Puma 12V Compressor

[Sealevel1]

Here's a couple of photos of my installation. So far , so good

 

[titanpat57]

Excellent install...clean!

 

[scrapdaddy]

Sealevel,

Are those your locker solenoids mounted on top? Maybe a closer picture. Your setup does look nice. Well thought out.

 

[Sealevel1]

Thanks, no air lockers though. The solenoid is acting as a contactor so I can turn the compressor on and off with a small toggle switch mounted back by the tailgate near the quick disconnect fitting. The truck is an on/off road tow vehicle for my travel trailer. I'm not big on mud or rocks. I have been driving in soft sand on the beaches of the east coast since the 60's. My earlier "beach buggies" all had engine mounted, belt driven compressors. I am long retired now and don't plan on taking this truck on the beach but dry camping in out of the way places is definitely part of the plan. You always need air for something and this compressor should work just fine. The permanent mount just makes life easier and eliminates one more loose item to load and unload.

 

[Sealevel1]

Photos didn't upload, bummer!

 

[Dazrin]

Nice install, and welcome!

Photos didn't upload, bummer!

You may have run out of space for photos, you will get a lot more after you get to 10 posts and should be able to upload them then.

 

[fishEH]

Well, here's how I did this. I'm running both ARB air lockers and an OBA fitting. Both solenoids and the air chuck, will be regulated the same.

Anybody see something amiss with this setup. The only thing I see, is maybe a bracket to hold the nipple going to the two ARB solenoids?

Thanks,

Ron

Why do you have a male air line fittings on the compressor instead of the standard female fitting?

 

[scrapdaddy]

Why do you have a male air line fittings on the compressor instead of the standard female fitting?

Good question! No real reason, just grabbed a fitting out of my stash, as I haven't made up an air line yet.

Really just wanted to see how everything is going work together. I'm more concerned about the solenoid placement.

 

[fishEH]

Good question! No real reason, just grabbed a fitting out of my stash, as I haven't made up an air line yet.

Really just wanted to see how everything is going work together. I'm more concerned about the solenoid placement.

I just asked because usually the male fitting goes on the tool and you end up needing a female on the compressor to connect the air line into.

I have a Puma too in the back of my '98 Land Rover Discovery. I run my dual Ashcroft air lockers on it and it's awesome at filling my 35's.

 

[scrapdaddy]

FishEH,

How did you plumb the solenoids, for the lockers? Do you use the same regulator for all?

Thanks,

Ron

 

[Sealevel1]

Nice install, and welcome!



You may have run out of space for photos, you will get a lot more after you get to 10 posts and should be able to upload them then.

OK, will try again later. I have another question, is there a repair kit or any specific repair parts that I should buy and carry in the truck just in case? It usually pays to be prepared.

 

[fishEH]

FishEH,

How did you plumb the solenoids, for the lockers? Do you use the same regulator for all?

Thanks,

Ron

No solenoids, pneumatic switches.

Yes I use the same regulator for lockers and tools. Lockers run at about 75psi. It's pretty easy to adjust the regulator when I'm back there if I want more for tools.

 

[scrapdaddy]

Thanks FishEH,

That's a neat setup.

 

[Tools R Us]

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Yes I use the same regulator for lockers and tools. Lockers run at about 75psi. It's pretty easy to adjust the regulator when I'm back there if I want more for tools.

I would plumb the output line before the regulator. Running it through the regulator will increase air up time.

 

[your drinking buddy]

Has anyone determined the thread of the copper tube between the cylinder head and check valve on the tank? I'd like to separate the two and use a leader hose to connect them, but I can't find the right adapter from the stock thread to NPT. I've tried BSPT with no luck.

 

[Blue77FJ40]

3/8" bpst

 

[your drinking buddy]

3/8" bpst

I've tried that and it was too large.

 

[your drinking buddy]

Just how water resistant are these compressors? Enough to mount under a truck bed?

 

[asutherland]

Question for you guys. If I'm only using my PUMA to air up tires, is there any major disadvantage to ditching the tank and using just the compressor?

And if I did that, what kind of pressure switch would I use? My switch right now has a line to the tank, which tells it that it's reached it's maximum PSI and to shut off.

thx
Andrew

 

[Tools R Us]

Question for you guys. If I'm only using my PUMA to air up tires, is there any major disadvantage to ditching the tank and using just the compressor?

It will work slightly better, a bit faster.

And if I did that, what kind of pressure switch would I use? My switch right now has a line to the tank, which tells it that it's reached it's maximum PSI and to shut off.

thx
Andrew

Without a tank, there is no need for the switch. Just hose everything so it is free flowing, bleeds excess air when not connected to the tire.