- Increase lifespan of equipment
- Reduce noise levels
- Decrease maintenance costs
What I like about this is the all metal contruction. There is a filter cartridge inside which is replaceable (costs a dollars from Grainger).
What I don't like about it is the *tapered* 3/8" male nipple. This is normally good but I could only get half of it to go in. So the thing stick out as though I forgot to tighten it.
In terms of noise reduction, it does no better nor worse than the OEM filter, which was plastic.
Buy Solberg FS-06-038, Miniature Filter Silencer/Breather for Compressors & Blowers, 3/8" MPT, Now
I bought this for use on my Dewalt D55155 compressor I bought of amazon a few years ago. The compressor is a powerhouse for such small size, and unfortunately makes quite a racket when its running. After reading the solberg website and some other reviews on the web I had high hopes that this little device might tame my compressor.I swapped this in place of the small plastic filter on my compressor and fired it up, and was quite disappointed to find there was no noticeable difference in the loudness of the compressor.
My dewalt compressor is a direct drive oiled compressor which means both the motor and pump are running at the same high speed. I think this filter/silencer might be much better suited to belt driven compressors where the pump is run at lower speeds.
For my application I'd give this product a 1 star rating as a silencer. On the other hand the filter aspects of it seem quite high quality and I'd happily give 5 stars to. But since I bought this product specifically for its silencer claim, I feel I can only give it 2 stars overall.Well worth the money, they are soo hard to find. Sears charges more for the same filter. I'll but again from Amozon.
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