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Rebuild Or Replace Auxiliary Compressor?

My auxiliary compressor is working fine, but it's 14 years old now and I don't have any maintenance history.  Initially I was going to get
a rebuild kit and just do my thing, but after looking at the prices and possible wait times for things like brushes I started doing some legwork.  I found this as a replacement for less $$ than the rebuild kit for the Thomas;
Viair 450C Heavy Duty Air Compressor - (Duty Cycle 100% @ 100 psi) - # 45040...

Does anyone have experience with this product, or have thoughts on whether to replace or rebuild?

Re: Rebuild Or Replace Auxiliary Compressor?

Reply #1 –
Does the 2003 still us a 12 volt compressor? Thought they had gone to 120 volt.
That looks like a good choice for 12 volt to me.
 I do carry a spare thanks to Tim
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Re: Rebuild Or Replace Auxiliary Compressor?

Reply #3 –
Duty cycle seems pretty robust
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
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Re: Rebuild Or Replace Auxiliary Compressor?

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Tim Fiedler –
Duty cycle seems pretty robust

The Thomas motors duty cycle and life expectancy are very heavy duty.

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Re: Rebuild Or Replace Auxiliary Compressor?

Reply #5 –
My Thomas is 18 years old and I would not consider replacing it with a Viair compressor.  Buy the rebuild kit and take it with you.
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