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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:18 pm
by henpecked
Whats the smallest compressor it can be ran off? Dont fancy a big C35 . Is it possible to run it off a portable 25 ltr jobbie?
Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:55 pm
by GB_Groundworks
No, well I guess the smallest might buy not the bigger ones. What size are you thinking?
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Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:57 pm
by henpecked
A 45mm one, just looks like a neat bit of kit, but if you have to drag a huge compressor with it, the spade would look like a better option.
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:44 pm
by msh paving
I run grundomats upto 110mm, a 45 will run from a single tool road tow compressor, you need a 100psi out put and storage volume, a workshop compressor wont run one, but i have a grundopressor which is a small petrol engine compressor to run 45mm mole,sometimes see them on ebay but they are 2-3k to buy if you need any advice PM me MSH 
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:38 pm
by henpecked
msh paving wrote:I run grundomats upto 110mm, a 45 will run from a single tool road tow compressor, you need a 100psi out put and storage volume, a workshop compressor wont run one, but i have a grundopressor which is a small petrol engine compressor to run 45mm mole,sometimes see them on ebay but they are 2-3k to buy if you need any advice PM me MSH
Oooh, ta!
Ive seen a few with the hose and storage can ,cheap on fleabay. Thought it might be a decent addition to the collection. But if Im looking at a trailer mounted compressor, or a 3k genny, I might have a look at a new grafter + pick :laugh:
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 7:44 pm
by msh paving
There are often 45mm on ebay,but most need a good service and new cutter head and tail hose a 45 cutter head is £80 tail hose £35 from TTUK so if you are gonna buy take a good look also there are alot of essig impact moles masqurading as grundomats which are a poor substitute, there is alot to learn about moling not as easy as putting it in the ground,last year i lost a 110mm mole down a culvert never to be found very depressing MSH
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 8:19 pm
by Dave_L
Now that must be a gutting feeling............
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 9:20 pm
by henpecked
Thanks for the info MSH
How did you lose a mole? Its attached with a hose, did that shear too? Tell me where and I'll buy a £30 metal detector, a lot cheaper than buying one off ebay :p :laugh: :laugh:
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 9:21 pm
by msh paving
^^^^^^^^ it was Dave, but i bought it with another mole sold one made a large profit so it helped the loss but was a sad day
dug a trench 6m long 2 m deep but no sign of it MSH 
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 9:29 pm
by msh paving
Its at a motorpoint garage, under 3 hv cables 9 inch watermain,run into a disused culvert help yourself MSH 
Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 6:53 pm
by flowjoe
Theres a couple of moles and associated kit on sale here
Here
How did you lose a mole? Its attached with a hose, did that shear too? Tell me where and I'll buy a £30 metal detector, a lot cheaper than buying one off ebay :p :laugh: :laugh: