Is This A Decent Air Compressor?
In your best estimation, is this a halfway decent air compressor for my truck and for my TT (14" wheels) Goodyear i7000 Direct Drive A/C I'd just be using it to top off the truck tires and TT ti...
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The Viair 300P is about the best you can get in a 12v portable compressor.
Regarding your question about a cig lighter connection, the more powerful compressors draw more power than the 10A that a cig lighter delivers. The Viair draws 30A and needs to be connected directly to the battery.
It all depends on what you use it for also. If you are topping off 2-3 psi for Fall temp changes the model you reference should be fine. I got mine for airing up tires coming off the beach. most compressors are rated at max PSI, but CFM is also important. Airing up a tire from 15 to 80 psi takes volume AND pressure to get the job done. Bringing the 265/75-16 tires on the truck from 15 psi all around to 80 rear and 60 front requires a good compressor. I melted 2 of the smaller ones trying this before I bought the Viair. ...and I do mean literally melted and smoking.... :E
Regarding your question about a cig lighter connection, the more powerful compressors draw more power than the 10A that a cig lighter delivers. The Viair draws 30A and needs to be connected directly to the battery.
It all depends on what you use it for also. If you are topping off 2-3 psi for Fall temp changes the model you reference should be fine. I got mine for airing up tires coming off the beach. most compressors are rated at max PSI, but CFM is also important. Airing up a tire from 15 to 80 psi takes volume AND pressure to get the job done. Bringing the 265/75-16 tires on the truck from 15 psi all around to 80 rear and 60 front requires a good compressor. I melted 2 of the smaller ones trying this before I bought the Viair. ...and I do mean literally melted and smoking.... :E
