Thursday, October 16, 2014

Jeep On-Board Air Systems


Viair

The Constant Duty On Board Air System that Viair makes contains everything that you will ever need in terms of an on board air system.  The heart of this system is a 450C compressor that is 100% duty cycle.  The compressor fills the tank (2 and a half gallons) from 110 to 150 psi and it just takes a minute.  This system can operate longer without having a break than other comparable systems on the market.  When it comes to inflating your Jeep tires, this system has you covered because of the clip on air chuck attachment.

Some of the parts included with this system are:

·         Viair tank that holds 2 and a half gallons

·         Viair 450C air compressor

·         Coil hose – 35 feet

·         Quick connect stud – ¼ inch NPT F

·         Quick connect coupler – ¼ inch NPT F

·         Dash panel gauge that is complete with the on and off switch

·         Pressure switch that is complete with 110 psi relay on and 150 psi off relay

·         Reducer – ¼ inch NPT M – 1/8 Inch NPT F

·         Safety valve 175 – ¼ inch NPT

·         Drain cock – ¼ inch

·         Compression fillings – ¼ inch NPT

·         4 inches of continuous grommet material

·         .12 gauge wire – 20 feet

·         Inline fuse holder

ARB

ARB also makes an on board air system.  Theirs is called the High Output On Board Air Compressor.  This air compressor is one that will need to be permanently mounted in your Jeep.  It comes with a full wiring loo as well as an air locker solenoid plug to be used for the contacts.  It also includes all of the necessary hardware for mounting and even has a quality compressor isolator switch, 

This compressor will allow you to activate the air lockers and you can even inflate camping gear with it.  You might also choose to spring for the separately sold tire inflator kit.

Some of the included components are:

·         Air compressor

·         Air filter

·         Relay

·         Wire harness

·         Mounting bracket

·         Pressure switch

·         On/off switch

Kilby

Kilby is another manufacturer of this type of system.  In fact, they have been a leader in the industry for more than a decade now.  The Kilby Air Boss is what you will need when you have to have enough air to run your tools with ease without the system being overwhelmed.  Only the top of the line components that meet Kilby’s rigorous standards are used in their system.  The compressor is a state of the art York and each of the brackets has been made from steel that has not only been laser cut but have also been plated with zinc to give them the ultimate protection from corrosion.  Installing this system is easy and straightforward.  This system is sold as a kit and has everything in it that you will need to get started.

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