Other Stuff > Misc / Open
Aldi Compressor
Moorey:
--- Quote from: Laverdaroo on February 12, 2023, 01:45:23 PM ---For sub 20 quid if it gets me out the mire once, it'll be worth it.
--- End quote ---
And that's all it needs to do in reality.
Laverdaroo:
Talking of compressors, anyone recommend a small inexpensive one for the workshop? There are so many out there I never know which one to get and have heard some right disaster stories concerning some of the better makes. I only need a small 25-50l one to blow crap about and clean stuff, no power tools to be used off it, no spraying, nothing like that.
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!
McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
--- Quote from: Moorey on February 12, 2023, 02:43:45 PM ---
--- Quote from: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on February 12, 2023, 12:51:17 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.
--- End quote ---
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.
--- End quote ---
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.
Laverdaroo:
I've got a power transformer in the van for powering the microwave an kettle on site so doesn't matter to me much thats where it'll live. 8)
K2-K6:
Roo, these are quite a good little unit https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115670171818 as they are heavily built and usually quiet.
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.
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version