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Some of the Copper State guys had these at Moab and I had to have one. They are very cool. 1 hp peak, 3/4 hp running, 100% duty cycle, 1.5 gallon tank. Airs tires up pretty fast and can run 3/8 air tools.
Best part - only $230 US shipped to WA state, then taxes at the border. Cheaper than a wimpy ARB compressor! (quieter too...)

At first I thought it looked pretty big, but then decided that compared to a CO2 tank (still for sale BTW :D ) it was fairly reasonable after all. I've swapped the wiring to 6 gauge and installed 120 amp Anderson powerpoles, plus wired in a Blue Sea maxi fuse block. Mounting it to the side of my drawer, making a nice short power run from the 3rd battery. Hoping to have it done tomorrow.

One of these might make a good raffle prize for Cruiser days or our Xmas party or both.
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I'll be in the US for work a couple times in June. Let's decide at the club meeting next week if we want to buy one and I'll happily pick it up and bring it across.

Got a link Norm?
 
So what is the draw on it? how much heat does it produce when running? Is it a dry compressor (no lubrication in the pump)? CFM output? Is it water proof (or at least water resistant - for under hood installations, etc.)? Is it 12VDC or does it also have a 24VDC version (I know the JDM guys will ask)
Thanks
 
Fantom said:
So what is the draw on it? how much heat does it produce when running? Is it a dry compressor (no lubrication in the pump)? CFM output? Is it water proof (or at least water resistant - for under hood installations, etc.)? Is it 12VDC or does it also have a 24VDC version (I know the JDM guys will ask)
Thanks
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I think about 30 amps
Some heat, not as bad as I expected
Oilless
3.4 CFM
waterproof? Don't know - doubt it. Saw that somebody ran it under the hood though.
12VDC, no 24VDC that I know of.
 
the smaller alternative

The Puma PD1006 compressor is a great unit if you have the room, like a 60 or 80 series, although Norm has it in his BJ74 connected to his auxiliary 12 volt battery. The Puma specs are 3.4 cfm @ 40psi and 3.0 cfm at 90 psi, which is impressive ( with tank and shut-off valve). It weighs 34 lbs and is 17" x 17"x 8", which is fairly big. I seriously considered getting the Puma but unfortunately its too big for the BJ74 (if I want to still sleep in it) and most importantly the electrical load exceeds the capacity of my 24v/12v converter of 20 amps.

The other compressor the Copper State Cruise crew were raving about is the Superflow MV50 (or MV1050 same unit). It weighs 10.25 lbs and looks like 1/3 hp motors. I have bought two of them ($60 USD each), which I am wiring in series (12v +12V) to allow me to run on 24 volt, both lying flat in a plywood tray behind the passenger seat foot well. This will still give me a flat cargo deck. I will be upgrading the wire and installing marine grade circuit breakers. I have 8 gauge to my 24v-120v ac Inverter under the passenger seat, so I have power close to the location of the compressors. There is also information on the Web that describes the 'porting' of the compressor heads to improve intake and outlet air flows, which improves performance. I have a 24 volt ARB compressor, but my plan is to keep that for the lockers only, and use the 2 MV50's for the grunt work of filling tires. The reports from the US are these little units are strong and durable.

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Glenn-BJ74 said:
The Puma PD1006 compressor is a great unit if you have the room, like a 60 or 80 series, although Norm has it in his BJ74 connected to his auxiliary 12 volt battery. The Puma specs are 3.4 cfm @ 40psi and 3.0 cfm at 90 psi, which is impressive ( with tank and shut-off valve). It weighs 34 lbs and is 17" x 17"x 8", which is fairly big. I seriously considered getting the Puma but unfortunately its too big for the BJ74 (if I want to still sleep in it) and most importantly the electrical load exceeds the capacity of my 24v/12v converter of 20 amps.

The other compressor the Copper State Cruise crew were raving about is the Superflow MV50 (or MV1050 same unit). It weighs 10.25 lbs and looks like 1/3 hp motors. I have bought two of them ($60 USD each), which I am wiring in series (12v +12V) to allow me to run on 24 volt, both lying flat in a plywood tray behind the passenger seat foot well. This will still give me a flat cargo deck. I will be upgrading the wire and installing marine grade circuit breakers. I have 8 gauge to my 24v-120v ac Inverter under the passenger seat, so I have power close to the location of the compressors. There is also information on the Web that describes the 'porting' of the compressor heads to improve intake and outlet air flows, which improves performance. I have a 24 volt ARB compressor, but my plan is to keep that for the lockers only, and use the 2 MV50's for the grunt work of filling tires. The reports from the US are these little units are strong and durable.
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I have one of those MV50 compressors and love it. It is portable and has battery clamps for power hookup. It is 12 volt and takes 30 amps. I used it on the Churn Creek run to air up both Gary T's tires (35") and mine (33"), one right after the other, and it handled the job with no sweat. I got mine from Pep Boys in Florida for $50. and I understand they are selling now for less.
~Bill
It can be stowed anywhere and loaned to others as well.
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I looked on the Net and only could find $59.00 USD at Amazon, with free shipping. About 2-3 years ago they were a blow-out item in the US for $25.00, until they found out they were good and the price went up. In parts of the US you can get them for $49 at Costco, but no shipping. I am hard wiring mine to speed up the airing up process. In Moab I was airing down and up everyday ( 9 days straight) so I want something convenient to get at and use.
 
It's in. Mount is a 5" slab of 1/4" steel bent 90 degrees, bolted to my the side of my drawer. Separated the compressor and tank and mounted them with the steel sandwiched between, after swapping out the bolts and nuts for grade 8 hardware. It seems very sturdy.

Just need to throw in a 90 degree elbow for the air chuck, and make a hard cover for it.
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We will be rockin' next year at Moab!
 
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