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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: UIZ733 on March 06, 2011, 01:15:14 PM
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Is this; http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Brand-New-150L-12V-Portable-Heavy-Duty-Air-Compressor-/170611516607?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27b93d24bf (or similar) worth the money OR is it a case of beware and keep you money in your pocket. I accept that this and other similar Ebay listings are Chinese knock-offs and not to be confused with the "real thing".
Regards P
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That thing on the outside looks very similar to the Opposite Lock Blue Tongue Twin Tongue (http://www.oppositelock.com.au/index.php?action=prodcatalogue&form_name=view_product&category_id=67&product_id=2865&pageID=10062§ionID=0) which was reviewed in the recent CT Australia mag.
When one is priced at $769 and the other is $97, one offers a 5 year warranty and the other offers 120 days warranty, it is definitely what's on the inside that has to be different.
If it were me, I'd be keeping my money in my pocket.
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What's worse than not havng a compressor? Having a compressor that fails when you have only inflated 2 tyres :laugh:
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If it seeme to good to be true it might just be . Go have a gander at the ARB compressor they are worth the $ . As D4D said where is the saving if it cacks its self on the first few uses its expencive in the long run :cheers:
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At that price better buy 1 per tyre 5 all up , don't worry about the room they take up,you can sell along the trip and if there any good let me know so i can buy 1............ ;D
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Hi Guys and Girls, I am a ebay buyer , many people knock the ebay articles , but myself personally have had very little to complain about about the quality of the Chinese look alike.
For the purchase price of this compressor at $97.00 dollars with the extended warranty for another $20.00 , what have really got to loose. $117.00 compared to $769 for the compressor that Jardry mentioned. Even if you bought one each year when the extended warranty ran out, after five years you would still be in front at that rate for $184.00 , that will buy you many :cheers:. How often will you use the compressor and many other factors would have to be considered to make me spend more than six times the cost of the ebay compressor. cheers duggie
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I bought the exact same compressor just before going away at christmas and used it to inflate 2 kids boats and re-inflate my 33's from 16psi up to 35psi. It worked great! The wiring from the battery to the fuse got a bit hot - because it was sitting in the sun, my bad - and blew the fuse, so when I replaced the fuse and moved it into the shade it worked fine and quick. It was money well spent ;D ;D ;D
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Hi Guys and Girls, I am a ebay buyer , many people knock the ebay articles , but myself personally have had very little to complain about about the quality of the Chinese look alike.
For the purchase price of this compressor at $97.00 dollars with the extended warranty for another $20.00 , what have really got to loose. $117.00 compared to $769 for the compressor that Jardry mentioned. Even if you bought one each year when the extended warranty ran out, after five years you would still be in front at that rate for $184.00 , that will buy you many :cheers:. How often will you use the compressor and many other factors would have to be considered to make me spend more than six times the cost of the ebay compressor. cheers duggie
IMO what you have to loose is being way out there with under inflated tyres or worse a tyre that has popped of the bead with out the means to re-inflate them. While at the end of the day you can always drive really slowly to get home I would rather be sure and with my ARB under the seat and Big Red in the camper I am. Not saying that this one is rubbish but you'd have to ask yourself at that price
Another point would be is the OP intending to get an ARB air locker as that wold make a difference as well
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Thanks all for your comments and input. The damage has been done. I bought one of these instead; http://cgi.ebay.com.au/12V-150L-MIN-PORTABLE-ULTRA-HEAVY-DUTY-AIR-COMPRESSOR-/160418730884?pt=AU_Hardware&hash=item2559b39384 instead. Delivered to my door for $80.00. I is significantly better than what I currently have................. (nothing). I could not justify spending large dollars on an item that potentially may be used infrequently.
P
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Bought a Chineese copy of a MaxAir 6yrs ago for under $100 , still going strong ,will even reseat the beads on 33s , just because something is priced 5-6 times more does not mean its 5 times as good , Warranty ? not worth the paper its printed on when the $700 compressor poops itself in the middle of the desert and is voided if you even try to fix it yourself.
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Warranty ? not worth the paper its printed on when the $700 compressor poops itself in the middle of the desert and is voided if you even try to fix it yourself.
And that's also very true. My bead situation was at the Mitchell Plateau and the Comp he had would not pop it back on. I think the cheaper ones these days are getting quite good as you've posted & I don;t think I would have bought the ARB if I didn't need it for the Diff Lock - All good....
