I've been reading a lot about OBA setups and have been thinking about it for quite some time now. With the buildup of my D44 looking like I'll be using an ARB Locker or Teraflex's T-Locker, I will need a source of air. Well today I picked up a Thomas 405ADC38/12 from a freind and it looks like I could run that and be alright. Anyway here are some quick specs on the compressor:
Type - Piston Air
Voltage - 12VDC
Max. Continuous PSI - 100
Free Air CFM @ 0 PSI 0.79
Free Air CFM @ 10 PSI 0.75
Free Air CFM @ 20 PSI 0.71
Free Air CFM @ 30 PSI 0.63
Free Air CFM @ 40 PSI 0.56
Free Air CFM @ 50 PSI 0.41
Free Air CFM @ 60 PSI 0.38
Free Air CFM @ 70 PSI 0.36
Free Air CFM @ 80 PSI 0.33
Free Air CFM @ 90 PSI 0.27
Free Air CFM @ 100 PSI 0.24
Length (In.) 7 1/2 , Width (In.) 4 1/4 , Height (In.) 5 3/8
Cylinder Material - Aluminum
Cylinders - 1
Motor Type - Shaded Pole, Thermally Protected with High Torque Start Winding
RPM - 3450
Sound Rating - 63 dbA at 60 psi
Duty Rating - Continuous Duty
Alright, I know that 63daA might be alittle load in the cab, but I can live with that. I'm trying to do this whole setup for under $100 (short on cash) with a tank. Anyway here are my questions:
1) Even though it is a continuous duty compressor, are the CFM rates to low to be considering this to be used for OBA?
2) How about an air locker application?
3) Is a 3-5gal tank do-able with it or should I shoot for something smaller (suggestions)?
4) Would you use it?
Type - Piston Air
Voltage - 12VDC
Max. Continuous PSI - 100
Free Air CFM @ 0 PSI 0.79
Free Air CFM @ 10 PSI 0.75
Free Air CFM @ 20 PSI 0.71
Free Air CFM @ 30 PSI 0.63
Free Air CFM @ 40 PSI 0.56
Free Air CFM @ 50 PSI 0.41
Free Air CFM @ 60 PSI 0.38
Free Air CFM @ 70 PSI 0.36
Free Air CFM @ 80 PSI 0.33
Free Air CFM @ 90 PSI 0.27
Free Air CFM @ 100 PSI 0.24
Length (In.) 7 1/2 , Width (In.) 4 1/4 , Height (In.) 5 3/8
Cylinder Material - Aluminum
Cylinders - 1
Motor Type - Shaded Pole, Thermally Protected with High Torque Start Winding
RPM - 3450
Sound Rating - 63 dbA at 60 psi
Duty Rating - Continuous Duty
Alright, I know that 63daA might be alittle load in the cab, but I can live with that. I'm trying to do this whole setup for under $100 (short on cash) with a tank. Anyway here are my questions:
1) Even though it is a continuous duty compressor, are the CFM rates to low to be considering this to be used for OBA?
2) How about an air locker application?
3) Is a 3-5gal tank do-able with it or should I shoot for something smaller (suggestions)?
4) Would you use it?