The topic on which air compressor to choose comes up a lot. Which is better, faster, cheaper etc.
I thought I’d start to collate some material on the most common air compressors that people tend to use when building their train horn system. At the moment there’s still some missing bits, so if you have any info to add let me know and I’ll update the thread.
STICKY STICKY STICKY!!! Nice work man!!
You should include the one I’m using which is an EDC …
Extreme Outback’s ExtremeFlow Belt Drive Compressor
Duty Cycle: 100%
Max PSI: 200 PSI
CFM (max PSI): 14
CFM (@ 100 PSI): 8
Fill rate (5 gallons) - 0 to 175 PSI: 72 seconds
Max amp draw (12V): N/A - belt driven
Net weight (lbs): 35 pounds
Leader/Fitting: 1/4 NPT
Warranty: 12 months
Price: $414.95*
*Requires mounting bracket at additional cost based on application.
Done deal. Any others out there with commercially available systems that don’t fall under the 12V banner, let me know.
Great chart!
Regarding Oasis and duty cycle, “duty cycle” is based on the first hour.
The XD3000 is 100% @ 100 PSI @ 72F but then needs about 30 minutes to cool down. Its max pressure is 200 PSI and its continuous duty cycle is 60%.
The XD4000 is 100% continuous, even at 200 PSI.
Have you got any refill rates on those beauties?
5 gallons: 0 to 150 PSI in 54 seconds, 120 to 150 PSI in 11 seconds.
10 gallons: 0 to 150 PSI in 1:47, 120 to 150 in 0:22.
A good estimate for larger tanks from 0 to 150 PSI is multiply every 10 gallons by 1.75 (1 minute & 45 seconds). 30 gallons 3 x 1.75 = 5.25 or about 5 minutes & 30 seconds.
Great information for sure!
I looked at the Extreme Outback EDCs. I like the idea but it looks like you have to custom mount them with your own bracketry? Also looked at York compressors but the mounting kits available have no Ford love. Only Jeep, Dodge, and Chevy. Going to look and see what kind of room I have under the hood for an EDC.
Our compressors use York 210’s modified with oil control and driven by 12V or 24V motors so they can be mounted wherever you have room.
Yes, but I was looking at the engine driven Yorks. Not sure if I have room. Was raining today and couldn’t get a good look. If you start selling raffle tickets for the Oasis compressors put me down for some!
I doubt that will happen…:rolleyes: Hornblasters has the best XD3000 price.
With what I’ve learned so far I would I would love to have an Oasis compressor. My accountant says “Nah-ah!”. EDC compressor won’t fit my truck unless I add a hood scoop and a top feed cold air intake through the scoop.
Extreme Outback does offer the bracket as well. If you look at my install (see signature block below) I have mine installed on my 2008 Ram 3500 with the Cummins 6.7L diesel … with all of the emissions stuff still in place.
It’s a tight fit, but it does fit.
-Kris
I saw the bracket. In the picture it looks like a one size fits all that you need to make work o your individual vehicle. Is that the case or do they offer vehicle specific mounting plates?
They used to offer one, which is what I have … Contact them and speak with George (he was the rep I spoke with) and see if they still offer it, or offer an alternative based on your application.