12v compressor: anyone used this one?
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Re: 12v compressor: anyone used this one?
Some cars, like my Honda civic, come with a tyre repair kit and a 12v compressor instead of a spare tyre. (Not much good for a blow out) so possibly some cheap ones from a scrap yard?
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Re: 12v compressor: anyone used this one?
yetihair wrote:Some cars, like my Honda civic, come with a tyre repair kit and a 12v compressor instead of a spare tyre. (Not much good for a blow out) so possibly some cheap ones from a scrap yard?
The problem with that type of compressor it that they are low volume.
I bought a repair kit too.
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Re: 12v compressor: anyone used this one?
It need to be high volume / flow rate and pressure for doing things like reseating tyres that have been dislodged off of rims etc.
I'm not keen to try the carb cleaner and match method....
I'm not keen to try the carb cleaner and match method....
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12v compressor: anyone used this one?
i have that in my civic, the 12v compressor only takes a minute to blow up the tyre from flat and the repair glue lasts long enough to get you to a garage. Not for blow outs tho. In 17years of driving ive only ever had one blow out. Thats what the aa membership is for.yetihair wrote:Some cars, like my Honda civic, come with a tyre repair kit and a 12v compressor instead of a spare tyre. (Not much good for a blow out) so possibly some cheap ones from a scrap yard?
A cheap compressor will do the job, no need spending lots of money. A £20 will do!
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Re: 12v compressor: anyone used this one?
ninja.turtle007 wrote:Cheers for the heads up Jed.
I have just bought this. http://www.island-4x4.co.uk/tmax-compre ... -3923.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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jed the spread wrote:ninja.turtle007 wrote:Cheers for the heads up Jed.
I have just bought this. http://www.island-4x4.co.uk/tmax-compre ... -3923.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Looks good
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I ordered this yesterday at 11am it turned up this morning at 10am and it was a free delivery.
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Re: 12v compressor: anyone used this one?
And have you played with it yet? What do you think?
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Re: 12v compressor: anyone used this one?
You obviously haven't met Tom yet. He's always playing with somethingWinchweight wrote
And have you played with it yet? What do you think?
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Not sure I want to know now......
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Re: 12v compressor: anyone used this one?
Ha ha, thanks Rich!
It inflates tyres very quickly! It inflated a completely flat 225/70/16 whilst on the van to 41 PSI in under 2:30mins. The gauge is pretty accurate whilst the compressor is running.
With some slight adjustment it looks like it will fit in the Peli case in the westy luggage rack.
I think at some stage I will add Anderson connectors.
It inflates tyres very quickly! It inflated a completely flat 225/70/16 whilst on the van to 41 PSI in under 2:30mins. The gauge is pretty accurate whilst the compressor is running.
With some slight adjustment it looks like it will fit in the Peli case in the westy luggage rack.
I think at some stage I will add Anderson connectors.
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What are Anderson connectors?
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Ah, ok. Not a bad idea, then I suppose you can put the connectors onto anything you might need to power, such as work lights etc?
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Yep. Solar panels, battery chargers. Quite heavy duty as well.
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Re: 12v compressor: anyone used this one?
I think it's Al that has them in case he needs to give or receive a jump start.
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