compressor and tank on ebay

Post by **toaddog** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 1:26 am

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BOSS-IMPRESSOR-1 ... dZViewItem

any comments

Post by **chimpboy** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 1:48 am

I find the "faster than endless air" claim very dubious.

But if it is an all metal construction, no plastic bits (as he claims) then (a) it might be pretty durable and (b) he should put up some photos of the inside as well...

Edit: doesn't Bogged live around there? Maybe he could swing by for a real-life demo.

Post by **TRobbo** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 1:34 pm

Hmmm sounds the goods.
As Hobzee says - most of us know him and his reputation is at sake.

It's size obviously contributes to it's capacity. Where do you mount it?

Post by **bogged** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 1:51 pm

chimpboy wrote:I find the "faster than endless air" claim very dubious.

hes selling it, he has to sell it up!

Edit: doesn't Bogged live around there? Maybe he could swing by for a real-life demo.

Thats Hobbsy thats selling this shit, as far as I know.. ask for a demo at a Navrun infront of the crowd

Post by **beretta** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:16 pm

Why don't you just email him and ask him, he's a good bloke who's been in the industry for a long time, he's not a 5 minute wonder like a lot of them on ebay. I've brought a lot of stuff off him and it's all been good quality components. I trust him myself and am about to buy one of those 15ltr tanks in the next few weeks, going to use my max air compressor, tho if I had the cash I'd get one of those compressors. Apparently they use them with the airbag setups on the ricers etc, they're supposed to be pretty good from what I've heard.

Cheers, Paul

Post by **Vulcanised** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:08 pm

i like the look of it.... if i didn't just fork out the spondooly for new shocks i'd buy one

Post by **Cossie** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:43 pm

Sounds the goods - shame its so damn big though...

Massive BOSS Compressor -- 35cm long, 25 cm tall, 18cm wide

where the hell do you mount it?

Isnt endless air supposed to be 9cfm or something?

Post by **kirragc** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:10 pm

I had an endless with a minitank and they could be beaten by better flow I reckon.
Narrow tube and valves slows things down a bit.

But 100% duty cycle sounds good

Post by **Hobzee** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:29 pm

Hi guys - Hobzee here.

I think a blow off

sounds like a great idea. I will bring a demo along to Navrun for a race. All I need is a car with an endless air system to be there .. anyone coming to Big River 1st w'end of Aug for the Navrun and got an endless air? Ruffy will be there as judge - you know him and he is Radar Boy for the weekend..

I will also be at Ateco (but not to steal their show) so I can give one on one demos. Just ask.

Post by **CRUSHU** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:53 pm

Doesn't sound like he is scared to back up his advertising

But he isn't the sort of guy to spin a load of crap.

Post by **Hobzee** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:31 pm

Thanks SC

Let's face it, even if an endless air beats the BOSS it can only be by a few seconds and that's not bad for a 12V job.

Hobzee

Post by **gtir300** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 10:53 pm

Hi new to the Forum and 4x4 scene, been reading threads for a while, but not needed to ask up until now.

Have seen these advertised on ebay, certainly seem good, just a few questions for Hobzee, whats it like for spares/overhaul kits? and what maintenance do the units need? Complete newby to all this, having read a bit on web, certainly pays to have good compressor!!

Was going to email you, but seems this info might be of use to others.

Not many people have experienced your units over here in WA (from what I can gather), but willing to give it a try and give good feedback.

Thanks

Post by **ozrunner** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:34 am

Hobzee

Now if I could find a spot for one of those compressors I'd have one but man they are big suckers. What do they weigh?

But I will be looking where I can fit a tank and be in touch.

Post by **TRobbo** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:50 am

Hobzee wrote: I will also be at Ateco (but not to steal their show) so I can give one on one demos. Just ask.

Looking forward to seeing it in action Hobzee. If I can fit one, I want one...

Post by **DamTriton** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 2:41 pm

"3/4 Horse Power" : 746 watts to the HP = 560 watts

"Draws max 25 amp on start up under pressure." : 14V x 25A = 350 watt, and that being at the most extreme load situation.

Something doesn't add up............

Post by **Ruggers** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 6:12 pm

i run one of those compressors mine's called the big pump from BBM it is as good as they say the only thing i have a problem with is that i bolted the none return valve on the outlet of the compressor and the heat it genrates kept melting the insides of it. need to get on of those braided lines. was worth the money and i paid more than they are on ebay.

Post by **Mick_n_Sal** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:25 pm

Based purely on the cost of the individual components - it's good value.

