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03-22-2024, 9:53am | #1 | ||||||
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Lat's talk portable air compressors/tire inflators. What do you have?
I'm looking for a portable compressor to keep in the car for emergencies. I've got a tire plug kit in my tool bag, but it'd probably be nice to be able to get a few lbs. of air back in there too.
A quick look at Amazoon shows a never ending inventory of chinesium units...not all that thrilled about that option. What do you have/recommend/not recommend? |
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You will not agree with my choice of a Harbor Freight compressor and plug kit, but I figure it is for the one time I don't want to wait for AAA. I have one in every car, and I have yet to use any of them.
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I would buy from Harbor Freight over a brand on Amazon called something like "ARNCRL" or other series of random letters.
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I guarantee that I use a portable compressor more than most. If you want it to actually work when you need it to work, get something decent.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-110-...B&gclsrc=aw.ds |
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I almost always use the 20v (kart tires). I've used the 20V to fill a flat on my dually and it did the job just fine on the big tire to 60psi on 1 battery. |
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I use the 20v Dewalt for everything and have a pile of batteries. Unused, I’ve let the batteries sit for well over a year with full charge.
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I think many will make the choice based on their current battery tools.
I own Milwaukee, went with this, I keep in the garage, and take on trips. Have owned for 4 years, still works perfect, Milwaukee makes a larger one, but this is more than adequate for all passenger tires. The electronic gauge / display is very accurate. |
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I have this one...got it for free brand new,no problems so far and have used it a few times for bike tires.
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I've used the Milwaukee as well as the Rigid. Both more than capable. At the time, the DeWalt was the only one with the 12V/20V/110V flexibility which was good for what I do at the track. I'm not sure if the others do that now or not. Regardless, don't buy a 12V Chinese garbage one if you actually want it to work when you need it to work. |
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Every one posted here, including the DeWalt and Milwaukee are made in China. Even Viair is made in China. If you could find one made in USA, I'd bet the price would make your eye twitch.
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Since I own both a real compressor and a portable air tank, 12v compressors are only stored in both cars and since making sure both Harbor Freight units were not DOA, I haven't needed either one but I think they will be OK... if ever they are required.
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Perhaps I should have clarified. Don’t buy the cheap shit off of Amazon. |
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Viair 300P portables for the cars
Milwuakee 2848 - 18VDC for around the house 20 gal Industrial Air compressor for air tools |
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