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There was a good article in this edition of Australian Campertrailer on portable Compressors it opened my eyes on a few points.
It seems that the chinese model has a 30minute duty time at a 24C ambient and the fine print states 4x4 tyres on SUV, but not the Cruisers, Patrols of this world.
So I think I will give this one a miss.
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Back in 04 I picked up a Bushranger Maxair ripoff in Ebay for around $120. It was a great compressor and worked a treat weekends away airing up not only my car, but my mates too. Aside from the fact the rubber mounts on the base ripped off within weeks and the gauge was about 15psi out. In 06 we were weeks away from setting off on a 4 month trip, while at the camping show out at Caufield racecourse I found the genuine Maxair on special for $299 with a bonus repair kit. Decided not to get it until driving out of the carpark I changed my mind and ran back in and bought it.
I gave the ripoff to my father inlaw and we headed off. 4 weeks into the trip we were airing up after leaving Ruby Gap east of Alice Springs. Everytime my father inlaw used it, it would pop the fuse when it reached about 25psi. It eventually got worse and worse before it was tossed in a bin somewhere in WA.
The real Maxair did both 4wd's plus the camper for the rest of the trip and is still going strong today. Not to mention the warranty will run out in another 2 months!
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Another for the bushranger I love mine use it fir the 4by and I went to jaycar bought a 12v battery that sits inside the bag and now I don't have to run cables to my battery so I also use it for my track bike at the race track and so does everyone else
Love it
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I have a Bushranger Maxair,had it for about 10 years.
We use it all the time around the farm. Have blown up tractor tyres with no overheating problems.
My brother has the ARB, works well but not as quick as the Bushranger and it will over heat on big jobs (continuous running)
IMO go the Bushranger
Cheers Glenn :cheers:
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I have received the compressor. It definitely pumps up a tyre quickly and there is no apparent overheating. If weight is anything to go by, it is a solid unit. Negatives are; the wire and switch are in my opinion crap and I have replaced both (no big deal for me) with heavy duty items. The coiled hose also appears to be a little flimsy compared to the main item. Overall I am very happy with my purchase..............................thus far.
Regards and thanks to all who have contributed.
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Thanks all for your comments and input. The damage has been done. I bought one of these instead; http://cgi.ebay.com.au/12V-150L-MIN-PORTABLE-ULTRA-HEAVY-DUTY-AIR-COMPRESSOR-/160418730884?pt=AU_Hardware&hash=item2559b39384 instead. Delivered to my door for $80.00. I is significantly better than what I currently have................. (nothing). I could not justify spending large dollars on an item that potentially may be used infrequently.
P
We have had this same one for 3 years now and it has never failed to work...
Bill and Morag
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my ARB under the seat and Big Red in the camper.
Why the need for 2 compressors? Are you in that much of a hurry?
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Why the need for 2 compressors? Are you in that much of a hurry?
I bough the big red years ago (7) and then got the ARB for the diff lock. As it turns out the hose from the front seat of the car does not reach to the camper so the big red has that job along with blowing us the Wahoo's (blow up boards) and balls and tyres for the bikes and stuff
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My air compressor is a Aldi one that is the same as those but only a single piston. It cost me $60 7 years ago and has never let me down... Looks the same as all the other branded names, The only thing I recon is different is the sticker on the side.... and the price... $97 is a fair price... If I paid more than $200 for a compressor I would expect it to last for years and years and if it didn't I would be real pissed... When my 60 buck job craps itself I hope I can still get home and then I'll go get a ARB one....
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Interesting - are these the same?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Projecta-TYPHOON-Air-Compressor-Free-Tyre-Deflators-/160581894142?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item25636d3ffe
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/12V-150L-MIN-PORTABLE-ULTRA-HEAVY-DUTY-AIR-COMPRESSOR-/160418730884?pt=AU_Hardware&hash=item2559b39384
It is all very confusing and IMO most of the "expensive" brands are really rebranded or made to order with specific branding but are in reality the same.
EDIT: Just found this comparison, cannot vouch for how good it is as it just popped out of google.
http://www.overlander.com.au/equipment/index/full/88/12-Volt-Air-Compressor-Comparison
better stick the link in.
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http://www.overlander.com.au/equipment/index/full/88/12-Volt-Air-Compressor-Comparison
Bugger reading all that i,m not that keen.
