It tells you right in the instruction manual to turn the engine on. Low voltage will cause the pump motor to run hot.

@1D10CRACY

4 жыл бұрын

Seems pretty obvious too, as nobody wants to run their battery down either. I didn't in the video because I was trying to keep the noise down. I'll make note in the description, thanks.

@Pro1er

4 жыл бұрын

@@1D10CRACY I only mentioned it because I see so many videos where people don't run the engine while filling their tire(s). I have a Viair and in the manual they are very explicit that the engine must be running when the compressor is in use. You can damage the compressor motor if it does not get enough voltage. Of course I'm one of those un-cool guys who actually reads instruction manuals. 😋

@noname-oq2of

4 жыл бұрын

@@Pro1er I was just looking at the viair. Would you recommend it?

@Pro1er

4 жыл бұрын

@@noname-oq2of The Viairs have a very good reputation but to be honest I've only used it one time when I aired up my tires at Lowes to carry a heavy load. It worked fine but if I need air I always add it while at home. I have a few Ryobi 18V inflators that I use. They are a bit slow and have a duty cycle of only five minutes, but I've been using them frequently for years now without a problem.

@noname-oq2of

4 жыл бұрын

@@Pro1er Ok thanks for the information

I almost bought an expensive brand, thank God for this one. It works great, and the main body is exposed, so you can wrap a towel around it and cool off with a bottle of water.

I’ve honestly found it the other way around, myself. 90-% of harbor freight stuff worked fine and 10% was wonky. But that’s just my experience. :) YMMV

@luedog8385

3 жыл бұрын

lot.of people with no mechanical or craftsmanship skills love to blame the tool

I use mine for off road and it's great. Use it probably 15 times a year to fill 33 inch swampers and it's held up for 3 years now. Fast too for a 12v pump. Good volume. Have also used on 80 psi E rated tires on my dually. Just need careful she gets hot! Would recommend cooling it off after 5 minutes of use

@amzarnacht6710

4 жыл бұрын

Oh, *YEAH* does this pump get hot!!! Try inflating a collapsible spare (Mercedes/Porche)... that can take 5m and really make this pump cook. You cannot do two such tires in a row. It is a very good idea to turn it off for 20+ minutes after 7-10m of continued use in low-pressure applications (such as inflating a completely flat tire) where the pump is putting out as much air volume as it can.

@GivesNoFuxFPV

4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear mate I just picked one up for the RV.

Wow, I would have never thought to look at Harbor Freight for a tire inflator, looks pretty dam good! I think they could actually be a contender with this one. :o

Damn good review! Thanks man! 🧔👍

I just mounted a compressor pump off a belt drive compressor under my hood and customized an existing pull your to drive it. I run 3 to 6 roofing guns off my van and it keeps up nicely and an idling van is a lot quieter than my 4 stroke gas wheelbarrow compressor that 12 volt thing in the video sure builds pressure slow but I'm used to my 14.5 scfm setup

@POLOAZTECA

3 жыл бұрын

I wish you had a video on it!

I have this same one. Love it. Never had a problem with it.

Just bought one of theses. Figured what do I have to lose, this one will be my fourth one in the Last 5 Years. Just burnt up the last one and it was a craftsman. The one before that was from home depot, before that, wallmart. I tore every one of them down to find out why. They all have a plactic piston or a thick plastic disk with a check valve on top of the cylinder. The problem was alway inside the housing were the electrical connection was made. They all melted. Then I found a very little known fact that is not advertised, all 12 volt air compressors are 20% duty cycle. Which means to top off a tire is one thing but to fully inflate a tire you shouldn't run it more then a few minutes then let it cool and then repeat. Dont remember reading this in any manual must have been teeny tiny fine print.

i've had one for years, it works well, the only issue i've had is after a while the thermal switch inside will blow and it will no longer run, easy fix, bypass the switch and it is good to go.

@allenmckinney9533

6 жыл бұрын

Moises Beltran good to know about that. Shop vacs are the same way.

@rubenm567

5 жыл бұрын

Can you explain where this switch is found?

@amzarnacht6710

4 жыл бұрын

Harbor Freight has a very, very good return policy. Tho I've never (had to) use it, I know others who take stuff back and switch it out with a new item no problems.

Good video review. Thanks.

Nice review!

What is the CFM? I been looking at the smittybilt 2781 at 5,65 cfm.

Thanks for the video!

Can you use a dually air chuck to this for hard to reach dually valves?

I couldn’t even pump up two 35” tires from 15-60 psi before it blowing the hose up. Harbor freight gave me my money back. 👍 waiting on a Sherpa big air.

@1D10CRACY

2 жыл бұрын

That stinks! Mine is still going strong! It's been a good one!

