ALDI compressors on sale again

[MLD]

Aldi has for sale a 12V air compressor for $99. 150Ltr/min. Visually looks the same as the Ironman Max Flow Pro / TigerzII Thumper models that retail for $200 +.

Can't speak for any differences in its internal construction but I'd be surprised if it's different to the 2 models quoted. Too many similarities.

MLD

[gimposarillios]

Don't know about also one but I bought a repo one for 100$ and use it heaps. Pressure gauge on it is stuffed but otherwise works a treat. I'd head down that path myself.

[gimposarillios]

In fact I just saw the same one in the current catalogue. Up to 139$. Not bad still

[isuzutoo-eh]

I have an Aldi compressor, love it. Aired up 16 tyres in one sitting with nary a moment's rest.
The fuse holder did melt but the 50 amp fuse still hasn't blown.
I might grab another if my local store still has any

[sschmez]

Very happy with mine, from last time they were offered.

[Blknight.aus]

mines still going, now pulling double duty as the compressor for the wifes dental business (only oil less compressor I own)

the $99 story is that it was a mis stock, the came out at $130ish with a clearance price of $99 for left over stock (aldi price drop old catalog prices after 2 weeksish on specialist items) when a stock run was done 2ish months later they listed in at the clearance price. (so sayeth the duty manager at my local aldi when I queried the price difference on this run VS the $130ish run now.)

[jerryd]

There was lots in our local Aldi on sunday when I was looking at them, but I ended up with two jerry cans instead :D

Going by the above threads it seems they work okay, do they inflate tyres reasonably quick ?? Maybe I should go back and buy one.

[drzzt]

I've used mine quite abit and seems to be holding up well. Does get real hot though.

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[Blknight.aus]

bout a minute a tyre

[jerryd]

I was going to get one of these when I got round to purchasing a compressor

Compressor ABR (http://www.sidewinder.com.au/page219a.html)

But realistically, would an Aldi item do the same job nearly as good ??

[PhilipA]

Mine is great and they also look identical to the Dr Air 150L which won the 4WD test a while ago.
Mine also only cost $99.
I have mine plumbed into a 9L RRC airbag tank, and it doesn't get hot doing 6 tyres from 15 to road pressures.
A RARE WIN !
Regards Philip A

[MLD]

20 ltr steel jerry can military style fastener - $20
600w inverter - $60
at Leichhardt Aldi.

Jerryd - I have the Ironman equivalent. It takes about 1 min for the first tyre from 15 psi to 35 psi. 2nd tyre about 1m20s, 3rd tyre about 2 min. I haven't used the twin cylinder design but as PhilipA said it's the same design as the Dr Air that came out on top of a 4wd Action comparo not too long ago. I abuse mine rolling around loose in the rear of the truck and it's holding up well.

MLD

[ugu80]

mines still going, now pulling double duty as the compressor for the wifes dental business (only oil less compressor I own)

the $99 story is that it was a mis stock, the came out at $130ish with a clearance price of $99 for left over stock (aldi price drop old catalog prices after 2 weeksish on specialist items) when a stock run was done 2ish months later they listed in at the clearance price. (so sayeth the duty manager at my local aldi when I queried the price difference on this run VS the $130ish run now.)

Here's the link to the current catalogue. It is clearly priced at $99.99. Maybe Aldi doesn't know your local is charging another $30 (managerial bonus?).
ALDI - special buys from thurs 01 sep - hurry, limited stocks in store* (http://aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_18893.htm)

[Wil2k]

Got one of these at Aldi Carindale (Bris) for the $99 advertised price! Tried it out today! 10 PSI to 30 PSI in 60 seconds! I'm sold. Very (very) similar looking unit currently in SCAs we catalog for $250. Works a treat! Very pleased.

Only one hassle so far, the gauge is crap. Doesn't read right at all. Will call the hotline or take back and swap over. Has 1 year warranty. :-) hooray Aldi!

[Blknight.aus]

Here's the link to the current catalogue. It is clearly priced at $99.99. Maybe Aldi doesn't know your local is charging another $30 (managerial bonus?).
ALDI - special buys from thurs 01 sep - hurry, limited stocks in store* (http://aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/2827_18893.htm)

I was talking about the orginal second run...

they first ran at $139 or something like that and sold like hot cakes with the winches.

leftover stock was ment to be sold off at $99

next run was ment to be $139 again but it keyed in at $99 and sold like hotcakes with maple syrup and cream so its stayed $99.

