12 volt compressors....
01-28-2007 | 05:28 PM
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I've got one that I spent about 90 bucks for the tank and another 100 or so for a regulator and hose . The regulator freezes up and in the end it take as long as a stinkin 12 volt compressor. I switched from the homebrew tank to the 12 volt compressor and liked it much better. The drawback was how hot that compressor got and the fact that with each tire I filled the slower the compressor worked. The bottom line is decide what your goal is and how much time your willing to spend filling tires as opposed to money your willing to spend.
I know there are lots of ways to skin a cat....but the power tank is just head and shoulders above all other Co2 systems that I've seen used (including the home brew...and Outback air ).
Good luck and hope that helps somebody out.
I know there are lots of ways to skin a cat....but the power tank is just head and shoulders above all other Co2 systems that I've seen used (including the home brew...and Outback air ).
Good luck and hope that helps somebody out.
To my knowledge you can't buy the Powertank regs separately.... BTW I could get Powertank at cost through a buddy but wanted to do a 20lb tank for the extra and paint it up and not have the guard the same.... it was just going to be a cheaper route.
The tank is the only real cost-savings area you can make, IMO. Powertank, as a whole, is really the only way to go, unless you are willing to spend your time and find the right tank and can get a high flow reg.
01-28-2007 | 07:16 PM
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01-28-2007 | 07:56 PM
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I get mine filled at a Balloon company...some of the welding places are "exchange only" and that doesn't work when you have a nice tank.
The other option is "onboard air" like the kind that Brad Kilby makes. These are air pumps run by the engine via a pully attached to your Jeep's motor. The cause a little drag on the engine but never need to be filled.
Im not sure when Kilby will have a JK system but you can bet it's on the way. Brad is a really good guy and will treat you right. If you have ever seen these pumps in action you can attest to their ability to handle most any "air up" job you throw at them.
http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/faq.htm
The other option is "onboard air" like the kind that Brad Kilby makes. These are air pumps run by the engine via a pully attached to your Jeep's motor. The cause a little drag on the engine but never need to be filled.
Im not sure when Kilby will have a JK system but you can bet it's on the way. Brad is a really good guy and will treat you right. If you have ever seen these pumps in action you can attest to their ability to handle most any "air up" job you throw at them.
http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/faq.htm
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01-28-2007 | 08:35 PM
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Im not sure when Kilby will have a JK system but you can bet it's on the way. Brad is a really good guy and will treat you right. If you have ever seen these pumps in action you can attest to their ability to handle most any "air up" job you throw at them.
http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/faq.htm
01-29-2007 | 12:57 AM
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Hands down the best 12v compressor for the money is the Superflow MV-50.
It was available a year or so ago for $25, but now I think it's only available at a few places online for $50-$70.
2.5 CFM with a 40 minute duty cycle.
http://www.parksoffroad.com/prodrevi...flatormain.htm
It was available a year or so ago for $25, but now I think it's only available at a few places online for $50-$70.
2.5 CFM with a 40 minute duty cycle.
http://www.parksoffroad.com/prodrevi...flatormain.htm
01-29-2007 | 07:13 PM
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I have that MV50 and yes...it's a nice little compressor. I agree that it's the best bang for the buck (if you don't mind air up times of 20 minutes). I got mine from Pep Boys for around 40-50 bucks.
01-30-2007 | 02:32 PM
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Thanks all to your input. I just have a hard time with the CO2 tank idea, because of the refilling they'll need. So I think I'm going with the new Q89 Dually compressor.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...oup?Ntt=dually
I figure I can use the time it takes to air-up to kick some mud of my Jeep or eat a sandwich.
I'll post how well it works when I get back from Portland where we hope to go drive on the dunes.
Thanks again.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...oup?Ntt=dually
I figure I can use the time it takes to air-up to kick some mud of my Jeep or eat a sandwich.
I'll post how well it works when I get back from Portland where we hope to go drive on the dunes.Thanks again.
01-30-2007 | 02:42 PM
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Thanks all to your input. I just have a hard time with the CO2 tank idea, because of the refilling they'll need. So I think I'm going with the new Q89 Dually compressor.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...oup?Ntt=dually
I figure I can use the time it takes to air-up to kick some mud of my Jeep or eat a sandwich. I'll post how well it works when I get back from Portland where we hope to go drive on the dunes.
Thanks again.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/P...oup?Ntt=dually
I figure I can use the time it takes to air-up to kick some mud of my Jeep or eat a sandwich.
I'll post how well it works when I get back from Portland where we hope to go drive on the dunes.Thanks again.
That same compressor is at Costco.com for $149...
