2011 compressor

[Bruceb]

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

[IndySam]

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

[Mrpalmere]

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

[morganh2550]

Does anyone have any experience with these new compressors?

[jason701802]

And how do these compressors compare to the old ones?

[JB987]

Originally Posted by IndySam

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

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

[James Tonthat]

Originally Posted by jason701802

And how do these compressors compare to the old ones?

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:

Originally Posted by JB987

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

Yes, they're legal. <R69>

[Bill_B]

Originally Posted by IndySam

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

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.

[hg273]

Originally Posted by jason701802

And how do these compressors compare to the old ones?

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!

[mryeagle]

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?

[keericks]

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

[Bruceb]

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

[Sandvich]

Originally Posted by James Tonthat

The specs are much better on the new ones. 1.3 cfm versus 0.8 cfm,

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

[anyheck]

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.

[idahorobot]

Originally Posted by hg273

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!

This is at 13.2 volts