Aldi Compressor
Doki
big kit of air tools to go with it in the box. The compressors rated at
9.5CFM (so the Aldi website figure of 27l/min was a typo - should have been
270l/min). Duty cycle is 50% and it's not supposed to be run for longer than
15 minutes, however there is a 3 year warranty. Most small compressors like
this are fairly disposable items so I suspect the short run time caveat is
there to avoid too many returns within the 3 year period, although it is a
proper oil lubed compressor rather than "oil free" tat. If you want an
actual decent compressor for heavy use that won't die on you, then you
really need to be spending £300 or so on a belt driven machine.
The kit's got a couple of spray guns in it - one gravity feed, one suction.
Both guns look alright, the suction gun being identical to a primer gun I
picked up for £15 a while back, but to use either properly you really need a
small gun reg and gauge, particularly with a small compressor due to the
small reciever and lack of excess capacity. There's an airbrush, but it's
only useable with water or oil based paints, so it's fairly useless for car
work. There's a load of air hose chucked in for free, which is nice, and
everything is fitted with high flow connectors, which would be a few quid if
you bought them seperately. Neither gun looks to be HVLP.
The other bits and bobs are a tyre inflator, a blow duster, a parafin gun
and a jet washer gun. Basically the stuff you get in any cheap kit of air
tools from any tool shop.
All in all it's bloody cheap for what it is - I reckon you'd be looking at
near on £150 at machine mart for the same sort of clobber. It'd probably be
sufficient for spraying a panel or two, perhaps even a bodyside, but you'd
probably struggle for air with an entire car to do, and would almost
certainly be exceeding the stated duty cycle. Obviously there's the usual
caveat about 2 pack - yes, you could spray it with this kit but you'd need
another compressor outside to run an air fed mask, if you don't want to be
very ill or die.
The compressor is made (or more likely imported by) Omega Wolf, who own the
Wolf Air brand. This appears to be their version of the same kit, minus a
couple of the extra bits and bobs:
http://www.wolf-online.co.uk/product.asp?id=001619
Willy Eckerslyke
> The other bits and bobs are a tyre inflator, a blow duster, a parafin
> gun and a jet washer gun.
Out of interest, how's that last one work with an air compressor?
Doki
"Willy Eckerslyke" <oss108...@bangor.ac.uk> wrote in message
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You connect up a hose, put the tap on full and the air pressure blasts the
water out. Even without any pressure pushing the spray medium into the gun,
you can wash things down with thinners with a normal spray gun if you set up
a tight pattern.
Willy Eckerslyke
>
> "Willy Eckerslyke" <oss108...@bangor.ac.uk> wrote in message
> news:62niqgF...@mid.individual.net...
>> Doki wrote:
>>
>>> The other bits and bobs are a tyre inflator, a blow duster, a parafin
>>> gun and a jet washer gun.
>>
>> Out of interest, how's that last one work with an air compressor?
>
> You connect up a hose, put the tap on full and the air pressure blasts
> the water out.
Sounds handy. And by using a long airline, I guess the compressor could
be kept right out of the way too.
<adds one to shopping list>
> Even without any pressure pushing the spray medium into
> the gun, you can wash things down with thinners with a normal spray gun
> if you set up a tight pattern.
Yup, BTDT.
Burgerman
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> I've just been and bought one of the compressors from Aldi. £69 quid and a
> big kit of air tools to go with it in the box. The compressors rated at
> 9.5CFM (so the Aldi website figure of 27l/min was a typo - should have
> been 270l/min). Duty cycle is 50% and it's not supposed to be run for
> longer than 15 minutes, however there is a 3 year warranty. Most small
> compressors like this are fairly disposable items so I suspect the short
> run time caveat is there to avoid too many returns within the 3 year
> period, although it is a proper oil lubed compressor rather than "oil
> free" tat. If you want an actual decent compressor for heavy use that
> won't die on you, then you really need to be spending £300 or so on a belt
> driven machine.
Its the same motor/compressor as mine bought years ago. Slightly different
paint.
Its been "adjusted" up to 150 psi, and runs at times all day long doing all
kinds of stuff. So far its pretty unbreakable so I wouldnt worry!
Its a "proper" well built oil in sump (synthetic in my case!) compressor
with crank and piston/rings etc but instead of driving by belt its turned
to face the motor and is direct drive. And the motor is a powerful induction
motor so nothing to wear.
The only problem was the crappy diy connectors. Easily swapped and adapted
Now its got one or two of every connector!
www.cordeaux.net/comp1.JPG
www.cordeaux.net/comp2.JPG
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John
Any good for spraying fencing panels with Cuprinol or whatever, do you
reckon? I've got about 20 to do this summer :o(
John
Doki
"John" <noneinuse@> wrote in message
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> Doki wrote:
>> I've just been and bought one of the compressors from Aldi. £69 quid
>> and a big kit of air tools to go with it in the box. The compressors
>> rated at 9.5CFM (so the Aldi website figure of 27l/min was a typo -
>> should
>> have been 270l/min). Duty cycle is 50% and it's not supposed to be
>> run for longer than 15 minutes, however there is a 3 year warranty.
