Mini Compressor Update :)

[mpsd]

Tom,

I'm concerned about the size of the final product. I'd like to know if one will be able to put it on a bag and travel with it either by plane or car. For that matter, the final product should be not so heavy (say 25 pounds at max) and not so big.

Hope you have a wonderfull 2010, full of health, peace and work. May this new compressor be a new hit for you!



Mendel.

[AGD]

MPSD,

It should easily be under 25 lbs. I would estimate about 12-15 lbs but the motor is not finalized yet. The compressor box that holds the pistons is probably 6x6x18 and the motor sticks out of the long side. Again this is not set in stone so don't hold me to it.

AGD

[mpsd]

MPSD,

It should easily be under 25 lbs. I would estimate about 12-15 lbs but the motor is not finalized yet. The compressor box that holds the pistons is probably 6x6x18 and the motor sticks out of the long side. Again this is not set in stone so don't hold me to it.

AGD

Hey, thanks for the info! I really apreciate it. Keep up with the good work!

[boarder2k7]

MPSD,

It should easily be under 25 lbs. I would estimate about 12-15 lbs but the motor is not finalized yet. The compressor box that holds the pistons is probably 6x6x18 and the motor sticks out of the long side. Again this is not set in stone so don't hold me to it.

AGD

That is awesome!


I wonder what the TSA Baggage screeners would say about it though....

-B

[FA22RaptorF22]

That is awesome!


I wonder what the TSA Baggage screeners would say about it though....

-B

Tom will provide a lead bag for the unit so it can stay undetected haha.

[criticalhammer]

Tom,

Are you requiring a shop compressor for the units you are making?

[chafnerjr]

Tom,

Are you requiring a shop compressor for the units you are making?

His designs are currently based on having an 85 PSI input from a shop compressor. I can't remember if there was another alternative discussed earlier, but yes.

Here's a question that I can't remember if it was discussed... is there a filtration system planned for this or am I filtering everything on the air going into this unit? Something tells me that I am going to be a little more picky about my filtration that I'm currently using for filling tires and the like.

Keep up the good work (and mini compressor facebook page!!!)

[JKR]

TK,

I am looking at shop air compressors in advance of the release of your portable air compressor for filling HPA tanks. In another thread about your miniature compressor, I recall you saying you knew someone making air compressors from refrigerator compressors that ran practically silently. I was wondering if that person had a website, eBay account or other means of contact so I could check out what he had to offer.

Thanks in advance!
JKR

[AGD]

We have been out of touch but I will see if I can contact him.

AGD

[kcombs9]

TK,

I am looking at shop air compressors in advance of the release of your portable air compressor for filling HPA tanks. In another thread about your miniature compressor, I recall you saying you knew someone making air compressors from refrigerator compressors that ran practically silently. I was wondering if that person had a website, eBay account or other means of contact so I could check out what he had to offer.

Thanks in advance!
JKR

If TK can't get you any info just search it in google, I know a few guys that just looked it up and made one.

[JKR]

If TK can't get you any info just search it in google, I know a few guys that just looked it up and made one.

Hope he can find it. Looking to buy a complete unit, not make my own.

[CatoRockwell]

AGD,

I'm also looking into getting a shop compressor for multiple reasons, but especially for this. Will it make the fill go faster if I get one that has 150 output psi? Also do I need to look into a particular gallon amount? I was thinking like a 5-6 gallon one.

To anyone on the forum:

I've been looking at compressor's at home depot among other places. Rigdid looks like some seriously high quality stuff. Any input on this any brands to go with or steer clear of?

[p8ntbal4me]

To anyone on the forum:

I've been looking at compressor's at home depot among other places. Rigdid looks like some seriously high quality stuff. Any input on this any brands to go with or steer clear of?

I love my Ingersol-Rand compressor,.. best one I have owned yet. A little more in price (less than $100) but thats all my company buys now,.. they have the best warranty program out there as well.

But your right about Rigid as well,... they make a quality product.

My father has a portable Rigid 5-gallon elec. compressor and we have done a 44,000 square foot roofing job running 2 roofing nailers,.. no problems. We also just completely gutted my apartment and re-built it using this compressor as well.... still runs awesome!

~ P8nt

[AGD]

Generally speaking you want to look for an "oil-less" type. You should plug it in before buying it to see how noisy it is. They tend to run these things full out and they are aggravating to listen too. You don't need much for the mini-compressor so pick a size based on the other things you will use it for.

AGD

[Dukie]

It would be really nice if these would accept high pressure inputs ( 1000psi ) It could then be used to scavenge the fairly uselss residual in a scuba tank and bring your smaller tanks up to pressure. A scuba tank with 1000psi in it is fairly useless, pumping that down into a smaller tank should drastically cut the fill time.

Its nice to see you getting back in to paintball in any way shape or form tom!!!