Need an air compressor

[js47]

I really need to put in a plug for the Morrflate kit I just got based on your recommendation. It used to bug me to not be able to get the four tires the exact same when airing down with stauns. This kit is rad because they're all connected so they equalize (maybe adding a single staun to this kit would be the best of all). With the built in gauge on the "quad" airing down to a precise psi on all four is easy. Airing up is an outright breeze compared to the ways I was doing it before. The chucks can be put on and pulled with one hand. And everything else is done standing up. The only downside is the age-old garden hose problem: rolling back up and having to twist the hose while rolling it. Totally worth it. Side benefit: my compressor is under the hood. with all the fluorescent yellow tubing running to the tires kind passers-by automatically see what I'm doing and don't need to wonder if I need help with the hood up.

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Curious — would airing down with the Morrflate plus a single Staun take 4x longer than using four Stauns?

 

[wedgiesaurus]

I really need to put in a plug for the Morrflate kit I just got based on your recommendation. It used to bug me to not be able to get the four tires the exact same when airing down with stauns. This kit is rad because they're all connected so they equalize (maybe adding a single staun to this kit would be the best of all). With the built in gauge on the "quad" airing down to a precise psi on all four is easy. Airing up is an outright breeze compared to the ways I was doing it before. The chucks can be put on and pulled with one hand. And everything else is done standing up. The only downside is the age-old garden hose problem: rolling back up and having to twist the hose while rolling it. Totally worth it. Side benefit: my compressor is under the hood. with all the fluorescent yellow tubing running to the tires kind passers-by automatically see what I'm doing and don't need to wonder if I need help with the hood up.

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Which length did you go with? Was the shorter one sufficient?

 

[vjpkrmnc]

Which length did you go with? Was the shorter one sufficient?

Yes...(I think so). And I still love it.

 

[biff44]

resurrecting a zombie thread here, but was looking at air compressor deals on amazon and elsewhere today, and was wondering about what people are buying now? Figured on Amazon Prime Day, SURELY there would be air compressor deals.

I had a viair 85P that turned out to be a real POS. It would work ok, and fill the tires after a while, then one day it just stopped working. i took it apart, and it is just sitting in pieces now....i think there is some sort of fuseable link somewhere in it, and it just fused when it got hot. And it GOT HOT with just minor use.

the problem is the viair motor is completely enclosed. no air vents. no fan blowing cooling air on the windings. so it is, due to the simple laws of physics, going to get smoking hot.

someone above suggested a Viair 88P. well, other than apparently a slightly stronger motor, it would have the same issue my 85P had, no air cooling of the motor. With no movement of air, and no way to conduct the motor armature's heat to the metal case.....it is going to fail due to heat.

Any suggestions or deals?

 

[biff44]

Makita 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless High-Pressure Inflator (Tool Only) DMP181ZX

Inflate car tires, bike tires, or sports balls quickly with the 18V LXT Cordless Inflator. The Makita-built motor delivers up to 160 PSI. An auto-stop function automatically stops inflation when the preset

www.homedepot.com

wondering what people think of the above?
brushless motor puts the field windings on the metal frame of the motor, and not on the armature. hence, there is now a way to CONDUCT heat out of the motor!

 

[Bisho]

Buy this one. You will not regret it. It is so fast I ended up fabricating a 4 tire simultaneous system. I can take all my tires from 18-33psi in 2.5 minutes of run time.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_MTWM10215C

 

[hoser]

^^^ Best bang for the buck. They are a bit big, heavy and the quality is so-so but output is very impressive. Lots of people modifying/improving them. Napa has been out of stock for some time and might not get anymore. But the compressor is sold under many names. I would suggest Morrflate as they've added some features like a pressure switch, standard fitting and I believe they have it in stock.

 

[Bisho]

^^^ Best bang for the buck. They are a bit big, heavy and the quality is so-so but output is very impressive. Lots of people modifying/improving them. Napa has been out of stock for some time and might not get anymore. But the compressor is sold under many names. I would suggest Morrflate as they've added some features like a pressure switch, standard fitting and I believe they have it in stock.

I didn't realize it was out of stock. Good catch.

 

[Mike NXP]

No complaints with my ARB compressor. Going on 4 years with 0 issues.

 

[xXsnowXx]

Buy this one. You will not regret it. It is so fast I ended up fabricating a 4 tire simultaneous system. I can take all my tires from 18-33psi in 2.5 minutes of run time.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_MTWM10215C

Quick question from someone who doesn't know anything about these compressors/setups. With your simultaneous system, does it stop at a set PSI automatically for each tire or do you have to actively monitor each and make sure and stop them when they get there (or let air out if they go over)?

 

[ClassyJalopy]

No complaints with my ARB compressor. Going on 4 years with 0 issues.

single or dual? I have a CKMA12 that powers both front and rear lockers and I am worried if it would be taxed too much when airing up 4 35" tires.

 

[hoser]

Quick question from someone who doesn't know anything about these compressors/setups. With your simultaneous system, does it stop at a set PSI automatically for each tire or do you have to actively monitor each and make sure and stop them when they get there (or let air out if they go over)?

If your "octopus" is hooked up to 4 tires, it will equalize the pressure. All tires will have the same pressure. On the octopus/manifold, you can install one pressure gauge... or there could be one on the compressor itself.

single or dual? I have a CKMA12 that powers both front and rear lockers and I am worried if it would be taxed too much when airing up 4 35" tires.

Your compressor has a 50% duty cycle, 30 min. on/off. But this rating is at 72 degrees. If installed under your hood, duty cycle will be less. Let's just say it is 25 minutes. If you can inflate all tires in under 25 minutes, you'll be fine. The ARB Twin compressor is (2) CKMA12 side by side but has a 100% duty cycle because it has a fan.

 

[Mike NXP]

single or dual? I have a CKMA12 that powers both front and rear lockers and I am worried if it would be taxed too much when airing up 4 35" tires.

I've got the little one that comes in a tool box. Single I think. I've just got stock tires on my 100 so suppose that makes life a lot easier on things.

 

[Bisho]

Quick question from someone who doesn't know anything about these compressors/setups. With your simultaneous system, does it stop at a set PSI automatically for each tire or do you have to actively monitor each and make sure and stop them when they get there (or let air out if they go over)?

I have a gauge on the Octopus and monitor it. I also didn’t install a pressure switch. I only need to monitor it for a few minutes and didn’t see the benefit.

 

[mkntrds]

I have an All-Top. It's currently 35% off during Amazon's Prime Days sale.