Had my Bluetounge for 13 years still works like the day i bought it. :cup:
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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/12V-150L-MIN-PORTABLE-ULTRA-HEAVY-DUTY-AIR-COMPRESSOR-/160418730884?pt=AU_Hardware&hash=item2559b39384
Holy Crapola - Have a look how many units sold.....
Not sure how much markup per unit but not a bad little business sideline!!
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I have had my typhoon for 3 years and it has had a good work out over that time and it is still going strong. I would not hesitate in getting another one in the future should this one I have now fail.
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We just bought one of these.
http://www.topbuy.com.au/tbcart/product/90L-12V-SUPER-HEAVY-DUTY-AIR-COMPRESSOR-p66421.htm (http://www.topbuy.com.au/tbcart/product/90L-12V-SUPER-HEAVY-DUTY-AIR-COMPRESSOR-p66421.htm)
I'll let you know how it goes. We were looking at the ARB portable compressor but thought at $89 v $365 this one was worth a go.
:cheers: Glenyse
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We just bought one of these.
http://www.topbuy.com.au/tbcart/product/90L-12V-SUPER-HEAVY-DUTY-AIR-COMPRESSOR-p66421.htm (http://www.topbuy.com.au/tbcart/product/90L-12V-SUPER-HEAVY-DUTY-AIR-COMPRESSOR-p66421.htm)
I'll let you know how it goes. We were looking at the ARB portable compressor but thought at $89 v $365 this one was worth a go.
:cheers: Glenyse
Hi Glenyse - have you used the compressor yet. Any good? Thinking of getting one for a 9wk trip in June.
Thanks,
Tony
ps great choice in camper!!!
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Hi Glenyse - have you used the compressor yet. Any good? Thinking of getting one for a 9wk trip in June.
Thanks,
Tony
ps great choice in camper!!!
Still waiting for it to arrive. Ordered it Wednesday so hoping it will be here tomorrow (monday). I'll let you know how it goes as soon as we have a play with it.
:D Glenyse
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Interesting - are these the same?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Projecta-TYPHOON-Air-Compressor-Free-Tyre-Deflators-/160581894142?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item25636d3ffe
these are an awesome compressor.. the only difference between the two would be the internals.
mine pumps up 6 tyres in about 18 minutes, from 12-14 psi to 42psi. i have modified it a little, mine came in a case, which i scrapped and it also had a base, which i removed and i permanently mounted this in the back draws.
i bought an extension air hose of ABR Sidewinder and from this spot it can reach all the tyres.. :cup:
(http://www.myswag.org/gallery/d/15295-2/IMG_5216.JPG)
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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Projecta-TYPHOON-Air-Compressor-Free-Tyre-Deflators-/160581894142?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item25636d3ffe
i too have this comp,love the ability to pump up 31x10.5 from 16psi to 40psi very quickly.be warned though that they will have a light wiring loom between swiches etc inside,take it apart and have alook or wait for it to start to smoke at some stage,i took my first one back to seller(rare spares)and they exchanged it instantly.second one runs slower than first and i suspect voltage drop in light wiring will be the culprit again. I dont rely on this compressor to save my life in the outback!!!
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I had a Projecta Cyclone compressor which is the smaller brother to the Typhoon - only a single piston job. It worked well for a few years, but always ran very hot. Wasn't the quickest thing, but it got there. Recently the yellow curly hose got very brittle and fell apart - of course I only found this out when I went to use it. Luckily we were at home still, so it wasn't a huge problem, but something to watch out for. I've no idea if the Typhoons use the same hose, I'd guess they possibly do.
I was going to replace the hose and continue using it, but had a chat to my Dad who had a few of them on the work trucks. Seems within a year or two every one of their compressors failed - blown big-end bearing on the piston, and either seized up or flogged out the piston. They use them a lot, but not for super high pressures (pumping up the internal bladder in water pump pressure tanks). Again, no idea if this correlates to the bigger Typhoons - I hope not.
Based on all that, a couple of months ago I took the plunge and grabbed one of the ARB portable ones. It's great. Difference is night and day. At the ARB open day on Saturday, I picked up the air chuck attachment for it, and am now looking for an excuse to pump something up. I grabbed a new ARB catalog at the same time, and they've got a new compressor kit out - basically two of the HO compressors mounted together, with a big air tank connected to them. Might be a good option for people who need a LOT of air. No idea on cost, but if you need that much compressed air, cost is probably a secondary consideration anyway!