[ramblingboy42]

hotcakes? youve been to maccas too many times Dave.....

[Ralph1Malph]

Bought one on Thurs night. Aldi at Keperra still had a pile of them at $99.
15" trailer tyre, still on the trailer, trailer full to the gunwhales with dirt, took just over 60s from dead flat to what the guage said was 40psi!
Maybe will do ok.

Cheers

[Homestar]

I was going to get one of these when I got round to purchasing a compressor

Compressor ABR (http://www.sidewinder.com.au/page219a.html)

But realistically, would an Aldi item do the same job nearly as good ??

Got one of these - it runs rings around any cheap compressor I have seen, and also runs rings around units that cost a lot more. Mine has done duty recently through the Kimberly - looking after the air requirements for 3 4WD's, and everyone was super impressed and ended up buying themselves one each.

Having said that, the Aldi job sounds ok too - I may even go and get one myself for a spare...

[PhilipA]

The 150L ALDI compressor will be on sale again next saturday 16/8/2014 for $99. This compressor is physically similar to the Dr Air compressor which won the 4WD Australia compressor shootout .
I bought one 2 years ago and it has been excellent.
They have lots more stuff on sale again including the $399 winch and jerry cans .
They are a bit slow on posting the list on line but it should be on soon, however the catalogues are at stores today.
Regards Philip A

[loanrangie]

And motorbike gear is on sale tomorrow ;).

[V8Ian]

Ya hear that Digger?

[sheerluck]

Send Digger a link to the catalogue, Ian, he loves that. :p

[V8Ian]

Send Digger a link to the catalogue, Ian, he loves that. :p
Wouldn't it be better to find out what he wants and send that?

[sheerluck]

Wouldn't it be better to find out what he wants and send that?

Nah, much more fun taunting him about "the shop that must not be named" :D

[Kevin B]

I was wandering through Aldi in Forster today a spotted a pair of Oricom UHF hanhelds marked down to 29 buck so I grabbed the last one, got to thecheckout and they scaned up at 15, I had them look outback for anymore but no luck,

[Ausfree]

Ya hear that Digger?
Crikey, Ian do you have to yell!!!!!:p

[digger]

:p:eek::eek::censored: someone should blow that store up! :mad::censored:


as for you other devious bastards..... Im getting the Farmers Union Iced Coffee supply cut off to your states.... you brought this on yourself you know...


Oh and which one of you heartless buggers is responsible for this???

https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/saturday-09-august-2014/

this arrived in my inbox... (private not the aulro one!) a few days ago!!:p


and as I type this the minister for war and finance says she clicked the confirmation email so it would subscribe (!!) but didnt set it up originally-- someone else did that!!! (she is cacking herself though!)


It is still the store that shall not be named (but hell theyre good prices arent they?)

[ramblingboy42]

I'm not really sure why people get excited about Aldi products.

The same products or very similar products , can be purchased at the same price at Supercheap , AutoBarn , Repco , Bunnings and often if you mention the competition you can get a discount.

I'm in the super cheap club and get such good discounts I hardly go anywhere else for anything automotive.

[trog]

might explain the abundance of patrons in mobility scooters lining up outside the local outlet this morning. i can see the need for self recovery on the non existant or uneven footpaths in the redcliffe area

[digger]

I cant believe Im doing this....

but TSTCBN (the store that cant be named) is selling UHF CBs , winches and cheap awnings starting on saturday 16th......(series size?? 2m x 2.5 or 2.5 x 2)

damn you. whoever set that notification up!!

[jerryd]

Thanks for the tip Digger, I'll be going to get one of those awnings. Cheap and cheerful is good enough for me :)

https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/saturday-16-august-2014/saturday-detail-wk33/ps/p/4wd-side-awning/

[DiscoMick]

Aldi is an excellent alternative. The more choice the better I say. Their quality seems quite good too. Very happy with their dishwasher we bought recently, for example.

[460cixy]

Thanks for the tip Digger, I'll be going to get one of those awnings. Cheap and cheerful is good enough for me :)

https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/saturday-16-august-2014/saturday-detail-wk33/ps/p/4wd-side-awning/

Well spotted I was after a compressor for the disco but awning looks boss

[101RRS]

Went down to Aldi a little while ago to get an awning but already sold out. You have gotta be quick.

By the size of the bin they would have only had 2 or 3.

There is one on ebay that looks of reasonable quality that is of bigger area and only $20 more expensive so I think I will get that one.

Garry

[Bytemrk]

You are right you need to be quick...

I wandered down to my local Aldi about 10 minutes before opening this morning..... there was a queue of probably 40 people waiting :eek::eek::eek:

WTF....this is s supermarket people @_@ - they only had 4 of those awnings when they opened.

I picked up one of the 40W Solar panel kits.... looks like a useful addition when camping.

https://www.aldi.com.au/fileadmin/fm-dam/Products/special_buys_2014/Week_33/2_Sat/WK33_PD_77a.jpg

[101RRS]

Just looked further on ebay - plenty of awnings for the same price or just a few dollars more (including delivery) as the Aldi item - no doubt the same quality.

The winches were staying on the shelves this time - virtually none sold.

[AndyG]

Are there many air compressors available?

[iClick]

Just a heads up - if you're after an air compressor, the Aldi one is on sale again today (16/8/2014) but I suggest if you get in quick if you want to get your hands on one.

There was a few left at my local Aldi as of 10:30am. Comes in a sturdy looking case.

I used a friends one recently to air up after a beach trip and it was quick. He rates the unit pretty well.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/08/877.jpg

[Kevin B]

Yep got one this morning, I was on the doorstep at 0600

[iClick]

Yep got one this morning, I was on the doorstep at 0600

You waited for 2.5hr for the store to open - that's keen! Did you get anything else? The awnings apparently grew legs and ran out the door!

[dingsy]

I have had one of these for a while now. They're not too bad at all. The hose is a bit cheap and so is the gauge but the unit itself is pretty good.

[jerryd]

I got to my nearest Aldi at 8.03 am and the car park was full of jacked up Nissan's and Yota's :eek:

Went in but everything had sold with about 40 people lining up at the tills. One chap had got three awnings in his trolley :censored:

I dashed down to a "not so popular" Aldi and got an awning, a compressor and picked up a high lift jack which a friend wants ;)

[Barefoot Dave]

G'Day Jerry. Well done with the score. Mine store had 3 on hold for other stores customers. Someone behind me just walked in and helped themselves!
"One chap had got three awnings in his trolley"
They often restrict purchases to one for high popular stuff. not today though :P

So, I went in to grab an awning and 'Just look at' some other stuff. Seems I slipped in the water and dropped some other stuff in the trolley......

[Barefoot Dave]

A small pile

[Kevin B]

I was on doorstep of my local one at 0600 by 0830 the line was close to 200 at a guess, I was first in got what I wanted and out, it was mayhem....

[Barefoot Dave]

I already have a clone of theis compressor (or at least of the first design).
It is a Tigerz11 version that cost $180ish last year at the 4wd show. It works well and the aldi one was $60 cheaper than SC on sale!
Some comparo photos.
Note: Tigersz has a pressure release valve, Aldi not
Aldi has plastic sheath that completely covers the power clamps, less chance of arcing
Aldi one has a much larger but better case. Tigerz zip didn't last long.
Performance = heat.
I have had a hose perforate due to the heat and me pulling it 90deg from the body. Keep the hose as straight as you can keep a coiled hose ;)

[101RRS]

Went down to Aldi a little while ago to get an awning but already sold out. You have gotta be quick.

By the size of the bin they would have only had 2 or 3.



Well I just went down to the shops to have my afternoon cappuccino and afterwards I thought I would go back into Aldi to have a look at the other stuff that I did not have a look at this morning.

While browsing the 4wd stuff, thinking I might get an air compressor, I noticed the awning sign was still up but now had an added note that the big ones were stored elsewhere and to contact the staff - which I did only to be told, like I was in the morning, that they had all sold out :(.

The staff member was obviously annoyed being asked about them all the time pulled the sign down and stormed off - only to be challenged by another staff member asking why he pulled the sign down - response was "it is no use having the sign up if we don't have any" - response by the other staff member was "yes we do there are heaps of them out the back, they are just too big to put in the bins":).

So I got my awning - I went for the 2.5m long one - a little bit long for the RRS but will also go on the 101 great so I can use on both.

So for those in Canberra - Weston Creek ALDI still has some but they are out the back.

For 5 years I have had a $70 ebay twin cylinder 150lpm air compressor that works great - on a 30 degree day can pump up a 9.00x16 (35") tyre from flat to 30psi in 5 minutes flat without activating the thermal overload and it has never let me down. However being an ebay jobby I have always had a concern that it might fail at the wrong time, so in view of the positive comments on here I also bought the Aldi compressor.

