Q Industries MV50 SuperFlow Hi-Volume Air Compressor

***Corey*** · 11-22-2007, 12:42 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Q-Industries-M.../dp/B000BM8RT8

I read elsewhere that this air comp is a great bargain.
I already have a Powertank, but I like to have a backup device (years of being a Boy Scout as a kid taught me to be prepared

) just in case the tank runs dry.

From what I read this does a decent job on filling up a tire much faster than those elcheapo air comps which I have laying around somewhere.

Anyone have this model, and what are your thoughts on it?

This place wants double what Amazon has it for.
http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products...roductId=80558

eric-the-red · 11-22-2007, 02:28 PM

I bought one about a year ago, great little unit. Fills my 265/75R16s from 15 to 32 psi in around 3 minutes each. Not as fast as a Powertank or Viair but much quicker than those cheap cigarette lighter plug ones. For the price I don't think it can be ebat.
The only bad thing I found is the fittings on the ends of the hose are a bit cheap, and can't be replaced. I broke one and ended up just buying a bigger coiled hose and putting on my own quick disconnects.

***Corey*** · 11-22-2007, 02:40 PM

Thanks Eric, I will place an order for it tomorrow morning.

I could replace the whole line with one from Powertank, that way my Powertank inflater/gauge thing I bought a few months ago would work with it too.

This will be good to have, as my C02 goes fast.
Many like to use it to fill back up once they see that I can go from 18 PSI to 40 PSI in about 10 seconds.

jjrgr21 · 11-22-2007, 02:50 PM

if you have a pep boys check them, our local store has them for $50, and local costco has the tsunami 1050 comp for $48, the only difference is a 90 degree op temp instead of 140 degree MV-50

i've had mine for a little over a year and still runs good

**rocket** · 11-23-2007, 05:09 AM

I've bought 4 of them.... gave one away as a gift, one in my car, one for my 4runner, and have one for a backup.
I picked up the last two really cheap on eBay (less than $25 shipped!) http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQs...opartsQ5fsally
I see some buyers have received used or inoperable units but both mine worked and looked like new.

4Hummer · 11-23-2007, 12:16 PM

Still running my MV-1050 with my 4Air System

Been 3 years of abuse now

***Corey*** · 11-23-2007, 12:23 PM

Just placed my order.

Nice thing about them too is they do not use the cig lighter, that would not enough juice to power it anyways with the amps it draws.

eric-the-red · 11-23-2007, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

Just placed my order.

Nice thing about them too is they do not use the cig lighter, that would not enough juice to power it anyways with the amps it draws.

That just reminded me of something else on mine, the battery clamps aren't the best quality. One of mine kept bending so I just replaced both with heavier ones.

fork · 11-23-2007, 12:41 PM

ive had mine for a few weeks. i haven't had much time to use it, but it filled up my 32x11.5s in decent time. it's a nice compressor. i only have two complaints. first, the gauge on mine is WAY off for some reason. and secondly, the fittings they use are not standard by any means so i can't simply plug in my other accessories. but other than that it's decent. i like the portability factor.

***Corey*** · 11-23-2007, 03:55 PM

Here is a solution I will probably end up doing to take care of the flimsy battery clamps.

http://www.msdpowersports.com/connectors.html

You can hardwire that to your battery, and the compressor wires you put on the other end.

When you want to use the compressor, snap the two ends together.

PS,
Can someone look at the wires on the compressor and see what gauge they are?
I have a feeling the battery clamps here will be to big for a quick disconnect.
And then there comes a source to find smaller quick disconnects to handle the wire of the compressor.

eric-the-red · 11-23-2007, 05:55 PM

Looks like 10 guage wire. I think those quick connects would be a bit big.

jjrgr21 · 11-23-2007, 06:00 PM

X2 for 10ga

111db · 11-25-2007, 09:05 PM

Corey, I like the idea of the quick disconnect plugs too but seems like every time I get my compressor out (1050) somebody else ends up needing it on their vehicle...with their battery. Just a thought.

On my 1050 the internal crimps are super cheap. My guess is the MV50 is the same. Swap them out for some real crimps. I fried my first 1050 because the crimps failed and it shorted internally.

BTW, these will not pump up bigger truck tires. The 285's on my F350 need 65psi, and the lil Q just couldn't muster it this morning for all 4. Works great for 30psi on my 'runner though.

CJM · 11-25-2007, 09:12 PM

Its easy to make it take standard fittings. Remove the fitting on there and throw the whole thing out, go to anywhere you can get standard fittings and drill it out a bit and put it on..

