Compressor - ever use it?

[ticky]

It was the first accessory I bought, in fact, as a relative Newb to 4WDing, it was the only accessory I bought with out any advice from the (SA) group that I go with.

One of the blokes I go with has an ARB mounted behind his Spare wheel, & a switch & air fitting on his Spare wheel cover. The best setup I have ever seen.

I use mine on every trip.

Steve

[Pajshomoneroguntero]

There was a thread at some point highlighting the relatively common occurrence of significant amounts of water being pumped into tyres at servos.

Like many of the other posts I too have used my compressor more than any other accessory. It has a gauge on the hose and it is near hopeless but at least it is consistent enough that I get close and then measure with a reliable gauge from there. About 10min to set up and pump 4 tyres from ~15psi to 40psi.

[littleriver]

There was a thread at some point highlighting the relatively common occurrence of significant amounts of water being pumped into tyres at servos.

Like many of the other posts I too have used my compressor more than any other accessory. It has a gauge on the hose and it is near hopeless but at least it is consistent enough that I get close and then measure with a reliable gauge from there. About 10min to set up and pump 4 tyres from ~15psi to 40psi.

first time I used my external compressor was in summer and I notice water getting pumped out (minimal) queried the shop and they said not to worry ...

if the guy at the servo doesn't dump the water every morning out of the compressor there could be considerable amounts coming out

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[dbdb]

I had a cheap(er) compressor, and now a pricier ARB one in a case. That and a decent tyre deflator mean that its easy to air down, and air up. My thinking is that if its easy, I'll do it more when needed, rather than push on cause' I can't be bothered. And I use them both, and its easy, and so far I have generally avoided getting stuck in sand, or destroying my tires on rocks. So I reckon it is one of the best bits of kit I have, and has been used heaps.

[Easykill1978]

use mine often, way more confident in it.

i have both a portable twin piston unit and an onboard ARB

i also have an accurate gauge to inflate it as well.

[supazuk]

I use mine a lot, get lots of flat tyres when working and I dislike changing tyres

[caroma]

^^ now that's commitment!

Haven't used mine much but when i have its been very handy.

[m_and_m]

We all cough up varying amounts for compressors but apart from the kids bikes and the wheelbarrow tyre I've never used mine, I've dropped the pressure for sand but the servo on the way home seems easier, so do you ever actually use yours?

Well George, What's your verdict?

[George Whiley]

Shows what I know, I haven't been using it when I should be, just lazy I guess

[ausGeoff]

I use mine a lot, get lots of flat tyres when working and I dislike changing tyres

Thank god for the "Kevlar reinforced sidewalls" eh? Imagine what could've happened without 'em.

[MSF]

Before you go and use a servo based compressor - check to make sure there is a moisture trap and that you are not puting lots of condensation into your tyres...

To do this - I have a loose tyre valve stem. Before using a servo compressor I connect it to the air line and let it run for 10-15 sec to make sure there is no moisture coming out..

One time I was coming back from Stockton and stopped at a very well attended servo and there was so much moisture coming out that it was like a fine mist of water... - suffice to say I didn't fill up at that servo, but rather waited 20 mins for a mate to finish using his compressor and used that (I didn't take mine with me on that trip unfortunately)



Whilst a little bit won't destroy your tyres or cause too much issue - moisture can cause leaking valves.....

[stevemc181]

Before you go and use a servo based compressor - check to make sure there is a moisture trap and that you are not puting lots of condensation into your tyres...

To do this - I have a loose tyre valve stem. Before using a servo compressor I connect it to the air line and let it run for 10-15 sec to make sure there is no moisture coming out..

One time I was coming back from Stockton and stopped at a very well attended servo and there was so much moisture coming out that it was like a fine mist of water... - suffice to say I didn't fill up at that servo, but rather waited 20 mins for a mate to finish using his compressor and used that (I didn't take mine with me on that trip unfortunately)



Whilst a little bit won't destroy your tyres or cause too much issue - moisture can cause leaking valves.....

Yep, I went to our local servo once and it was almost like turning on the water tap

[Dicko1]

Before you go and use a servo based compressor - check to make sure there is a moisture trap and that you are not puting lots of condensation into your tyres...

To do this - I have a loose tyre valve stem. Before using a servo compressor I connect it to the air line and let it run for 10-15 sec to make sure there is no moisture coming out..

One time I was coming back from Stockton and stopped at a very well attended servo and there was so much moisture coming out that it was like a fine mist of water... - suffice to say I didn't fill up at that servo, but rather waited 20 mins for a mate to finish using his compressor and used that (I didn't take mine with me on that trip unfortunately)



Whilst a little bit won't destroy your tyres or cause too much issue - moisture can cause leaking valves.....

Good reminder. I just bought a large from from tool supply company and use that at home. Has a water trap.

[Having Fun]

We carry one & use it every time we hit the bitumen on outback trips.

We do 20PSI in the front tyres & 26PSI in the rears on most dirt roads. The tyres on the CT have 20PSI in them also on the dirt.

40PSI all round on the tar.

I stopped playing in mud when I was about 4 years old. If it's muddy, we don't go. If it rains when we're out there, we wait till it dries out.

I enjoy driving in sand, no mess & if you've thought it through, no issues! Pitty that the same can't be said for bulldust wallows lol!