I don’t understand why I’ve gone through 2 of these. Both broke after using it 30x. I use it daily and they both lasted only a month. Is there a fuse I don’t know about? I can’t find one.
@@kevinbernhardt3568 these pumps tend to heat up and any plastic or rubber components will probably get damaged over time. I went through 2 cheap pumps before realising this issue, I now have the Avid 120v pump and I give it a break after 5-10 mins of pumping . I check my tires every 2 weeks and give it a top off if it needs it , If you wait until your tires are severely deflated then you'll be running the pump for a longer time risking damage . Another solution is to have 2 pumps and alternate between the 2 every 5 minutes
About 6 years since this video was posted and this thing is still going strong. I now use it on my Tacoma with fairly bigger tires and it seems to continue to handle everything just fine.
Excellent updates as this video ages. Thank you for the updates. Going in my 97' GMC K2500 logging truck. Thank you very much for making this video. You ROCK!!!
End of 2021 update... I still have this and it's still going strong... BUT I have begun to find its limitations. After inflating 4 of the 285/75r16 (33 inch) tires on my Tacoma from about 16 psi up to highway pressures this thing gets hot! Hot enough in fact that it will auto-shut-off entirely by the time the last tire is filled.
Good air compressors I've had mine for you years I've used it quite a lot pumping up everything from truck tires to tractor tires and still works good, But the reason why the pressure gauge is not accurate when it's running is because it takes a few psi more to push it through the valve stem
I don't think I would want to use it with my engine off. Would that ruin the pump if you had the engine on? Have you ever killed your battery with this compressor, or do you use it with your engine on?
for sum reason I was thinking this was a pre pack hose of slime and then compressor to inflate tire and you just get a new recharge kit after use non the less nice get up the one I currently pack is old and out dated so should look into a new unit
Yep! Still have it and it still works. I wouldn't say I use it a lot, but I still have yet to buy a dedicated garage air compressor so any time I need to add air to either set of my Subaru tires or the wife's car I use this one... still kicking! No issues so far.
Your cigarette lighter would have a fuse that would blow when using your air compressor because the compressor draws too many amps to be on a cig circuit
@@HighjakSecondaryI bought it on Amazon. Had it too long for refund. So I just threw it in the trash. I Still have a little cheap slime tire inflator that I purchased from autozone for 25 bucks and it still works so I'm not bashing the company but was shocked when I couldn't get this thing to work. I was using it on my RV tires, max pressure and recommended pressure 80 psi. I may have use it 3-4 times in a year.
Power button does not shut this unit off on 2 of these I have tried. Pretty bad considering its more money than most in its class. This will be my second going back to Amazon.
You shouldn't lose more than a 1/8th of a pound of air just by unscrewing the hose from the valve. Unscrew it faster. What are you filling? A pool floaty?
i just purchased the same compressor and the heat sinks are plastic painted silver to look like metal. they should be metal. which is a bummer because the picture on the box makes them look like metal. pretty dissapointing because i paid $70 for the thing i would expect metal heat sinks.
Thanks for posting this comment. I just purchased one yesterday, haven't opened yet, and will be returning it. This sounds like a possible reason there are so many people experiencing dead compressors on this feed.
For what it's worth, this thing is still not only kicking, but working well after almost 3 and a half years.
Now THAT is useful information!, thanks!
I have one that has been going strong for about 5 years of airing up after driving trails. It's not a bad little compressor at all for the money.
That's awesome, I just bought one lol
I don’t understand why I’ve gone through 2 of these. Both broke after using it 30x. I use it daily and they both lasted only a month. Is there a fuse I don’t know about? I can’t find one.
@@kevinbernhardt3568 these pumps tend to heat up and any plastic or rubber components will probably get damaged over time. I went through 2 cheap pumps before realising this issue, I now have the Avid 120v pump and I give it a break after 5-10 mins of pumping . I check my tires every 2 weeks and give it a top off if it needs it , If you wait until your tires are severely deflated then you'll be running the pump for a longer time risking damage . Another solution is to have 2 pumps and alternate between the 2 every 5 minutes
About 6 years since this video was posted and this thing is still going strong. I now use it on my Tacoma with fairly bigger tires and it seems to continue to handle everything just fine.
Damn that's good, thinking about getting it.
Do you let it rest or just inflate all tires in one go?
@@teto6180 It gets a "rest" as I'm moving from one tire to the next, but that's about it.
