supercheap auto compressors

[muskie]

i want a compressor for airing up tyres, anyone know what the super cheap auto ones are like, twin ended one is the one i am interested in.. any other options???

[Windsock]

I have a 12volt Outback I think. Got it at a price I couldn't really ignore on one of their sales.

Had two actually, one crapped out at the hose tip that fits the tyre valve - pissed me at the time as was one tyre short of fully inflated on a river flat... SC swapped it for a new compressor no questions after looking at it and then breaking one of their own while they were looking at a new one to see what it looked like.

All I can say is as far as blowing air, they work, but watch for sh*t fittings and other bits that could break easy - i.e. the plastic and 'muck' metal bits.

If I did it all over again, I'd go the ARB way and buy slightly more obvious quality. I don't air-down often but when I do I'd like to think I could realiably air-up again - with the SC compressor its all a bit of a lottery really.

[tgaguy1]

i want a compressor for airing up tyres, anyone know what the super cheap auto ones are like, twin ended one is the one i am interested in.. any other options???

4WDBits do a reasonable quality one for about $120ish.

http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=573

I have used my one for the last couple of years to air up my 35's and it seams to handle it.

[Windsock]

i want a compressor for airing up tyres, anyone know what the super cheap auto ones are like, twin ended one is the one i am interested in.. any other options???

4WDBits do a reasonable quality one for about $120ish.

http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=573

I have used my one for the last couple of years to air up my 35's and it seams to handle it.

Yep, their twin-piston one is on sale at the moment for $129 I think... nice price.

[DieselBoy]

They are ok, i have one.

Just buy it, use it and abuse it, just file your reciept away carefully so you can get a new one as soon as it starts to get worn

[Landy Rover]

I went through three typhons from 4wd bits, each one only lasting 15-20 minutes and seized up. Got a bush ranger max air, expensive but does the business with ease. Keep the reciept for cheapies, you will need it!!

[Shane]

i want a compressor for airing up tyres, anyone know what the super cheap auto ones are like, twin ended one is the one i am interested in.. any other options???

repco hand the bush ranger max air at quite a good price several months ago(under $250ish with trade discount)you do have to ask them about it not a normal product.

My friend had a bush ranger one and on 35's would do 4 tyres at the same speed as my $129 twin piston job wold do 3
and would only be half as hot.He payed 3 times the price so not really a far comparision.
If you had 31" tyres the $129 job would be fine as its only running for half the time as 35's.

I find the last tyre is quite a bit slower also,I guess cause its getting so dam hot...

Shane

[muskie]

thanks for the replys, given me something to think about and the same old thing applys??? you only get what you pay for

i think i will make myself buy a dearer model.... i suppose supercheaps only pay about 30 bucks for them anyway. maybe give arb a call atleast it covers me for a front locker later on

[UBZ]

My 129$ twin pot compressor shat itself on my last trip out.
Stopped pumping fast and when i turned it off it wouldn't start again. Still have to strip it down
have had almost 2 years of hard service , so i feel i got my moneys worth. Seemed ok pumping up 33's but will be looking for something a little faster next time.

[Heath]

sanden air con compressor and small tank.

[muskie]

bought a bush ranger maxair for $150 bucks brand new from repco they had to order it in for me from another store, comes with 5 year warranty, 72ltr per minute 150 psi and works bloody well on my 33's. the normal price was well over $300 its been replaced by the max air 2 so if anyone needs one get to repco and get them to order you one in while they still have a few. that puts it at the same price as cheapo chinese product.

[wisard2]

Bought an "Outback Devil" from Supercheap a year ago. Have had no problems with it at all, and have it bolted down behind my seat, feeding into a 16 litre tank behind the passengers seat through a pressure cutout switch. Paid $149.95 & specs are;
All metal body
DC 12v
Max current-30 amp
Max Pressure-150PSI
Air flow-72 litres per minute
2.4 metres heavy duty lead with battery clips
6 metre coiled air hose
Storage bag
Sports adapters.

Works very well.

[tallsam66]

Bought an "Outback Devil" from Supercheap a year ago. Have had no problems with it at all, and have it bolted down behind my seat, feeding into a 16 litre tank behind the passengers seat through a pressure cutout switch. Paid $149.95 & specs are;
All metal body
DC 12v
Max current-30 amp
Max Pressure-150PSI
Air flow-72 litres per minute
2.4 metres heavy duty lead with battery clips
6 metre coiled air hose
Storage bag
Sports adapters.

Works very well.

Ive got 1 of these too..not missed a beat so far.

[IcedJohnno]

Quadracer showed me a nice performance advantage that he has done for his in-cab mounted compressor, the other night.
He has monted a computer cooling fan directly above the finned alloy casing of the pump. He reckons that it pumps tyres up quite a bit quicker as it stays cool now.

[Jerry]

I've got one of the older unbranded bigger supercheap compressors and its seem to have lasted, its not been treated that nice either, and it will happily put a 33" tah back on its bead. for the $125 I paid for it its good value. when it dies I'll just go out and buy another cheap one, plan is for onboard air but a backup is always handy (especially if the truck in front is stuck blocking the path and you can't get your onboard air there).

[Shane]

bought a bush ranger maxair for $150 bucks brand new from repco they had to order it in for me from another store, comes with 5 year warranty, 72ltr per minute 150 psi and works bloody well on my 33's. the normal price was well over $300 its been replaced by the max air 2 so if anyone needs one get to repco and get them to order you one in while they still have a few. that puts it at the same price as cheapo chinese product.

I got one of the bush ranger ones today,last one in south island they told me $162 inc freight,they had to bring it in from one of there appco stores.normal retail is just over $400 cost price is $250 one of the better deals from repco I must say

Shane

[muskie]

bought a bush ranger maxair for $150 bucks brand new from repco they had to order it in for me from another store, comes with 5 year warranty, 72ltr per minute 150 psi and works bloody well on my 33's. the normal price was well over $300 its been replaced by the max air 2 so if anyone needs one get to repco and get them to order you one in while they still have a few. that puts it at the same price as cheapo chinese product.

I got one of the bush ranger ones today,last one in south island they told me $162 inc freight,they had to bring it in from one of there appco stores.normal retail is just over $400 cost price is $250 one of the better deals from repco I must say

Shane

nice one shane definatly one of the better deals, i think there were 3 more left in the north isl when i bought mine, glad someone else benefitted from my find.

[flyingbrick]

Just did a phone around hoping to find me a cheap maxair. lol. every repco i tried had no idea what i was on about with nothing in their system.

Dammit guess the 3 remaining units couldnt be expected to last another 5 weeks lol.