THANKS

Thanks for video uploader.

Does anyone know where one could purchase a replacement airline for these?

how fast do you think it will inflate a 15psi paddle board?

interesting video we just started doing more shopping at harbor freight

Does it have automatic shutoff?..I got a slime inflator and very happy with it

Sporting the Time! Peeble that is!

@1D10CRACY

6 жыл бұрын

I miss my pebble! Been wearing a fitbit ionic and to be honest I'm not happy with it! Loved the always on eink display of the pebble!

Can u know ebay convert 12v to 220v?

I love the video

Very handy, sturdy

I've got this pump - use it every day. It works well. It's got some rather glaring flaws, tho. The clamps are f*ing *HORRIBLE.* I had to replace them within 1 month because the badly soldered and crimped wires just pulled lose. The rubber around the base slips off all the time; I finally just tossed it. The pump bounces around now; annoying, but not problematic. The pressure valve has never been accurate. If I want 35lbs I have to wait until the guage reads 50psi. For a spare tire (generally 55-60lbs) it has to read 70-75psi. And I *always* have to check with a manual guage afterward. Sometimes even 75psi on the pump is only 50 from the tire. Now, after owning and using it daily for a year the connector (the black plastic box at the valve end) is beginning to leak a little. Not enough to impede inflating something, but limiting peak pressure to 55psi. Also, in this video the inflation sequence (2:50) is done with the car not running. That reduces the peak power of the pump, increasing the time of inflation by 30% or more.

Can you use this with a small airbrush or dust tool? Thanks

@thedd13ram

Жыл бұрын

You can get a dually chuck and get a 1/4" NPT (male) to 1/8" NPT reducer (female) and get a air tank valvestem and connect it all together and you'll pretty much have a valvestem stuck way out to attach to. Oh side note, make sure to get a tire chuck with the little locking rings (they look like threads) that are inside the tips. Milton air fittings are my go to

Does it automatically shut off at 150 psi?

FYI that's basically the same compressor that is used for airbags on my impala

Nice review...I went to buy one and couldn’t find it online. Dang!

@kfstreich4787

5 жыл бұрын

They are on the automotive department

I bought one for my RV but couldn't use it because it would not attach to my duly wheels. Does HF make Chuck's for this pump?

@JustinSurf1

3 жыл бұрын

I’m trying to figure that problem out too while I shop for an inflator. I’m going to try some valve extensions so I can use a normal compressor on the duly wheels in my Class C RV.

@timmarks5314

3 жыл бұрын

@@JustinSurf1 After I bought the Avitair, I discovered the chalk off my home generator worked just fine. It should work off the Harbour Freight compressor too. Maybe you should give it a try. If it works, you'll save yourself a lot of $. Let me know how it goes for you

i need one of those to top off my tires but i want it to be 110v for the garage.

@Vera-xu3xw

5 жыл бұрын

Lol then go look for a 110 compressor

Hi I want something I can blow mud and grass off my golf gear after a round. Is this powerful enough. Is there a gun attachment available and how much £££$$$

What is the CFM rating on this compressor?

@alexandroguerra1845

11 ай бұрын

1.5 cfm. Works great 👍

Costco and Home Depot also sell one like this that plug into the 12 volt accessorie plug.

I can use with pistol grip blow gun thx?

@billythekid3234

4 жыл бұрын

The air coupler won't fit this unit,sorry

*Whether or not it is used for PCP air guns* 🤔?

@vijayasing2758

4 жыл бұрын

minimum 3000 psi need for pcp

been tossing around the idea of wiring one of these into my jeep, and connecting it up to a small tank

@markramos3540

6 жыл бұрын

artardFTW have you done it ? I have the same idea bought tank and compressor

@markramos3540

6 жыл бұрын

artardFTW have you done it ? I have the same idea bought tank and compressor

@artardFTW

6 жыл бұрын

mark ramos I haven't, I don't think the pump will like filling a tank, considering it's 150 psi & my shut off will be set to probably 140. so the pump will be running to 95% capacity it's entire life, and I like overbuilding for longevity or at least not running it as hard as possible every time. I'd get like a 200 psi pump or something of the nature

@glennneese8892

5 жыл бұрын

I was asked which 120v compressor I bought. I went to Harbor Freight and Tools. It is a 0.7 FCM/1gal/150psi/120v system made by FORTRESS. I run it on a 1000watt inverter from under the hood directly off the battery. The inverter has external fuses easily replaced. Don’t get the one with internal hard soldered fuses. They will pop if you reverse the cables accidentally. The whole setup is under 25lbs. One 35inch tire will take 3-5 minutes depending on how low the tire was. They make a larger compressor at 2-gal 1.7 CFM weighing 34 pounds. It is slightly larger.