Later I will let two of my old 9.00x16 tyres down and will do a comparison between the two compressors.

Garry

[PhilipA]

Only one little hiccup re the compressor for me.
I plumbed mine into a RRC air suspension tank, so wanted to have rubber hose for the first 300mm or so and have a right angle attachment on the end of the handle to be able to place the air hose through the floor.
The thread on the quick connect on the handle is one unknown to man or not metric or BSP or whatever.
I had to go to an engineering shop to recut the thread on the compressor to match a normal right angle elbow.
Regards Philip A

[jerryd]

Got the awning fitted and it seems as good as the one I've borrowed on previous occasions :) Bit tricky with the opening roof but I think it will be okay. Might need to brace a bracket I made as it wobbles a bit.

I was hoping to plumb the compressor in amongst some other bits in the wheel arch but it's too big to fit in :eek: Might have to take it back for a refund and go back to the drawing board.

[dullbird]

threads merged

[460cixy]

The cook picked me up a compressor thismorning got there before they opend she ended up haveing a barny with some bloke that keeped trying to push in front of her. Disco is in the shed with a flat good chance to test it later today

[Toxic_Avenger]

I don't see what all the frothing is about these compressors!
Whether its the dr air, the tigerz, ebay spec, or aldi spec, they are all sourced out of china.

See this link:
Heavy Duty 12v Air Compressor Auto Air Compressor Sales, Buy Heavy Duty 12v Air Compressor Auto Air Compressor Products from alibaba.com AU (http://au.alibaba.com/product/1909667090-Heavy-duty-12V-air-compressor-auto.html)
Look familiar?! :p

NB - from seller:
Min. Order: 200 Pieces FOB Price: US$59~63 / Piece

So that's what... $67 AUD each?
For a 'normal' retail markup of 30% GM, you're looking at a sell price of $95 bucks. Sure there would be import duty and fees for the dock / containers etc... but still cheap.

The point is
Aldi, with their buying power, would be buying in bulk. They would be paying FAR LESS than the 59 USD per unit, and still making a kick-ass margin on their goods.
If these things really are that desirable, then someone just needs to outlay some capital, import a bulk lot, and turn it around for some coin. Or someone could do a AULRO group buy and get a collective price.

[Barefoot Dave]

TA, you are correct, they are the same.
The point is that Aldi are the ones retailing them the cheapest.
Are you volunteering to buy 200 and hope?

[jerryd]

Took mine back and got a refund....it wouldn't blow up a tyre :mad:

[DiscoMick]

Was severely tempted by the hi lift jack for $89 and the Bosch 40 watt solar folding for $179 but didn't want to spend that much at the moment. Would have bought sand ladders for about $80 if they hadn't sold out. So only got a set of dirt catcher floor mats for $16. They had several winches left for $350. Went home and told the Navigator she should be proud of me for resisting temptation. She asked why I wanted that stuff anyway...


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[Kevin B]

Took mine back and got a refund....it wouldn't blow up a tyre :mad:

???.....mine works fine

[sheerluck]

Took mine back and got a refund....it wouldn't blow up a tyre :mad:

I had that with one I bought from Kmart. First tyre I tried it on, it wouldn't get above 25psi.

[jerryd]

I think there was a part missing where it connects to the tyre valve, all good though as it was a bit too big for where I wanted to keep it.

Debating now whether to get the hi lift jack instead and if I'd ever use it.

[Toxic_Avenger]

TA, you are correct, they are the same.
The point is that Aldi are the ones retailing them the cheapest.
Are you volunteering to buy 200 and hope?

Would not be hard to rustle up an order on here for a modest quantity. Could probably even brand them with the aulro logo. Would not be near the aldi price, but probably competitive with the other options out there (sub 200). This kind of product looks very appealing when there is no retail Mark up on it and you buy direct from the manufacturer.

The real issue is that the aldi offering is not a stocked line. They cannot meet demand at that price, and you cannot buy at that price every day.
Bringing an order together on a cash up front basis would eliminate any issues with capital and allow buying power greater than that of the individual alone.

[460cixy]

Mine works sweet pumped up the pidly 205/16 tyre in no time from dead flat

[slug_burner]

Would not be hard to rustle up an order on here for a modest quantity. Could probably even brand them with the aulro logo. Would not be near the aldi price, but probably competitive with the other options out there (sub 200). This kind of product looks very appealing when there is no retail Mark up on it and you buy direct from the manufacturer.