>> Most small compressors like this are fairly disposable items so I
>
> reckon? I've got about 20 to do this summer :o(
Fine as long as you're willing to wait for it to fill the reciever.
Atomisation won't really be important so you should be able to drop the air
pressure down (probably below the recommended minimum of 40psi, say 20 or
30) open the needle right up and lather it on. That way you'll minimise
overspray - even with a really good efficient spraygun, 70% of the paint you
shoot at a car doesn't end up on it.
Doki
"Burgerman" <burg...@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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I've not got it out yet as it's in the house rather than the workshop. Does
it have a basic regulator fitted to the tin outputs?
John
Ah, cheers mate. I might just treat myself to a new toy then :o)
John
Douglas Payne
> www.cordeaux.net/comp1.JPG
> www.cordeaux.net/comp2.JPG
<topic wandering>
Ooh, a D300. Nice.
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Burgerman
"Douglas Payne" <dou...@cheerful.com> wrote in message
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Marvelous for photographing dusty dusty old compressors in dingy dark
workshops!
Seriously recommended for everything else though...
See I get priorities right! Cheapest compressor possible but almost the
dearest camera...
Burgerman
One fopr all outputs
Merlin's Laptop
> Any good for spraying fencing panels with Cuprinol or whatever, do you
> reckon? I've got about 20 to do this summer :o(
>
> John
>
>
purpose, however I used the gunk applicator rather than the spray gun & you
could blat it on faster than the guy in the telly ad with the pump up
variety, would use it every time .
Chris
Peter Hill
There is (was?) a proper reg/lube with 10m and 3m hose for £19.99.
I seem to have a full boot.
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Doki
"Peter Hill" <peter....@nospam.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
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> There is (was?) a proper reg/lube with 10m and 3m hose for £19.99.
>
> I seem to have a full boot.
The reg is identical to a sealey one I have already. I expect the oiler will
be similarly identical to the Sealey equiv. Just been and got one as I'm fed
up of air tools needing a bit of 3 in 1 in whenever I pick them up...
garra...@gmail.com
Adrian
> I see it`s in PSI/Bar..can anyone advise on conversion to KPA? i HAVE
> ONE AND IT`S GREAT BUT MY CAR PRESSURE FOR TYRES IS KPA,SO IM LOST.
one bar.
newshound
could easily be 10% out.
Peter Hill
Any garage air line at 20-50p a pop could be just as far out.
newshound
certificate.
The traditional metal "pen" type are usually more accurate, and you can
get "digital" ones which claim to be. I have one of each, and also one
of these
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0002GV286?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
and they all agree to within 1 psi, which I know doesn't strictly prove
anything but I have had a couple of "battery" compressors in the past,
and another on the compressor tyre head and these have all been miles out.
If you are stopped by plod and your pressures are wrong, you could get a
ticket. If you fish out your gauge and show that they are OK by that you
are much more likely just to be told to get a new one.
Dave Plowman (News)
> > I wouldn't rely on the gauge for setting car tyre pressures, though:
> > could easily be 10% out.
> So what should he use?
> Any garage air line at 20-50p a pop could be just as far out.
pumps. To make sure they are within spec.
The gauge on my tyre inflator which is part of a jump start pack reads to
over 200 psi. At 30psi true, it reads 40 psi. You'd do better by kicking
the tyres. ;-) Over inflating tyres will give a hard ride but isn't
dangerous (within reason). An underinflate tyre will overheat and can blow
out at speed.
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Gordon H
> In article <mj2pgj$o04$1...@speranza.aioe.org>,
> Peter Hill <peter...@skyshacknospam.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>>> I wouldn't rely on the gauge for setting car tyre pressures, though:
>>> could easily be 10% out.
>
>> So what should he use?
>
> Buy one in Halfords.
>
>> Any garage air line at 20-50p a pop could be just as far out.
>
> At one time a garage would have its airline tested at the same time as its
> pumps. To make sure they are within spec.
>
> The gauge on my tyre inflator which is part of a jump start pack reads to
> over 200 psi. At 30psi true, it reads 40 psi. You'd do better by kicking
> the tyres. ;-) Over inflating tyres will give a hard ride but isn't
> dangerous (within reason). An underinflate tyre will overheat and can blow
> out at speed.
>
I also keep an eye on tread wear across the tyre, which is the best way
of knowing whether pressures are correct, even if rather belatedly.
;-)
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