Post by: Moorey on February 12, 2023, 10:38:06 AM
I received a Aldi Ferrex compressor on Friday purely for doing tyres and I must say for £18 first impressions are very good If you were to add a small tank it
would make it very versatile.
https://www.aldi.co.uk/ferrex-portable-compressor/p/815405604340500?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=863943-https%3A%2F%2Fwww.octer.co.uk%2F&awc=19523_1676195409_afffe14ce06d94f3d1f5b148991a2cab
Post by: SPR on February 12, 2023, 12:04:43 PM
Cheers
Simon
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on February 12, 2023, 12:51:17 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on February 12, 2023, 01:00:49 PM
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on February 12, 2023, 01:36:32 PM
Post by: Laverdaroo on February 12, 2023, 01:45:23 PM
Post by: K2-K6 on February 12, 2023, 02:02:29 PM
In the same vein, I bought and use original VW group "boot" fix pumps from t'bay that are sent out with VAG cars having no spare wheel.
One I've got at 19 yrs old from 2003 manufacture car that's been used for literally everything. Quite small, bit noisy but very effective. The Blue one's are the best, early issue with brass pump head and long life, often been deployed at mtb gathering for bike tyres (hence effective testing) no problem with car tyre from flat if on rim ok too. Varied price depending on what you can grab, but usually 24~40 quid ish :)
Oh, can easily be carried in a rucksack for bike emergency.
Post by: K2-K6 on February 12, 2023, 02:08:56 PM
Post by: Moorey on February 12, 2023, 02:43:45 PM
Just a tip based on my experience with three similar compressors over the last 20 years - don't carry this sort of device in your car for years as the screws shake out & they fall to bits.
Why would you carry it in your car it's 240v 1100w At least look at the thing before condemning it, I've just done my van tyres at over 4bar, car tyres and all the
bike tyres without any probs. Sub £20 3years warranty what do you want.
Post by: Trigger on February 12, 2023, 02:44:04 PM
Post by: Moorey on February 12, 2023, 02:49:28 PM
For sub 20 quid if it gets me out the mire once, it'll be worth it.
And that's all it needs to do in reality.
Post by: Laverdaroo on February 12, 2023, 02:56:23 PM
Any reccomendations?
Just talking about the 'LIDL IDLE' or similar from Aldi, they do vary in quality. I have the laser temp guage which was 15 quid and a few grinders which were sub 20 quid but I bought a 6KVA petrol generator from Aldi about 11 years ago, a Parkside one I think. Honda copy but has no missed a beat at all and never fails. Its been run over by dumpers, reversed into the lot. Think it was about £175ish.............best tool Ive ever bought for the money!
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on February 12, 2023, 03:05:07 PM
Just a tip based on my experience with three similar compressors over the last 20 years - don't carry this sort of device in your car for years as the screws shake out & they fall to bits.
Why would you carry it in your car it's 240v 1100w At least look at the thing before condemning it, I've just done my van tyres at over 4bar, car tyres and all the
bike tyres without any probs. Sub £20 3years warranty what do you want.
Yes I did initially not realize it would not work from a 12 v source - I thought it might work off both. I would probably carry such an item in the boot of my Jeep for convenience.
I have an outdoor socket at the front of the house so considered buying one as the price is attractive - the list of 1 star reviews even discounting folk who thought it would operate an air tool was pretty pretty scathing. I have learnt that 3 year warranties online are often worthless again there seem to be issues with how Aldi fulfills the warranty - it would be nice if you could do instore returns.
I hope members here find they live up to their expectations or get a good one - time will tell. On the flipside I would never buy anytning if I took too much notice of poor reviews as they are often so subjective.
Post by: Laverdaroo on February 12, 2023, 03:19:37 PM
Post by: K2-K6 on February 12, 2023, 03:20:36 PM
Junair or Bambi compressors are similarly designed, last well and have secondhand stock usually available.
Used in v-quiet environment usually, generally high spec and long lasting. That link has a couple of useful accessories too included.
Post by: Laverdaroo on February 12, 2023, 03:37:10 PM
Just what I’m after, ace.
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Post by: Moorey on February 12, 2023, 03:53:23 PM
I have a big outside compressor but, still use a foot pump for tyre's :o
Is it too costly to turn on now your retired. ;)
Post by: Laverdaroo on February 12, 2023, 04:03:01 PM
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Post by: Moorey on February 12, 2023, 04:17:05 PM
Just a tip based on my experience with three similar compressors over the last 20 years - don't carry this sort of device in your car for years as the screws shake out & they fall to bits.
Why would you carry it in your car it's 240v 1100w At least look at the thing before condemning it, I've just done my van tyres at over 4bar, car tyres and all the
bike tyres without any probs. Sub £20 3years warranty what do you want.
Yes I did initially not realize it would not work from a 12 v source - I thought it might work off both. I would probably carry such an item in the boot of my Jeep for convenience.
I have an outdoor socket at the front of the house so considered buying one as the price is attractive - the list of 1 star reviews even discounting folk who thought it would operate an air tool was pretty pretty scathing. I have learnt that 3 year warranties online are often worthless again there seem to be issues with how Aldi fulfills the warranty - it would be nice if you could do instore returns.
I hope members here find they live up to their expectations or get a good one - time will tell. On the flipside I would never buy anytning if I took too much notice of poor reviews as they are often so subjective.
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Would you consider the fact people are far more people are likely to leave a review should an item be faulty 21/1 star as against the item being 5 stars 110. I
wonder what the total # of units Aldi have sold.
I will try to refrain from bringing such items to peoples attention as it will make life a little easier. All you have done is condemn the item and Aldi without any
personal experience of the actual product for some reason.
If and when mine goes fizzzz I will report back immediately.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on February 12, 2023, 04:22:26 PM
FWIW I've bought lots of stuff that folk have recommend here that's turned out great.
Post by: Sesman on February 12, 2023, 05:21:59 PM
I have a big outside compressor but, still use a foot pump for tyre's :o
Is it too costly to turn on now your retired. ;)
Ted and his missus have just had an inflation busting wage increase….😁