ok.. crazy idea buttttt it was a refurb. from LOWES for only 40 buks. Regulary $240 as part of a Nail Gun Package. Obviously, It suppose to run a nail gun.. has an attached tank that could easily be removed and a smaller tank replacing it. Would be easy cause the tank is just plumbed off a copper line to the compressor. Compressor part is about the size of a tall Optima Battery. The tank is larger than I need I think. The gauges goes up to 230lb

1. Would a 400amp converter provide enough juice to run it off my optima? I acquired the converter for free a few years ago.

2. Would such a compressor run air tools ok?

3. The warning label says it needs to be level for proper oiling so.. I guess for long use like air tools on the trail I may need to be able to pull it out from its mount and sit it level on the ground. I could use a coiled air line to plug to where ever I mount the tank. Any ideas on mounting/storing this thing in a TJ.

4. What size tank?

Are you sure this is a 400 AMP converter or 400 WATT converter. If its 400Watts, then No Way Jose.

If its 400Amps, then you better have two to three Peterbilt or Kenworth Alternators.

Originally posted by orbitcat:
<STRONG>Are you sure this is a 400 AMP converter or 400 WATT converter. If its 400Watts, then No Way Jose.

If its 400Amps, then you better have two to three Peterbilt or Kenworth Alternators.</STRONG>

Duhhhh ur right.. its Watt

how big a converter would I need?

Volts x Amps is watts, so take the amperage draw of the compressor and multiply that by 115V. That is the bare minimum. You should have more wattage for "headroom".

Originally posted by orbitcat:
<STRONG>Volts x Amps is watts, so take the amperage draw of the compressor and multiply that by 115V. That is the bare minimum. You should have more wattage for "headroom".</STRONG>

tank yOU

Any one got mount ideas on this thing

Went outside and looked at it. It's a "Stanly/Bostic' 1.5 hp.

A quick look did not reveal an amp sticker.

Any one got a good guess?

here it is!

Da Compresser (http://www.stanleybostitch.com/Commerce_01/product.asp?catalog=STANLEY&productid=CAP1560-A#)

it draws 10 amps.... owwwww then I would need ahhh something like a 1500 amp converter.

well mine may be a little older cause it is not oil free I dont think. Wonder if it's still 10 amps?


Does that spell bag the idea?

[ 10-05-2001: Message edited by: coachgeo3 ]

I would bet a 1.5hp motor will draw 20amps or more and remember the watt output on an inverter is usually given in peak not what it can run so I would look for a 3000-4000 watt inverter.

Originally posted by 66CJdean:
<STRONG>I would bet a 1.5hp motor will draw 20amps or more and remember the watt output on an inverter is usually given in peak not what it can run so I would look for a 3000-4000 watt inverter.</STRONG>

ugh...... is that like mega buks.... like same cost as a new whole bolt in compressor setup?

Where would I find used invertors? JCwhitney for new one that big is around 2 grand.... Ill go right out a get one tommorow.... <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> yeahhhhh right!

Yep, CJDEAN is right. The cost of the inverter would be $$$ and you'd need a 200 amp alt to keep up with it!

Not to change the subject but whats stopping ya from putting in a belt driven system? <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Just did one on my CJ...kicks butt.

MJ

Originally posted by Maine Jeepah:
<STRONG>Not to change the subject but whats stopping ya from putting in a belt driven system? <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Just did one on my CJ...kicks butt.

MJ</STRONG>Yep, belt driven York is the best way to go and since you want to run air tools York would be my pick. Pick n Pull for the York. Build your own bracket, www.onboardair.com (http://www.onboardair.com) for alternator pulley and tank, hardware store for everything else. Approx. $300 should get you a pretty trick set-up. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Yeah.... York is in the distant plans. Was just wondering since I got this thing for only 40 buks, thought I would ask around for any hair brained ideas for using an electric.

[ 10-06-2001: Message edited by: coachgeo3 ]

welll any other hair brained ideas that might make this work?

Originally posted by coachgeo3:
<STRONG>welll any other hair brained ideas that might make this work?</STRONG>

a really long extention cord? <IMG SRC="smilies/csmile.gif" border="0"> mount a gas driven generator where the back seat is? <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> ...or just just get a nail gun and use it to panel your garage...

Originally posted by Cutter:
<STRONG>a really long extention cord? <IMG SRC="smilies/csmile.gif" border="0"> mount a gas driven generator where the back seat is? <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> ...or just just get a nail gun and use it to panel your garage...</STRONG>

Long extension cord... LOVE IT...

back seat? What back seat?.. thats where the spare tire, tools, and dog are.