The take away thing for me, out of my experience with the Cyclone, is if you're going away, spend the 10 mins to pull the compressor (whatever you have) out of it's bag and give it a test. Better to find a blown air hose or busted whatever in your driveway, compared to 6 hours into the bush. It doesn't take long, and for such an important piece of equipment, it's a good safety check.
Thanks!
Matto :)
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Still waiting for it to arrive. Ordered it Wednesday so hoping it will be here tomorrow (monday). I'll let you know how it goes as soon as we have a play with it.
:D Glenyse
Well it arrived yesterday -BROKEN!! >:( Not happy at all. I've emailed topbuy but I"m still waiting on a reply. Apart from that it doesn't look too bad but it definitely doesn't look to be the same quality as ARB etc.
Still deciding whether to get a replacement or a refund.
Glenyse
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Just got myself one of those 150L /m, twin piston compressors with all the kit off of ebay last night for $40......plus $25 delivered to my door, so all up $65. I'm happy with that price! My mate has the Projecta Typhoon....and after carefully looking at his unit, and comparing it to the one I brought we're both convinced they are made in they same chinese factory. Everything is identical..... switches, wiring, alligator clips, nuts, bolts, fittings..... identical apart from the branding sticker and the fact he paid $179....... ouch! ;D
Love to have an ARB or another expensive type of name branded pump..... but just can't justify the price when things are tough. My little single piston no name hurricane pump has lasted 10 years and cost me less than $100 bucks and is only just starting to give up the ghost..... I'm hoping this one serves me just as well!
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I ended up with this one
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140559506990
The only minor issue was that the filters are flimsy and had not been fully screwed in, one had broken a few of the end threads off. Easily fixed but could have been a hassle if it was snapped off.
Gave it a quick run, runs quiet and puts out a fair volume. Has not been tried in anger but I am sure it will do the job.
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We just bought one of these.
http://www.topbuy.com.au/tbcart/product/90L-12V-SUPER-HEAVY-DUTY-AIR-COMPRESSOR-p66421.htm
I'll let you know how it goes. We were looking at the ARB portable compressor but thought at $89 v $365 this one was worth a go.
So topbuy replaced the damaged part and we used it for the first time a few weeks ago. It infates quite well but it has no valve to prevent it sucking air back out of the tyres when you turn it off. Scott explains it better but he's away so you'll have to make do with my explaination :-[ So when you stop putting air in and want to read the pressure gauge you've got to be quick or you drop pressure again. Does that make sense??? ???
It will do for now but I think we'll go with an ARB one as soon as finances allow.
:cheers: Glenyse
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I have a Big Red, made by Thomas in the US(same mob that make Blue Tongue and OX air) I wanted something that would last, I paid $375 with a 7mtr hose.
Baz.
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Just got myself one of those 150L /m, twin piston compressors with all the kit off of ebay last night for $40......plus $25 delivered to my door, so all up $65. I'm happy with that price! My mate has the Projecta Typhoon....and after carefully looking at his unit, and comparing it to the one I brought we're both convinced they are made in they same chinese factory. Everything is identical..... switches, wiring, alligator clips, nuts, bolts, fittings..... identical apart from the branding sticker and the fact he paid $179....... ouch! ;D
now open it up and compare the internals and you will probably find why it is more expensive
dan
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I ended up with this one
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140559506990
The only minor issue was that the filters are flimsy and had not been fully screwed in, one had broken a few of the end threads off. Easily fixed but could have been a hassle if it was snapped off.
Gave it a quick run, runs quiet and puts out a fair volume. Has not been tried in anger but I am sure it will do the job.
Just got back from trip, this compressor was used in anger 4 times (all in the rear right hand side tyre - thanks goodness for plugs :-) ) Also used a few more times to vary pressure in tyres for different conditions. Damn pleased I had it with me.
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now open it up and compare the internals and you will probably find why it is more expensive
Have you compared the two yourself, or are you just assuming (or hoping) there is a difference?... I've got access to the projecta pump, so I'll pull it apart as much as can without destroying it (if my mates okay with it), and do the same to my generic pump.... but what differences internally should I be looking for..... ?
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Have you compared the two yourself, or are you just assuming (or hoping) there is a difference?... I've got access to the projecta pump, so I'll pull it apart as much as can without destroying it (if my mates okay with it), and do the same to my generic pump.... but what differences internally should I be looking for..... ?
in a magazine review they've shown photos of the inside of both.
