Thread: " Compressor comparo "

Just make sure you have enough air flow to keep it cool

Bunnings are selling a 15L GMC branded air tank with fittings for $49.

Reliability is #1 for me, these things are needed on longer trips as well. Speed is less of an issue. Its not a race at the end of a trip. If anything the perfect compressor would finish the 4th tyre just as you've finished a cup of coffee.

Mine's a Thomas Bullet, which I think is the predecessor to the Blue Tongue. Looks the same anyway. Pushing 15 yrs now, pulled it apart once in that time.

Regards
Max P

Hi All,
Like Disco_Owner, I have the ARB compressor. It's been slow, but reliable. ARB now have a newer model.

Believe it or not, Overlander did a comparo of portable air compressors recently. A copy of the article can be found at:

http://arb.com.au/News/Australia/200...sletter-AU.pdf

Guess which compressor won. (No test for reliability tho'.)

Best Wishes,

I bought the "old" ARB a few years back and I was concerned about relaibility over speed at the time of buying. The ARB was quoted to be able to be fixed locally so I went with that option. A few years on I get a bit annoyed at how slow the compressor takes to pump up the tyres. Maybe 20-25mins at the end of a long day.

I'll certainly be looking at the new ARB if it pumps up that quick.

Chris

This is the one I have with a 20l tank


12volt compressor 3/4 hp engine 100% duty cycle 170ltr free flow rate (approx 3.5cfm) recommended working pressure 0-150psi maximum pressure 200psi - 35amp maximum draw. Fan cooled engine and cylinder head, oil free design, 3/8npt ported head, rebuildable design, crank case fed - external washable air filter, cast aluminium legs, special piston valve design for maximum performance - MUST USE CHECK VALVE TO PREVENT BACK FLOW+ 35AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER - NEVER OIL THIS COMPRESSOR


Adam

Originally Posted by Tusker

Reliability is #1 for me, these things are needed on longer trips as well. Speed is less of an issue. Its not a race at the end of a trip. If anything the perfect compressor would finish the 4th tyre just as you've finished a cup of coffee.

Mine's a Thomas Bullet, which I think is the predecessor to the Blue Tongue. Looks the same anyway. Pushing 15 yrs now, pulled it apart once in that time.

Regards
Max P

My, BIW has the Bullit and there is a fair bit of difference. We bought about a month apart. Both were available at the same time with the Bullit coming in about $80 cheaper than the Blue Tongue. Both good and still going. Not sure if the Bullit is still available.
The thing I like about the Thomas compressors is they will pump all day.

What about reliability?! Thats what I want...

Angus