**rocket** · 11-25-2007, 10:02 PM

yeah, you can really mod the heck out of these little compressors. The fittings, hose, air chuck, battery clamps, power wire, air filter, and probably even the
air gauge can all be upgraded if you have the desire to.

edit: i'll post some pics when i'm done with my extra one.

pennywize · 11-25-2007, 10:19 PM

i've got one, works great. it is permanently mounted under the hood and plumbed into an air tank, pressure switch, air hose fitting, and ARB solenoid. I took the top off of the compressor, removed the factory fitting, drilled it out to normal 1\4 pipe threads and hooked it up from there. it inflates my tires super fast. i usually air down to 10psi when offroad and since i have bias swampers i only run 16 psi in the rear and 18 in the front on road. it airs up from 10 to 16 in a minute or so. definitly worth the $60 i got it for locally.

***Corey*** · 12-01-2007, 06:37 PM

Mine came yesterday.
I think the total was $70 shipped to me.

I get a free off road magazine too from buy my wheels from 4WD Parts, and I see in their Christmas gift guide one from Smittybuilt that is the exact same thing.

I was thinking of getting a female air hose coupler end and putting it on the end of the hose so I could rig up my Powertank inflater that has the built in gauge.

But I got to thinking that would not work, as you would be holding pressure on it until you pulled the trigger to inflate the tires, and when you are not releasing air by pulling the trigger, it may harm the motor.

I was going to shoot a comparison video today of deflating my spare tire to 18 PSI, then air it back upto 40 PSI with both the Powertank then the MV50.

However this morning I first put air into all four of the tires as they were down to around 35 PSI from it being colder out now, and I inflated them to the normal 40 PSI I carry in them, and the last tire inflated slow with the Powertank.
Yup, I ran out of C02.

And the local place that I get it filled at closes at noon on Saturdays, it was 11:30, to late to get down there.

I will try this new thing out on the spare tire before to long to see how it works.

**Yoda** · 12-01-2007, 08:07 PM

Hey Corey,
I'll show you a source for small plugs. Stop by the shop next time you fuel up. We get them from the interstate dealer or NAPA.

Costco had these for $50 all summer. Gone now (I have 2)

***Corey*** · 12-01-2007, 08:15 PM

Cool, thanks Dave.
I might make it in next week to get diesel.

I still have not signed back up yet with Costco, and I have been back with Boeing now over two years.

Once I do sign up again with Costco, the home just fills up with crap

To many good deals there.

11-22-2007, 12:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,762	Q Industries MV50 SuperFlow Hi-Volume Air Compressor http://www.amazon.com/Q-Industries-M.../dp/B000BM8RT8 I read elsewhere that this air comp is a great bargain. I already have a Powertank, but I like to have a backup device (years of being a Boy Scout as a kid taught me to be prepared ) just in case the tank runs dry. From what I read this does a decent job on filling up a tire much faster than those elcheapo air comps which I have laying around somewhere. Anyone have this model, and what are your thoughts on it? This place wants double what Amazon has it for. http://www.4wheelonline.com/Products...roductId=80558 __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

11-22-2007, 02:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,762	Thanks Eric, I will place an order for it tomorrow morning. I could replace the whole line with one from Powertank, that way my Powertank inflater/gauge thing I bought a few months ago would work with it too. This will be good to have, as my C02 goes fast. Many like to use it to fill back up once they see that I can go from 18 PSI to 40 PSI in about 10 seconds. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

11-22-2007, 02:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
jjrgr21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,414	if you have a pep boys check them, our local store has them for $50, and local costco has the tsunami 1050 comp for $48, the only difference is a 90 degree op temp instead of 140 degree MV-50 i've had mine for a little over a year and still runs good __________________ 2003 4WD TRD Tacoma 1986 4Runner

11-23-2007, 05:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
rocket Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,312	I've bought 4 of them.... gave one away as a gift, one in my car, one for my 4runner, and have one for a backup. I picked up the last two really cheap on eBay (less than $25 shipped!) http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQs...opartsQ5fsally I see some buyers have received used or inoperable units but both mine worked and looked like new. __________________ under construction: '96-'02 gone: '92

11-23-2007, 12:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
4Hummer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,986	Still running my MV-1050 with my 4Air System Been 3 years of abuse now __________________ Michael 1991 4Runner 22RE. CHOP www.obsessiveoffroadclub.com

11-22-2007, 02:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
eric-the-red Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Posts: 2,217	I bought one about a year ago, great little unit. Fills my 265/75R16s from 15 to 32 psi in around 3 minutes each. Not as fast as a Powertank or Viair but much quicker than those cheap cigarette lighter plug ones. For the price I don't think it can be ebat. The only bad thing I found is the fittings on the ends of the hose are a bit cheap, and can't be replaced. I broke one and ended up just buying a bigger coiled hose and putting on my own quick disconnects.

