Viair Portable Compressor uses

Question

After reading many great reviews regarding the Viair line of compressors, I bought a VIAIR 400P-Automatic Function Portable Compressor for inflating tires if needed. This year we will be heading South for the winter so I just want to blow out my water lines in case freezing occurs here before we leave in mid-late November. Can I use the Viair for that purpose or would a regular compressor be a better way to do it? Thanks in advance.

sidecarflip · Answer

Probably a regular compressor.  Don't believe the Viair has the volume needed.  You need volume, not pressure.Good use for the compressor is inflating a blow up doll.....:p

2oldman · Answer

You may need to buy a large tank for that purpose.

esacnj · Answer

Viair has a winterizing kit ($35.99) for just that purpose. I use it with my 400P-RV. It has an adjustable regulator.

vermilye · Answer

While I prefer a compressor (oilless) with a large tank, the Viair compressors can be used if you use a fitting to attach it to the water system.  Let the pressure build to 30 - 40 pounds with the water faucets closed, then open.  Repeat moving down the water lines, and do it once or twice.  Not as fast or easy as a tank compressor, but it works.

robwny · Answer

Thanks everyone. Since I would have to buy parts to make the Viair usable in this application, I might as well just go buy a 3 gallon/100psi compressor instead. Walmart has one for $60

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