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Westy

Member Since: 28 Sep 2017
Location: Scotland
Posts: 11

ARB compressor under Puma Driver Seat

Hi I am installing an ARB CKSA12 compressor under the drivers seat of of my 2011 Puma pick up(2.4tdci)
Switches are on the face of my cubby as I didn't want to chop a hole in the dash, and the location of the switches worked well on one of my earlier 90s.
I have the power, Earth and switch illumination wiring left to sought.
As my battery terminals are at full capacity with winch and lighting circuits I was wondering if I could use
The fuse box under the drivers seat to get a power supply from?
I guess I can get the switch illumination feed from the cigarette lighter, not sure which is correct wire on cigarette lighter to tap into though.
Any help appreciated as i have not fitted a compressor to a Puma before.
I have a Viair portable compressor for tyre inflation hence my only requirement for the small compressor to run diff locks when I have saved up for them.

1st Jan 2022 10:03pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5416

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

I thought you would just run a single compressor to do both jobs. Possibly add a pressure vessel but that can be anywhere in the system. There is a main supply that runs from the batter across to the opposite seatbox should it be required.

2nd Jan 2022 12:01pm

markb110

Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Guildford
Posts: 2520

Most installations are only a single compressor , as let’s face it, you will only ever be using one at a time as their purposes are different

2nd Jan 2022 12:07pm

Mo Murphy

Member Since: 01 Jun 2008
Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts
Posts: 2077

1984 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Pennine Grey

Along with Andy and Mark, I can't see why you need 2 compressors for your intended use. Spend your hard earned on a rear locker

Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen.

2nd Jan 2022 12:28pm

ibexman

Member Since: 13 Dec 2008
Location: kent
Posts: 2872

I used a6mm ring terminal piggy backed of main battery supply to fuses under driver’s seat 👍

2nd Jan 2022 12:40pm

Westy

Member Since: 28 Sep 2017
Location: Scotland
Posts: 11

Having had an ARB onboard locker overheat whilst airing up tyres I have since always carried the Viair compressor for tyres and use a dedicated compressor for lockers.
Thanks for replies I have been tinkering all morning and have soughted the switch illumination via cigarette socket and fixed the earth lead. Having a cuppa before soughting out the positive terminal.
Rear locker is in transit so hopefully once Nigel at Xcess4x4 has worked his magic ill be soughted by end of February.

2nd Jan 2022 1:39pm

jimbo55

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Midlands
Posts: 385

I run the same compressor but have it squeezed between the seatbelt and the body, fits perfectly and is very discreet. On advice from nige at xcess 4x4 I use a separate compressor for tyres.

One thing I would say about the switches on the cubby box, when they are illuminated I found that they shone on the windscreen which was very annoying so ended up disconnecting the illumination

2nd Jan 2022 2:16pm

Westy

Member Since: 28 Sep 2017
Location: Scotland
Posts: 11

I have been thawted as I was wiring a fuse (15 amp) between battery positive and compressor and found the fuse holders I had bought months ago are for micro fuse not standard and of course I only have standard fuses in my kit!
Also the switch illumination has stopped working for some reason I can not fathom. Checked all
connections and they are good, so called it a day.

2nd Jan 2022 9:46pm

ibexman

Member Since: 13 Dec 2008
Location: kent
Posts: 2872

A standard arb compressor has its own inline fuse🤔

2nd Jan 2022 11:23pm

Westy

Member Since: 28 Sep 2017
Location: Scotland
Posts: 11

I was going by the wiring diagram that stated 15amp fuse. I'll look again in morning in case I missed something.

2nd Jan 2022 11:40pm

jimbo55

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Midlands
Posts: 385

The small ARB does not come with its own inline fuse, or at least it didn’t when I installed mine so don’t think you’ve missed anything westy

3rd Jan 2022 10:40am

ibexman

Member Since: 13 Dec 2008
Location: kent
Posts: 2872

Fuse is in the loom

3rd Jan 2022 11:05am

jimbo55

Member Since: 15 Jul 2020
Location: Midlands
Posts: 385

Fuse isn’t in the loom on the one being used here, requires a 15amp fused supply

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3rd Jan 2022 11:09am

ibexman

Member Since: 13 Dec 2008
Location: kent
Posts: 2872

Obviously the newer ones don’t have it

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3rd Jan 2022 1:18pm

Westy

Member Since: 28 Sep 2017
Location: Scotland
Posts: 11

Well I just received the correct size fused connections. I have installed the fused connection to the battery positive with a 15amp fuse as per diagram.
Checked all connections including earth and compressor is still not working.!
Would it require the pressure switch plumbed and wired in to work or is the switch wiring shown in the top diagram of the switch connections incorrect as I think I saw a post about the wiring before?

5th Jan 2022 5:06pm

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