Powerplant vs Vair
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JK Jedi
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Powerplant vs Vair
I'm thinking about jumping aboard the Powerplant bandwagon - but I really like Vair's setup as well. Any comments on how well the Powerplant does with an aux tank setup? What kind of duty cycle does it run?
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I'm just getting into this too so I have a few questions. Why would you need a tank with the powerplant? I thought it had a great duty cycle.
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I have the Viair constant duty air kit on mine.. It's not as fast as the powerplant, but does the job well, plus I saved about $300 bucks with the air kit and a winch VS. the powerplant.
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JK Jedi
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That's precisely what I'm asking - I didn't see the duty cycle in print, so I wasn't sure how good it was vs a 450C Vair constant duty.
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David @ Northbridge4x4 told me that they were going to offer the WARN DC-POWERED AIR COMPRESSORS but I haven't seen them on the site yet.
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shucks...i lost myself...somebody help.
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I seen a power plant in action and decided I wanted one. I want to mount it in a bumper that sits it down in between the frame so not to block the radiator. Here is a link to a comparison test of portable compressors: parksoffroad.com/prodreview/inflatortest/inflatormain.htm Here is information from Warn and Viair websites:
powerplant: 12 cfm @ 0 psi/5 cfm @ 0 psi/ max press 100psi/ weight 100lbs(a standard xp9.5 87lbs)
viair 550 $299: 2.93 cfm @ 0 psi/ 1.7 cfm @ 90 psi/ max press 150psi/ weight 19lbs
viair 400p $199: 2.54 cfm @ 0 psi/ 1.41 cfm @ 90 psi/ max press 150psi/ weight 8.5lbs
The powerplant has a built-in 1/2 gallon tank, so no need for extra mounting and wiring.
the powerplant will air up 4-35" tires from 8 to 35psi in 8 minutes
the viair 400p will only air up 1-32" tire from 10 to 35psi in 3mins 17 secs
I talked to a Warn rep. and he said the only difference between having an extra tank and not is the amount the compressor kicks on and off.
Just a bunch a food for thought.
viair 550 $299: 2.93 cfm @ 0 psi/ 1.7 cfm @ 90 psi/ max press 150psi/ weight 19lbs
viair 400p $199: 2.54 cfm @ 0 psi/ 1.41 cfm @ 90 psi/ max press 150psi/ weight 8.5lbs
The powerplant has a built-in 1/2 gallon tank, so no need for extra mounting and wiring.
the powerplant will air up 4-35" tires from 8 to 35psi in 8 minutes
the viair 400p will only air up 1-32" tire from 10 to 35psi in 3mins 17 secs
I talked to a Warn rep. and he said the only difference between having an extra tank and not is the amount the compressor kicks on and off.
Just a bunch a food for thought.
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David @ Northbridge4x4 told me that they were going to offer the WARN DC-POWERED AIR COMPRESSORS but I haven't seen them on the site yet.
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I have been weighing the whole cost, weight, wiring, mounting & performance since I was pulled out by one, then I watched him air his tires up. I have found the powerplant for about $1260: a Warn winch is about $800-$1100 and any compressor that puts out the same pressure is at least $500 and I don't want to go the whole kilby on board air system. So I have decided to go with the Keep It Simple Stupid approach, less wiring, less mounting(more room for other stuff), less money, good performance.