ARB INFLATION3 Twin High Performance Air Compressor CKMTA12 and Extension Hardware for Easy Installation and Connection in a New Printed Box, Ideal for Lockers, Horns, Tire Inflation and Air Tools
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C. Burns
> 3 dayI dont understand the less than 5 star reviews. This is the best small compressor unit out there; nothing else comes close. It has a fan and a 100% duty cycle. I have mine mounted under the passenger seat of my Jeep and use it primarily to air up tires (with smaller compressor it takes a while to air up a 40 tire!). I also have it tied into my air locker manifold and can operate the lockers also. I recommend plumbing this into separate tank of 1 to 2 gallons. That way when moving from tire to tire it will keep running and build up air in the tank. The compressor shuts off at 150 and starts when the air pressure drops below 130. If you do not need that kind of pressure ARB also sells a 70/100 switch. It is imperative that you wire this properly as it draws a heavy current - each motor has its own 40 Amp fuse. I needed longer wires to mount it where I did and used a few ft of 8 Gauge wire. This is not a kit and is just the bare compressor and wiring. You will need to rig up a discharge line, quick coupler and hose to put it to use. I also like the fact that it is built in Australia and not China.
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Matt.T
> 3 dayVery well built, easy installation. Great Compressor
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Mel
> 3 dayThis compressor is highly thought of, but I found several issues that I would not expect in a high end product: 1) The housing at the outlet port appears to be made of cast aluminium, and cracked causing a huge air leak. 2) The steel shroud protecting the outlet side of the compressor unnecessarily interferes with the installation of a fitting to the outlet port. 3) The electrical connectors connecting the wire loom to the compressor are difficult to lock. On the positive side, this compressor fits into small spaces, and is pretty easy to install. I am exchanging the compressor for a replacement, and will update this review if necessary after I receive the replacement. UPDATE, FEBRUARY 8, 2018: I have received and installed the replacement compressor. Sexton accepted the faulty compressor back with no hassle whatsoever. Given the good response, I have upgraded my overall rating from 3 to 4 stars, For those thinking about running any sort of air tools from this compressor, you will definitely need an air tank. Dont count on more than a 20% to 40% duty cycle as this compressor cant keep up with any more. This is not a fault, this compressor does everything that it was designed to do. It is fine for inflating tires, air mattresses, etc. I am able to run a pneumatic impact wrench in short bursts to remove lug nuts with the addition of a small (500 ml) air tank. Overall, I would buy this compressor again.
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Ramtwollc
> 3 daywell I received item really fast(thank you for that) unfortunately I tested it, doesnt work, the box in came in was in shreds they put in another box that was intacted, It looked like it was a previous return, not really sure, they said its not returnable, so I have a big paper weight, use caution!!!
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IRONBEAR
> 3 dayWorks great , installed as an Air up compressor on my 2019 Jeep JLU Rubicon , Had to repurpose a bracket from a rear tire carrier light bracket due to ARB hasn’t made anything for the new Jeeps , had to extend Hot wire to reach the battery as well as the red wire from the harness to my accessories switch under the glove box , took a couple hrs , but all in all I’m really pleased how it came out . Hope this review helps .
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Jose Alvarez
> 3 dayThis product set was a little bit pricey, but ended up getting it and I am glad I did. It was not too difficult of an install at all. Product seems like great quality as well as the parts. The actual compressor was a bit heavy in hands, but fit under hood perfectly. I love the convenience of the product as well as the time it takes to inflate my tires.
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chrisko
> 3 dayComes with wiring harness for the compressor and also built into the harnes 2 more switches for your air lockers and also comes with one rocker switch and a wiring diagrams the only trouble I had wiring was what the diagram said “ignition” that held me up for a couple of hours I ended up splicing it to the cigaret lighter because it only turns on when the key is in the ignition. You will need to buy seprate the tire inflator kit in order to use it as a compressor also u will need a tank if you wish to run air tools if u don’t want to use a tank get the arb twin compressor it can work your air tools at a constant rate.
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Dr. Lesley Bogisich
> 3 dayThe part was damaged but they were helpful in resolving the issue. We will be using them again.
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EJ
Greater than one weekThis thing is a lot more powerful than I was expecting (used to lesser portable compressors). I mounted it under the hood of my 4Runner with a Slee off road bracket. Paired it with an air on board oem looking switch and it fit and wired up just fine. Inflated all 4 stock sized tires 265/70/17 pretty fast. Pretty expensive but it seems like a quality piece.
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timw
Greater than one weekIt seems that this was only meant for lockers. Using this to inflate tires appears to be a poorly thought out after thought. There is an over priced tire inflation kit. But you can buy a 1/4 NPT tee and put it the pressure sensor port and then have the air sensor and hose fitting on the tee. Most likely, everyone that buys this is going to need to modify the wiring harness to make it work. Since there are no kits you have to figure out what you need and where to get it. I tested it by dropping one of my 35” tires 10 psi then filling it. It took about a minute to get it back to 36 psi.