Thomas Renegade T-200ST Air Compressor
Pneumatic tools such as nail guns, grinders, impact wrenches, and paint sprayers make the work of both professionals and do-it-yourselfers a lot easier and quicker. These tools, however, need to be powered up by compressed air from an air compressor. There are plenty of air compressors of different makes and models, coming in different sizes and capabilities, that choosing one can be a real headache. To help them decide which compressor to purchase, buyers often search the Internet for reviews of the products. One compressor that has received positive reviews in Amazon is the Thomas Renegade T-200ST Air Compressor.
The Renegade T-200ST is a neat but mean looking machine with is nearly all black finish. The only exceptions are the head of the air pump and the script of its name, which are in red, and a few tubes and valves. It features twin hotdog tanks laid out horizontally, with one stacked over the other. These are securely fastened to a platform, on one side of which is the 2-horsepower electric motor that activates the air pump. A Life Guard dirt deflector, a patented produce of Thomas Compressors, protects the machine from dust and dirt. This also helps in keeping the cylinder cool. The platform is fitted with rubber feet to prevent the machine from slipping while operating.
The motor has a single piston and is of a Perma-lube design. It has an amp draw of only 13 Amps and thus it will not trip your circuit breakers. Extension cords can be used with it allowing you to bring it closer to your work area. The motor turns only at 1,700 RPM, which is slow enough to prevent it from overheating and to minimize operating noise. Indeed, its decibel rating is only 75 dB, a sound level that is only slightly louder than normal conversation. Certain routers running at top speed can be louder than two Renegade T-200STs.
The tanks have a combined air capacity of four gallons at a pressure of 135 PSI. This allows you to run long hoses without any significant loss of pressure. Air flow at 100 PSI is at 4.6 CFM.