The BB8 uses the same 0.45 HP / 0.34 kW pump and published 27 L/min FAD at 5 bar, but pairs it with a smaller 9 litre vertical receiver.
BAMBI BB15V
Original price was: £600.00.£480.00Current price is: £480.00.
The Bambi BB15V is a compact, oil-lubricated air compressor with a 15 litre vertical receiver, designed for low-duty applications where quiet operation and a small footprint matter. Powered by a 0.45 HP / 0.34 kW pump, the BB15V delivers 27 L/min free air delivery at 5 bar, operates up to 8 bar and has a current published noise level of 54 dB(A). Its vertical tank format helps reduce the floor space required.
- 0.45 HP / 0.34 kW motor power
- Up to 8 bar maximum pressure
- 27 L/min FAD at 5 bar
- Oil-lubricated piston compressor
- 15 litre vertical air receiver
- 54 dB(A) noise level
- 240 V / 50 Hz supply with UK plug
Bambi BB15V Silent Air Compressor
The Bambi BB15V is an oil-lubricated piston air compressor developed for applications that need relatively modest airflow with low operating noise. Its 15 litre vertical receiver makes it particularly useful where floor space is limited. The current Bambi specification lists a 0.45 HP / 0.34 kW motor, maximum pressure of 8 bar and free air delivery of 27 L/min at 5 bar. It runs from a standard 240 V / 50 Hz electrical supply and is supplied with a UK plug. At 22 kg and approximately 47 x 37 x 37 cm, the BB15V is compact enough for many point-of-use settings. Its maximum duty cycle is 50%, so it should be matched to intermittent rather than continuous high-demand air use. Buy from CJS Direct or speak to the team to confirm availability and whether the BB15V is correctly sized for your application.
Who Is The Bambi BB15V Best For?
The Bambi BB15V is best suited to low-duty applications that need a compact supply of compressed air without the noise associated with many conventional workshop compressors.
This model is a strong fit for:
- Pneumatic control systems
- Airbrushing and light spray applications
- Laboratory and test equipment
- Hobby, craft and light workshop tasks
- Small point-of-use pneumatic equipment
- Applications where compressor noise needs to be kept low
- Sites with limited floor space
- Users whose equipment demand fits the BB15V’s airflow and 50% duty cycle
For example, a user operating a small pneumatic device intermittently may benefit from the BB15V’s quiet operation, compact vertical tank and standard plug connection. For higher airflow demand or longer running periods, compare the BB15V with larger Bambi models. The BB8 offers the same published FAD with a smaller receiver, while the BB24V provides a larger 24 litre receiver.
Key Benefits Of The Bambi BB15V
Quiet operation
The current Bambi specification lists the BB15V at 54 dB(A), independently tested by TÜV SÜD. This makes noise a key consideration for point-of-use environments where a larger conventional compressor may be intrusive.
Compact vertical design
The 15 litre receiver is arranged vertically, helping reduce the unit’s footprint. This is useful where available floor space is limited.
Useful airflow for light-duty applications
The BB15V provides 27 L/min free air delivery at 5 bar and up to 25 L/min at 8 bar, so buyers can compare its delivered airflow with the actual requirement of their equipment.
Simple electrical connection
The BB15V uses a 240 V / 50 Hz supply and is supplied with a UK plug, supporting straightforward installation where a suitable electrical outlet is available.
Oil-lubricated BB range pump
The BB15V uses Bambi’s 0.45 HP / 0.34 kW oil-lubricated pump. Bambi states that BB range compressors are supplied pre-filled with oil and require routine tank draining and oil-level checks.
Below the PSSR 250 bar-litre threshold
Bambi states that the BB15V falls below the 250 bar-litre threshold in the UK Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000, so a formal Written Scheme of Examination is not normally required in most installations.
Bambi BB15V Technical Specifications
| Specification | Bambi BB15V |
|---|---|
| Compressor type | Oil-lubricated piston compressor |
| Motor power | 0.45 HP / 0.34 kW |
| Tank size | 15 litres, vertical |
| Maximum pressure | 8 bar |
| FAD @ 5 bar | 27 L/min |
| FAD @ 8 bar | 25 L/min |
| Maximum duty cycle | 50% |
| Noise level | 54 dB(A), independently tested by TÜV SÜD |
| Current | 3 A |
| Supply | 240 V / 50 Hz |
| Connection | UK plug |
| Weight | 22 kg |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 47 x 37 x 37 cm |
| PSSR threshold | Below 250 bar-litre threshold |
Bambi BB Range Options
The BB15V combines the same pump output with a 15 litre vertical receiver, providing a middle ground between compact size and stored air capacity.
The BB24V uses a larger 24 litre vertical receiver while retaining the compact vertical format. It may suit buyers who want more stored air without moving to a higher-output compressor.
