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[tunnie]

... to make things easier doing shocks, getting wheels off and so on, i was thinking of getting a compressor.

Saw this...

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/hunter-25/path/diy-semi-professional-air-compressors-2

Any good?

What kind of money would i be looking at for something half decent?

[cem_devecioglu]

I use 50 liter model as the mechanics recommended..

[tunnie]

this one?

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/hunter-55-air-compressor/path/diy-semi-professional-air-compressors-2

At £187 its a bit more than i would want to pay, but i guess thats about as cheap as i can go for something half decent?

[cem_devecioglu]

this one?

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/hunter-55-air-compressor/path/diy-semi-professional-air-compressors-2

At £187 its a bit more than i would want to pay, but i guess thats about as cheap as i can go for something half decent?

yep..as an experience when you start to use even 50 liter pressurized air, it finishes quickly and engine starts again..But I think unless you will use it for painting its adequate

ps: they are very noisy in home

[mantahatch]

This is a newer version of what I have http://www.hydrovane.co.uk/products.asp?model=HV01RM%20(Receiver%20Mounted)&air=0%2E12&motor=1%2E1&Pressure=10&Speed=1450&section=detail&id=1475&Pressureunits=Bar%20g&MinPressure=&Flowunits=m3/min

They are quick and quiet compared to the piston type, they are more expensive I am afraid.
They are so quiet that I leave mine on most of the time and even on start up it cannot be heard outside of the garage.

HTH

Mike

[Big Bri]

i bought 1 from aldi's for £69.99 had it for few months been handy also bought for £14.99 air impact wrench and kit and its got 3year warranty there good for the price
2.5HP, 1.87kW 230V motor
Operates from a 13amp plug
Air displacement: 270 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

[Martin_1962]

I want to fit a vapour trap to my Aldi compressor but cannot find any compatible fittings

[tunnie]

was this the one that was on offer at Aldi? Is it still there?

[Big Bri]

was this the one that was on offer at Aldi? Is it still there?

yes it was the 1 on offer not sure if they still have them tho

[Ken T]

This is a newer version of what I have http://www.hydrovane.co.uk/products.asp?model=HV01RM%20(Receiver%20Mounted)&air=0%2E12&motor=1%2E1&Pressure=10&Speed=1450&section=detail&id=1475&Pressureunits=Bar%20g&MinPressure=&Flowunits=m3/min

They are quick and quiet compared to the piston type, they are more expensive I am afraid.
They are so quiet that I leave mine on most of the time and even on start up it cannot be heard outside of the garage.

HTH

Mike

Yes, Hydrovane are very good and quiet. The air comes out in a smooth flow, you don't need a receiver to smooth out the pulses that a piston type gives. I have a 3 ph one, which I run off a small inverter and it works very well. Here's one on FLeabay  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USED-HYDROVANE-15-COMPRESSOR-GOOD-WORKING-CONDITION_W0QQitemZ190258411117QQihZ009QQcategoryZ22662QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

which works of 240V. If yo don't mind getting an inverter here's a 3ph one

 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/hydrovane-5-compresser_W0QQitemZ150303157499QQihZ005QQcategoryZ30906QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Because they are used a lot in industry, you can still get spares easily, several people sell series 5 service kits, oil etc.

Ken

[Marks DTM Calib]

Hydrovanes are good but should be maintained more, there also VERY expensive new!

When considering which one, consider the application you are targeting as this has a big effect on what you REALLY need.

[mantahatch]

This is a newer version of what I have http://www.hydrovane.co.uk/products.asp?model=HV01RM%20(Receiver%20Mounted)&air=0%2E12&motor=1%2E1&Pressure=10&Speed=1450&section=detail&id=1475&Pressureunits=Bar%20g&MinPressure=&Flowunits=m3/min

They are quick and quiet compared to the piston type, they are more expensive I am afraid.
They are so quiet that I leave mine on most of the time and even on start up it cannot be heard outside of the garage.

HTH

Mike

Yes, Hydrovane are very good and quiet. The air comes out in a smooth flow, you don't need a receiver to smooth out the pulses that a piston type gives. I have a 3 ph one, which I run off a small inverter and it works very well. Here's one on FLeabay  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USED-HYDROVANE-15-COMPRESSOR-GOOD-WORKING-CONDITION_W0QQitemZ190258411117QQihZ009QQcategoryZ22662QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

which works of 240V. If yo don't mind getting an inverter here's a 3ph one

 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/hydrovane-5-compresser_W0QQitemZ150303157499QQihZ005QQcategoryZ30906QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Because they are used a lot in industry, you can still get spares easily, several people sell series 5 service kits, oil etc.

Ken

Wow what a price, that is my exact compressor except mine is in mint condition compared to that one highlighted above.

Yes they do require more frequent oil changes, and you really need a oil filter thinghy for paint spraying. But they are brilliant for lubrication normal air tools.

Mike

P.S. Thank god mine was free. (not stolen I might add)

[theolodian]

Wouldn't it be easier to just get one of those cordless electric impact guns?  :-?

[tunnie]

Hydrovanes are good but should be maintained more, there also VERY expensive new!

When considering which one, consider the application you are targeting as this has a big effect on what you REALLY need.

General car work, time saving tool, as members know i aint that strong  

Main things i can for see..

Pumping up tyres - Getting hacked off with petrol station ones not working.

Removing wheel nuts - make things easier

Rear shock bolts / diff bolts for springs and shock replacement.

[TheBoy]

For bolts that you can't undo by hand, not sure airguns are the solution - frequently shear them


I do happen to have a VAT Free invite for Machine Mart (this Sun I think)