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Title: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: Golfbuddy on 24 February 2008, 21:52:55
For those in the market for a compressor. Aldi have one on special this Thursday. £69.99 including accessories.

Not sure on the spec, in terms of suitability, but comes with a three year warranty.  :y
Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: RolandL on 24 February 2008, 21:55:35
2.5HP, 1.87kW 230V motor
Operates from a 13amp plug
Air displacement: 27 litres/minute
Maximum working pressure: 8 bar (120psi)
24 litre capacity air receiver
Fully automatic STOP/START control
2 air outlets
2 pressure gauges
Fitted safety and non-return valve and drain valve
Accessory kit includes: gravity feed spray gun, professional spray gun, long nozzle sprayer/paraffin gun, blow gun, long nozzle extension for blow gun, jet blast wash gun, tyre inflator, 7 piece inflator/deflator set for footballs, li-los, inflatable boats, etc
Airbrush kit includes: airbrush, 60cc and 22cc paint jars, 1.5 metre air hose with air compressor fitting
10 metre and 5 metre air hoses
Quick release couplings


And look at all the goodies you can get for it  :P

http://uk.aldi.com/uk/html/offers/58_5174.htm
Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: MartinP on 24 February 2008, 21:59:04
 Doesn't look a bad deal at all, might pop in and spend some money.
Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: hotel21 on 24 February 2008, 22:07:29
Its basically the same one I have in my garage.  Gets a bit athsmatic if you try to use the air ratchet or hammer but does 90% of the general jobs you ask it to do.

I like the look of the sandblaster attachment.  Could be just the job for the rusty door tops.....   ;)  
Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: Martin_1962 on 24 February 2008, 22:20:09
I managed to sneak one home without Sue noticing - until she saw the statement - "I bought some tools"

She knows I have a compressor - paid for itself in Dyson repairs
Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: Golfbuddy on 24 February 2008, 22:28:23
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I managed to sneak one home without Sue noticing - until she saw the statement - "I bought some tools"

She knows I have a compressor - paid for itself in Dyson repairs

Thanks Martin, has anyone else got any good excuses for buying one of these???

I think I will have my work cut out persuading Mrs GB that this is an essential piece of workshop equipment.  ::)
Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: CaptainZok on 24 February 2008, 22:30:19
Makes dusting a piece of piddle so she can use it too. ;D
Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: Golfbuddy on 24 February 2008, 22:32:15
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Makes dusting a piece of piddle so she can use it too. ;D

Hmmm, Cap'n I'm not very domesticated but wouldn't the dust just settle again in the same place as it was blown from? If she's going to dust things I want it done properly you know.  ::)
Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: RolandL on 24 February 2008, 22:32:21
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I managed to sneak one home without Sue noticing - until she saw the statement - "I bought some tools"

She knows I have a compressor - paid for itself in Dyson repairs

Thanks Martin, has anyone else got any good excuses for buying one of these???
I think I will have my work cut out persuading Mrs GB that this is an essential piece of workshop equipment.  ::)


Hmmm, tell her you're converting to LPG, and it's your new tank  ;D
Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: Golfbuddy on 24 February 2008, 22:35:47
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I managed to sneak one home without Sue noticing - until she saw the statement - "I bought some tools"

She knows I have a compressor - paid for itself in Dyson repairs

Thanks Martin, has anyone else got any good excuses for buying one of these???
I think I will have my work cut out persuading Mrs GB that this is an essential piece of workshop equipment.  ::)


Hmmm, tell her you're converting to LPG, and it's your new tank  ;D

Nice one, I'll add it to the list.  :y

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: hotel21 on 24 February 2008, 22:41:21
great for cleaning the crud out of hoovers....
Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: CaptainZok on 24 February 2008, 22:41:59
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Makes dusting a piece of piddle so she can use it too. ;D

Hmmm, Cap'n I'm not very domesticated but wouldn't the dust just settle again in the same place as it was blown from? If she's going to dust things I want it done properly you know.  ::)
Yes and you can "discover2 how poorly it does the job after you have bought it. ;D
Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: Golfbuddy on 24 February 2008, 22:43:20
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Makes dusting a piece of piddle so she can use it too. ;D

Hmmm, Cap'n I'm not very domesticated but wouldn't the dust just settle again in the same place as it was blown from? If she's going to dust things I want it done properly you know.  ::)
Yes and you can "discover2 how poorly it does the job after you have bought it. ;D

Spoken like a true union man.  :y  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: RolandL on 24 February 2008, 22:44:01
How about, it's a her new jewellery cleaner.

Must be kept in the gaage, of course. :y
Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: RolandL on 24 February 2008, 22:45:09
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How about, it's a her new jewellery cleaner.

Must be kept in the gaage garage, of course. :y
Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: Martin_1962 on 25 February 2008, 09:44:25
Dyson cyclones - they clog up inside and you cannot dismantle them, Dysin say buy a new cyclone, compressor owners just blast all the crud out with compressed air and then they are as good as new.

Also used mine to spray waxoyl into the car panels
Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: Golfbuddy on 28 February 2008, 10:14:39
 ;D ;D ;D

Mrs Golfbuddy just called me from Aldi. 'Do you want the air impact wrench, 15m hose reel, and the Air Filter/Regulator and Lubricator as well?' she asks.

'Well, go on then, if you insist.' was my obvious reply.

So, lots of toys to play with tonight.  :y

Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: MaxV6 on 28 February 2008, 18:21:05
  Perfect excuse... inflating the bloody great inflatable swimming/paddling pool she bought that's so big, an olympic committee gave it some serious thought as an emergency replacement ;)

the thing takes 8 hours to fill more than half way upwith water...  ...  I left it filling over night a couple of years ago, came down in the morning, it still hadn't overflowed...   My little 12V emergency tyre compressor takes ages to inflate it...  

all we need then,  is an actual summer this year !

Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: MartinP on 28 February 2008, 22:35:50
Got mine this evening, also a pnuematic recipriocating saw and a 3/8" drill.

so i'm set  :)
Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: Golfbuddy on 28 February 2008, 22:48:18
I'm home and dry on this one. Mrs GB had a flat tyre. Quick pump with the new compressor and all was well.

Another thing to collect dust in the corner of the garage for the next six months.  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: ALDI Special This Thursday
Post by: CaptainZok on 29 February 2008, 15:31:05
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I'm home and dry on this one. Mrs GB had a flat tyre. Quick pump with the new compressor and all was well.

Another thing to collect dust in the corner of the garage for the next six months.  ::) ::) ::)
But remember the rules Budgie, he who has the most toys wins. ;D