Problem or not?

[LanceM]

@Twist

How long does the average compressor last? and I know its all about how much you use it and there are other variables, but how long?

First, this is not true of all electric compressors. I can only speak for VIAIR pumps here. - Installed properly and maintained well, a VIAIR compressor should last approximately 500 hours. This does not mean that the pump cannot be rebuilt however and last an additional 500 hours, and so on, and so on…

We do have a pump that is rated for 1,000 hours, but it is not used for air horns. Its an extremely slow, extremely high duty cycle unit developed for use in ambulances that kneel when picking up or dropping off patients.

[Twist]

OK I was just wondering. I know there are plenty of variables when talking about how long something will last, and since your the Pheumatic Guru I thought I would ask. thanks

[LanceM]

Remember, moisture and grit are a compressor’s worst enemies. The more steps you can take to remove moisture (use a water separator) and grit (route your intake filter into the engine intake box) - the better.

The rest is all up to the quality of your installation…

[06BSPXR]

@08FX4SuperDuty

By the way 06BSPXR, where did you get the aluminum that you used to build your frame? I will need something like that to hold my horn in a vertical position. I could bolt it to the bottom of the toolbox and brace it against the side of the box for strength.

hey superduty, sorry I didn’t get back to you,was outta town.the aluminum stock you can get from home depot.should find it located in the isle with all the bolts and nuts and screws etc.

[97BLACKciVIC]

@LanceM

First, this is not true of all electric compressors. I can only speak for VIAIR pumps here. - Installed properly and maintained well, a VIAIR compressor should last approximately 500 hours. This does not mean that the pump cannot be rebuilt however and last an additional 500 hours, and so on, and so on…

We do have a pump that is rated for 1,000 hours, but it is not used for air horns. Its an extremely slow, extremely high duty cycle unit developed for use in ambulances that kneel when picking up or dropping off patients.

I have to give it to VIAIR compressors. I’ve had mine for almost 2 years and no problems. I do plan on stepping up to (2) 480c’s

[Scaredu]

dual 480s are the shiit! love mine! only thing i would get next is an EDC

[08FX4SuperDuty]

@06BSPXR

hey superduty, sorry I didn’t get back to you,was outta town.the aluminum stock you can get from home depot.should find it located in the isle with all the bolts and nuts and screws etc.

Thanks. It looks like I will need to build something like that to hold the K5LA upright.