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Now this is OBA!!
- Thread starter 83ZZ502_Jimmy
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skratch
1/2 ton status
Dang!
I could use one of those under the hood of my Burb!
Right next to the welder I'm gonna get someday.
My only qestion is where is all the weight in that system, they said 180lbs! I didn't think a compressor and tank would weigh near that much.
I'd be really curious to see what is all included in the system just to know where that weight is coming from, cause I'd like to think it could be done a lot lighter.
I could use one of those under the hood of my Burb!
Right next to the welder I'm gonna get someday.
My only qestion is where is all the weight in that system, they said 180lbs! I didn't think a compressor and tank would weigh near that much.
I'd be really curious to see what is all included in the system just to know where that weight is coming from, cause I'd like to think it could be done a lot lighter.
Any idea what one of those cost?
83ZZ502_Jimmy
1/2 ton status
I am pretty sure they are pricey... But with anything with that kind of capability, I can understand that.
This compressor is obviously more than any K5 would require to air up tires and run tools. You can almost run a 600lb sand blaster with that thing. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Short answer, I have no idea how much it costs. Just thought it was cool. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
John
This compressor is obviously more than any K5 would require to air up tires and run tools. You can almost run a 600lb sand blaster with that thing. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Short answer, I have no idea how much it costs. Just thought it was cool. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
John
Is that a vane compressor? Our shop compressor at work is a vane type and doesn't use a tank. There is enough storage in the lines and it goes from zero to full out air in under a minute. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
Rene
Rene
83ZZ502_Jimmy
1/2 ton status
Yes, I am assuming when you say vane compressor.. I know it by a rotary screw design. Prolly the same thing, just different terms. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Yeah, basically it requires no tank at all. Its like the ingersol rand towable compressors you see on construction sites. From what I've seen and read, its amazing. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
John
Yeah, basically it requires no tank at all. Its like the ingersol rand towable compressors you see on construction sites. From what I've seen and read, its amazing. /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
John
I think vane and rotary screw are different...but both make the piston type look pathetic. Not needing a tank is the best part...space is always limited on our trucks as it is. I'd really like to see a price on these /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
Rene
Rene
SF87K5
1/2 ton status
I just got off the phone with a VMAX dealer about their VR-70 air compressor. OMFG their pricey, it cost $7100US installed. Well I guess I will be finding another means of OBA.
skratch
1/2 ton status
/forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif Thats a cool system and all but not that cool!
I think I'll be doing the home made OBA instead too.
I think I'll be doing the home made OBA instead too.
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Dang, they're pretty damn proud of that thing!!
Rene
Dang, they're pretty damn proud of that thing!!
Rene
K05Aggie
1/2 ton status
Wow. That is OBA.
Re: skratch
I don't know where 180lbs came from, but it says on the linked page:
"The Underhood VR70 air tank weighs only 21lbs and its compact design measures a mere 6" in diameter and 31" long."
31" long! That's not very compact. The compressor in the picture doesn't look 31" long.
Re: 83ZZ502 Jimmy
Vane and rotary screw are not the same.
vane compressor pic on this page
rotary screw pic
Re: skratch
I don't know where 180lbs came from, but it says on the linked page:
"The Underhood VR70 air tank weighs only 21lbs and its compact design measures a mere 6" in diameter and 31" long."
31" long! That's not very compact. The compressor in the picture doesn't look 31" long.
Re: 83ZZ502 Jimmy
Vane and rotary screw are not the same.
vane compressor pic on this page
rotary screw pic
83ZZ502_Jimmy
1/2 ton status
Thanks for the clarification /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif It sounded good though.. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
John
John
83ZZ502_Jimmy
1/2 ton status
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Dang, they're pretty damn proud of that thing!!
Rene
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I had no idea they were that proud /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
John
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Dang, they're pretty damn proud of that thing!!
Rene
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I had no idea they were that proud /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
John
Now how much is it for only the unit NOT INSTALLED ?
lukebaby1
1/2 ton status
C'mon John, with all those toy's you have you've got to get you one of these. lol. You kind of have to wonder with a capacity like that, how resilent it is,(to dust and dirt), and how much it would cost to repair when it fails. /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
83ZZ502_Jimmy
1/2 ton status
But for $7100 I could have a really cool trail K5. Something I wouldnt mind beating up. Or, more horsepower. (I cant ever seem to get enough of that and s/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif
On the slightly more serious side, I would imagine these things last pretty well. Most portable (tow-behind) compressors can take many hours of abuse and usually don't do it dust free. (Jackhammering, sandblasting, etc.) For that kind of money they ought to last a while (read: forever) /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
John
On the slightly more serious side, I would imagine these things last pretty well. Most portable (tow-behind) compressors can take many hours of abuse and usually don't do it dust free. (Jackhammering, sandblasting, etc.) For that kind of money they ought to last a while (read: forever) /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
John
