Air up?

Gidday Nipper

I carry a car battery driven air compressor with me.

30 amp leads to the car battery. 90L minute. 150 psi. IIRC.
 
Ratbag said:
I carry a car battery driven air compressor with me.
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For me, it really depends on where the trip ends :cool:
Sometimes I will air back up at a servo if there is one near by, other wise, I will use the compressor that lives in the car with me :ebiggrin:
But no matter which one I use, I always check the air pressure with my own digital air pressure gauge. I just don't trust the servo ones :iconwink:

Regards
Mr Turbo
 
Up until last Sunday a portable 150psi battery operated air compressor but that died on the third tyre so I'm thinking of just putting 75lb in my spare and using a transfer hose (I did that on my Landcruiser all the time and it was great) maybe also a couple of hundred lb in a modified medium size fire extinguisher & using the same hose.
 
I air up my tyres with a cheap tyre air compressor. Like Damo i carry a separate gauge.
 
I have an Aussie brand cheapie compressor (LION). About $230 I think it cost. 72l per min and 200psi max.

Can do all 4 in just over 5mins :ebiggrin:

Airing down with tyre deflators takes ~2mins.
 
I bought a "Jeep" 12v air compressor that plugs into the lighter, cost me $40 off gumtree and has a built in pressure gauge. From 18psi to 36psi took around 15mins for all 4 tyres and it's compact enough to fit in the side compartment in the back of the wagon.
 
mr turbo said:
But no matter which one I use, I always check the air pressure with my own digital air pressure gauge. I just don't trust the servo ones :iconwink:
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IMO thats a must!

I use a cheapo Super Cheap Auto 12V compressor, bit slow & doesnt always fit on the valve properly but does the trick
 
Species said:
I bought a "Jeep" 12v air compressor that plugs into the lighter...and it's compact enough to fit in the side compartment in the back of the wagon.
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Careful about where you store your compressor, most L series rust out in the rear wheel wells under the factory mud flaps, Ruby Scoo has a massive hole on each side. It's also good to not store your compressor in low lying places incase this happens to you:

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Nachaluva said:
I use a cheapo Super Cheap Auto 12V compressor, bit slow & doesnt always fit on the valve properly but does the trick
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That's what I roll with. It's copped a flogging and is still going. I'm sure it'll die sometime soon :(

Cheers

Bennie
 
Im looking at getting an ARB CKMA12 and installing it right against the firewall on the passenger side under the bonnet, or under a seat. They are meant to get pretty hot so liking idea of bonnet!
 
I've had one of [ame=https://www.amazon.com/Industries-MV50-SuperFlow-High-Compressor/dp/B000BM8RT8]these[/ame] that I've used for the past 7 years or so, and it works brilliantly: it'll take a 31" tyre from 8psi to 32psi in around 3 minutes. It is loud, though, and prone to hopping around if you're using it on a solid surface. Still recommended, though.
 
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Megagrunt twin cyl 85l/m $150 absolute pile of sandilands.

Bag- rubbish

Built in deflator- rubbish, constantly deflaes while trying to inflate unless you sit there and hold it.

Screw on valve attachment- ensures the pressure is less than whatever it was when you began removal.

Carry handle- rubbish, detaches itself from unit.

Wiring alligators and fuse- cheap and nasty, heats up, connectors to the fuse burned the fuse tags.

Pump- rubbish, **** itself after about 50 tire inflations.

Not recommended.

Just bought a projecta 150l/m, review to come.
 
I have this unit from Princess Trading, here:

https://www.princess-trade.com.au/c...ngle-cyclinder-heavy-duty-air-compressor.html

Cost me about $65 delivered, IIRC.

Case folded up with everything inside.

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Compressor in case with my plastic box for the little fiddly bits.


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Compressor.

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Nice, pretty tough case that has room for the green-lidded box with other tyre care stuff in it (did not come with the compressor).

Here is the case folded out.

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And behind the P/S sear in Roo2.

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I do propose to write a review of it sometime.

No problems so far.

Will inflate a completely flat 165x13 tyre to 30 psi in considerably under a minute.

Will supposedly run to 150 psi, at 90L/min.

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BTW, the checked rug on my back seat (solid red on the other side) was bought by my Mum in Scotland c. 1955. Was the knee rug in the Jaguar for a while, then in her MG-A for many years. I really shouldn't use it for this sort of daily purpose, but it is nice to have it with me to remind me of her (as if I need any reminding - she was a good Mother). A tribute to its quality that it has now lasted over 50 years, and used for most of that time.
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