@mr.dawson8502

4 жыл бұрын

That's what I did, connected to a 5 gal tank. With some minor mods, it works great.

I got so pissed off with 12v pumps that I went out and bought a regular compressor and a inverter and installed that in the RV. Been in there for 5yrs, inflates a tire in 20 seconds.

@Nick-nc3hm

6 жыл бұрын

What watt rated inverter did you buy to power your air compressor on the fly?

@glennneese8892

5 жыл бұрын

I have used high volume 12v pumps (slow), 120v mini compressors with 1000w inverter (bulky) was and considered the CO2 tanks ( costly for refills) on the market. The $20 to $30 CO2 fill charge scared me away. I went to a 80cf aluminum SCUBA tank with 3200 psi and used a first stage regulator for working pressure and found I can fill tires on my Jeep in 60 sec, fills cost $4. I estimate the tank fill 16-24 tires.

@anthonyighomuaye527

5 жыл бұрын

please, what compressor and inverter did you buy. I am looking for one for my model. I am having a hard time getting a single compressor that is 12v but has a 2CFM flow at 100psi

The soft case is,,,,well it hurts, but the compressor good

Chinamart isn't much different from craftsman these days...

The one thing no-one ever seems to mention is the price maybe i missed it?

@1D10CRACY

5 жыл бұрын

m.harborfreight.com/12volt-150-psi-compact-air-compressor-69285.html?Fnot%20provided

@amzarnacht6710

4 жыл бұрын

@@1D10CRACY Now... how to find replacement parts (hose and parts on the hose, mostly). The pump is a little beast and takes a lot of abuse. The parts on it tho... not so tough.

@pamelamartin1313

Жыл бұрын

@@amzarnacht6710 I changed the hose to standard air hose with air tool ends. Then cut the hose off the compressor and pressure clamped a air hose on. Now it works with more than filling tires on my rv.

I got a similar one and it killed many of my fuses already. Probably it takes more power than the fuse is regulated.

@mjohn8227

4 жыл бұрын

You can't blow a fuse..wtf.. you are connected directly to the battery. Oh wait you said "similar". Perhaps the 100 psi model that uses the power point. Remember, you absolutely must have the engine running. "You're about to lose your job"!

@Andy-df5fj

4 жыл бұрын

@@mjohn8227 I use that similar 100 psi version as well except I don't plug it into the cigarette lighter. I instead wired a 24 volt lithium ion drill battery and although I'm sure I will send it to its grave early with 2x the voltage, so far, it kicks butt and has served me well for at least 20 tire fill ups.

Could u tell me the exact price of this machine.. Plz..

@1D10CRACY

3 жыл бұрын

www.harborfreight.com/air-tools-compressors/air-compressors-tanks/12v-150-psi-compact-air-compressor-63184.html

If i was going to used a high volume air compressor i would jack the car up first to take the weight off the tire and then air the tire up

@1D10CRACY

Жыл бұрын

Too funny! But seriously, a lot of people probably think it makes a difference. ;)

Careful and first steppers.... The tire pin has thread to fixate your pin on the yellow hose.. don’t keep holding it.. just tighten up .. and ... pump. And shut off first then unpin it. If you are pumping up for first time with air in your tire...more less than normal let the compressor run first...and then plug your pin in tire..else it would burn the fuse... warning by product. The coupling is a metal one... in newer one I got yesterday and due to pumping.. might get hot... be careful..

Should start with the car engine running

@fireball1821

4 жыл бұрын

Two more volts wouldn't hurt make it have more power in theory

With all do respect we are wanting to see this fillup a van, pickup, or rv tire, not a car tire. Car tires any pump will do. This is advertised as "heavy duty" and is a step up from their smaller model.

@1D10CRACY

8 ай бұрын

Keep in mind "heavy duty" does not mean high volume or even high PSI. This video is pretty old and I currently use this pump instead. kzread.info/dash/bejne/i62X1q2oY7PKgNo.html I also keep this one in my RV - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aYuqtrSaibjIm5s.htmlsi=qx45A_iOldAcmhrG

@dangerdavefreestyle

8 ай бұрын

@@1D10CRACY Thank You. I can write you several pages as to why gas station air pumps suck. I have 6 tires on my e350 super duty. My little harbor freight only seems to be good enough for the bikes. SweetProjectCars shows the Tolazazz. But thats too rich for my blood. I want to spend around $80-100 for something capable enough to get the job done when I need it. oh dear. you also reviewed the tolazazz. my vans tires take 65 psi. my express took 80 psi. most of the tolazazz are $250. idk what "heavy duty" is supposed to imply then if it doesnt mean any of those things. ebay compressors are $35 but probly too weak. im not seeing anything middle of the road. the gobaz aint cheap either. whos naming all these things? Chinese products. none of them have a long enough cord. the air hose measurement is probly if you stretch the daylights out of it and straighten it, not extended but still partially coiled.

