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Air Compressor

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by eldedo, Dec 23, 2015.

  1. Dec 23, 2015 at 9:59 AM
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    eldedo

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    Looking for an air compressor, mainly to pump tires up after being offroad. Any suggestions for a compact yet reliable system that doesnt take 30 minutes to pump 10-15psi back into the tires?

    tia
     
  2. Dec 23, 2015 at 10:01 AM
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    Hard mounted or portable?
     
  3. Dec 23, 2015 at 10:04 AM
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  4. Dec 23, 2015 at 10:05 AM
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  5. Dec 23, 2015 at 10:15 AM
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    Most of my local firearm stores have it as well as sporting good stores or anywhere that sells paintball...just remember to get a cromoly tank so that it doesn't need to be pressure tested every 5 years.
     
  6. Dec 23, 2015 at 10:17 AM
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    The ARB is nice and compact. If I was to do it again I would have bought the dual model.

     
  7. Dec 23, 2015 at 10:26 AM
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    thanks guys, looks like CO2 is the way to go, cheap and quick. could probably throw a regulator & guage on the discharge side for whatever running pressure you need then run til capped.....avoiding the need to check and recheck.
     
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  8. Dec 23, 2015 at 5:22 PM
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    I picked up an adjustable regulator from lowes it came in a hard plastic box which will also hold a 20 oz. co2. Out the door was under $50.
     
  9. Dec 23, 2015 at 5:24 PM
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  10. Dec 23, 2015 at 5:28 PM
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  11. Dec 23, 2015 at 7:25 PM
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    [​IMG][​IMG] my ARB will air up my 35x12.5-16 from 4.5 psi to 26 psi in 2min 20 sec
     

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