Thread: ARB starts off fine and then runs out of puff

I have had a Thomas Big Red for over 10 years and it never misses a beat. It even helped out at my kids BMX racing night recently to provide compressed air for the air ram for the starting gate after the main compressor died. The Big Red feeds into twin 10 litre air tanks that I have mounted under the drivers side sill.

I also have an ARB compressor for my lockers and it has been working ok. It is only 12 months old at this stage.

Cheers

The fact is I have got to be honest with you all, I have always been itching to fix Locomotive horns into my 110 Puma. I just like the sound of Nathan KLA 5's. However I will tell her that I can infate childens toys and tyres.

How long do ARB take for Christmas holidays then? I sent them two separate emails over two weeks ago.

I've also got a WARN VTC...fast as hell with a giant flow rate but really heavy...plus it draws around 200 amps and kills batteries & alternators.

I also have a Bush Ranger Super MAXAIR...nice machine but runs really hot and cuts out far too aften for cooling down time. I think these are re-badged VAIR machines from China?

The ARB is a great bit of kit....mine is over ten years old and has never broken down...it's just running out of puff hence I'd like to rebuild it. Why spend over $400 on a new machine that doesn't take up any space?

Originally Posted by PAT303

Viair is still my choice,they make alot of different types for almost any application. Pat

Pat have you any idea of cost? Some prices for compressors here in Oz are out of this world.
Thanks,
John.

Originally Posted by Disco44

Pat have you any idea of cost? Some prices for compressors here in Oz are out of this world.
Thanks,
John.

Thats why the retailers call Australia " Treasure Island." Mr hardly normal wants the GST on Flea bay, recon its to late to put that one back in the bottle.

Originally Posted by Disco44

Pat have you any idea of cost? Some prices for compressors here in Oz are out of this world.
Thanks,
John.

Couple of hundred from the good 'ol US of A.Plenty of online sellers. Pat

Hiya Pat

You sure it isn't the pressure switch itself..Pull off the wires and use a bit of wire to bypass it to see if its it or not...

Originally Posted by streaky

How long do ARB take for Christmas holidays then? I sent them two separate emails over two weeks ago.

The ARB is a great bit of kit....mine is over ten years old and has never broken down...it's just running out of puff hence I'd like to rebuild it. Why spend over $400 on a new machine that doesn't take up any space?

Hi Streaky, disappointing to hear your emails haven't been replied to. Certainly some staff are taking leave over the Christmas period which may be resulting in the delay. In any case, if you wanted to forward it on to me (socialmedia@arb.com.au), I'll be more than happy to make sure it gets to the appropriate person.

Cheers, Sam.

P.S - Despite comments to the contrary, all of our ARB compressors are manufactured on site here at our main factory in Kilsyth. Those who've been on a tour through the factory will no doubt have seen the compressor production line (right next to the Air Locker line).