Mini compressor?

[Udders]

What do you chaps and chapettes recommend as the best / most reliable mini compressors?

 

[bumpmuncher]

I use an older version of this http://www.bauer-kompressoren.de/en...kompressoren/profi_line2/mariner320/index.php attached to a honda GX160

but for my bike tyres i use one of these http://www.slime.com/product/111/Power-Sport-Tire-Inflator-(#40001).html

 

[Dave Ett]

I have a slime too. Great little unit.

 

[Wapping]

Either a Slime or (cheaper) pick up any cheap motorcar tyre compressor; you can find them in many garages or motorfactors for a few quid.

Carefully remove the outer plastic casing. You will see that the compressor unit itself is quite small. Take out the compressor unit and keep it in a small tupperware box. Job done.

I think you have a 12000GS? If so, it is quite likely that the compressor will draw more than five amps, so tripping the Canbus. Run the compressor off the battery with small croc-clips, which may well come with it. Or you can buy them in Maplin.

Don't forget to put a fuse in line, 7.5 or 10 amp will do.

If you want to pump up an airbed, you will need a cheap adaptor.

 

[Micky]

I have a slime too. Great little unit.

What he says ....

 

[STUBBS]

i have a friend that works on the production line at mini

 

[Udders]

Either a Slime or (cheaper) pick up any cheap motorcar tyre compressor; you can find them in many garages or motorfactors for a few quid.

Carefully remove the outer plastic casing. You will see that the compressor unit itself is quite small. Take out the compressor unit and keep it in a small tupperware box. Job done.

I think you have a 12000GS? If so, it is quite likely that the compressor will draw more than five amps, so tripping the Canbus. Run the compressor off the battery with small croc-clips, which may well come with it. Or you can buy them in Maplin.

Don't forget to put a fuse in line, 7.5 or 10 amp will do.

If you want to pump up an airbed, you will need a cheap adaptor.

A 1200? Not me. Can't afford one of those new fangled things! I'm only a lorry driver! It's an 1150 for me
Anybody know where you can get one of those Slime units?

 

[Steptoe]

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[Wapping]

A 1200? Not me. Can't afford one of those new fangled things! I'm only a lorry driver! It's an 1150 for me
Anybody know where you can get one of those Slime units?

Of course, silly me See you in a couple of weeks.

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[Greger]

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Thanks for that - got one the other day from Wilkinsons £9.87, over £12 in screwfix.

 

[andyclift]

If you want to pump up an airbed, you will need a cheap adaptor.

Tyre pumps are designed to deliver pressure at low low. Air beds need a large volume of air at low pressure so using a tyre pump is VERY slow. Much better to buy a purpose made air bed pump.
I use a mains one which cost about a tenner as I carry a small mains inverter anyway(which works on socket OK) but 12v ones are only a few quid.

 

[Packer]

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I've got one of those too. Works off the 1150 power socket after I bought the correct plug from Maplins. (£2-3 I think.)