I purchased this compressor a while ago and wanted to mount it under the hood but there's absolutely no room for that. So plan B is to install it in the rear storage area and I was wondering if I can install it on it's side ? Any feedback would be welcome.

thanks
JL

 

viewed 41 times & no comments???? come on now, I'm sure somebody has the answer.

 

Most oil-less compressors can be mounted in any orientation, but, w/o having specs, I would not be sure on THIS one.

I believe this is s light duty cycle compressor, that would be stressed by airing up one rig's tires (20% Duty Cycle?).

I'd make sure I gave it some air circulation, as the low duty cycle units are KILLED by heat build-up.

Enjoy!

 

I have the same compressor and am also looking at the rear storeage space as the location. I have an air tank I want to plumb in underneath. I need to move the muffler first though. You can rotate the mounting pads so that you can put screws through some rubber grommets to mount it on it's side, but I too wondered if running it like that would hurt it. Good luck.

 

thanks for the reply guys!!
that's post # 100 so I'm not a newbie anymore !!!!!!


I just did some test and this little compressor aired up 4 35 x12.50 from 10 to 28 PSI in approx. 16 minutes. Not bad for a $60 OBA. !!! I decided to install it inside on the rear driver side wheel well and run the wire to a permament toggle switch instead of using the compressor one. the air hose that came with it is long enough to reach all 4 tires. the hose will be stored in the rear storage compartment. I'll post pics of the install after the hollidays.

Here's the link for the tire inflator comparison

http://www.parksoffroad.com/prodrevi...flatormain.htm

Superflow and tsunami MF 1050 are the same.