subseauk Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 hi got two ARB axles which resulted in the purchase of a compressor. what i am wondering is whether i should plan to have some sort of reservoir tank as well. any ideas etc and maybe directions on how to go about fitting one ?? thanks Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 If you got an ARB compressor then they have a small little tank. It'll be fine for diffs. If you wish to pump up tyres etc, then a tank might be useful. Have a search on the forum, there's lots of info. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 As above, the ARB compressor itself has a small tank. If you fit a large tank that takes a while to fill, you risk burning out the compressor. They're not designed to run continuously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subseauk Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 `Thanks guys, input much appreciated. As i understand ARB offer an attachment for doing tyres so i would assume the compressor is rated to inflate tyres that way at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Yes, there's a big difference between filling a tyre to 30 psi, and a tank to 100psi (ish) though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Tyre vs a tank, both large volumes, but as Luke points out it will take a long time to pump a large volume to high pressures, compared to a tyre at 30PSI. IIRC ARBs need 90PSI to operate, but normally the pipes are all there is in the way of a reservoir - minimal volume. Many of the small consumer grade electric tyre pumps are rated at quite high pressure, but it takes ages to fill a Landy tyre to 30PSI from flat. Most will have a warning not to run for more than say 15 minutes without allowing to cool. I have an air con pump as my source of air, filling a reservoir from an air sprung Rangey. It switches off at 110 PSI and back on at around 80 - perfect for tyre pumping and air horns I have no lockers at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco-Ron Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I have a decent tmax compressor bolted in next to my battery, I can re seat a tyre and inflate to 30psi in under 5 mins . . :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I have an air con pump as my source of air, filling a reservoir from an air sprung Rangey. It switches off at 110 PSI and back on at around 80 - perfect for tyre pumping and air horns I have no lockers at the moment. This is the way to go I run an aircon as my primary compressor. I do have a 12v tmax compressor fitted as well as a backup but have never had to use it. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 aircon pump , the electric ones are dismal in comparison ! jmho ps the only downside , is when in agroup everone wants you to reinflate their tyres as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 From what I have seen the T Max twin cylinder compressors are surprisingly good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 From what I have seen the T Max twin cylinder compressors are surprisingly good They are. The cylinder heads leak, but can be fixed with o rings. I also run check valves between the compressor(s) and tank. Mine lasted a couple years, but freaked out on the scotia challenge. To be fair, when i stripped it down it was full of mud - so no fault of tmax ! I now have a single cylinder as it is only there as a backup. I do test it before every outing though as our day is as good as over if we don't have air. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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