not too much room under the triton bonnet. I had mine mounted up in the top corner of my canopy. I recon ill just keep the next one in its bag behind the seat.
i got me a Dr Air Pro Flow 150lt one - $189.00 from Ebay - used it the other week - runs Quieter than the one i had and was able to pump up all 4 tyres under 5 mins.
I have used a Bushranger Max Air for years and never had a problem inflating 8 tyres in a row. I still have it as a backup but have the twin ARB compressors under the bonnet now for a locker.
Like they say, you get what you pay for. Companies can claim flow rates but heavy use like 4 tyres 15psi to 40psi is a good test. As long as there is a thermal cutout and fuse worse case you can try and get your money back
Had my Black Max for nearly 7 years. Hasnt failed me yet and still gets my tyres inflated before most of my mates brand new el cheapo ones. If I had to buy a new one again though I would go an ARB one(I like their plastic box they come in and the other air accessories you can clip on). Thing to also consider is what attachment the compressor has to attach to the tyre valve. I hate the clip/clamp on ones so changed the one on my Black Max for the screw on type.
I've had plenty of the 'cheap' ones, including variants of the Dr air pro 150L and they have all died for various reason and were pretty much unrepairable.
I've now got the ARB twin mounted under the seat of my patrol and I'm extremely happy with it, its also a 150Lpm but its MUCH quicker than the Dr Air clone.
Spend a little bit more ONCE instead of less multiple times
Ive got one, my dads had one for years, my brothers beaten a few up and they all still work a treat. And if you get the right one it adapts to Air Lockers if you choose to add them on later. Fits under the bonnet so its always there and doesnt take up any room in the car.
I just paid $75 for one at MALZ. I have done a fair bit of research into the cheaper ones (they all look the same), went with the MALZ one because it came with a warranty.
Any updates guys? Your compressors still going strong?
My old one failed on my recent trip to Port Gregory.
Going beach fishing every day, then having to pump up tyres is a real pain in the arse, so I wanna get a fast unit.
Just bought a Repco brand one this afternoon. 60% off normal price while in sale for $150.
Single cylinder, 160 litres a minute to 150psi.
Will be interesting to see how it goes. The last one died on the weekend up near Bundegi, had to reverse for about 3/4km with tyres down to I guess 10-12lb then when pumping them back up the compressor decided to give up the ghost. The motor runs but no air coming out so I suspect something has parted company with its mate. Not even bothering to pull it apart as its served me well for over 10 years
Just bought a Repco brand one this afternoon. 60% off normal price while in sale for $150.
Single cylinder, 160 litres a minute to 150psi.
Will be interesting to see how it goes. The last one died on the weekend up near Bundegi, had to reverse for about 3/4km with tyres down to I guess 10-12lb then when pumping them back up the compressor decided to give up the ghost. The motor runs but no air coming out so I suspect something has parted company with its mate. Not even bothering to pull it apart as its served me well for over 10 years
They have reed valves made out of spring steel in them, over time the metal gets fatigued and they can snap off. It happened to my cheap SCA branded one.
Ive got a Black max in my Hilux and a Max Air in my 100 series, both mounted under the bonnets and never had a problem yet. Certainly not the fastest on the market but most reliable and combined with airtanks they are very good.
Hi all, ive recently acquired an abr sidewinder (not an arb typo). Looks to be really good quality. Can be picked up for between 150-180 on ebay or from abr directly (east aussie mob) i will report back on how it performs.
I sold my old car after having a bushranger max air for 10 years mounted in it (pumping 33" weekly) and got one of these Dr Air pro (albeit for a bit cheaper than the link ($160). I have been impressed so far but dont do as much offroading as I used to, but it is heaps quicker than most 12V compressors I have seen, excluding belt driven ones. From what I have seen I wouldnt waste my money on an ARB
Vinesh87
Posts: 2751
Date Joined: 02/04/11
3 years and i am very happy
3 years and i am very happy with my bushranger black max. Its pumped up some serious sets of tyres !!
Redbucket
Posts: 160
Date Joined: 10/03/10
+1 for bushranger
I got the max air 2, will pump up my car and at least 2 others without over heating.
crezz
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Date Joined: 12/03/12
cheers Vinesh87
what price range are those? mine was a Dr air pro flow, lasted 5 mins and nearly burnt the car down!
big john
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Date Joined: 20/07/06
Stuff that
Sounds like you got lucky crezz.
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Vinesh87
Posts: 2751
Date Joined: 02/04/11
Still about 200-300.Ive had
Still about 200-300.
