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Trailer air systems #3048143
06/05/22 09:20 PM
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So in my one trailer I use a 20lb scuba tank....Lasts the season, but every couple years, I have to have it hydro tested...not cheap....

What is better? A smaller 120vac compressor with an inverter or a twice as expensive 12v dc system?

Looking at this 18A 12vdc system....
https://proshop.summitracing.com/parts/var-20007

Or a small Harbor Salvage compressor & Inverter......Thoughts?

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'70 Cuda,...605 EFI Hemi Street Car (6.20 best pass, 1.33 60ft)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYw6RA-k5Bk (6.25 at 108.75mph from inside car)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zQEb9uxFng (6.25 at 108mph from outside car)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCvfzsC4NgM (9.9)

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Re: Trailer air systems [Re: Dragula] #3048213
06/06/22 09:08 AM
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you will need a generator for anything 120 volt, I have a small air compresser from napa 3 gal with Honda generator


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Re: Trailer air systems [Re: 440lebaron] #3048263
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Neither of my trailers have one of those generators doors, and I hate digging it out...Four wheeler has to come out to get at it.

I was also looking at the battery operated Dewalt system....Seems kinda neat.

Last edited by Dragula; 06/06/22 01:30 PM.

'70 Cuda,...605 EFI Hemi Street Car (6.20 best pass, 1.33 60ft)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYw6RA-k5Bk (6.25 at 108.75mph from inside car)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zQEb9uxFng (6.25 at 108mph from outside car)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCvfzsC4NgM (9.9)

'66 Barracuda AWB Stretched nose Blown 440 Car in build stage

'71 Duster Drag Car 400 Low Deck 512 best 6.002 at 115.44mph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znuo3jMUXTk
Re: Trailer air systems [Re: Dragula] #3048284
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the dewalt is great, we have it at the shop for out side use, you can set it at any pound fills and shuts off


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Re: Trailer air systems [Re: 440lebaron] #3048294
06/06/22 01:28 PM
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Milwaukee also makes a cordless deal if you choose to use their battery powered stuff. I also have a cordless inflator that works in the lanes for a quick fill if need be. Our dragster and my new truck will have compressors on board.

https://www.krperformance.com/index...amp;sid=d16n2vjk14de294ui93b714547d4e388


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Re: Trailer air systems [Re: 440lebaron] #3048295
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Stuck with Dewalt if I go cordless, but I like the looks of the Milwaukie a lot.
How long does the battery last? And which size battery are you using?

Last edited by Dragula; 06/06/22 01:29 PM.

'70 Cuda,...605 EFI Hemi Street Car (6.20 best pass, 1.33 60ft)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYw6RA-k5Bk (6.25 at 108.75mph from inside car)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zQEb9uxFng (6.25 at 108mph from outside car)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCvfzsC4NgM (9.9)

'66 Barracuda AWB Stretched nose Blown 440 Car in build stage

'71 Duster Drag Car 400 Low Deck 512 best 6.002 at 115.44mph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znuo3jMUXTk
Re: Trailer air systems [Re: Dragula] #3048300
06/06/22 01:36 PM
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We have a Milwaukee 18v stuff as thast what we use. Prefer their cordless tools over Dwalts stuff just seem to hold up better. This in in professional everyday use from my shop and my sons. The compressor battery holds up very well. We have had one for awhile that gets used a fair amount.

I have way to many air sources at the track for sure. My trailers both have compressors as well, smaller trailer has a nailer type compressor made by Senco that is actually pretty bada$$. My bigger trailer has a 25 gallon upright. The issue with electric compressors is the start up amps used to get them going. Then I have the cordless "gun styler" inflator along with the on boards.


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Re: Trailer air systems [Re: Al_Alguire] #3048321
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It might come down to which is the smallest. The Milwaukie and the little 12vdc from Viair seem to be close in size.


'70 Cuda,...605 EFI Hemi Street Car (6.20 best pass, 1.33 60ft)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYw6RA-k5Bk (6.25 at 108.75mph from inside car)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zQEb9uxFng (6.25 at 108mph from outside car)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCvfzsC4NgM (9.9)

'66 Barracuda AWB Stretched nose Blown 440 Car in build stage

'71 Duster Drag Car 400 Low Deck 512 best 6.002 at 115.44mph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znuo3jMUXTk






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