Tank - available from local TJM $140
Compressor - available from various places - best price found - $235
Solenoid - Shop around $35
Check valve in hose - $19

Mick _n_Sal

Post by **Hobzee** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 11:12 pm

Damkia wrote ... "Draws max 25 amp on start up under pressure." : 14V x 25A = 350 watt,... I shall follow up with factory - I agree with your logic ... I wonder if I try 24V. Sick!

Same origins as BBM units. BBM buy off qld who buy off USA who buy off Taiwan. I buy off Taiwan = 2 x less middlemen and much less freight. It is the revised later edition of the BBM unit. Note the air cleaner and 100% duty cycle.

Also got 180psi switches now too.

Post by **DamTriton** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 12:21 am

Hobzee wrote:Damkia wrote ... "Draws max 25 amp on start up under pressure." : 14V x 25A = 350 watt,... I shall follow up with factory - I agree with your logic ... I wonder if I try 24V. Sick!

Same origins as BBM units. BBM buy off qld who buy off USA who buy off Taiwan. I buy off Taiwan = 2 x less middlemen and much less freight. It is the revised later edition of the BBM unit. Note the air cleaner and 100% duty cycle.

Also got 180psi switches now too.

Not having a go at you, just "did not compute".

Post by **Ruffy** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:06 am

I was talkng to Hobzee about this set up on the weekend. It certainly does sound the goods. And as stated before he's got to good of a reputation in the industry to go blowing it on a 350 buck air set up.... But in saying that the only way i could personally endorse such a product would be if i was "given" one to use in my truck. of course this would be deemed as sponsorship and 4WDshop stickers would be applied to the vehicle!!!!

Then i could tell you all EXACTLY how good they are...

And as for the endless air set ups. Not too many A/C compressors out there would displace 3 cubic feet of air per minute at a reasonable engine speed unless they were massively under driven.

Now... where will i pop those stickers...

Post by **quick60** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 11:48 am

I've got a very similar one called a "big thumper" from ATS4X4 in Geelong. Supposedly 4cfm, and I don't doubt it. It used to take me at a guess 45-50 minutes to air up 4-35x11.5R15 centepedes from 10psi to 40psi with the old Thomas blue tongue, the other day I did 10 tyres in less time it would have taken me to do 1, with the first up in around 35-40 seconds which is helped by the tank volume. The outlet does get very hot and I've used hydraulic hose (2500psi) for the first 500mm to the one way valve with no problems yet. A hint from the hose supplyer was to superglue the hose to the fitting.

Post by **Emo** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 1:18 pm

How about an OL discount for bulk buy? It seems that there is a fair bit of interest in these.

Post by **DBW** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 1:26 pm

Emo wrote:How about an OL discount for bulk buy? It seems that there is a fair bit of interest in these.

Now you're talking! I'm in!

Post by **Emo** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 1:30 pm

Well if enough people are interested why not?

Post by **beretta** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 1:39 pm

Or you just bid, he's started these ones pretty cheap......

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... %3AIT&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll ... %3AIT&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/BOSS-Alloy-Tank- ... dZViewItem

Post by **Ruffy** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 2:53 pm

There are two different types of compressors that look indentical. Those cheaper ones are not the same ones as in the $350 dollar auction.
not commenting on the smaller one as i know nothing about it. Just making sure you're all aware so noone buys thinking it's the 3/4 hp job.

PS: hobzee, I've cleaned a spot on the 60 for the stickers!!!

Post by **GUJohnno** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:11 pm

Emo wrote:How about an OL discount for bulk buy? It seems that there is a fair bit of interest in these.

$350 not cheap enough...?
I think you'll find he puts them at the cheapest he can..

Post by **Ruffy** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:08 pm

GUJohnno wrote:
Emo wrote:How about an OL discount for bulk buy? It seems that there is a fair bit of interest in these.
$350 not cheap enough...?
I think you'll find he puts them at the cheapest he can..

I agree...
However.. If he sells ten for 385 each then i can have one for free!!!

Post by **Hobzee** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:05 pm

Gee Ruffy I dont have any stickers - Stickers are an overhead and I'm not an overhead kinda guy ... How about we sticky tape a business card to your car ...

Who's up for me putting a demo in Ruffy's rig for say 2 months? After that we auction it off as a second handy to OL guys only. (Gotta make sure we dont upset the 4sale boys but). Proceeds can go towards Terry Roberts catering tent (Terry does catering for Ateco, all Navruns, Vic Winch, Cliffhanger, Piranha Pursuit, etc etc) His tent looks very sad. Still got Cliffhanger Bindies in it.

Would you listen to Ruffy? If he said they were shit hot would you believe him? Am I going to sell more in the end if I do?

What do you think Ruffy .... dumb question....

Post by **GUJohnno** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:17 pm

Your the man Hobzee

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