Ive had arb too , just as good!
Stevo81
Posts: 1278
Date Joined: 16/04/12
My ARB mounted under bonnet
My ARB mounted under bonnet is sweet.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ARB-Electric-Air-Compressor-CKMA12-/130464426645?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e60492a95&_uhb=1
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Jayden20
Posts: 672
Date Joined: 29/08/11
love my tjm...pumped up my
love my tjm...pumped up my 37s in 3 minutes from 15 psi....however if I was to get another Ide go the dual cylinder arb
tim-o
Posts: 4657
Date Joined: 24/05/11
Got a mean mother from covs
Got a mean mother from covs for under 200, 160l/min, quality build, quality hose and fittings, 5yr warranty. Arb twin, 174 l/min, $800+
I am, as I've said, merely competent. But in an age of incompetence, that makes me extraordinary.
black gen
Posts: 762
Date Joined: 13/04/11
mate buy an arb
mate buy an arb compressor
you get what you pay for
black gen
Posts: 762
Date Joined: 13/04/11
mate buy an arb
mate buy an arb compressor
you get what you pay for
sea-kem
Posts: 14857
Date Joined: 30/11/09
Local garage?? lol Just
Local garage?? lol Just kidding. There's so many brands out there. don't know which way to go. ARB Sounds good tim-o?
Love the West!
keg
Posts: 395
Date Joined: 17/07/07
ARB for me
bought a cheap one two years ago and first time out it crapped itself.bought the ARB one and it has auto pressure cut off and blows up tyre in 2 mins.
as said before you get what you pay for.
Vinesh87
Posts: 2751
Date Joined: 02/04/11
Another question is are you
Another question is are you going to mount it under the bonnet or not ?
naylor_1
Posts: 161
Date Joined: 15/02/10
Another vote for the black
Another vote for the black max
crezz
Posts: 695
Date Joined: 12/03/12
not too much room under the
not too much room under the triton bonnet. I had mine mounted up in the top corner of my canopy. I recon ill just keep the next one in its bag behind the seat.
Drabz86
Posts: 19
Date Joined: 02/01/12
i got me a Dr Air Pro Flow
i got me a Dr Air Pro Flow 150lt one - $189.00 from Ebay - used it the other week - runs Quieter than the one i had and was able to pump up all 4 tyres under 5 mins.
from the few i hvae used this one seems the best.
Franko78
Posts: 6
Date Joined: 29/06/13
I have used a Bushranger Max
I have used a Bushranger Max Air for years and never had a problem inflating 8 tyres in a row. I still have it as a backup but have the twin ARB compressors under the bonnet now for a locker.
Like they say, you get what you pay for. Companies can claim flow rates but heavy use like 4 tyres 15psi to 40psi is a good test. As long as there is a thermal cutout and fuse worse case you can try and get your money back
Buz
Posts: 1555
Date Joined: 28/08/07
Had my Black Max for nearly
Had my Black Max for nearly 7 years. Hasnt failed me yet and still gets my tyres inflated before most of my mates brand new el cheapo ones. If I had to buy a new one again though I would go an ARB one(I like their plastic box they come in and the other air accessories you can clip on). Thing to also consider is what attachment the compressor has to attach to the tyre valve. I hate the clip/clamp on ones so changed the one on my Black Max for the screw on type.
DanWA
Posts: 24
Date Joined: 11/02/08
I have Black Max also, never
I have Black Max also, never had a problem! Only shit thing is the zip on the bag haha
tim-o
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Date Joined: 24/05/11
^^^^^4dr or hatch mate
^^^^^4dr or hatch mate
I am, as I've said, merely competent. But in an age of incompetence, that makes me extraordinary.
crezz
Posts: 695
Date Joined: 12/03/12
thanks for that guys
thanks for that guys
Fireguard
Posts: 75
Date Joined: 13/09/09
I've had plenty of the
I've had plenty of the 'cheap' ones, including variants of the Dr air pro 150L and they have all died for various reason and were pretty much unrepairable.
I've now got the ARB twin mounted under the seat of my patrol and I'm extremely happy with it, its also a 150Lpm but its MUCH quicker than the Dr Air clone.
Spend a little bit more ONCE instead of less multiple times
Braxi
Posts: 202
Date Joined: 11/12/09
+1 for the ARB
Ive got one, my dads had one for years, my brothers beaten a few up and they all still work a treat. And if you get the right one it adapts to Air Lockers if you choose to add them on later. Fits under the bonnet so its always there and doesnt take up any room in the car.
Cant fish from home...
