Hi guys,
I bought one of those small compressors recently. Specs are
9CFM/50Litre/116psi. Uses a single phase motor that runs off a standard 13A wall socket. Very useful to have compressed air for all sorts of purposes and certainly makes life easier when inflating tractor tyres and such like. The only problem is it's *very* noisy. 97dB it says on the side and I can well believe it. Worst thing is it cuts off at 116psi and goes totally silent until the pressure drops to 110 whereupon it immediately restarts. Given that this interval can be quite long, especially when it's not actually providing any air, that sudden burst into life again is enough to make anyone **** themselves. Given that it's only about the size of wheelbarrow (bit narrower in fact) I'd like to knock up an acoustic cover for it to deaden the racket it makes. Any suggestions as to suitable sound-deadening materials would be most welcome!ta.