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in a magazine review they've shown photos of the inside of both.
Which magazine, and what were the differences?
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i "think" it was a 4wd action.
the differences were in the castings, some parts that should have been metal were plastic, the filters were different, the connections were different, the wire used was different.
the outside was identical.
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I bought an eBay beauty for $74 plus $19 freight, that was nearly three years ago now.
150psi 150 lpm, will pump up a 31x10.5x15 D/Dueler in just on 3 1/2 minutes, from dead flat. :D
I don't treat it like a pump that cost 500 bucks. I let it rest between tyres.
I've used it may times after a days 4wdriving. I Find it heaps handy for the kids push bikes, the airbags in the rear, saves starting up the sheds compressor.
I'm pretty happy with the 95 bucks. ;D
Oh, and I do know it's not going to last.
:cheers:
Note, when I bought mine, I checked out what SuperCheap were selling at the time and it was the same pump that they had a price tag of $230 for, just a different cardboard package on the plastic case.
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I bought an eBay beauty for $74 plus $19 freight, that was nearly three years ago now.
150psi 150 lpm, will pump up a 31x10.5x15 D/Dueler in just on 3 1/2 minutes, from dead flat. :D
I don't treat it like a pump that cost 500 bucks. I let it rest between tyres.
I've used it may times after a days 4wdriving. I Find it heaps handy for the kids push bikes, the airbags in the rear, saves starting up the sheds compressor.
I'm pretty happy with the 95 bucks. ;D
Oh, and I do know it's not going to last.
:cheers:
Note, when I bought mine, I checked out what SuperCheap were selling at the time and it was the same pump that they had a price tag of $230 for, just a different cardboard package on the plastic case.
and mine was even cheaper >:D
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and mine was even cheaper >:D
Shame on you Goldie,,, buying a cheap comp.... ;D
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Shame on you Goldie,,, buying a cheap comp.... ;D
hehehehehe.......Hairs bidded for me on ebay. got mine cheaper than he did his 8)
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i "think" it was a 4wd action
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They did a compressor comparo in issue 131. I can't find it on the "net", so hopefully someone can confirm whether they compared the Projecta Typhoon with the ebay imposter, and pulled them apart and compared the two....
the differences were in the castings, some parts that should have been metal were plastic, the filters were different, the connections were different, the wire used was different.
the outside was identical.
When you say castings, what are you specifically referring to? My ebay cheapie is all metal. I just went out in the shed and took the cylinder head bolts off and lifted the head in the hunt to find plastic. I can confirm the piston (well at least one of them ;D) is made of metal, the cylinder is a metal insert / sleeve and the cooling fins are made from aluminium and slide over the sleeve itself. The only thing which is plastic is the filters.
As in my original post, when we compared my ebay cheapie to my mates projecta typhoon, the wire is the same, the alligator clips were the same, the on / off switch is the same, the pneumatic fittings are the same, the filters the same, the crappy airline and gauge was the same..... not similar, but exactly the same.
Unless someone can prove otherwise (and I'm not going to measure the number of copper wire turns in the motor!), I think we can call this one "myth busted".... they are the same compressor, and unfortunately all the extra you're paying for with the Projecta is a pretty coloured sticker.
Happy to stand corrected though!
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Just pulled out 131 - they have the Projecta and an Aunger Zeus which both look identical to the eBay ones linked above. The Aunger failed without warning (suggested manufacturing fault) but the Projecta was a "recommended" buy.
The autopsies were on a Piranha Max Volume, TJM Portable and T-Max Taipan (which look identical to each other, but completely different to the eBay ones).
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Just pulled out 131 - they have the Projecta and an Aunger Zeus which both look identical to the eBay ones linked above. The Aunger failed without warning (suggested manufacturing fault) but the Projecta was a "recommended" buy.
The autopsies were on a Piranha Max Volume, TJM Portable and T-Max Taipan (which look identical to each other, but completely different to the eBay ones).
Thanks mate for clarifying.
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Bought one like UIZ733 did from eeekbay (agrmachin....y) 150psi . myself and boys use it a bit, they have a ride on mowers and slasher and the odd ute low tyre issues and it hasn't been a drama for a year ......more use than a 4wd would use it i'm sure $75 delivered when i won the bid.
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I also bought a twin head from AGR Machinery on Ebay. After using it once, it failed.
this one.
