Repco Air Compressor $99.00
Submitted: Sunday, Dec 15, 2002 at 01:00
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Could anyone give me any
feedback on this compressor as the people behind the counter know nothing about it.
Does it have thermal protection and how does it stack up against other
compressors in its price range. It's currently reduced from $129.00. I think it's called a cyclone.
Reply By: OziExplorer - Sunday, Dec 15, 2002 at 01:00
Sunday, Dec 15, 2002 at 01:00
Have you got a URL for this compressor?
Would have to be a dud from Repco (Rip Every Poor Customer Off) with their 40% minimum GP profit margin.
Go to Marlows and get the Grunter delivered to your door for $68.50
http://www.marlows.com.au/6791582.html
This is the identical power unit that some 4WD outlets have for $249.00.
Marlows are offering free freight for Christmas (December only).
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Reply By: JC - Sunday, Dec 15, 2002 at 01:00
Sunday, Dec 15, 2002 at 01:00
Bought a compressor from super cheap auto and it looks the same as the Repco one (I think I paid $129 also).
Super Cheap also had the next model down from the one I bought that looked similar to the Grunter (although I've only seen a picture of the Grunter as we have no Marlows in
Sydney) but was not 'Heavy Duty' (smaller motor) and cost about $70.
I think thay are all from the same manufacturer, including the 'Yellowbelly' that oziexplorer was talking about.....
The one I bought has a thermal cutout and so far has worked quite
well although I don't do a lot of sand driving.
Comes in a nice bag, and has a guage that can be used during deflation as
well.
I think they are great for the price.
JC
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Reply By: georg - Monday, Dec 16, 2002 at 01:00
Monday, Dec 16, 2002 at 01:00
It is the one and the same as sold by supercheap varying in price , $149/$129 on special,,the slightly cheaper version has gauge mounted on unit.is actualy smaller motored ,,neither has thermal cut out, will do four 4x4 tyres not as fast as some other units available, but at that price can buy 2 and still have beer money compared to blue tongues ect, have had
mine for 18mths,used at least 20 times including reseating bead,,
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Follow Up By: Jc - Monday, Dec 16, 2002 at 01:00
Monday, Dec 16, 2002 at 01:00
georg,
the compressor I have, Super Works model TY2007H, says that it does have a auto reset thermal cutout in the instructions and in the specs. Although I haven't actually had it to a stage where it had it cut in yet, I assume that it is there.
JC
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Follow Up By: Georg - Monday, Dec 16, 2002 at 01:00
Monday, Dec 16, 2002 at 01:00
JC i stand corrected,the ty2007h has thermal cut out, has never kicked in on
mine even with some pretty harsh use,12 tyres 1 after the other, 16lb upto 36lb 38deg .
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Reply By: Savvas - Tuesday, Dec 17, 2002 at 01:00
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2002 at 01:00
The Cyclone I was looking at Repco is a 37.5L/min unit with 15 amp current draw. The larger Super Cheap is a 55L/min with 23 amp current draw. Otherwise they look identical to a lot of others on the market, including the BushRanger Pro-Air at about $250 and are a lot cheaper. The SuperCheap does have thermal cut out and I guess the Cyclone one does too. Personally, I'll pay the extra $30 and go for the extra volume of the Super Cheap unit.
Also there is the Tornado at Repco, looks the same as the Grunter at Marlows, the 35L/min unit at Super Cheap and the Hurricane 3 . All about the $70 mark except for the Hurricane which is closer to $300.
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