air compressors
what brand/type of small air compressors does anyone have, I seen a vid this youngster had this very small portable one and was pumping up TT tires. 80psi???
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Depends on how much time you have on your hands..
Very small compressors = very long time to pump up to high pressures in large tires.
Medium size compressors = shorter time
Industrial size = extremely short time.
12V?
120V?
Tank?
No tank?
all makes a difference..
For small high pressure tires like a bicycle tire a simple $10 12V compressor like this..
on at Harbor Freight can fill a small bicycle tire in a minute or so..
A large truck tire to 80 PSI would take considerable amount of time but possible with a lot of rests.
There are more robust 12V air compressors which can handle higher pressures better but you are looking at $75 and up for those and still may need to rest the compressor..
Most 12V compressors are tankless and often are slower to fill tires.
HERE is a search for those at Harbor Freight..
There are tankless 120V compressors out there, they tend to be slow filling like 12V tankless versions..
120V tank versions there are a lot of those that can easily fill large tires to 80 PSI fairly quickly and the tank gives a reserved supply of air that helps the compressor cope with the amount of air that larger tires take.
You can find a variety of those HERE
The larger the tank, the easier and faster it gets for filling tires. Small pancake or hot dog styles are nice for portable use and often can be stowed away in a RV..
Very small compressors = very long time to pump up to high pressures in large tires.
Medium size compressors = shorter time
Industrial size = extremely short time.
12V?
120V?
Tank?
No tank?
all makes a difference..
For small high pressure tires like a bicycle tire a simple $10 12V compressor like this..
on at Harbor Freight can fill a small bicycle tire in a minute or so..
A large truck tire to 80 PSI would take considerable amount of time but possible with a lot of rests.
There are more robust 12V air compressors which can handle higher pressures better but you are looking at $75 and up for those and still may need to rest the compressor..
Most 12V compressors are tankless and often are slower to fill tires.
HERE is a search for those at Harbor Freight..
There are tankless 120V compressors out there, they tend to be slow filling like 12V tankless versions..
120V tank versions there are a lot of those that can easily fill large tires to 80 PSI fairly quickly and the tank gives a reserved supply of air that helps the compressor cope with the amount of air that larger tires take.
You can find a variety of those HERE
The larger the tank, the easier and faster it gets for filling tires. Small pancake or hot dog styles are nice for portable use and often can be stowed away in a RV..
