most on amazon.com seem to be chinese junk
any good 12v tire inflators
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I'd have to agree. I've had several in both lower and higher price ranges.
If you're inflating a small tire they can work, but most of my fleet trucks run E tires at 80 psi and it could take half an hour to inflate one. Or at least it felt that way.
If you're inflating a small tire they can work, but most of my fleet trucks run E tires at 80 psi and it could take half an hour to inflate one. Or at least it felt that way.
You can find the higher quality ones in the off road magazines.Starting around$300 last time I saw one.
If you need to inflate few PSI per tire the most reliable is a good bicycle pump, inexpensive and good exercise.
I've been satisfied with my BLACK & DECKER Air Station Portable Powered Inflator. It runs on both AC and DC power. I like its ability to set the desired air pressure on a dial and let it run until it shuts off. It's not as accurate as you'll likely want to be, so I let it go a little high and then let a little air out while I'm checking the pressure with a gauge.
I have the Q industries MV-50. While it is by far the best 12 volt compressor I have owned/used, I do not think that says too much.
It pulls 16 to 18 amps, connects right to the battery with some alligator clips, and I don't think it likes voltages over 13.5, so running the engine whilst inflating might be a no no.
The Air filter is a good idea, which makes it quieter too, but do take a razor and remove all the extra plastic flashing from the housing mold to reduce restriction.
I do not really like the part which connects to the Schrader valve as I use it mostly to inflate my suspension helper air bags, and If I pump them up to 50, they are down to 35 by the time I unscrew the connector.
I wanted to change hoses but the fittings are non standard, and I could not unthread the original, so I just left it as it came from the box.
Harbor freight has a similar Viair knock off that other report works well.
It pulls 16 to 18 amps, connects right to the battery with some alligator clips, and I don't think it likes voltages over 13.5, so running the engine whilst inflating might be a no no.
The Air filter is a good idea, which makes it quieter too, but do take a razor and remove all the extra plastic flashing from the housing mold to reduce restriction.
I do not really like the part which connects to the Schrader valve as I use it mostly to inflate my suspension helper air bags, and If I pump them up to 50, they are down to 35 by the time I unscrew the connector.
I wanted to change hoses but the fittings are non standard, and I could not unthread the original, so I just left it as it came from the box.
Harbor freight has a similar Viair knock off that other report works well.
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Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
If you need to inflate few PSI per tire the most reliable is a good bicycle pump, inexpensive and good exercise.
+1 Best way to go IMO. Buy a better one for MTB tires and it really isnt much of a chore.
I think some time ago we have a thread on which of those is better...
If you need to inflate few PSI per tire the most reliable is a good bicycle pump, inexpensive and good exercise.
+1 Best way to go IMO. Buy a better one for MTB tires and it really isnt much of a chore.
I think some time ago we have a thread on which of those is better...
Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
If you need to inflate few PSI per tire the most reliable is a good bicycle pump, inexpensive and good exercise.
Blowing with your mouth is a good emphysema prevention.
Other than that I am very happy with the Viair line of pumps for my fleet with 16, 17 and 18 inch tyres. Of course in the world of 80+ psi the reality may be very different, and I have no experience in those stratospheres.
If you need to inflate few PSI per tire the most reliable is a good bicycle pump, inexpensive and good exercise.
Blowing with your mouth is a good emphysema prevention.
Other than that I am very happy with the Viair line of pumps for my fleet with 16, 17 and 18 inch tyres. Of course in the world of 80+ psi the reality may be very different, and I have no experience in those stratospheres.
I have had good experience with a HF unit I bought. It is a 15A unit that has to be attached to the battery directly. It only took 5 minutes to inflate an RV trailer tire to 50psi. The pump comes in a briefcase size plastic case, and cost around $50.
any made in us, canada, germany or japan, or is every one made in china?
I have been using this one regularly for years:
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-100-psi-high-volume-air-compressor-96068.html
Regularly, meaning several weekends a month at the track, much more use than the average person would use it.
robert
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-100-psi-high-volume-air-compressor-96068.html
Regularly, meaning several weekends a month at the track, much more use than the average person would use it.
robert
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I have been using this one regularly for years:
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-100-psi-high-volume-air-compressor-96068.html
Regularly, meaning several weekends a month at the track, much more use than the average person would use it.
robert
I have that very same one. Works just fine. I know it's made in China,,,
I have been using this one regularly for years:
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-volt-100-psi-high-volume-air-compressor-96068.html
Regularly, meaning several weekends a month at the track, much more use than the average person would use it.
robert
I have that very same one. Works just fine. I know it's made in China,,,
I bought a 12v Craftsman inflator:
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_1...mp;blockType=L4
It is made in China, but seems better than all the ones I could find elsewhere. Lifespan is [censored], but we'll see.
I bought a Bosch oiled 120V compressor for the garage to do real stuff and it will do tires as well.
Hard to find stuff that isn't junk these days with out buying a 20 gallon prograde compressor. I'd pay pay more that what's out there, but not much to pick from in small sizes.
http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_1...mp;blockType=L4
It is made in China, but seems better than all the ones I could find elsewhere. Lifespan is [censored], but we'll see.
I bought a Bosch oiled 120V compressor for the garage to do real stuff and it will do tires as well.
Hard to find stuff that isn't junk these days with out buying a 20 gallon prograde compressor. I'd pay pay more that what's out there, but not much to pick from in small sizes.
Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
If you need to inflate few PSI per tire the most reliable is a good bicycle pump, inexpensive and good exercise.
yea. one of my tire loosing 9 psi in 8 days.. other 3 are perfect. So I might buy cheap bicycle pump from walmart , and pump every 3 days. great idea htss_tr
If you need to inflate few PSI per tire the most reliable is a good bicycle pump, inexpensive and good exercise.
yea. one of my tire loosing 9 psi in 8 days.. other 3 are perfect. So I might buy cheap bicycle pump from walmart , and pump every 3 days. great idea htss_tr
For vacations I purchased a Sears unit for around $50 I believe. It has saved my bacon already on a trip back from FL to NJ. For tire pressure adjustments at home I use my smallish Emglo air compressor. It works fast!
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