Compressors......

beanbag

New Member
Looking for a good compressor, which will at least re-inflate one tyre at a time without burning out.....and then being left for a short time to cool down, will pump up the next!
I've had a super cheap one which chugged to a standstill after 10mins, and then burnt my thumb as I removed it in disgust...lol
Any recommendations :)
 

Blue one

Member
Brabag,
I have had a ARB for 8 years now and it is still going strong. It is the one that comes in a tackle box.

Cheers
 

UncySpam

New Member
if you are limited for cash, then the bushranger compressors are great. I have a max-air that I got as a freebie from 4x4 Action, and its still going strong
 

Dirtbag

Member
I did a comparison between the ARB and the Typhoon compressors a while ago and posted it up on another site, so I'll copy/paste it here, just for a bit of extra info:






"Well, I've just done an interesting comparison between the Projecta Typhoon and the new ARB compressor.
I've been using the Typhoon for about 12 months, and have been happy with the speed of the thing (claimed 150 litres/min)....I find that I usually over-inflate my tyres because the thing pumps so quick. Then I have to let a few psi out again to get the right pressures.

Recently I had a rear air locker fitted complete with the new ARB compressor and inflation kit.
ARB claim 75.1 litres/min @ 0 psi and 61.6 litres/min @ 29 psi.
This compressor looks very well built, but geez it's tiny....half the size of the Typhoon. It looks like a toy
I honestly thought the Typhoon would kick it's butt.

So here's how I went about testing them against each other.
First I let both front tyres down to 16 psi (MTZ's 285/75/16)
Then I connected both compressors to the same battery, and ran the motor at a fast idle, so both compressors would be getting the same voltage. Connected the compressors to the tyres and started them up at the same time.

Ran the comps for 60 seconds, and then checked the pressures:- ARB 27 psi. Typhoon 26 psi. Not much in it at all.
Ran the comps for another 60 seconds, and checked the pressures again:- ARB 37 psi. Typhoon 34 psi.
Ran them for another 60 seconds, and checked the pressures again:- ARB 44 psi. Typhoon 40 psi.

As can be seen from the above figures, the Typhoon falls away a bit when the pressure gets up.
But I still think it's probably the best bang-for-buck compressor on the market today. From memory I paid about $160 for mine....bloody good value, if ya ask me
But the ARB compressor is seriously just a good thing.

Not a super scientific test....I just thought someone might be interested in a real world comparison between 2 of the most popular compressors on the market today."

Cheers
Glenn

p.s. the Typhoon is for sale if anyone wants it (1/2 new price). I've got no further use for it....ARB is mounted under bonnet, and the Typhoon is just too bulky to carry as a 'backup'
 

Sandman

New Member
Is it better to stick an air compressor under the bonnet or have one one lying in the back of the 4wd?
 

patrolpassion

New Member
I have had the ARB as well for 7-8 years and have found it terrific to the point I have even inflated a low tractor tyre.
Mine was also in a tackle box but have just recently installed the same unit under the bonnet with a toggle switch running off the second battery ( Very small unit ).
Cannot remember the price exactly but have not had any problems at all with it. :):)
 

cruiserlad

4x4 Earth Contributer
I've had a super cheap one which chugged to a standstill after 10mins, and then burnt my thumb as I removed it in disgust...lol
Any recommendations

mate iv had my super cheap compressor for over a year now it blows upall 4 tyres without stopping it does get hot but i dont know that most compressors wont get hot did you buy one of the real cheap compressors from sc for road cars or something like those baby back up just in case compressors
 

beanbag

New Member
Great info Glenn

I did a comparison between the ARB and the Typhoon compressors a while ago and posted it up on another site, so I'll copy/paste it here, just for a bit of extra info:

