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CMB

08-15-1999 11:35:19




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Am looking for a decent 12 volt air compressor to keep in my truck, have tried the $20.00 wal-mart specials but dont care for them. They dont hold up! Anybody have any suggestions??

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Terri

03-09-2005 10:17:14




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 Re: 12 volt air compressors in reply to CMB, 08-15-1999 11:35:19  
The most powerful compressor in it's class can be found at www.inflationzone.com



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jay

08-23-2000 22:17:49




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 Re: 12 volt air compressors in reply to CMB, 08-15-1999 11:35:19  
Concerning these 12v air compressors - anyone seen one with the gage on it? Set it to the pressure you want & walk off - done when you return. Trailer Life was talking about them but gave no mft or dealers. Anyone?



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Neif M. Kadri

10-07-2001 08:24:20




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 Re: Re: 12 volt air compressors in reply to jay, 08-23-2000 22:17:49  



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JerryU

08-18-1999 04:20:40




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 Re: 12 volt air compressors in reply to CMB, 08-15-1999 11:35:19  
Maybe your solution would lie in a small oilless compressor, like a small Campbell Hausfeld that runs off 110 and an invertor. Would probably get a little pricey for the invertor, but you would have both a compressor that would work off 110 and an invertor to run other things.

Just an idea.

JerryU



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Paul Ricci

08-17-1999 20:17:18




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 Re: 12 volt air compressors in reply to CMB, 08-15-1999 11:35:19  

I've seen belt driven A/C compressors mounted for this purpose lasting for many years with occasional use.



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Hey busdriver

08-16-1999 21:30:15




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 Re: 12 volt air compressors in reply to CMB, 08-15-1999 11:35:19  
If it is just for pumping up tires, I keep the 12 volt one like your talking about or use a spark plug adapter hose or when I go fishing with my float tube I use a home made one made from a old fridge compressor just plug it in to 110 and watch it pump.
Good luck Stan



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Neif Mohamad Kadri

09-24-2001 07:36:34




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 Re: Re: 12 volt air compressors in reply to Hey busdriver, 08-16-1999 21:30:15  
Please,
more information this is product



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leon

08-18-1999 10:26:09




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 Re: Re: 12 volt air compressors in reply to Hey busdriver, 08-16-1999 21:30:15  
Would like to know more about building a air
compressor out of frige compressor.
Would like to work one up to put in my motorhome.
Please give me enough details. I am getting to old to blow up grandkids rafts, tubes etc.
Thanks a bunch. Leon



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Hey busdriver

08-18-1999 17:33:20




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 Re: Re: Re: 12 volt air compressors in reply to leon, 08-18-1999 10:26:09  
All mine is an old fridge compressor, with a piece of rubber hose attached to the metal tube with a screw on valve adapter on the other end like on a manual pump, plug it in works good.What I use it for is to blow up tires, and my float tube when I go fishing, requires 110 volt, I use it at my recreational property. Haven't got it here and didn't make it, but I think just hook up to small tube extruding from compressor. If you need more, sorry not going to property for another 2 weeks, but let me know I'll take a closer look.
Stan

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Tim(ny)

08-19-1999 07:06:42




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: 12 volt air compressors in reply to Hey busdriver, 08-18-1999 17:33:20  
For 12V, why can't you scrounge an RV fridge?



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Jim (UT)

08-24-1999 16:40:43




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 12 volt air compressors in reply to Tim(ny), 08-19-1999 07:06:42  
I don't think RV fridges have compressors. Mine never made a sound. I think they work by magic, which is why an RV fridge costs twice as much as a 110V unit and holds half the stuff.



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Tugboat

08-16-1999 18:25:07




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 Re: 12 volt air compressors in reply to CMB, 08-15-1999 11:35:19  
Like most people I've tried them all. Have not found a good one yet. Seems you can find many 110v models that do a great job and last a long time. You may want to get one of these and hook it up to an inverter in your truck. Also,I have seen an adaptor used in a spark plug hole on an engine. Remove the plug and screw in the adaptor and a hose. Thats a cheaper way to go but it works for years.



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CMB

08-18-1999 17:06:39




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 Re: Re: 12 volt air compressors in reply to Tugboat, 08-16-1999 18:25:07  

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Anybody know where i can get the sparkplug adapter or are they homemade??



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Hey busdriver

08-19-1999 15:10:45




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 Re: Re: Re: 12 volt air compressors in reply to CMB, 08-18-1999 17:06:39  
If you're not big of a hurry,check around at garage sales and shop and swaps, I've seen several a shop and swaps. I got mine at a garage sale , price $2. Good luck
Stan



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tugboat

08-18-1999 18:36:01




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 Re: Re: Re: 12 volt air compressors in reply to CMB, 08-18-1999 17:06:39  
A fella could build a spark plug adapter or simply buy one from j.c.whitney in chicago.



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