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Barry A.
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[*] posted on 12-31-2019 at 05:18 PM


This site might help: ( ViAir is rated very good)

Personally, I have used a $300 12V QuickAir compressor for over 15 years, but they are not available anymore, I don't believe.



https://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/stories/666-Top-Rated-a...
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[*] posted on 1-1-2020 at 09:50 AM


Another issue with compressors is the hose. I had a tire puncture, the low air alarm on my 2016 F150 went off (great feature and actually works unlike tire pressure sensors on other vehicles I have had) so I got it home, grabbed the compressor in the garage. It has an old long orange hose from Harbor Freight (translation: cheap garbage) and it was kinked and when I straightened it leaked. So then I grabbed the very old cheapo 12 volt I have, one of those black plastic things, and it did not work either! Went to Home Depot and got a Husky dual 12 volt / 110 volt job, fifty bucks. Seems pretty sturdy. Also has a nifty digital pressure gage that turns it off when it hits the desired pressure, took 3-4 min to fill a flat 17" truck tire.
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[*] posted on 1-1-2020 at 03:04 PM


bajaric,
Excellent point on the cheap self-coiling air hoses.
Usually bright yellow, and made of nylon, or other unknown Chinese plastic. They become brittle and are doomed to fail, (probably when you need it most).
Home Depot sells a repair kit for under $5
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-5-Piece-Hose-Repair-Kit-HD...
For my portable Viair 350C and 400P, and for my onboard ARB compressor, I carry backup hoses: 25' Goodyear rubber 1/4" hoses with the appropriate fittings. Make sure that the air fittings are compatible (industrial vs. automotive type). A "universal" air hose coupler accepts both types of male fittings.
Unless your pump has a pressure cut-off switch, you will want an "open-flow" air chuck. That prevents excessive back pressure to the pump.
My compressors are equipped with a small Viewtainer with repair parts, fittings, and 40 A fuses.
https://www.viewtainer.com/Viewtainer-Standard-Series-2-6-Co...
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