2011 compressor
 

Veteran team needs a compressor.
Where do I get a new compressor? The pneumatics manual lists the provider but I can't find them listed in any link.
Bruce

Re: 2011 compressor
 

The Viair 090C Air Compressor is popular with off roaders. A simple Google search will reveal many different places to purchase one.

such as:

http://www.knowwhere2jeep.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=318&products_id= 10990

http://www.rjroffroad.com/viair-090c...-pr-17608.html

Re: 2011 compressor
 

Try 4wheelsonline.com they have it for $59.63 delivered

Re: 2011 compressor
 

Does anyone have any experience with these new compressors?

Re: 2011 compressor
 

And how do these compressors compare to the old ones?

Re: 2011 compressor
 

These compressors look great...are they legal this year?

Re: 2011 compressor
 

The specs are much better on the new ones. 1.3 cfm versus 0.8 cfm, looking at the spec sheets for both they're consistently better on the new one.

http://www.gd-thomas.com/product.aspx?id=12084&tp=p

http://www.viaircorp.com/OffRoad/90C.html

Edit:
Yes, they're legal. <R69>

Re: 2011 compressor
 

Loving the specs at the first site. Startup and refill pressurization times are impressive for half-gallon tank. Have not got the chance to evaluate the new storage cylinder. Only one port so saving a plug that sometimes caught the ziptie hold-down. Gotta re-think the mounting for this puppy.

Re: 2011 compressor
 

I haven't had experience with the new one, but here's a spec comparison:

Viair 090C 90 Series Air Compressor
*12-Volt
*Permanent Magnetic Motor
*Duty Cycle: 9% @ 100 PSI
*Max. Working Pressure: 120 PSI
*Inline Check Valve
*Amp Draw: 10 Amps
*Dimensions: 6.00” L x 2.10” W x 4.30” H
*Net Weight: 2.50 lbs.
*1.03 CFM at 0 PSI
*0.43 CFM at 90 PSI
*0.34 CFM at 120 PSI

Thomas Industries 405ADC38/12
*12-Volt
*Amp Draw: 10.5 Amps
*MAX. PSI CONT./INT. 100/100
*0.79 CFM at 0 PSI
*0.41 CFM at 40 PSI
*0.24 CFM at 100 PSI
*Diamensions: 7.50" L x 4.25" W x 5.375" H
*Motor: Shaded Pole, Thermally Protected with High Torque Start Winding
*Net Weight: 5.40 lbs

Huge weight savings to be sure!

Re: 2011 compressor
 

can someone point me to a rule which prohibits the use of a previous compressor. (ie. are we forced by a rule that requires us to use the new compressor? ) and if so..what rule?

Re: 2011 compressor
 

The Pneumatics manual calls out that veteran teams can legally use the compressor from past years KOP. Rookie teams have been provided the newer compressor, which veteran teams can acquire and use at their own cost.

http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedFiles...s_Manual. pdf

Re: 2011 compressor
 

Is there no official FIRST place to purchase one of these??
Bruce

Re: 2011 compressor
 

Isn't it 1.03cfm on the new compressor? <R69> forbids anything more powerful than that.

Re: 2011 compressor
 

I think some of the difference is accounted for by the Viair compressor being rated at a supply voltage of 13.8V vs the old compressor at 12V.

Re: 2011 compressor
 

This is at 13.2 volts