Air Compressor

[FTD]

I have a portable ViAir compressor that I keep in the tool bag in the trunk. I am very pleased/impressed.

Beware of $30 compressors. You don't get what you pay for. They are worth even less.

Portable ViAir compressors

[NickCats]

Bill, well I guess I could also use it to dry the baby's bottom

Chris, you are correct, I am looking for a tire inflator. I have no tools, and wouldn't know what to do with them if I did...

vath, thanks, I'll check out Home Depot

LB / MB, thanks for the suggestions

FTD, I like the ViAir. I will look into that as well. Which one do you recommend ?

Interesting facts about nitrogen & tires:

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2694/is-it-better-to-fill-your-tires-with-nitrogen-instead-of-air

Nick

[FTD]

Originally Posted by NickCats

FTD, I like the ViAir. I will look into that as well. Which one do you recommend ?

Nick

I have the 90P. Love it.

Vi Air 90P

[RandallNeighbour]

Nick, you need to start accumulating power tools. It's what real men do after they sire a child...

...not that I know about siring a child or anything. I just accumulate tools because I end up using them here and there and it saves me PILES of cash in car and home repairs.

Spend a little more to get a compressor vs. a tire inflator. You'll be glad you did when you use it to take off your wheels or dry your car.

[Boxtaboy]

Does anyone make a portable tire inflator that plugs into a standard wall outlet instead of a car's cigarette lighter?

EDIT: Just found one. I'm sick of always having to go to gas stations to top off the air in my tires: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02875117000P?mv=rr

[Topless]

I have two compressors:

A 4hp Campbell in my garage complete with air wrenches which I never use cause I cannot stand the noise they make. I like peace and quiet when I work.

I also have a little Vi Air 12V that I keep in my work truck. So convenient to top off a tire when I pick up a nail and then drive to the tire shop and let them fix it. I also take it every track day to adjust my pressure between runs. It works on bike tires too.

I vote Vi Air

(for sale, nice garage compressor with air tools... cheap )

[Burg Boxster]

Hey Boxtaboy-

Just a thought for ya...

Instead of spending $50 on just a 110V tire pump, I recommend getting a PowerPack multi-unit instead. They are battery powered (portable), can jump a dead battery, usually have one or two 110V outlets, a cig lighter outlet, obviously pump and a light. I have one and use it often for quick tire adjustments at home. Plus, it's really great when the power goes out during a game too (it'll power the cable box and TV for a few hours ).

Lot's of different versions out there but I recommend at least a 300W unit. I have a 400W unit which will be 2-3x what you're looking at but there are other options too.

Costco Version - $69.99


Here's the 400W unit I've had for ~ 4-5yrs


Great deal on the 450W version at QVC - $79.32


Definitely a practical thing to have around

[edevlin]

"Nick, you need to start accumulating power tools. It's what real men do after they sire a child..."

I teach full time, but I'm all about the tool thing. We have a two-car garage, one side gets the Boxster, the other gets my tools:


Ed

[Boxtaboy]

Originally Posted by Burg Boxster

Hey Boxtaboy-

Just a thought for ya...

Instead of spending $50 on just a 110V tire pump, I recommend getting a PowerPack multi-unit instead.

Thanks Burg!