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AKgringo
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Dewalt battery tools
Perhaps the Dewalt lithium batteries will perform better than older nicad ones that I have. Just before I retired, I set myself up with a wide
variety of Dewalt tools using the 18v nicad batteries.
They never saw much use, but over time half of them became useless, and the other half have short running times before they have to be charged again.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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AKgringo
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Stanley Fat Max compressor/jump starter
I have two of them. One traveled with me in Alaska, and I have another one in NorCal that made quite a few Baja runs.
Even when they were new, the compressor was slower than the other options discussed in this thread, and eventually became useless for any large tires.
The jump starter was strong, and the USB port and 12v socket were useful, but after ten years of riding with me, it will no longer hold a charge.
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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Purdyd
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The lithium ion batteries last for a long time.
I hear the Milwaukee cordless pump is very good.
The dewalt can also be powered by 12 volts and comes with a cord.
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Almost
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After reading and re-reading these posts, I thought I'd add my 0.02. I've used the low cost universal store products and I currently use both a Viair
400 and a TJM single piston compressor. They're both pretty good. They both fill 4 33" in about 1/4 beer from 20 to 38 psi. Use what you have. The
best compressor is the one that gets your tires full. I've never really been a fan of proprietary battery powered products, they never seem to be
reliable without the proper 'care'. When you are not happy with the performance or reliability of something that you have, it's time to intelligently
and cost effectively upgrade your kit. Cheers
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David K
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1/4 beer  (good one) = ? minutes, lol. If hot, maybe seconds?
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PaulW
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Comparing compressors
Compressors -- Here are my latest search results. Worth looking at of you are like me a want a faster tire fill-up.
Presently I have the VIAIR highest flow unit that they sell. 440p, back for the second time for warrantee repairs due to pressure leaks.
https://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-440P-Portable-Compressor-44043/...
$340 3.0CFM @ 0 PSI
No particular order, but several worth looking at
ALL-TOP Air Compressor
https://www.amazon.com/ALL-TOP-150Psi-Compressor-Portable-He...
$160 7 CFM
MaxiTrac 300 Dual Compressor
https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/BK_MTWM10215C
https://youtu.be/EPVHHr5kXog
$168 10.6 CFM
Tozlazz
https://youtu.be/SZUcg1lISWc
https://tozalazz.com/product/offroad-12v-portable-air-compre...
$232 11.65CFM
ARB twin
https://www.amazon.com/ARB-CKMTA12-Board-Performance-Compres...
$616 6.14CFM
ARB single
https://www.amazon.com/ARB-CKMA12-Compressor-Output-Board/dp...
$338 3.08CFM
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4x4abc
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I have the VIAIR highest flow unit that they sell. 440p, back for the second time for warrantee repairs due to pressure leaks.
https://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-440P-Portable-Compressor-44043/...
$340 3.0CFM @ 0 PSI
WOW!
that is $200 more than the competition
one thing Viair is famous for is advertising - not for product!
it is like politics
spend a lot of money on your presidential candidate and he/she will be elected
[Edited on 4-18-2023 by 4x4abc]
Harald Pietschmann
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4x4abc
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a spec that is worth looking for (and most manufacturers do not offer that information)
is the CFM number recorded at 0 psi?
or is it recorded at a higher pressure?
the good companies offer both numbers
high CFM at moderate psi (around 40) means tires will get filled fast.
Harald Pietschmann
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PaulW
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Yes. Mentioned before the new breed of compressors make what we purchased several years back look like a poor choice.
And you can buy that 600+ ARB from a china knockoff for under 200. At 6CFM it still is less than the 11.6 unit. for a little less dollars.
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PaulW
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The CFM I show in my previous post are all at zero pressure. Of course at pressures we use the CFM drops. Not all give meaningful data for 30 or 40
psi which would be useful.
The newcomers unlike VIAIR come with a temp sensor.
The videos show they still do the job for my 37" tires without a temp overload and do it fast.
I forget which one said 6.xxCFM at 30psi.
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PaulW
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Found this on the web site
Tozlazz
65CFM @ 0psi, 7CFM @ 30 PSI.
Test data:
This air compressor takes 1 minute to pump a truck tire from 10 PSI to 40 PSI (TESTED ON THE 285/75R17 (33.8″)Tires)
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Bildo
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I use a Smitty Built to fill a bunch of 37's and 35's on 16 inch wheels. The only thing I don't like is how hot the compressor gets. I keep thinking
it's going to melt down but so far so good.
Bill
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KaceyJ
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Bought one of these as a backup for my aging MV-50's
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077N9PXV3/ref=emc_bcc_2_i?th=1
I tested it out , connecting it directly to the truck battery . On 33" tires at 50 psi it took about 5 min to air up to 60 psi. I then let almost all
the air out of the tire -short of the rim pressing on sidewall- and reinflated to 50 psi which took about 12 min. A little long but does the job. The
only thing that got noticeably warm was the air hose .
I bought 3 of the MV50's from Kragen back in the day for $25 ea.
2 are still going strong and one developed legs and relocated .
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PaulW
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After extensive search the highest flowing 12v compressor so far is Tozalazz, $232 11.65CFM @0PSI, 7CFM @30 PSI
https://www.amazon.com/Tozalazz-Compressor-Portable-Inflator...
Read Amazon user comments to find your tire size data.
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Marc
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Looks like a toy. However I am happy with how it performs.
Exercise regularly. Eat sensibly. Die anyway.
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Udo
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Mine is about 12 years old, now, and needed to replace the coil hose. Mine hardened and cracked. Easy fix.
Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  | I sometimes regret purchases at Harbor Freight, but I bought a compressor there that is similar to the one David posted. It was inexpensive, and I
have been using it for about five years now.
It is not just for Baja runs, I have used it more often at home than I do on most road trips. The difference is that around home it is usually just
one tire, not all four. |
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