white90 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Having used one on Saturday to good effect does anyone else have any views on them before I make a purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 No, apart from to say I have been eyeing one up too... how much was the one you were eyeing up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Tony, I've been tempted by one to replace the ARB compressor too..... Nice peice of kit IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Just purchased 2 from Foundry 4x4 £80ish each +delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br00n1e Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 sootysport bought one and was well impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkk2 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I have one for about six months now and have to say its the business, pumps 35 inch tyres easily and quickly I have pumped rear wheels on our tractors easily as well, Well worth the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MogLite Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Just purchased 2 from Foundry 4x4 £80ish each+delivery I got one from Foundry at Billing. The compessor seems fine, but the quick release fitting on the hose leaked on mine. So I chopped it off and replaced it with PCL fittings. They claim to take up to 60amps. Maybe pumping 150psi into a tank, but I've pumped up my tyres to 45psi as a test, and current draw has remained at 30 amps or less. Mine is hardwired into a 30 amp feed with a 30amp blade fuse, and its been fine. I've also removed the base plate and bolted mine down permanently behind the rear seat, and in front of the Engel - lost space previously. With one of the attatchments on the end - makes a passable blow-gun - which might be useful on the trail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Cheers all mine should appear in a couple of days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Any idea what the CFM and duty cycle on one of these is? I could have a half-assed air tool setup with one of these and an old truck reservoir, since the aircon slot on my engine is full of a poor attempt at a winch pump instead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Any idea what the CFM and duty cycle on one of these is? I could have a half-assed air tool setup with one of these and an old truck reservoir, since the aircon slot on my engine is full of a poor attempt at a winch pump instead... I'd be interested in this info too. Do they run hot / noisy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Projectblue Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I'd be interested in this info too. Do they run hot / noisy? Honiton Hobbit purchased one and I saw it run and it wasn't noisey and I don't believe it even got warm. I would have purchased one only I have a Truck air which I hardly use but it works fine for what I need. Get it bought Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 compressors, as a rule, get warm. Air gets rather hot when you squash it. that's what the fins are for on the cylinders.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 compressors, as a rule, get warm. Air gets rather hot when you squash it. that's what the fins are for on the cylinders.. Erm yes I know all that I was thinking more along the lines of comparison with compressors of similar size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Honiton Hobbit purchased one and I saw it run and it wasn't noisey and I don't believe it even got warm. I would have purchased one only I have a Truck air which I hardly use but it works fine for what I need.Get it bought Tony I have Dave see above 2 purchased today delivery 48hrs and yes it was dead quiet in operation on Sat can' say I even heard it unlike an ARB compressor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Erm yes I know all that I was thinking more along the lines of comparison with compressors of similar size. Sorry Steve, my reply was to Project blue, rather than you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exmoor Beast Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Bit late but I'll chip in anyway. I have had mine since February and used it a lot for a bloody persistant slow/fast puncture (well bad rim seal, damn BFGs), airbeds, dingeys, paddling pools etc. The compressor itself is great but the clips for attaching it to the battery are cheap carp and both mine have twisted and split, they still work though. I don't think the attachment to the valve is up to much either so I have bought a different trigger type (haven't got round to actually getting the fittings to attach it yet though). The one supplied is a bit iffy and doesn't seal well to the valve so getting the 110s rear tyres to 48psi can take a while if you don't hold the fitting dead straight. For the money though they are excellent I reckon. Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 theres one of Foundrys finest bolted down and hard wired to the back of petal, its been underwater and attacked by a variety of big things and it still blows 39x18s up at an impressive rate. the switch housing died and the hose end fittings not a lot of cop (both easily sorted) but in terms of pennies per puff IMO its a great bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Tony Could you confirm it is the Twin Cylinder one from here http://www.paddockspares.com/scp/NEW_PRODU...Compressor.html (there are 2 options) I see a Bearmach number so I think I should be able to get one for a good price The single pump one looks pretty good too though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 the twin one is the one I used and have ordered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Any idea of duty cycle and CFM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 sorry no not till it arrives I'll post up then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exmoor Beast Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I could be wrong, it doesn't say anywhere on it but from memory: 150PSI max 110 litre/minute max runtime 40minutes. After raising the 110s 255/85x16s from sub 20psi to 28front/48rear its still not hot. The hose fittings get a bit warm mind. Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I could be wrong, it doesn't say anywhere on it but from memory:150PSI max 110 litre/minute max runtime 40minutes. After raising the 110s 255/85x16s from sub 20psi to 28front/48rear its still not hot. The hose fittings get a bit warm mind. Will I saw that on one of the website but it doesn't say whether that is 110lpm free air delivery or at pressure. The single one quoted something like 72lpm free air delivery and 50lpm into a 30psi tyre so the 110lpm could be less than that in practice By my calculations 110lpm is about 3.88 cfm which is quite respectable for a little 12 volt compressor! I think the "Draper cheapy" mains one I have in my garage is only something like 5.7cfm even though I do wish it was 3x the size most times that I use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 The single one quoted something like 72lpm free air delivery and 50lpm into a 30psi tyre That's the same specs as my Bushranger Max Air compressor and is more than adequate for tyre inflation. Never had to get even close to the 40min duty cycle even when doing 4 flat-ish 255/85's up to 30psi. When putting say five pounds in all four trailer tyres (like I have to every time ) it takes longer to get the compressor out and hooked up to the battery than it does to inflate the tyres. I bought mine in Dubai after using an ARB to bring two of my 7.50's up to 30psi from 10psi in the time that a Bushranger had done 4 33x12.50's from 10 to 30 psi and my other two 7.50's. That is the speed difference from an ARB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Projectblue Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 compressors, as a rule, get warm. Air gets rather hot when you squash it. that's what the fins are for on the cylinders.. You know, I'd have missed that if you hadn't have told me, but I have to disagree with your rule. This T-max thing didn't, in fact it was cold, so cold that I stuck my cider on it, and it chilled it right down to that 'just ice filtered' point that all the adverts keep mentioning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.