Great comparison Glenn I've taken it on board...and very interesting results, glad u posted them :)
 

beanbag

New Member
Arb

I have had the ARB as well for 7-8 years and have found it terrific to the point I have even inflated a low tractor tyre.
Mine was also in a tackle box but have just recently installed the same unit under the bonnet with a toggle switch running off the second battery ( Very small unit ).
Cannot remember the price exactly but have not had any problems at all with it. :):)

The price of the ARB portable is $375 at Gawler...checked yesterday...reliability seems the key factor..."haven't heard a bad word about them yet! :)
 

beanbag

New Member
I've had a super cheap one which chugged to a standstill after 10mins, and then burnt my thumb as I removed it in disgust...lol
Any recommendations

mate iv had my super cheap compressor for over a year now it blows upall 4 tyres without stopping it does get hot but i dont know that most compressors wont get hot did you buy one of the real cheap compressors from sc for road cars or something like those baby back up just in case compressors

I'll deff keep the old one as a spare....it doesen't take up any real space which I don't have in a Pathy..lol
 

beanbag

New Member
Just re-checked it's $345...great buy...I'm still saving...ARB really do have excellent merchandise!
That's the ARB portable recommended by just about everyone :)
 

goldrush

Moderator
I bought the largest compressor in the Super Cheap range and have no problems with it. It has run strong for the last two years and I never let it cool down between tyres. It's nowhere near the quality of the name brand compressors but still does the job and at a much cheaper price.
 

LowLux

Moderator
I bought the TJM compressor and it's served me well albeit I've ony needed it on two occassions to date but never the less, it did all tyres with only enough time between to put the valve cap back on before starting the next.
 

NISNAV

New Member
I got the ARB on board compressor at the Melbourne 4x4 show complete with hose kit and pressure gauge (about $365 all up) for $300 and it works just great, Excelent having the pressure switch to turn the compressor on and off as you remove the hose to check the pressure / change from tyre to tyre.

very happy with it and it is much better than the Aldi job I had fitted before.

Looked at the Bushranger max air II but that was more expensive again ($315 at show), I know at the ARB head quarters in Kylsith they have a unit running under water !!! (air intake is remote of course).

Buy the best you can afford !!
 

knot_gillty

Active Member
I bought the largest compressor in the Super Cheap range and have no problems with it. It has run strong for the last two years and I never let it cool down between tyres. It's nowhere near the quality of the name brand compressors but still does the job and at a much cheaper price.

It's all you can ask. If it does the job it will do!!

Personally i have had 2 ARB on board compressors (in 2 different rigs) and they have worked faultlessly. Only dramas i have had is with the hose (ARB) splitting where the compressor end connection is due to the angle i had the hose on and the temperature where i was (Karratha on a 40`C day) so it was HOT!! And a split Super Cheap hose that couldn't handle the pressure. Pun intended.....
 

beanbag

New Member
I've had a super cheap one which chugged to a standstill after 10mins, and then burnt my thumb as I removed it in disgust...lol
Any recommendations

mate iv had my super cheap compressor for over a year now it blows upall 4 tyres without stopping it does get hot but i dont know that most compressors wont get hot did you buy one of the real cheap compressors from sc for road cars or something like those baby back up just in case compressors

back up...is what I do...I just may go "Bushranger" as my "buddy" who comes with me has an ARB portable :) "Much appreciated everyone for your comments"
 

beanbag

New Member
I got the ARB on board compressor at the Melbourne 4x4 show complete with hose kit and pressure gauge (about $365 all up) for $300 and it works just great, Excelent having the pressure switch to turn the compressor on and off as you remove the hose to check the pressure / change from tyre to tyre.

very happy with it and it is much better than the Aldi job I had fitted before.

Looked at the Bushranger max air II but that was more expensive again ($315 at show), I know at the ARB head quarters in Kylsith they have a unit running under water !!! (air intake is remote of course).

Buy the best you can afford !!

thank you and the pic is great...I have my son doin' that in the field...watch out...u might find it missin' one morning...lol :)
 
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