing the best price? Compare at PriceRunner
powered by full speed | |