Baity
Posts: 17
Date Joined: 07/06/11
Dr Air pro are suppose to run
Dr Air pro are suppose to run cooler than most of the more highly fancied Acs.
How the fuck did it catch fire?
aussie airbag s...
Posts: 23
Date Joined: 15/05/13
what is your budget ?
what is your budget ?
crezz
Posts: 695
Date Joined: 12/03/12
im not to sure how it caught
im not to sure how it caught fire, I just went to the car and could smell something burning. budget is about $350-$400
dan1
Posts: 379
Date Joined: 11/07/07
+1 arb
ARB for me too
Snags
Posts: 558
Date Joined: 07/05/09
For that money, ARB is the
For that money, ARB is the only way to go.
I just paid $75 for one at MALZ. I have done a fair bit of research into the cheaper ones (they all look the same), went with the MALZ one because it came with a warranty.
Some light reading:
http://www.4wdaction.com.au/sites/default/files/4WD169%20036-054%20FEATURE%20air_2.pdf
crezz
Posts: 695
Date Joined: 12/03/12
cheers easysnag
cheers easysnag
pale ale
Posts: 1755
Date Joined: 02/01/10
Any updates guys? Your
carnarvonite
Posts: 8627
Date Joined: 24/07/07
Repco
Just bought a Repco brand one this afternoon. 60% off normal price while in sale for $150.
Single cylinder, 160 litres a minute to 150psi.
Will be interesting to see how it goes. The last one died on the weekend up near Bundegi, had to reverse for about 3/4km with tyres down to I guess 10-12lb then when pumping them back up the compressor decided to give up the ghost. The motor runs but no air coming out so I suspect something has parted company with its mate. Not even bothering to pull it apart as its served me well for over 10 years
carnarvonite
Posts: 8627
Date Joined: 24/07/07
Repco
Just bought a Repco brand one this afternoon. 60% off normal price while in sale for $150.
Single cylinder, 160 litres a minute to 150psi.
Will be interesting to see how it goes. The last one died on the weekend up near Bundegi, had to reverse for about 3/4km with tyres down to I guess 10-12lb then when pumping them back up the compressor decided to give up the ghost. The motor runs but no air coming out so I suspect something has parted company with its mate. Not even bothering to pull it apart as its served me well for over 10 years
DTrain
Posts: 486
Date Joined: 10/02/12
They have reed valves made
They have reed valves made out of spring steel in them, over time the metal gets fatigued and they can snap off. It happened to my cheap SCA branded one.
VaSSagO
Posts: 126
Date Joined: 09/12/09
I have had a ABR Sidewinder
I have had a ABR Sidewinder for 3-4 years, it pumps really quickly and appears heavy duty.
http://www.sidewinder.com.au/page219a.html
perthblue
Posts: 49
Date Joined: 26/10/11
Bushranger blackmax 3. Does
Bushranger blackmax 3. Does all my 35s 37s and mrs car in heat without missing a beat. My 2cents worth.
Fishing n 4x4
sherbert
Posts: 4717
Date Joined: 10/09/06
Supercheap
Had it over year and still going strong $189.99 in the sale... And i might used it twice aweek... Had a maxair befor Over $300.00 and shit itself
Assassin landbase fishing club
woody
Posts: 615
Date Joined: 27/02/08
Ive got a Black max in my
Ive got a Black max in my Hilux and a Max Air in my 100 series, both mounted under the bonnets and never had a problem yet. Certainly not the fastest on the market but most reliable and combined with airtanks they are very good.
turtl3tim
Posts: 203
Date Joined: 01/01/15
Hi all, ive recently
Hi all, ive recently acquired an abr sidewinder (not an arb typo). Looks to be really good quality. Can be picked up for between 150-180 on ebay or from abr directly (east aussie mob) i will report back on how it performs.
Good things come to those who bait.
Rig
Posts: 2925
Date Joined: 27/12/06
dr air
I sold my old car after having a bushranger max air for 10 years mounted in it (pumping 33" weekly) and got one of these Dr Air pro (albeit for a bit cheaper than the link ($160). I have been impressed so far but dont do as much offroading as I used to, but it is heaps quicker than most 12V compressors I have seen, excluding belt driven ones. From what I have seen I wouldnt waste my money on an ARB
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DR-AIR-PRO-FLOW-12-VOLT-12V-AIR-COMPRESSOR-INFLATOR-TIRE-TYRE-CAR-4WD-4X4-DUTY-/291123915283?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43c8566a13
pale ale
Posts: 1755
Date Joined: 02/01/10
4WD magazine did a test of