ebdesignDEFENDER
Jun 17 2008, 06:05 PM
It is possible to convert an normal 220V compressor-in a compressor wich can be fited in vehicle?
Wich changes can be done--if it is possible
LandyManLuke
Jun 17 2008, 06:07 PM
It's far easier to use an air-con compressor - have a look in the technical archive for the 'on board air' write ups.
ebdesignDEFENDER
Jun 17 2008, 11:44 PM
I have 'studed' all arhives.I dont have air condition-and I dont have a compresor from air condition sistem.
I thought theat mybe I can switch the electric engine from standart 220V ....other opinions/sugestions???
Orgasmic Farmer
Jun 18 2008, 07:55 AM
It should be quite possible. A 'normal' workshop compressor works by using a 230V motor to turn a pump via a V belt. Take the pump off, mount it on the engine and use a V belt from a double pulley to operate it. Your problem of course will be turning it on and off. For this you need an electro-mechanical clutch. These are fitted into the front of Aircon compressor al;ready, hence why this is the common route people take. They are cheap enought from a scrap yard to pick up. The tank and swtishes etc from the workshop compressor can off course be used too.
A pic of my set up
ebdesignDEFENDER
Jun 18 2008, 10:57 AM
QUOTE (Orgasmic Farmer @ Jun 18 2008, 07:55 AM)

It should be quite possible. A 'normal' workshop compressor works by using a 230V motor to turn a pump via a V belt. Take the pump off, mount it on the engine and use a V belt from a double pulley to operate it. Your problem of course will be turning it on and off. For this you need an electro-mechanical clutch. These are fitted into the front of Aircon compressor al;ready, hence why this is the common route people take. They are cheap enought from a scrap yard to pick up. The tank and swtishes etc from the workshop compressor can off course be used too.
A pic of my set up
Thanks
What sor of pipes did you used? I think ther should be flexible.
Orgasmic Farmer
Jun 18 2008, 11:53 AM
Pipes were a real mix of things. To the compressor i used a bit of old hydraulic hose but had to weld a new fitting on to the compressor as it uses a strange American thread size. For the output from the compressor I used the air-con hose but cut the fitting off the other end leving a length of 15mm steel pipe onto which I fitted a Dowty compression fitting which allowed me to join it to BSP type fittings. For the the long runs I used 10mm hard wall plastic pipe used on lorry air brakes. For many of the connections to this I found a bag of 10mm copper pipe compression fittings I had left over fitted perfectly! I used a pressure switch off a DIY compressor to control the electric side of it and I plumbed in a 10litre lorry air-brake tank as a small reservoir. With the motor running at 1500RPM it easily whips off wheel nuts and can blow up a 24" tractor tyre in under a minute.
I have a drip-feed oiler on the input pipe and have filled the compressor sump with grease and replaced the stopper with a grease nipple.
ebdesignDEFENDER
Jun 18 2008, 06:37 PM
QUOTE (Orgasmic Farmer @ Jun 18 2008, 12:53 PM)

Pipes were a real mix of things. To the compressor i used a bit of old hydraulic hose but had to weld a new fitting on to the compressor as it uses a strange American thread size. For the output from the compressor I used the air-con hose but cut the fitting off the other end leving a length of 15mm steel pipe onto which I fitted a Dowty compression fitting which allowed me to join it to BSP type fittings. For the the long runs I used 10mm hard wall plastic pipe used on lorry air brakes. For many of the connections to this I found a bag of 10mm copper pipe compression fittings I had left over fitted perfectly! I used a pressure switch off a DIY compressor to control the electric side of it and I plumbed in a 10litre lorry air-brake tank as a small reservoir. With the motor running at 1500RPM it easily whips off wheel nuts and can blow up a 24" tractor tyre in under a minute.
I have a drip-feed oiler on the input pipe and have filled the compressor sump with grease and replaced the stopper with a grease nipple.
Thanks
ebdesignDEFENDER
Jun 22 2008, 08:29 AM
just whanted to ask: It can be used any aircon compressor from any car?
noggy
Jun 23 2008, 07:01 PM
as long as you can fit it to your engine, yes, any compressor will do.
ebdesignDEFENDER
Jun 23 2008, 08:47 PM
QUOTE (noggy @ Jun 23 2008, 08:01 PM)

as long as you can fit it to your engine, yes, any compressor will do.
Thanks
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