Receiver size does not replace correct airflow sizing. Check the pressure and FAD required by your equipment, expected run time and duty cycle before choosing a model.
The BB15V has a maximum duty cycle of 50%. It is intended for intermittent use and should not be specified for applications that require continuous compressor operation.
Bambi BB15V Vs Other BB Receiver Sizes
The BB15V combines Bambi’s 0.45 HP / 0.34 kW oil-lubricated pump with a 15 litre vertical receiver. It provides the same published FAD as the smaller BB8 and larger BB24V, so the key difference is stored air capacity and physical size. Choose the BB8 where the smallest receiver is sufficient, the BB15V for a balanced 15 litre vertical format, or the BB24V where additional stored air is useful. Always size against the equipment’s pressure and airflow demand first.
| Model | Receiver / positioning |
|---|---|
| Bambi BB8 | 9 litre vertical receiver; same published 27 L/min FAD @ 5 bar |
| Bambi BB15V | 15 litre vertical receiver; balanced compact format |
| Bambi BB24V | 24 litre vertical receiver; more stored air with the same published pump FAD |
| Higher-output Bambi model | Consider where the application requires more continuous airflow |
A larger receiver can provide more stored air, but it does not increase the compressor pump’s free air delivery. If the application needs more continuous airflow, compare a higher-output Bambi model rather than relying on receiver size alone.
Common Applications of the BAMBI BB15V
Pneumatic controls
The BB15V can support small pneumatic control systems where the required flow and pressure sit within its published performance.
Airbrushing and light spraying
Its quiet operation and regulated compressed air supply can suit intermittent airbrush and light spray tasks, subject to the air consumption of the equipment.
Laboratory and test equipment
Compact, low-noise compressed air can be useful for test rigs, pressure testing and other intermittent technical applications.
Hobby and craft equipment
The BB range is positioned for low-duty uses where a small, quiet compressor is more appropriate than a large workshop machine.
Small pneumatic tools
The BB15V may support small pneumatic tools with low intermittent demand. Check the tool’s FAD requirement before purchase.
Point-of-use compressed air
The vertical format can make the BB15V practical close to the point of use where floor space and noise are important considerations.
Setup, Maintenance And Support
The BB15V should be selected against the actual pressure, airflow and run-time requirements of the equipment it will supply. Its compact size does not remove the need for correct compressor sizing.
Before purchase, CJS Direct can help review:
- Required free air delivery and working pressure
- Expected run time and 50% duty cycle
- Available 240 V electrical supply
- Available installation space
- Whether a 15 litre receiver is appropriate
- Air quality and filtration requirements
- Air hose and connection requirements
- Receiver draining and condensate management
- Access for routine checks
- Service and warranty requirements
The unit should be positioned with suitable access and ventilation, connected to an appropriate electrical supply and used within its published operating limits. Bambi states that the BB oil-lubricated range is designed with limited pump maintenance. Routine care includes draining the receiver after use and checking the oil level through the sight glass, topping up when required. CJS Direct also provides compressed air servicing and maintenance support, so buyers can ask for advice if they need help selecting, maintaining or replacing a compressor.
Why Buy Bambi Air Compressors From CJS Direct?
Bambi manufactures compact compressed air equipment in Britain, with the BB range focused on quiet, oil-lubricated compressors for lower-duty applications. The BB15V combines a 15 litre vertical receiver with Bambi’s 0.45 HP / 0.34 kW pump, while nearby BB models offer alternative receiver sizes for buyers with different space and storage requirements. Buying through CJS Direct gives customers access to a UK compressed air supplier that can help with product selection, servicing and related compressed air requirements. Whether you need a quiet compressor for a specialist application or are comparing receiver sizes within the Bambi BB range, CJS Direct can help check the BB15V against your required pressure, airflow and duty cycle.
BAMBI BB15V FAQs
The Bambi BB15V is a compact oil-lubricated air compressor with a 15 litre vertical receiver and a 0.45 HP / 0.34 kW motor.
Bambi currently lists free air delivery of 27 L/min at 5 bar. Published FAD ranges from 35 L/min at 1 bar to 25 L/min at 8 bar.
Bambi currently lists the BB15V at 54 dB(A), independently tested by TÜV SÜD.
The BB15V has a maximum pressure of 8 bar. Check your equipment’s minimum required pressure and use the corresponding FAD figure when sizing the compressor.
Bambi states that the BB15V falls below the 250 bar-litre PSSR threshold, so in most installations a formal Written Scheme of Examination is not normally required.
The BB15V has a maximum duty cycle of 50%, so it is intended for intermittent rather than continuous high-demand use.
Routine BB range care includes draining the receiver after use and checking the compressor oil level, topping it up when required. Follow the current Bambi operating instructions for full maintenance requirements.
Yes. CJS Direct can help compare pressure, airflow, receiver size and application requirements so you can confirm whether the BB15V or another Bambi model is the better fit.