11-23-2007, 12:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,762	Just placed my order. Nice thing about them too is they do not use the cig lighter, that would not enough juice to power it anyways with the amps it draws. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

11-23-2007, 12:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
fork Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: out in the pacific Posts: 597	ive had mine for a few weeks. i haven't had much time to use it, but it filled up my 32x11.5s in decent time. it's a nice compressor. i only have two complaints. first, the gauge on mine is WAY off for some reason. and secondly, the fittings they use are not standard by any means so i can't simply plug in my other accessories. but other than that it's decent. i like the portability factor.

11-23-2007, 03:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,762	Here is a solution I will probably end up doing to take care of the flimsy battery clamps. http://www.msdpowersports.com/connectors.html You can hardwire that to your battery, and the compressor wires you put on the other end. When you want to use the compressor, snap the two ends together. PS, Can someone look at the wires on the compressor and see what gauge they are? I have a feeling the battery clamps here will be to big for a quick disconnect. And then there comes a source to find smaller quick disconnects to handle the wire of the compressor. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

11-23-2007, 05:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
eric-the-red Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Posts: 2,217	Looks like 10 guage wire. I think those quick connects would be a bit big.

11-23-2007, 06:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
jjrgr21 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,414	X2 for 10ga __________________ 2003 4WD TRD Tacoma 1986 4Runner

11-25-2007, 09:05 PM	#13 (permalink)
111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,195	Corey, I like the idea of the quick disconnect plugs too but seems like every time I get my compressor out (1050) somebody else ends up needing it on their vehicle...with their battery. Just a thought. On my 1050 the internal crimps are super cheap. My guess is the MV50 is the same. Swap them out for some real crimps. I fried my first 1050 because the crimps failed and it shorted internally. BTW, these will not pump up bigger truck tires. The 285's on my F350 need 65psi, and the lil Q just couldn't muster it this morning for all 4. Works great for 30psi on my 'runner though. __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets**

11-25-2007, 09:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
CJM Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 4,580	Its easy to make it take standard fittings. Remove the fitting on there and throw the whole thing out, go to anywhere you can get standard fittings and drill it out a bit and put it on.. __________________ 96' T100 SR5 4x4, ISR mod, Custom ABS snorkel, KC 57's Hella optilux el cheapo backup lights. Cobra 19III CB, Firestick 4ft antenna, Bilstein shocks. Be polite. Be professional. But, have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

11-25-2007, 10:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
rocket Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,312	yeah, you can really mod the heck out of these little compressors. The fittings, hose, air chuck, battery clamps, power wire, air filter, and probably even the air gauge can all be upgraded if you have the desire to. edit: i'll post some pics when i'm done with my extra one. __________________ under construction: '96-'02 gone: '92 Last edited by rocket : 11-27-2007 at 01:34 AM.

11-25-2007, 10:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
pennywize Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Humboldt County, CA Posts: 242	i've got one, works great. it is permanently mounted under the hood and plumbed into an air tank, pressure switch, air hose fitting, and ARB solenoid. I took the top off of the compressor, removed the factory fitting, drilled it out to normal 1\4 pipe threads and hooked it up from there. it inflates my tires super fast. i usually air down to 10psi when offroad and since i have bias swampers i only run 16 psi in the rear and 18 in the front on road. it airs up from 10 to 16 in a minute or so. definitly worth the $60 i got it for locally. __________________ as seen in the 2008 YotaTech Calendar - 1979 long bed 4x4 - Current Project -yukon 4.88's - lockright front - arb rear - onboard air - tg 4.7's - tg high steer - alternator and ps pump from an '86 - w56 swap - weber 32\36 - cam - electric fan - hella h4 conversion headlights 55\100 - thorley header - magnaflow - marlin twin stick -34x10.50 ltb's - working factory a\c - more stuff i cant remember...

12-01-2007, 06:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,762	Mine came yesterday. I think the total was $70 shipped to me. I get a free off road magazine too from buy my wheels from 4WD Parts, and I see in their Christmas gift guide one from Smittybuilt that is the exact same thing. I was thinking of getting a female air hose coupler end and putting it on the end of the hose so I could rig up my Powertank inflater that has the built in gauge. But I got to thinking that would not work, as you would be holding pressure on it until you pulled the trigger to inflate the tires, and when you are not releasing air by pulling the trigger, it may harm the motor. I was going to shoot a comparison video today of deflating my spare tire to 18 PSI, then air it back upto 40 PSI with both the Powertank then the MV50. However this morning I first put air into all four of the tires as they were down to around 35 PSI from it being colder out now, and I inflated them to the normal 40 PSI I carry in them, and the last tire inflated slow with the Powertank. Yup, I ran out of C02. And the local place that I get it filled at closes at noon on Saturdays, it was 11:30, to late to get down there. I will try this new thing out on the spare tire before to long to see how it works. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

12-01-2007, 08:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,641	Hey Corey, I'll show you a source for small plugs. Stop by the shop next time you fuel up. We get them from the interstate dealer or NAPA. Costco had these for $50 all summer. Gone now (I have 2) __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided)