ARB Compressor Install With Remote Air Inlet

[Dowry]

Just a tip to keep your QC's from leaking:

Put a capped male QC into them when not in use. An open QC can collect dust and the locking mechanism is susceptable to vibration that can cause intermittent leaks. '

Keeps them clean and the connection sealed. It wont vibrate off like a dust cap will.

x2. This was my first thought when I read about others' leaking issues. And, subscribed.

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[teotwaki]

Another Item I carry is two back to back male connectors.

If your system can still hold air, you can charge your system, and get your lockers engaged using a backup compressor or your buddy's power tank.

Waiting to hear how this turns out for you. I've go the same compressor, about 3 years old now.

Thanks for the really cool idea for charging up the air system!!

 

[FellowTraveler]

Going CTIS pump and keeping ARB too

While the ARB setup is nice it is rated for 40 minutes continuous operation mine continues to give me great service, but, I'm making plans to add CTIS pump "rated for unlimited continuous operation" for my tire inflation, tool requirements which is very pricey and needed in my case.

 

[teotwaki]

While the ARB setup is nice it is rated for 40 minutes continuous operation mine continues to give me great service, but, I'm making plans to add CTIS pump "rated for unlimited continuous operation" for my tire inflation, tool requirements which is very pricey and needed in my case.

I don't know that many of us have a need to run air tools for off roading..... :sombrero:

(but I had to laugh because we'd probably wish for them if we break down off road...)

 

[Johnston]

ARB has a new compressor rated at 100% duty cycle. The CKMTA12. I have no experience with it but plan to check it out.

 

[FellowTraveler]

Yep, an impact tool

I don't know that many of us have a need to run air tools for off roading..... :sombrero:

(but I had to laugh because we'd probably wish for them if we break down off road...)

8 lugs per wheel at 140 ft lbs tq makes an impact tool a nice addition, while the main objective is more air and faster fill of tires. I find myself having to plug or patch tires on and off road more frequently even w/kevlar GoodYears.

I'll be doing this ARB pump upgrade too, makes sense and I always welcome ideas to improve on already great products. Can't think of a better site to get ideas from!

 

[teotwaki]

ARB has a new compressor rated at 100% duty cycle. The CKMTA12. I have no experience with it but plan to check it out.

http://www.arbusa.com/uploads/PDF/newProductAdvice/CKMTA12_retail.pdf

a bit bigger and heavier, has a fan to push some air across it.

 

[teotwaki]

so, back on topic :ylsmoke:

I just got this email from ARB :victory:

Hi Jim,

your compressor arrived today and we had a chance to tear it down after running some tests on it. What we found was quite unusual, a very poor contact pattern on one of the brushes. We suspect the brush spring on that side of the brush plate may be weak eventually leading to poor contact at the commutator and very poor motor performance. It's unusual enough that we plan to ship the suspect components to our engineering department in Australia in the near future for further evaluation.

For the moment, however, I'm going to have a new compressor shipped your direction as we're deeming this one a warranty situation. If you have any questions please let me know.
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I call this truly amazing service!

 

[cruiseroutfit]

...I call this truly amazing service!

Agreed, especially since it was out of its warranty period. Kudos to ARB

 

[FellowTraveler]

Thanks for the product heads up

http://www.arbusa.com/uploads/PDF/newProductAdvice/CKMTA12_retail.pdf

a bit bigger and heavier, has a fan to push some air across it.

I now consider this ARB product to be on the shopping list.

I have nothing but good things to say of my ARB lockers and compressor, even good customer service and fast parts replacement.

I had in the past a problem w/front ARB locker and ARB sent updated parts no charge to correct issue via express mail.

Again, thanks for the update!

 

[teotwaki]

Brand new compressor arrived today. :wings:

Looks as if they took a new product box off the shelf and stripped out all of the accessories and cardboard (except for the little air filter and 100 PSI switch?). So the compressor was free to bang around inside the box without any packing. Since the compressor has a fairly robust housing there was only cosmetic damage but it is FREE so why whine... :elkgrin:

 

[TangoBlue]

http://www.arbusa.com/uploads/PDF/newProductAdvice/CKMTA12_retail.pdf

a bit bigger and heavier, has a fan to push some air across it.

I now consider this ARB product to be on the shopping list.

I have nothing but good things to say of my ARB lockers and compressor, even good customer service and fast parts replacement.

I had in the past a problem w/front ARB locker and ARB sent updated parts no charge to correct issue via express mail.

Again, thanks for the update!

You think that's cool? Wait till you see what Tony and the boys are going to be marketing that's portable. It will blow the competition away. Oh - I made a funny...

 

[teotwaki]

Installed and works fine. Sits for a long time without cycling so no leaks from any of my connections. :victory:

Thank you ARB!

 

[HillbillyfromAL]

Reading through this thread I noticed alot of people had problems with air leaks. So I just thought I'd share some of the stuff I've learnt recently because I believe the air compressor should only have to come on once a day at most if it's not being used.
1. Hose clamps are not the best choice. Either compression fittings with flexible lines or flare fittings with copper lines. Think Air Brakes
2. A spray bottle or for harder to see places a water gun and very soapy water help you see the leaks much better
3. Thin white Teflon tape is not usually gas rated. The right stuff to use it the yellow thicker gas rated tape and it cost about $3.
I hope that someone finds this useful and the compressor coming on for a few seconds every few minutes isn't acceptable. Good Luck

 

[teotwaki]

Reading through this thread I noticed alot of people had problems with air leaks. So I just thought I'd share some of the stuff I've learnt recently because I believe the air compressor should only have to come on once a day at most if it's not being used.
1. Hose clamps are not the best choice. Either compression fittings with flexible lines or flare fittings with copper lines. Think Air Brakes
2. A spray bottle or for harder to see places a water gun and very soapy water help you see the leaks much better
3. Thin white Teflon tape is not usually gas rated. The right stuff to use it the yellow thicker gas rated tape and it cost about $3.
I hope that someone finds this useful and the compressor coming on for a few seconds every few minutes isn't acceptable. Good Luck

Good info! With the white Teflon tape I put down a few layers to get a good seal but I will switch to the yellow tape whenever I have to take things apart. I currently do not have leaks. For locating leaks I used soapy water and a tooth brush.