The real issue is that the aldi offering is not a stocked line. They cannot meet demand at that price, and you cannot buy at that price every day.
Bringing an order together on a cash up front basis would eliminate any issues with capital and allow buying power greater than that of the individual alone.

Even with the size of AULRO I think you would struggle to get 100 takers even less likely to get 200.

I have no idea what the difference between FOB and delivered to your House/warehouse would be.

I previously got in some LED lights and I got a lot less takers than what you would need for a consignment of 200.

[350RRC]

I rocked up to the Drysdale Aldi @ 8.25am for the compressor. Don't really need it........... have a 30 year old $16 job that still works, and a new ARB thing in the spare 2 door and an endless air just sitting loose in the back of same.

100 metre long queue........... doors open on time..........minor argy bargy....... plenty of awnings getting loaded in trolleys.

Would have been about 20 winches and 50 compressors on the floor.

Bit surprised with the size and weight of the compressor (big). Impressed with the quality.......... clamps and cord top class. Pumps air like no tomorrow.

Can't imagine pumping bike tyres......... they'd pop in 2 secs haha.

Really the sort of thing that should be hard wired in and run through a tank.

Nice though. :cool:

cheers, DL

[TerryO]

I bought two of them, they look like very good value for money and I reckon its better to have two average compressors than good one.

[101RRS]

For 5 years I have had a $70 ebay twin cylinder 150lpm air compressor that works great - on a 30 degree day can pump up a 9.00x16 (35") tyre from flat to 30psi in 5 minutes flat without activating the thermal overload and it has never let me down. However being an ebay jobby I have always had a concern that it might fail at the wrong time, so in view of the positive comments on here I also bought the Aldi compressor.

Later I will let two of my old 9.00x16 tyres down and will do a comparison between the two compressors.

Garry

Ok I did the test this afternoon.

The contestants - the $70 ebay jobby - 150psi, 150l/min twin cylinder, 30 min duty cycle, non painted cooling fins.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/gazzz21/Forum%20Posts%20Album/2014-08-29_17-08-45_893_zps48682776.jpg (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/gazzz21/media/Forum%20Posts%20Album/2014-08-29_17-08-45_893_zps48682776.jpg.html)


The Aldi Compressor - $100 - 150psi, 150l/min single cylinder, 20 min duty cycle, painted cooling fins.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/gazzz21/Forum%20Posts%20Album/2014-08-29_17-08-37_755_zpsf5cdeb5a.jpg (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/gazzz21/media/Forum%20Posts%20Album/2014-08-29_17-08-37_755_zpsf5cdeb5a.jpg.html)

In theory the Ebay compressor has a slight advantage - better duty cycle, twin cylinders and the non painted cylinders should allow better heat transfer.

Outside temp was 16 degrees, each has its own battery, the same type and fully charged. The wheels are my 101 9.00x16 tyres (basically narrow 35"), fully deflated.

Both compressors run at the same time for exactly 5 minutes and then the pressures of the tyres measured with a digital tyre gauge.

The results - Ebay compressor 34.5 PSI - not bad for a 35" tyre.
ALDI Compressor 40.5 PSI.

So the winner is Aldi by a good margin. Also the ALDI compressor was only warm to touch where the Ebay compressor was very hot but not burning to touch so I doubt the 30min duty cycle of the ebay compressor but I have to say the thermal cutout has never cut in and once hot the ebay compressor has not got hotter.

So the Aldi compressor is better but it does cost nearly 50% more than the ebay compressor and is physically larger.

Garry

[PhilipA]

The ALDI one runs much better with engine on as it draws 50 amps.
Regards Philip A

[DiscoMick]

My Aldi still has a stack of hi-lift jacks for $89 and 40 watt folding solar panels to $179. So far I've resisted temptation.

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[Hoges]

EDIT: Sorry Mod: didn't read previous posts and thought this was a general thread on Aldi stuff... move it as you think fit

With the storm season approaching I was tempted with today's Aldi offering of a 2000w (surge max) 1600W -rated, 4 stroke inverter gen set 3-yr warranty for $499.

The Kelvin Grove store had about 6 or more early this morning. Then I looked at the noise rating: 92dB:eek: that's about 10 times louder than the occupational health limit of 75dB... plus there's no mention of whether the inverter is pure sine wave or square...

I was sorely tempted... I've searched for details but have not been able to find anything of a review nature on this latest offering... so I let it go... for now.

Anyone buy one or have any info ?

cheers