Thread: ARB Air pump

There's probably a huge variety of tanks that have been used for this purpose.
I used an old (empty) fire extinguisher. It's probably about 4-5 litres, but I didn't want anything too big and this one tucks up nicely behind an outrigger. It was also safe to weld brackets to after the valve was removed. I run an Endless Air into it. It is good to have a tank, especially if you need a blast of air, eg blowing dust out of parts during an on trip repair etc etc etc.
I have a pressure switch from an old ARB compressor that kicks in at 80psi and cuts out at 110psi, that's plenty. I'm not sure what the new ARB switches are set to, but AFAIK you can buy them as a separate item. They might even be adjustable ????

Cheers, Murray

Originally Posted by Brad110

Have 10 year old pump fitted and want to fit storage tank. Trying to get any advice on size of tank that others may use and any additional advice. Re volume, pressure ie use standard, factory setting.

Thanks

Primary air tanks from Jap light trucks secondhand range in size from 2-10L volume, Rangie EAS tank.
A simple mechanical hi/lo pressure switch to control the pump can be had cheap.
Lots of options available.

Cheers

Andrew

The EAS rangie tank is a great option as it is the correct shape to fit along a RRC chassis rail, is rated to 200PSI , has a 150PSI pressure switch fitted, so has a boss and has an outlet on the end.

All you need is some large rivnuts into the chassis and to make up a couple of right angle brackets.

Nylon air hose is available from Pirtek as are the push on connectors.

My supposedly 150PSI Chinese pump struggles over 110PSI so I am currently looking for a 200PSI pump. Your ARB will probably struggle over about 110PSI, so I would replace the 150PSI switch with either the switch on the compressor if it has one or a lower pressure switch.
Regard sPhilip A