Choosing an air compressor

[TheDocAUS]

Not sure what to buy? An informative video from Robert Pepper:

View: https://youtu.be/iCDNgkZUKE0

 

[Dschubba]

Just watched that. Let me know if you find one with a nato plug on it

 

[TheDocAUS]

Just watched that. Let me know if you find one with a nato plug on it

Owners have made their own NATO cables to run their air compressors:

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Thread 'Using the NATO socket to power equipment - This is how it works.'

Jun 30, 2024

Just a quick post to help anyone that comes searching. This is how the NATO socket works. There are a lot of musing and threads about how to hack the hoops needed, but I found it easy for my purpose. To attached an external ARB compressor.

1. Engine running.
2. Flip the 500 amp switch in the roof to on.
3. Apply the parking brake unless you like rolling vehicles.
4. Put the transmission in neutral. The last step is the on/off for the socket. The reason? It's meant for a winch and Ineos won't let you operate a winch in park.

This is what I am using the socket for.

A. I picked up a...

• nodric
• equipment nato
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• Forum: Electrical, ECU, HVAC, Lights & Infotainment

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[Dschubba]

Thanks. I’ve just been searching for the plug.

 

[TheDocAUS]

Cannot help for NZ, but the NZ Unimog guys will probably know.

This thread is also helpful for NATO stuff

Thread 'NATO Plug,Socket'

Jan 30, 2023

NATO Plug male, Elparts 513051916 $25,- Chinese
NATO Plug male, Hella KDWHL09680 or 8JA001931-001 $ 50,- German

NATO Socket female, Elparts 51305416. $ 30,-
NATO Socket female, Hella 593512 8JB001935-031. $ 80,-

There are many more suppliers, the parts above have the full MIL spec & approval.

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• frankkk
• nato plug
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[Shopkeep]

After pondering installing one under the rear seat, then under the front passenger seat, here is the solution I went for: TJM Pro Series Portable Single Compressor. Portable in a relatively compact sturdy case so can leave in Grenadier or move to other vehicles as required. 100% duty cycle with enough grunt for the Grenadier tyres. Comes already fitted with a fused lead and Anderson plug, I purchased a 1m long 50A Anderson plug and lead from Amazon and fitted it to the spare 60A terminal on the busbar (used for the inverter on US models). The lead exits under the edge of the passenger seat, I fitted a waterproof cover and it rests out of way and does not rattle. The power lead on the compressor is long enough to be able to sit it in the rear load area and connect, otherwise you can connect on the passenger side and rest it on the seat or ground.

 

[4x4Brick #1561]

I got a new San Hima 12.36cfm dual compressor air compressor to make myself a 4-tire at once inflation system for my Grenny. I’m going to make a new cable to connect the compressor to the NATO 2-pin plug. That’ll save me from having to raise my hood to connect to the battery because invariably kind heated folks stop (as most good outdoor folks do) to check on me with my hood up. That and I’ve been looking for a chance to use my NATO plug. NATO adapters still in the mail but I did get the compressor and now I have a question on wire size and plug type.

Compressor’s Anderson plug is stamped SL80 NOT SB like all the other Anderson plugs I’m finding on the internet. Terminal inside is still labeled 6 like a true terminal.

Question – has anyone ever seen a SL80 plug before? And is my assumption that the 6 is for 6ga so that’s what I should use for me new extension?

 

[TheDocAUS]

It is an "Anderson style" plug (not a geniune Anderson plug) as you note, so they tend to do whatever they want. It can vary between each brand.

It looks like a standard size 50amp Anderson plug, but the wording denotes a 80 amps rating (the Anderson at this size is only rated at 50 amps) and often fused at 40 amps.

The lug sizing (here stamped as 6) on the lug normally denotes the internal diameter of the of lug and what wire gauge it takes, but those standards apply to genuine Anderson plugs. You can buy genuine Anderson lugs in 3 internal sizes, 6AWG, 8AWG or 10-12AWG. There are 3 internal diameter sizes for genuine Anderson lugs, not one. The external size is the same on all 3. Size 6 is the most common.

The cable size needed is determined by the current draw and cable length. From the Resources links:

23. ELECTRICS/CABLE SIZING: Copper Cable sizing chart and Conversion Table here (if you want to work out what cable to use to power accessories), or download a PDF from BLUE SEA Systems here or use their Circuit Calculator Wizard here;

If you want to know more about the vagaries of "Anderson style" plugs and lugs look here:

Anderson plug pitfalls

The Doc has been working with Anderson plugs lately. Anderson plugs are used for various 12 volt wiring in the Nissan Patrol, like supplying power to the fridge or auxiliary battery in the trailer.…

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[Rupert]

I got this one and it is fantastic!

MORRFlate TenSix™ Portable 12v Off Road Air Compressor - Gen2 • MORRFlate

10.6 CFM dual cylinder compressor at 0 PSI 6.5 CFM at 30 psi 150 psi rated PSI Cutoff Switch (80psi on, 120psi off) Thermal Cutoff Switch & Purge Valve 80% duty cycle @ 0psi (45min on, 10min off) (6-8 vehicles) (see duty cycle chart) 12v, 90amps peak, ~50amp running 14x7x9" external...

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Along with the Airhub and quad 200” lines.