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Been gone a long time/air comp

.250Savage.250Savage Member Posts: 812 ✭✭✭✭
edited October 2012 in General Discussion
All;

Been gone a while, been on another forum (actually I got banned from there[:D][:I]).

But ANYhoo, I've been kicking around the thot of getting one of those portable 12v compressors that plug into the cigarette lighter. Once upon a time, I used to just automatically go to Sears for such stuff, but their quality took a nosedive in the last 20 years or so, so I won't shop there anymore. Harbor freight is out for the same reason. Anyone recommend a good brand for comps & such?
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  • jimdeerejimdeere Member, Moderator Posts: 26,277 ******
    edited November -1
    I just buy the cheapos at Walmart. None of them will last long because of the synthetic piston and cylinder.
    An old fashioned hand or foot pump will last longer and work just as fast.
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  • ForkliftkingForkliftking Member Posts: 4,907 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I bought a Black and Decker brand and it seems to hold up. It is 12 volt or 110 volt. It's noisy and slow but it has a setting where you set the desired pressure and it will kick off at that pressure. Cost me about $60 I think. I picked it up at a farm supply store.
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  • fordsixfordsix Member Posts: 8,554 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    i bought the (i think ) 70 buck unit from HF comes in nice bag and works great
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  • bullshotbullshot Member Posts: 14,720 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I love Harbor Freight. Stuff is so cheap that it doesn't matter how long it last. I have bought everything from flashlights to trailer kits from them and I have yet to have anything break or fall apart, maybe I'm just lucky but for the money HF is my go to place. [:)]

    I've even gotten pretty good at reading instructions printed in broken English. [:D]
    "Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you"
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  • spasmcreekspasmcreek Member Posts: 37,717 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    got a plastic tool box and carry one and plug kits, 12v lug nut gun, wrench..etc for just in case..next item will be a 12v scissor jack..the 12v tools hve added ordinary extension cord so to reach everything
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  • Horse Plains DrifterHorse Plains Drifter Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 40,239 ***** Forums Admin
    edited November -1
    Just by the nature of the beast, I seriously doubt you will ever find a "quality" air compressor that is powered by a cigarette lighter.
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  • lksmith03lksmith03 Member Posts: 1,742 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have one that is the flashlight,compressor, inflator combos I bought from wallyworld about 9yrs ago that has a ring that lets you set the pressure. Think I paid about 20-30 bucks.
    Still works today
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  • gesshotsgesshots Member Posts: 15,678 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Walmart, Kmart, Target and auto chain stores are all about the same. $15 - $25 range.

    I have a Sears model, I trash picked about 20 years ago.
    Replaced the hose and have been using ever since. [^][:D]
    It's being willing. I found out early that most men, regardless of cause or need, aren't willing. They blink an eye or draw a breath before they pull the trigger. I won't. ~ J.B. Books
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  • edgecamedgecam Member Posts: 3,280
    edited November -1
    I bought a cheapo one at walmart about 7 years ago. I use it all the time and it is still going strong.
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  • redneckandyredneckandy Member Posts: 9,716 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by lksmith03
    I have one that is the flashlight,compressor, inflator combos I bought from wallyworld about 9yrs ago that has a ring that lets you set the pressure. Think I paid about 20-30 bucks.
    Still works today

    Same here. A blue one about 5" in diameter and 15" long
    A cheap Campbell Hausfeld. In ten years of use I have replaced the bulb once an replaced an internal hose that popped. Used it last week.
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  • woodshed87woodshed87 Member Posts: 23,478 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Buy Some better Tires .....Don
    Oh Wait I Got off track Here Forgot who I was[;)]
    Woody
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  • IdahoboundIdahobound Member Posts: 20,587 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Take a look at viair I I sell them and they seem to be holding up
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  • TexasVetTexasVet Member Posts: 2,847 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have an AC Delco mini compressor; works good with my airbrush.

    Takes too long to fill a tire...
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  • SpartacusSpartacus Member Posts: 14,415
    edited November -1
    I never understood the need for one.
    if you have a flat, a can of fix-a-flat will get you going.
    if your tires are low, top 'em off at the local gas station.
    jmho

    tom
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  • redneckandyredneckandy Member Posts: 9,716 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Spartacus
    I never understood the need for one.
    if you have a flat, a can of fix-a-flat will get you going.
    if your tires are low, top 'em off at the local gas station.
    jmho

    tom

    Mostly mine is used for ATV and dirt bike tires. All are Slime filled but sometimes one will go flat after sitting a few weeks.
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  • PTHEIMPTHEIM Member Posts: 3,374
    edited November -1
    It may not be concidered cheap but I just spent $60 on a Kobalt, dual powered, programable, 120psi max, tire compressor at Lowes.

    I don't trust the stuff at the parts stores nor chinamart and was inna hurry.
    Now Iv'e got it and can fill things up in the house or take it outside to the trucks or run an extension cord.

    One small prob. w/it. Very short airhose.
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  • lksmith03lksmith03 Member Posts: 1,742 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Spartacus
    I never understood the need for one.
    if you have a flat, a can of fix-a-flat will get you going.
    if your tires are low, top 'em off at the local gas station.
    jmho

    tom


    Then I must confound you.
    In all my vehicles I have at least:
    4way lug wrench
    hydraulic jack (usually in addition to the factory jack)
    12v air compressor
    tire repair kit
    at least 2 cans of slime/fix-a-flat


    but then again I DO drive 100mi a day round trip to work through mostly rural areas. At least I have Cell service on my daily drive, now going to my parents' house there is no service
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