I know old video but I just replaced mine today after 10 uses in 90 days......

@1D10CRACY

3 жыл бұрын

Not good! I've still got the one I showed in this video and it gets used quite a bit. I wonder if quality has went down, or you just got a bad one....

+1D10CRACY How high of a PSI would you recommend going if this would be at constant operation? What I would want to use this for is like soda bottle rockets, but I am not actually launching them, so I don't need a high PSI, just using them to store the air, and then I would use the air once it fills and put a new bottle onto it. (I could explain more if you have any questions)

@1D10CRACY

6 жыл бұрын

I honestly don't think it would hold up to any PSI inder constant operation, maybe look into the VAIR products, they use to have some constant duty machines.

You didn’t give the price . Which is the motivating factor to purchase!!

@1D10CRACY

3 жыл бұрын

The motivating factor was simple, I needed an air compressor and found this one while at Harbor Freight. I liked it and made this video. LOL As for the price, I try not to mention them in my videos as prices change often. You can check Harbor Freight's website for current prices.

@CadiKane

3 жыл бұрын

$60

Would work faster if you turn on the car

Harbor freight compressors are garbage the majority of them do not last. Avoid them especially the 100 PSI.

@beandrive

6 жыл бұрын

I know, the plastic hose becomes brittle and cracks, no bueno. The quick connector is NOT a standard size and not replaceable, no help from harbor freight.

@yagousera

6 жыл бұрын

Hey, you've got experience with that but the 100PSI doesn't even work with the cigarette light. It blows the car fuse because the fuse that comes in it is 20A while your car is 15A. Then you adapt it to the battery and it blows the 20A fuse in the compressor. I took it apart and it was so rusted I almost threw it against the wall. I cleaned, resolder all the connections, put shrink tubing everywhere and it still blew. Now I put tape on the overload protector to prevent from touching the switch, crossing my fingers when I pick up a new 20A fuse. Told the woman not to buy it but they don't listen so I had to give her my Campbell Hausfeld which last for at least 5 years. Lowe's has one for $30. I'm ready to pick up, very heavy duty.

@Scorpion54092

6 жыл бұрын

Almost picked up the 100 PSI today, but went with the 150 PSI model which was $30 more so $59.99. Just used it on my 35" Tires on my truck, it went from flat to fully inflated within 3 minutes tops was shocked. I kinda figured plugging anything into the cig light would cause a fuse blowage so the fact that the 150 psi model hooks up to the battery is what led me to that one. I'll let you know how it holds up in about a month or two if I remember lol.

@yagousera

6 жыл бұрын

Hey, it's good, but I found out why alot of the 100PSI blow. The inside of the switch makes contact with the Overload Protector so you have to cover the plate with some insulating tape then it's won't short anymore.just remember to lubricate the inside.

@jmh4ggg

6 жыл бұрын

PIRU LORD Hows it holding up? Thinking about getting one.

That's a lie those things are drunk I'm on my second one I got to take it back won't pump over 20 lb there and just sits there it's a piece of junk in that tire wasn't flat all the way

@1D10CRACY

3 жыл бұрын

I'm still using the same one I shown in the video, it's been pretty good!

I had a pump like that and it was a pile of junk!

@1D10CRACY

3 жыл бұрын

What a shame! I'm still using mine, it seems to be a good one!

Ok..ok.. Skip ahead.you can show fill ups and time required without watching the guage.

I had one that lasted 3 tires. Thats all she wrote folks! I am hard on stuff (ask my wife) so I may try another one.

@1D10CRACY

4 ай бұрын

What a fantastic failure! I still have and use the one in the video.

@dragally1

4 ай бұрын

@@1D10CRACY Yeah it was but probably was my error. I just watched a comparison With this one and HF Maddox. The Maddox put 30 lbs in the tire in 1:54 and this one put 20 lbs in at 1:54. It is however $139 but it just may be worth it. On the hunt! Thx for the review and reply.

When pumping up car tyres you want 2.5𝙱𝙰𝚁 not 35𝙿𝚂𝙸

@1D10CRACY

2 жыл бұрын

If that is what your vehicle requires, awesome! My vehicle avoids the BAR and makes PSI noises.

@AutodidactEngineer

2 жыл бұрын

@@1D10CRACY 𝙰𝚗𝚐𝚛𝚢 𝙶𝚎𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚗 𝙽𝚘𝚒𝚜𝚎𝚜 (ง'̀-'́)ง