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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Auto Addict on 28 December 2007, 08:00:28
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Bought an air compressor from Aldi a while back with accessories and also an impact wrench but having a few problems.
I can't get a proper seal plugging any of the accessories into the end of the air hose, I've tried PTFE tape with no success, anyone got any ideas please?
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What type of connector is it......?
I suspect its a cheapo thing.....I use PCL connectors from machine mart (the clarke equivalents) which are excellent, reliable, standard and well priced..
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What type of connector is it......?
I suspect its a cheapo thing.....I use PCL connectors from machine mart (the clarke equivalents) which are excellent, reliable, standard and well priced..
Push in...
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Yes but, there are a few different types......
I suspect its just a poor quality coupling with an iffy or displaced internal O ring.
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I'll investigate Machine Mart.
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I had same issue with my cheapo. It appears they use a european standard. Halfords kit, IIRC, uses same.
I got so cheesed off with it, I went to put a PCL on one of the outlets (mine was twin outlet), but unfortunately split the tube on compressor (it was a crappy die cast thing). Acquired a better compressor after than with pcl...
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I note also that screwfix have a good range of PCL and UNI connectors on clearence.
Screwfix clearance (http://www.screwfix.com/search.do;jsessionid=EMN1ZWGEXKIRCCSTHZPCFFQ?action=search&fh_reffacet=categories&fh_location=%2f%2fscrewfix%2fen_GB%2f%24s%3dclearancespecials%2f_specials%3dstock_clearance%2fcategories%3c%7bscrewfix_w1_power_tools%7d&fh_refview=search&fh_search=clearancespecials&fh_sort_by=price_1&fh_sort_order=1&fh_start_index=0)
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Thanks for that lads :y
Got a VAT free day at Machine Mart next week.
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Got a VAT free day at Machine Mart next week.
Think my VAT free day is this weekend :y
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.....which begs the question - any recommended Air compressors in Machine Mart as i will be visiting on 6th ( vat free clarke day) ;D
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.....which begs the question - any recommended Air compressors in Machine Mart as i will be visiting on 6th ( vat free clarke day) ;D
What do you want to use it for?
Power tools need a good airflow capacity. Spraying needs a big reserve (to ensure smooth airflow)?
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.....which begs the question - any recommended Air compressors in Machine Mart as i will be visiting on 6th ( vat free clarke day) ;D
What do you want to use it for?
Power tools need a good airflow capacity. Spraying needs a big reserve (to ensure smooth airflow)?
"general garage work" wheel removal etc. Probably everything except spraying ;)
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.....which begs the question - any recommended Air compressors in Machine Mart as i will be visiting on 6th ( vat free clarke day) ;D
What do you want to use it for?
Power tools need a good airflow capacity. Spraying needs a big reserve (to ensure smooth airflow)?
"general garage work" wheel removal etc. Probably everything except spraying ;)
I'll have a flick through catalogue later when I get back...
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More importantly.............how much do you want to spend?
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Bought an air compressor from Aldi a while back with accessories and also an impact wrench but having a few problems.
I can't get a proper seal plugging any of the accessories into the end of the air hose, I've tried PTFE tape with no success, anyone got any ideas please?
..so when is the 4-post lift coming in, AA? ;D
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More importantly.............how much do you want to spend?
oh come on Mark ;D being a jock as little as possible.....not far over a ton as it starts to get unjustifiable to the head accountant
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The best compressors are belt driven piston units (most direct drive use a rubber diaphram) such as:
For just over 200 quid (vat free), this is a nice unit.
Clarke Racer 55 belt drive (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/racer-compressor/path/diy-semi-professional-air-compressors-2)
240 gets this nice all rounder....goof FAD so will drive most things you want.
Clarke Boxer 55 belt drive (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/boxer-55-compressor/path/diy-semi-professional-air-compressors-2)
After that you get onto 14cfm 100 litre jobs (like mine)....
For the cheaper end...
This is a reasonable compromise....still fair at 7.8cfm.....which will do most things. The tank is a little samll for spraying and long use of air tools but, an old empty propane cylinder works well as a reservoir if it proves problematic.
Tiger 8/44 (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/tiger)
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Just bought a tiger 8/44 myself. Like any direct drive compressor it's a bit noisy but appears to be nicely built. Have only used it to pump up a few tyres and blow the dust out of my PC so can't comment much further but it looks to be one of the better quality compressors I've seen at that money.
This is an oiled piston type compressor but they do a similar range of oil-free ones at about the same price with slightly lower air delivery. They might be a better bet for spraying, I suppose.
Outlet is a 1/4" union, not a decent coupler, but it's easily upgraded - see Screwfix link above :y
Kevin
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The best compressors are belt driven piston units (most direct drive use a rubber diaphram) such as:
For just over 200 quid (vat free), this is a nice unit.
Clarke Racer 55 belt drive (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/racer-compressor/path/diy-semi-professional-air-compressors-2)
240 gets this nice all rounder....goof FAD so will drive most things you want.
Clarke Boxer 55 belt drive (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/boxer-55-compressor/path/diy-semi-professional-air-compressors-2)
After that you get onto 14cfm 100 litre jobs (like mine)....
For the cheaper end...
This is a reasonable compromise....still fair at 7.8cfm.....which will do most things. The tank is a little samll for spraying and long use of air tools but, an old empty propane cylinder works well as a reservoir if it proves problematic.
Tiger 8/44 (http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/tiger)
thanks Mark, i`d love one of the first two but with another vehicle about to be purchased im going to go for the third in your list as a compromise. Can always upgrade in the future...
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PCL adaptors work great :y
Thanks Marks :y