air compressor.....

[Snort]

Thanks asp that's the spot I was thinking of using.

[JGB]

I'm sure it's a very stupid question - but I've never installed a compressor and plan on it soon - I'm probably going with the ARB twin.

Is the stock battery sufficient enough to run the compressor off?

And if so, is it a simple hook-up via the terminals and again, if so, do you need to install a switch between the two so it doesn't drain the battery when it isn't in use? Or is there a kill-switch on the compressor itself? Do you need a fuse on the line in to the terminal?

Basically ..... Anyone got a how to? Haha!

[wes]

JGB - that's a lot of questions there

I've got the ARB CKMA12 High Output On-Board (not the twin).
Runs fine off the battery but works better if the engine is running.
I've got a dash switch (came with the compressor) and yes there is a monster fuse in-line.
The ARB compressors come with VERY DETAILED install instructions (almost a book ) but some of the instructions relate to air-lockers.
You can also get a twin that doesn't mount 'on-board' if you want (CKMTP12).

[JGB]

Originally Posted by wes

JGB - that's a lot of questions there

I've got the ARB CKMA12 High Output On-Board (not the twin).
Runs fine off the battery but works better if the engine is running.
I've got a dash switch (came with the compressor) and yes there is a monster fuse in-line.
The ARB compressors come with VERY DETAILED install instructions (almost a book ) but some of the instructions relate to air-lockers.
You can also get a twin that doesn't mount 'on-board' if you want (CKMTP12).

Perfect! Thanks so much man, appreciate it!

Off to ARB to get a compressor and give it a shot!

[AroGantz]

I have my twin mounted in the back



with the switch just beside it but I will be moving the compressor once I get a set of drawers and will mount the switch up front somewhere, 32's from 16 to 35 in 50 seconds and I have done 8 tyres in a row and could still rest my hand on the compressor with it only just being warm.

[AshiesJK]

Originally Posted by fyffy

hey guys

looking at buying a compressor for the car, am thinking the ARB twin compressor with the tank.
the compressor will be mainly for inflation but some air tools and blower as well

The ARB twin with tank is an impressive unit for tyre inflation but I am not sure how well it would run a rattle gun or air drill etc. The specs claim air flow under load @ 30psi to be 4.68CFM. The CFM figure is good but generally air tools need much higher psi to operate. This link shows a handy table for a range of uses based on 90psi: http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/ai...ols-d_847.html

I can vouch for the quality of the ARB single. Have had one for 4 years and use it regularly to re-inflate my muddies that keep going down from dirt in the bead...

[Tycho]

My setup. The rubber cover over the air outlet is just a chair leg end


Pumps up tyres ok but not the fastest so will be relegated to just lockers when the new CO2 system is finished