ARB Air Compressors
Submitted: Saturday, Jan 06, 2007 at 11:23
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troopmaster
Greetings all and a happy new year!
I havnt been on too much so the following question im sure has allready been asked!
Myself and a mate have both just purchased ARB's "RDCKA" Air Compressor and "PUKT" hose kit.
Mine has mounted beautifully in front of the batteries of my Troopie, and his has been mounted in the rear of his Surf.
At this stage i have only pumped up small tyres etc around the house....Wheelbarrow tyres etc, and havent pumped any of my vehicle tyres to this stage.
My buddie on the other hand has pumped his double air matress up and was not overly pleased with its performance, seems it took approx 20 mins to inflate from empty!
So i ask you all, do you have/use this comp and how long should i expect a LT235/85R16 on my Troopie or 31x10.50R15 on my mates Surf to inflate from flat?
Thanx. :)
Reply By: srowlandson - Saturday, Jan 06, 2007 at 11:48
Saturday, Jan 06, 2007 at 11:48
the ARB compressor is the best for lockers, not bad for tyres, but hopeless for air matteresses. As others have said, buy a coleman pump, $20, it will get an air matteress up in about 2 mins.
Make sure you give the compressor an annual service and change the seals / filter every 24 months, and it will never let you down.
A small air tank and a tyre inflator that stops (like an Air Chuck) in between tyres can speed the process up. I used a 9 Litre water fire extinghuisher on my Prado with the ARB Compressor and made my own tyre inflator
i also made a hose that went from the spare to the rear tyres to 'equalise' them and give the compressor a head start. Spare would sit comfortable at around 55-60psi (it placarded maximum)
Steve
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