On Board Air Compressor Please Help!!!
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On Board Air Compressor Please Help!!!
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I am in need of an air compressor to take along on my trips. Just incase I need to fill tires. I need to know what works the best and is easy to use. What PSI do they go up to? It does not need to be permanent, if I could use it in other trucks this would be better for me. What brands to look for and were to buy. How do they connect? To the cigarette lighter or directly to the battery? Please note I am looking for quality not junk. I will have this until I can’t drive anymore. Thanks and appreciate your time.
I am in need of an air compressor to take along on my trips. Just incase I need to fill tires. I need to know what works the best and is easy to use. What PSI do they go up to? It does not need to be permanent, if I could use it in other trucks this would be better for me. What brands to look for and were to buy. How do they connect? To the cigarette lighter or directly to the battery? Please note I am looking for quality not junk. I will have this until I can’t drive anymore. Thanks and appreciate your time.
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Most of the air-compressors that you can buy at your local auto shop will do the trick. They use standard 12v and plug into the cigarette lighter outlet. Your tires should need about 60 psi and they should be able to handle that. They usually come with a long enough cord to reach any tire. If you are going to use this only for "emergencies" then ther is no problem with these. I have had a "crafstman" unit made by Sears for over 15 years now and it still works fine.
If you are looking for a true "on board" system that is powered by the engine (belt driven) there are different options. Those units usually also provide air pressure to the air brakes, air horns and windshield wipers (ie fire apparatus)
If you are looking for a true "on board" system that is powered by the engine (belt driven) there are different options. Those units usually also provide air pressure to the air brakes, air horns and windshield wipers (ie fire apparatus)
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Originally Posted by hd4ever
Hi all
I am in need of an air compressor to take along on my trips. Just incase I need to fill tires. I need to know what works the best and is easy to use. What PSI do they go up to? It does not need to be permanent, if I could use it in other trucks this would be better for me. What brands to look for and were to buy. How do they connect? To the cigarette lighter or directly to the battery? Please note I am looking for quality not junk. I will have this until I can’t drive anymore. Thanks and appreciate your time.
I am in need of an air compressor to take along on my trips. Just incase I need to fill tires. I need to know what works the best and is easy to use. What PSI do they go up to? It does not need to be permanent, if I could use it in other trucks this would be better for me. What brands to look for and were to buy. How do they connect? To the cigarette lighter or directly to the battery? Please note I am looking for quality not junk. I will have this until I can’t drive anymore. Thanks and appreciate your time.
they carry air compressors and air related accessorys
I have a 450C that I will be making into a air system for my truck
Last edited by BobbyDiesel71; Aug 27, 2006 at 09:35 PM.
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I just bought an el-cheepo air compressor from Harbor Freight, bought it on sale for $50.
(http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=93186).
I tested it out on my tires a few nights ago, it pumped the tire from 15psi to 57psi in 10 minutes flat. I had always heard that Viair compressors were the chit, so I dug up the specs on my HF air compressor vs. Viair compressors. . .
Viair 300P - 0.92 CFM @ 90 PSI
HF Compressor - 1.05 CFM @ 90 PSI
Viair 400P - 1.41 CFM @ 90 PSI
It has a max PSI of 150, it hooks to the battery terminals, has a 30 amp fuse and a thermal shutoff to keep the pump from overheating. Even comes with a nifty carrying case!
Not too shabby in my opinion, BUT the quality of Chicago Electric/Pneumatic goods is suspect, seems they always include the 'magic blue smoke' feature on all of their stuff!
(http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=93186).
I tested it out on my tires a few nights ago, it pumped the tire from 15psi to 57psi in 10 minutes flat. I had always heard that Viair compressors were the chit, so I dug up the specs on my HF air compressor vs. Viair compressors. . .
Viair 300P - 0.92 CFM @ 90 PSI
HF Compressor - 1.05 CFM @ 90 PSI
Viair 400P - 1.41 CFM @ 90 PSI
It has a max PSI of 150, it hooks to the battery terminals, has a 30 amp fuse and a thermal shutoff to keep the pump from overheating. Even comes with a nifty carrying case!
Not too shabby in my opinion, BUT the quality of Chicago Electric/Pneumatic goods is suspect, seems they always include the 'magic blue smoke' feature on all of their stuff!
Last edited by Munkey; Aug 28, 2006 at 10:40 PM.
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I put a Viar in my truck, since my friend gave me the setup. I made a bracket for it with some scrap steel laying around and an old can of paint. Total cost = Nothing. Now to buy a Viar and tank and everything you need to spend 2,3,4,500 bucks depending on what model you want and what tank you want to use. Mine is semi-permanent, but there is no reason you couldn't make it come right off with some quick disconnects.
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