Which Compressor
Submitted: Sunday, May 04, 2014 at 18:57
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D-Max Dave
Ok, how much do I have to spend for a compressor thats going to pump up six 245/70 17" tyres in a reasonable time, the one I have at the moment (cheapie $75.00) that takes a good 30 minutes to pump up the six tyres from 26psi to 36psi.
It also gets so hot i have to wait for a while before I can pack it away.
Cheers
Dave
Reply By: The Bantam - Sunday, May 04, 2014 at 19:07
Sunday, May 04, 2014 at 19:07
I've got one of these....$150......that is much cheaper than I paid a few years ago.
http://www.tigerz11.com.au/product-category/compressors/thumper-air-compressor-1.html
The same or similar compressor comes in under a number of brands these days.
as for getting hot....UM..yeh..compressors get hot.
A bit of a tip for any compressor......replace the cable and the battery clips.
Heavier cable...much heavier..and some good battery clips.....or plug it into an anderson...will improve things a bit.
Oh and remember to keep your engine running...these things draw 30 or 40 amps pluss.
cheers
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Reply By: spanner1969 - Monday, May 05, 2014 at 19:04
Monday, May 05, 2014 at 19:04
Dave , I bought both ARB compressors one under front
seat and one in the box which I use with trailer and as spare, I would agree with above leave vehicle running whichever you choose. They both get warm but not extremely hot. Buy the xtension as 5 mtrs not long enough for campers .
Both pumps work
well and pump 20psi in just under 3 mins, and yes not cheap but in 3 yrs no issues
Paul
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Follow Up By: spanner1969 - Monday, May 05, 2014 at 19:12
Monday, May 05, 2014 at 19:12
1. CKMP12/CKMTP24 – High Output PortableEngineered to suit any off road adventure and the most popular in the range, this portable air compressor has been constructed entirely of lightweight, high grade materials and is mounted in a durable case offering easy carrying and storage.
2. CKMA12 – High Output On-BoardPermanently mounted, this water, dust, heat and shock resistant compressor can be used to activate Air Lockers and will perform a number of other functions with an optional tyre inflation kit sold separately.
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Follow Up By: mikehzz - Tuesday, May 06, 2014 at 07:37
Tuesday, May 06, 2014 at 07:37
My ARB compressor is the best I've ever had. One of the good things is the automatic cutoff when you are moving between tyres so that the hose doesn't blow. It only runs when I squeeze the trigger, and it's fast.
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Follow Up By: mikehzz - Tuesday, May 06, 2014 at 07:48
Tuesday, May 06, 2014 at 07:48
I forgot to add, on the weekend at a club trip, 1member forgot his compressor, anothers blew apart at the hose coupling. My fixed in car ARB inflated my car and those 2 other cars in less time than some of the others with the portable ones did having to unpack, setup, and move the unit around because their hoses wouldn't reach. No comparison, I'd already inflated 2 tyres before they got their compressors working.
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Follow Up By: olcoolone - Tuesday, May 06, 2014 at 17:54
Tuesday, May 06, 2014 at 17:54
I think ARB make some of the best compressors on the market, we use two CKMA-12's running together into a 18lt tank. The compressors have a 6 inch high capacity fan ( not a cheap computer one) blowing air over them to keep them cool in long run situations.
The thing I like about the ARB compressors is you can get every part needed separately.
A lot of people knock them mostly due to their hate of ARB and thinking there are better for less....... Air compressors are one of those things that when you need it you need it.
ARB make real honest compressors that work and are reliable.
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Reply By: Idler Chris - Tuesday, May 06, 2014 at 21:41
Tuesday, May 06, 2014 at 21:41
It depends how often you use it and what you are prepared to pay. As a retiree who gets out of
Melbourne for three or four months of the year and frequent user, an Air-On-Board engine driven compressor is hard to beat. Pumps 4 tyres on my 100 series Cruiser from sand pressures to highway pressures in less than five minutes. Not cheap but worth it if you use it a lot. Will also run air
tools and great for blowing the dust out of the air filter. Also I have air lockers and if the compressor fails you have open diffs, an engine driven compressor is much more reliable.
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Follow Up By: Idler Chris - Tuesday, May 06, 2014 at 21:48
Tuesday, May 06, 2014 at 21:48
And for Phil, I have a small tank mounted on the cross member under the vehicle about under the passenger
seat. Raining here at the moment so will take a
pic tomorrow and post it then.
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Follow Up By: Idler Chris - Wednesday, May 07, 2014 at 16:10
Wednesday, May 07, 2014 at 16:10
Here is a
pic of the mounted air tank I promised.

Installed air tank on 100 series Land Cruiser
Here is another
pic. (note the strenghthened torsion bar mount, a good investment for any
well travelled 100 series)

Air tank and strengthened torsion bar mount on a 100 series Land Cruiser
I hope people find these of interest, just ask if anyone wants more info.
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