Air Compressor

[NowForThe5th]

This has been reasonably successful. Accessible from side or back windows of canopy, the only problem that I broke a gauge when some boxes moved around in the back. The reserve from the tank makes a big difference on the load on the compressor. I also plan to replace rubber mounts with springs over bolts.



A serious relay is required to switch power on/off via the pressure switch which comes on at 70psi, off at 100psi

[MR T]

that looks really good
did you buy the tank seperately or did it come with the compressor

[NowForThe5th]

All bought through EBay but from different places, except for the relay which was from Jaycar and the air fittings which were just spares at work.

[Choady]

Hey 5th - nice job. What capaciy tank is it and what sort of duty cycle does the compressor run when inflating tyres using the tank ?

Did you do anything special to mount it ? or is it just using the brackets I can see bolted to the ute side ?

[NowForThe5th]

Choady, the tank is 9 litres which is enough to give a bit of reserve if I ever want to put in a front diff lock or use a small air tools. I have tried using a .8mm spray gun and that's no problem. The 1.2mm gun works ok while bigger guns are fine for small jobs only.

The compressor is rated at 150 litres/minute so airing up from about 20psi is very quick. I haven't timed it but I'd guess at less than a minute/tyre. The compessor runs pretty much constantly while pumping up tyres but 4 or 5 minutes is absolutely a doddle for it, barlely raises a sweat and doesn't get too hot. I've never tripped the thermal cut-out.

Mounted just on the brackets you can see. Off the shelf from Bunnings.

[Choady]

Nice......You dont happen to have the dimensions of the tank do you ? Im keen to fit one on the gap that would be left when building a set of drawers in the back. the gap directly behind the wheel arches basically if that makes sense ?

[NowForThe5th]

46cm x 16cm from memory. Search on Ebay for Hobzees4WD shop. They have various sizes and all the important fittings you need - pressure switch, high temp hose, etc.

[Choady]

Thanks 5th. Always have the good gouge as usual.

[liamb]

Hi All

Just after some suggestions for a compressor that can be either portable or fixed to inflate tyres and possibly air locker dutys (if so fixed) I have seen a few and heard all the suppliers brag but I want some real life results of brands that have been used over time in all sorts of conditions

Cheers

Bill

[Blue]

Due to budget constraints, I bought one of the ebay "MaxAir" ripoffs several years ago... It's had a hard life and even been submerged once and the only problem I've had was the non-return valve in the head breaking - fixed it by trimming a feeler gauge and screwing it in place...

[daryn]

I think that if you are going to go to air lockers down the track it would have to be an ARB as I presume that the hoses, connections etc are all made for it and not as easy for the others.

Like I said, I presume this.

4wd action did a review not so long ago if you can get hold of the mag. My little TJM for $200 or so works great. I think you should be able to do a search and come up with some good feedback on this topic elsewhere here.

[Naff]

Issue 131 had the comparo. They also have a DIY on how to fix a compressor and tank - I've just finished one of these setups myself - 9L air tank, Projecta Typhoon compressor and a bunch of quick fit connections.

Do a search for compressor and you will get a bunch of results on here. From what I've learnt in my project - for lockers you will need a pressure switch that will cutout at 100psi as the lockers aren't built for higher pressures - I think suspension is the same.

I'm only using my setup for tyres at the moment.. haven't used it that much, but can pump the first tyre up from 18 to 36 psi in 1 min 09 secs (timed it this evening). By the time I've got the cap on that tyre, tank is almost full (100psi) ready for the next wheel.. reckon I would have all 4 tyres done in about 8 minutes (max).

Projecta Typhoon is doing well so far but it is still new ... if the rest of the setup wasn't so expensive, I would have liked to try the ARB portable unit (and fix it) as it seems very robust.

[sam]

I bought a Bushranger Max Air 72 lpm in about 2001 when they first came out and it's done a fair bit of work to say the least and it's a brilliant bit of gear

Bought a twin head unit off ebay that was meant to be 150 lpm and after testing it against the Max Air sent it back cause it wasn't in the same league as the bushranger it couldn't even start to compete

[Buzzy]

I bought a Bushranger Max Air 72 lpm in about 2001 when they first came out and it's done a fair bit of work to say the least and it's a brilliant bit of gear

Bought a twin head unit off ebay that was meant to be 150 lpm and after testing it against the Max Air sent it back cause it wasn't in the same league as the bushranger it couldn't even start to compete

These Max Air's have always had a good wrap sam.
I heard they are a very good unit, you just confirmed it.

[MR09GLXR]

i have just done an ARB cop" t is great, the only thing with any comp" in the mitso there is very! little room under the hood of which is a stupid place to put them anyway...
i have made up a super neet steel box of which i had powercoated and mounted on top of rear guard in the tub.
I did not like the idear of my comp" running while my front and rear diff locks were on while doing water crossing's meaning the compressor would ingest water as all compressors have air filters.

[Snooozy]

After a bit of a search- damn there's a lot of posts on here

I will be looking into a compressor shortly & would like some suggestions as to what is currently around worth spending my hard earned.

I did have funds available...until somebody had a group buy on ChipIt chips. onya Joe

May wait until 4x4 show next month to buy, but would like to arm myself with the knowledge beforehand.

For those on the SA Pinnaroo trip, apologies in advance...I will be on the bot for air

Thanks in advance.

[MLTRIT08]

Just brought 1 of these off ebay, not a bad deal I reckon.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/KCI-Professional ... 27b38d445a

[Cowboy Dave]

That looks very much like the bushranger models - I paid a lot more than that for mine

[NitroGLXRin]

Does anyone know how the Iron Man Flow Max goes??? This is the one I am looking at, 169$, 72L/min. Probly get one of there basic recovery kits too at the same time, another 132$.

[dismatpe]

i bought the bushranger air max cost 200 bucks from arb store, am pretty happy with, does my 245's from 15psi to 34psi in less 2 mins, admittedly it doesn't get used a whole lot but has a 5 yr warranty.

[Blue]

Just brought 1 of these off ebay, not a bad deal I reckon.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/KCI-Professional ... 27b38d445a

Same as mine, bloody ripper unit...

[MLTRIT08]

Just brought 1 of these off ebay, not a bad deal I reckon.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/KCI-Professional ... 27b38d445a

I know its slightly off topic but the same guy sells the KCI Electric Wrench for $60 free postage, i brought both at the same time

[trouble]

I got a ARB. Mounted under bonnet. Pics in my shed. Works a treat. The standard length hose is long enough to reach all 4 tyres. Switch is wired into cab.

X 2

[duddits88]

I just bought the mounted ARB compressor...put it underneath the front passenger seat

Plenty of room and can reach all tyres with the ARB hose I got with it...got a good deal all up for $310


Does 62L/min which can do 8 tyres non stop comfortably

[trouble]

I just bought the mounted ARB compressor...put it underneath the front passenger seat

Plenty of room and can reach all tyres with the ARB hose I got with it...got a good deal all up for $310


Does 62L/min which can do 8 tyres non stop comfortably

one problem is you have to leave the door open not good if it is raining...........................