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Must Have's from ALDI
« on: 26 February 2007, 17:55:21 »
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Re: Must Have's from ALDI
« Reply #1 on: 26 February 2007, 19:20:37 »
That air compressor has a good air output (9.5CFM) but a small tank so a reasonable hobby unit at an excellent price....
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Re: Must Have's from ALDI
« Reply #2 on: 26 February 2007, 19:28:40 »
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That air compressor has a good air output (9.5CFM) but a small tank so a reasonable hobby unit at an excellent price....
Looks same as mine, only mine was less than £50...

Might get the air hammer if anyone thinks its any good....
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Re: Must Have's from ALDI
« Reply #3 on: 26 February 2007, 19:40:24 »
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That air compressor has a good air output (9.5CFM) but a small tank so a reasonable hobby unit at an excellent price....
Looks same as mine, only mine was less than £50...

Might get the air hammer if anyone thinks its any good....

Well it's cheap enough, and carry's a 3 year warranty.
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Re: Must Have's from ALDI
« Reply #4 on: 26 February 2007, 21:11:32 »
I'm a bit puzzled by the compressor numbers. 1HP is 746watts, so 1.5Kw means only 2.01HP. Where do they get the 2.5HP from?. It looks very small to give that output. :-?
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Re: Must Have's from ALDI
« Reply #5 on: 26 February 2007, 21:16:29 »
Can't argue with the physics. Something doesn't add up. 1.5kw will be the motor input power as well, so it will have under 2HP output due to inefficiencies in the motor.

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Re: Must Have's from ALDI
« Reply #6 on: 26 February 2007, 21:41:47 »
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Can't argue with the physics. Something doesn't add up. 1.5kw will be the motor input power as well, so it will have under 2HP output due to inefficiencies in the motor.

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Looks identical to mine physically, but badged different.  Mine is 2hp according to box...
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Re: Must Have's from ALDI
« Reply #7 on: 26 February 2007, 22:06:45 »
Are they quoting Watts or VA.........or is it a typo....the air displacement sudgests 2-3Hp...
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Re: Must Have's from ALDI
« Reply #8 on: 26 February 2007, 22:12:51 »
It might be a typo for the HP. Still at 1.5KW it sounds quite good. I don't think you could buy an electric motor for £60!. Wonder what its like paint spraying?
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Re: Must Have's from ALDI
« Reply #9 on: 26 February 2007, 23:02:42 »
I am tempted by the compresor as I have to respray my bumper and my spoiler
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Re: Must Have's from ALDI
« Reply #10 on: 27 February 2007, 04:41:31 »
looks like a couple of bargains to add to the tool collection, always worth keeping an eye out in aldis's.
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Re: Must Have's from ALDI
« Reply #11 on: 27 February 2007, 12:10:11 »
Found out about these on Sunday.

I'll be going straight up there first thing on Thursday!!  8-)
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« Reply #12 on: 27 February 2007, 12:20:14 »
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It might be a typo for the HP. Still at 1.5KW it sounds quite good. I don't think you could buy an electric motor for £60!. Wonder what its like paint spraying?

Single panels would be fine....a whole side of a car would be pushing it as the reservoir is a bit small......you could always couple up an empty propane cylidner to use as an extra reservoir.....and you need an air filter for spraying.....
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Re: Must Have's from ALDI
« Reply #13 on: 27 February 2007, 12:52:38 »
Well, I think I'm going to buy them, if I only end up inflating tyres, and undoing wheel nuts with them.
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Re: Must Have's from ALDI
« Reply #14 on: 27 February 2007, 13:11:56 »
i'm tempted

Good deal then .... :-/

Will they really remove very stubborn wheel bolds? I've broken two sockets removing the wifes... :'(
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