(http://www.agrmachinery.com.au/assets/full/AIRCOM-15L.jpg)
So I took it apart....... >:D
The main wire was soldered to the switch terminals and that came loose. My suspicion is that it was a bad soldering job and the wire came loose due to the amount of amps going through the wire.
I found the switch was only rated 10Amps too.
So I changed the switch for a heavy duty one and re-soldered the wires onto the terminals again.
The crockadile clamps looked and felt a bit thin and I was worried that the motor was not getting a good solid feed of Amps, so I made the power cord shorter (now only 80cm long) and fitted an Anderson 50Amp plug to it.
I have since not had a problem again.
I have not opened the cylinder heads off to have a look at the internals yet, but maybe that is a good idea to see if I have metal pistons or nylon ones.
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Looks the same as the one i got , must admit i did change one of the clamps after about the 6mth mark as one was a tad sus after awhile.
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When you say castings,
Every part of it, you measure the outside bits, the filter covers, anywhere you can see that it was in a mold, even the blown plastic box has the same join marks, they are Bloody identical to the dearer ones being sold in 'Name Brand' shops.
Before I purchase mine, I looked, watched and went to the stores and looked again.
For 90 odd bucks it could poop it's self tomorrow, but I've had a good run.
;D
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Damn, I jinxed myself. I got flagged down by a guy who had had a flat tyre about 25 kms north of Glendambo in S.A. and when he put his spare on he discovered that it only had about 5 psi in it. I grabed my Typhoon and as I connected up to his battery there was a large spark and that was the end of the Typhoon. It basically shorted out in the motor and the 50A fuse melted so badly that the whole fuse holder assy melted.
So now I own an ARB compressor, I was looking at their new double pumper that has the air tank. It is meant to be installed into the car but at $790.00 it was too dear for me atm.
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I grabed my Tphoon and as I connected up to his battery there was a large spark and that was the end of the Typhoon. It basically shorted out in the motor and the 50A fuse melted so badly that the whole fuse holder assy melted.
I would put money on it that the 10Amp switch melted and the + wire touched the casing inside thereby melting the fuse.
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that sounds like a good mod with changing the switch Boesman what did u use, think i might do the same even if it still works, that jinx the cat creeps around a bit :cheers:
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they are Bloody identical to the dearer ones being sold in 'Name Brand' shops.
Hey mate, you're preaching to the converted! I agree they are all the same and did the same research as you before I brought my ebay "copy"! ;D
So I changed the switch for a heavy duty one and re-soldered the wires onto the terminals again.
I've already removed the alligator clips and fitted an anderson plug, fitted a decent fuse holder, as well as removing the cheap pressure gauge and fitting a decent one I already had. Sounds like I should upgrade the switch, what one did you fit to yours?
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I had a switch from an old electric scooter. The one the kids use.
It had a switch to disconnects the battery from the control unit. But any heavy duty one will do. You might have to make the hole bigger in order to fit the bigger switch though.
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Hey mate, you're preaching to the converted!brought my ebay "copy"! ;D
Even on eBay, there are big price differences for the same unit.
It does pay to research, hey.
:cheers:
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Been looking at these on EBay... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/260827255568?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Quoting 100% duty cycle,,, price is good too,,,
Opinion's...?????
BHG
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Been looking at these on EBay... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/260827255568?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Quoting 100% duty cycle,,, price is good too,,,
Opinion's...?????
BHG
1.7 cfm is only 48l/min. so will be a bit (lot) slow.
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Has anyone tried these?
http://www.bbta.com.au/gold-series-compressor-p-72.html
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I have a Repco unit that is similar but is coloured
Differently. It works ok.
Cheers
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I bought a bbta 12volt compressor i tried it once worked great for the wheel barrow cost me $65 from ebay from a dealer within melbourne the sellers name was biggerboyztoyzaustralia i have a picture of mine i hope it lasts me a while seems to inflate a wheel barrel tyre in under 15 seconds, anyone i hope this helps someone cos for the price i got it it seemed like a bargain and the seller had more than ten so maybe someone else can snatch a bargain for themselves take care hatchetman
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I bought a bbta 12volt compressor i tried it once worked great for the wheel barrow cost me $65 from ebay from a dealer within melbourne the sellers name was biggerboyztoyzaustralia i have a picture of mine i hope it lasts me a while seems to inflate a wheel barrel tyre in under 15 seconds, anyone i hope this helps someone cos for the price i got it it seemed like a bargain and the seller had more than ten so maybe someone else can snatch a bargain for themselves take care hatchetman
I have a few things that I purchased from BBT and nothing has let me down yet.