Excellent updates as this video ages. Thank you for the updates. Going in my 97' GMC K2500 logging truck. Thank you very much for making this video. You ROCK!!!
End of 2021 update... I still have this and it's still going strong... BUT I have begun to find its limitations. After inflating 4 of the 285/75r16 (33 inch) tires on my Tacoma from about 16 psi up to highway pressures this thing gets hot! Hot enough in fact that it will auto-shut-off entirely by the time the last tire is filled.
Operating instructions say 10min on 25min off
Good air compressors I've had mine for you years I've used it quite a lot pumping up everything from truck tires to tractor tires and still works good, But the reason why the pressure gauge is not accurate when it's running is because it takes a few psi more to push it through the valve stem
Thanks for the demo. I will go pick one up.
Ok 7 months since your last comment almost 4 years since purchase is it still holding up?
I don't think I would want to use it with my engine off. Would that ruin the pump if you had the engine on? Have you ever killed your battery with this compressor, or do you use it with your engine on?
for sum reason I was thinking this was a pre pack hose of slime and then compressor to inflate tire and you just get a new recharge kit after use non the less nice get up the one I currently pack is old and out dated so should look into a new unit
Hey thanks for the video, so you still have it after 5yrs
Yep, used it in Colorado this past week.
It says not to run the car while using but it atraches to a cigarette lighter. I have an electric car. How else am I supposed to use it?
Hey! I was wondering how it held out over 2 years. You still have it? Did you use it often? Does it still work? Thanks!
Yep! Still have it and it still works. I wouldn't say I use it a lot, but I still have yet to buy a dedicated garage air compressor so any time I need to add air to either set of my Subaru tires or the wife's car I use this one... still kicking! No issues so far.
HighjakSecondary thanks for the info
This might be a dumb question, does the vehicle need to be started in order for the battery to operate the compressor?
Nope. Engine does not need to be started.
@@HighjakSecondary thank you for quick response. I just bought one
Good for the price
How do you run this if your car is shut off? I plugged it into my 12 volt cig lighter and blew the damn fuse
Your cigarette lighter would have a fuse that would blow when using your air compressor because the compressor draws too many amps to be on a cig circuit
All compressors are supposed to be off when you check the tire pressure.
You can run compressor with engine running.
Did the green spiral hose get back in the case okay?
Yeah, I never have any issues with fitment.
This compressor died on me after a few uses. Never had one this bad
Been using mine for over 3 years now without issues.
It's not uncommon for these to die. Looks like you got a good one. I still have the black case and the hose.
@@QLFProductions Did Slime or your retailer replace yours?
@@HighjakSecondaryI bought it on Amazon. Had it too long for refund. So I just threw it in the trash. I Still have a little cheap slime tire inflator that I purchased from autozone for 25 bucks and it still works so I'm not bashing the company but was shocked when I couldn't get this thing to work. I was using it on my RV tires, max pressure and recommended pressure 80 psi. I may have use it 3-4 times in a year.
Likewise slime sucks I have actually purchased 3 from autozone within about 2 years never again
will they fill tires to 80 psi?
2023 update ?
definitely does it's job. drains your car battery like a mother though
FOund ya!
HAHA. My man!!
Power button does not shut this unit off on 2 of these I have tried. Pretty bad considering its more money than most in its class. This will be my second going back to Amazon.
Are you using the power button or the light button? It matters.
@@HighjakSecondary Power button. It worked a few times then ceased to work.
Neighbor has a little husky like this. But I think I'm getting this. Works faster
Gonfia i pnuematici con motore acceso ;)
Try it on a truck with bigger tire
I just bought one and I hate it cus as soon I finished putting air when I finished unscrewing all the air has come out again
You shouldn't lose more than a 1/8th of a pound of air just by unscrewing the hose from the valve. Unscrew it faster. What are you filling? A pool floaty?
i just purchased the same compressor and the heat sinks are plastic painted silver to look like metal. they should be metal. which is a bummer because the picture on the box makes them look like metal. pretty dissapointing because i paid $70 for the thing i would expect metal heat sinks.
Thanks for posting this comment. I just purchased one yesterday, haven't opened yet, and will be returning it. This sounds like a possible reason there are so many people experiencing dead compressors on this feed.
Your glove box gauge is a piece of junk. Spend a few bucks and get a decent gage like a Milton.