on board air, anybody? - Page 2 - Team-BHP

PAVAN KADAM · 11th June 2008, 17:31

We are going

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Where is the thread starter. Rajan boss where are u?

Ignazio · 11th June 2008, 17:42

Hi all,
for those wich the thread is not yet clear, is definitely about carryng a air compressor system on board. Is not only for the tires, but you can use it if you have an ARB airlocker on your differential. That locker works with 6bar compressed air. It is also very useful for cleaning a lot of things, especially radiator, rims, air filter anything you can think of.
I was planning to use an electric coompressor with a tank. I already change my mind. I have the tank, the filters and the hoses system but I'll go with a compressor made out of an old aircon unit, it is more efficient and capable of running air tools too.
If interested will post more details about what I'm planning to use.
Ciao

Ignazio

SirAlec · 11th June 2008, 19:32

Dude! are you talking about CTIS, centre tyre inflation system. used in Humvees etc.

HappyWheels · 11th June 2008, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samurai

Even I have a portable inflator, which comes in handy with tubeless tyres.

Same here! Got one of those small pumps from ebay.in! Very Very handy!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ignazio

...If interested will post more details about what I'm planning to use...

why this question! Bring 'em on, mate!

pvrajan · 12th June 2008, 15:37

Ignazio, yes you got it right.. thats what i was reffering to, its very common for off roaders to use such a system.

The basic systems includes a compressor, pressure activated switch to control the electric compressor, air tank, filters to remove moisture from the compressed air, and hoses and adapter for different applications.

If you use the battery operated cheap small compressor to inflate one tire, it will take 15 min per tire. the same compressor with an air tank connected with valves and an pressure activated electrical switch ( to maintain air pressure in the tank) will make a huge improvement.

Siralec, no, not the one you mentioned (CTIS) thats way off what I had in mind. Thats used in specific motor races like baja racing. totally different ball game.

@ others who made fun of it, no issues, it was a good laugh

Rehaan · 13th June 2008, 04:20

Here are two threads with some more information :

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...appy-them.html (Cheap and decent gauge and pump-very happy with them)

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...foot-pump.html (Tyre pressure gauge and portable inflator pump / foot pump)

cya
R

11th June 2008, 17:31	#16 (permalink)
PAVAN KADAM BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 955 View My Garage	We are going . Where is the thread starter. Rajan boss where are u? __________________ KADAM

11th June 2008, 19:32	#18 (permalink)
SirAlec BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIA Posts: 711 View My Garage	Dude! are you talking about CTIS, centre tyre inflation system. used in Humvees etc. __________________ Living Life a quarter mile at a time...

13th June 2008, 04:20	#21 (permalink)
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay / New York Posts: 7,920	Here are two threads with some more information : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-a...appy-them.html (Cheap and decent gauge and pump-very happy with them) http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/modifi...foot-pump.html (Tyre pressure gauge and portable inflator pump / foot pump) cya R __________________ The memory of you will ride by our side forever.

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11th June 2008, 17:42	#17 (permalink)
Ignazio BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Turin-Italy Posts: 106	Hi all, for those wich the thread is not yet clear, is definitely about carryng a air compressor system on board. Is not only for the tires, but you can use it if you have an ARB airlocker on your differential. That locker works with 6bar compressed air. It is also very useful for cleaning a lot of things, especially radiator, rims, air filter anything you can think of. I was planning to use an electric coompressor with a tank. I already change my mind. I have the tank, the filters and the hoses system but I'll go with a compressor made out of an old aircon unit, it is more efficient and capable of running air tools too. If interested will post more details about what I'm planning to use. Ciao Ignazio

12th June 2008, 15:37	#20 (permalink)
pvrajan Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 13	Ignazio, yes you got it right.. thats what i was reffering to, its very common for off roaders to use such a system. The basic systems includes a compressor, pressure activated switch to control the electric compressor, air tank, filters to remove moisture from the compressed air, and hoses and adapter for different applications. If you use the battery operated cheap small compressor to inflate one tire, it will take 15 min per tire. the same compressor with an air tank connected with valves and an pressure activated electrical switch ( to maintain air pressure in the tank) will make a huge improvement. Siralec, no, not the one you mentioned (CTIS) thats way off what I had in mind. Thats used in specific motor races like baja racing. totally different ball game. @ others who made fun of it, no issues, it was a good laugh