This is my latest purchase from them it works great.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BBT-Inverter-Generator-Camping-Caravan-Outdoors-4-4Kva-/250746285956?pt=AU_Generators_Pumps&hash=item3a61a4af84
Bill
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I just bought this one...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110737739428&ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:AU:1123#ht_760wt_1140
bargain-tastic!
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Was just down at Aldi checking out their compressor (on sale as of today), if you have the latest 4wd action mag (issue 169) I can tell you it looks identical to the Tigerz11 Thumper ($229) and Terrain Tamer TTAC3 ($495) for $99 which is an absolute bargain, and at that price I grabbed one, can't tell you if it's any good yet as I won't get a chance to play with it till later, but on a $/kg rating it craps on my Projecta Typhoon which is not as quick as it used to be which is why I took a punt on this.
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I can tell you it looks identical to the Tigerz11 Thumper ($229) and Terrain Tamer TTAC3 ($495) for $99 which is an absolute bargain,
Apparently there must be a difference internally between the the $495 pump and the $99 pump.... maybe gold plated pistons? I mean, no retailer would be so rude to milk a brand name.... would they ;D ;D ;D
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Hehe surely not, just had a play with the new compressor and she sure goes like an expensive one, if anyone is in the market for a cheap compressor that goes like the clappers, at $99 it's awesome!
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I grabbed an Aldi one as well and it is a ripper. Well put together and is a Heavy fester. :cup:
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Yep. grabed the Aldi one myself today,,,, works realy well, droped the tyre down to 5psi, took about 45 seconds to bring it back to 35psi... :cup:
BHG
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We havent had a compressor thread for a while.
So, those with Blue Tongue Compressors, are you still happy with em? Im in the market for a compressor at moment, and these have been round for ever, hoping they are still quality
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We havent had a compressor thread for a while.
So, those with Blue Tongue Compressors, are you still happy with em? Im in the market for a compressor at moment, and these have been round for ever, hoping they are still quality
Edit: anyone got the boss air compressor PX-07?? Looks like a bit of an industrial gigger...
Cant believe the price on the big CKMTP12 ARB unit
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130599273935 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130599273935) $875 us$! (probably double this price in AU)
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I have a boss px-07 have had for years it was used 5 days a week for 2 years pumping up airbags in my trailer. Since then over the last 4 years it has still been pumping up airbags and tires just not as regular.
I have just put another piston in it and it made no difference to the performance.
This is what I will buy next
[urlhttp://probag.com.au/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=42][/url]
Rob
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So, those with Blue Tongue Compressors, are you still happy with em? Im in the market for a compressor at moment, and these have been round for ever, hoping they are still quality
I've got a Bluetongue. I upgraded the original hose to 6mm along with Nitto style fittings so I could reach the camper trailer tyres and this resulted in a significant improvement in its performance. With the original hose it took around 4 minutes to pump up a 265/75 from 18 to 30psi, with the new hose it takes 2.5 minutes to go from 16 to 32psi.
If I was in the market for a new compressor I think I'd probably be looking at the newer ARB compressor though.
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I've got a Bluetongue. I upgraded the original hose to 6mm along with Nitto style fittings so I could reach the camper trailer tyres and this resulted in a significant improvement in its performance. With the original hose it took around 4 minutes to pump up a 265/75 from 18 to 30psi, with the new hose it takes 2.5 minutes to go from 16 to 32psi.
If I was in the market for a new compressor I think I'd probably be looking at the newer ARB compressor though.
The new "maxi" ARB one comes in at round $900... Im not in that much rush... would be cheaper to be in NRMA, and call them out each time you go wheeling to pump up your tyres!
Just a few ideas.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130599273935 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130599273935) US $875.50
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251039966926 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251039966926) AU $345.00
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290698027630 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290698027630) AU $399.00
Blue Tongue - ~$280 from shop up road from werk.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/260946979800 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/260946979800) $44 LOL!
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/260946979800 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/260946979800) $44 LOL!
Three years ago I bought mine off ebay for $74.
150l/m 150 psi. Twin piston.
It's worked it's guts out over that time, last weekend, 12 tyres in a row with a five minute break between each set of 4.
Now having said that it will probably crap it self next time I use it.
:cheers: