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bilfman · 03-21-2013, 11:47 PM

I had some stuff lying around the shop and thought I would make a mini 12v compressor with small tank, pressure gauge and regulator.

I used a compressor that was just sitting around and set up and old fire extinguisher as my tank.

I had to purchase a few parts, fittings and such. Also sourced a couple more specialty items from Amazon. These were a pressure switch, on at 80psi off at 110psi and a 40amp 12v relay.

I welded up a mount and plumbed it up, trying to keep the fittings tidy and and wiring hidden. It turned out pretty well. I just thought it would be cool to have something with a little reserve in case you needed a burst of air. The unit can take off 1 lugnut per cycle with my impact. Not great but it works :0

In the pics you can see the small pressure switch and relay, they were $38 shipping included.

Gordonr1973 · 03-22-2013, 12:18 AM

Pretty cool idea!!

meatwagon83 · 03-22-2013, 12:20 AM

nifty!

1985_C10 · 03-22-2013, 01:13 AM

thats pretty cool. im trying to figure out how to build something to supply air to an air horn for my truck. i dont have a horn yet though. im still trying to find a good deal on some real truck horns. not those cheap little wolo ones that are made of plastic. well enough rambling on, lol. nice little thing you made though.

68Timber · 03-22-2013, 07:23 AM

Pretty cool.
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 03-22-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985_C10

thats pretty cool. im trying to figure out how to build something to supply air to an air horn for my truck. i dont have a horn yet though. im still trying to find a good deal on some real truck horns. not those cheap little wolo ones that are made of plastic. well enough rambling on, lol. nice little thing you made though.

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03-21-2013, 11:47 PM	#1
bilfman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Regina, SK, Canada Posts: 622	So I was bored one day... I had some stuff lying around the shop and thought I would make a mini 12v compressor with small tank, pressure gauge and regulator. I used a compressor that was just sitting around and set up and old fire extinguisher as my tank. I had to purchase a few parts, fittings and such. Also sourced a couple more specialty items from Amazon. These were a pressure switch, on at 80psi off at 110psi and a 40amp 12v relay. I welded up a mount and plumbed it up, trying to keep the fittings tidy and and wiring hidden. It turned out pretty well. I just thought it would be cool to have something with a little reserve in case you needed a burst of air. The unit can take off 1 lugnut per cycle with my impact. Not great but it works :0 In the pics you can see the small pressure switch and relay, they were $38 shipping included. Attached Images __________________ 1979 Chevy Dually Crew 4X4 454, D60 Tru-trac, D70 Detroit Locker, 3.73, 4L80E/NP205 1971 GMC 3/4 Ton 4X4

03-22-2013, 12:18 AM	#2
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: So I was bored one day... Pretty cool idea!! __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

03-22-2013, 12:20 AM	#3
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: So I was bored one day... nifty! __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

03-22-2013, 01:13 AM	#4
1985_C10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 149	Re: So I was bored one day... thats pretty cool. im trying to figure out how to build something to supply air to an air horn for my truck. i dont have a horn yet though. im still trying to find a good deal on some real truck horns. not those cheap little wolo ones that are made of plastic. well enough rambling on, lol. nice little thing you made though.

03-22-2013, 07:23 AM	#5
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: So I was bored one day... Pretty cool. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

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