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03-06-2012, 05:10 PM
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Which Air Compressor for tires?
I need to add a tool to my garage for filling up tires in my tow vehicle and trailer.
I currently use a 12V DC compressor that does the job but is painfully slow and occasionally blows the 15amp fuse for the DC plug in the back of my truck. Its fine for topping off when we are on the road or camping, but I want something bigger and AC for home.
I freely admit a woeful lack of knowledge when it comes to these compressors.
I am looking at:
Porter-Cable’s C1010 heavy-duty one-gallon 135 PSI max quiet trim compressor. Cost is $99. This is a one gallon tank that yields air at 0.75 SCFM at 90 PSI with a max PSI of 135.
My SUV tires are LT-Cs so they go up to 55lbs or so and the trailer tires are the typical trailer tires.
So my questions are:
Will the smaller compressor with the one gallon tank do fine? Is there any reason for me to look at a 2, 3 or 6-gallon tank pancake compressor?
I'd rather not buy another one in two years so any better options or recommendations?
Thanks!
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03-06-2012, 05:17 PM
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You should have no problems filling tires with 135 psi.
I don't think that compressor has enough air flow to run an impact gun or air ratchet. But if all your filling is tires and kids toys your good.
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03-06-2012, 05:23 PM
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Yes, I'm looking to inflate. No tools with this device.
One other thing I forgot to ask was about the 0.75 SCFM. Is that a fairly slow rate of inflation? Does it matter too much?
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03-06-2012, 05:23 PM
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Buy the biggest one your budget or storage allows. The really small ones are very slow and you will be waiting for the compressor to "catch up" due to the small tank capacity. It dosen't take much of a compressor to run a nail gun but airing up a tire or several requires more storage capacity to do it in a decent timeframe. Also think about future needs. Will you ever want to run any other air tools? If so this would effect your decision.
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03-06-2012, 05:24 PM
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Don't waste money on any little air compressor. Go ahead and buy a piston 2 stage compressor with a large tank. The high pressure is not very important its the flow. Get something you can use for anything it will be money well spent.
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03-06-2012, 07:57 PM
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This is what I use for filling tires and it is capable of running numerous other things like air nailers etc. I paid a couple hundred for it if memory serves. I have synthetic compressor oil in it and I can run it at -30 no problem.
Wood Industries, Inc. - Air Compressor Product Page
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03-06-2012, 08:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rkswyo
Buy the biggest one your budget allows......................................
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OK but I don't think my state laws will allow me to tow it behind my 5th wheel trailer with these metal wheels....
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03-06-2012, 08:11 PM
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Actually this is what I have used for the past 3 trailers.
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03-06-2012, 09:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iggy
OK but I don't think my state laws will allow me to tow it behind my 5th wheel trailer with these metal wheels....
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Now your cooking with gas!
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03-06-2012, 09:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Triguy
Yes, I'm looking to inflate. No tools with this device.
One other thing I forgot to ask was about the 0.75 SCFM. Is that a fairly slow rate of inflation? Does it matter too much?
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Yes that's pretty slow, you won't be pleased trying to fill your trailer tires, Porter Cable makes a pretty good compressor, but I would look at a 6 gallon pancake compressor.
Porter cable makes a good one available at Lowe's and Home Depot, around $180. It won't run an impact wrench but it does great with staple and nail guns and a small HVLP paint sprayer.
I have one and that's what I use to keep my tires inflated. My truck tires require 75-80 PSI with a load, but only 50 PSI as a daily driver. So everytime I hook up I inflate the tires. It only takes a couple of minutes per tire.
Spend the extra and you will be happy.
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03-06-2012, 09:44 PM
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Here is what I carry and use.
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03-06-2012, 10:03 PM
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The Viair kit above will do the trick as well.
I have a Viair 420C compressor and a 5 gallon tank mounted to my Frame of my truck so I have air any time I want and it does not take up any more room in the camper.
I also have a set of train horns so if any one gets in my way I give them a blast which is kinda funny cause I usually see them jump in the seat.
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03-06-2012, 10:53 PM
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IMO you will be disappointed with that model. If you have any kind of fill to do at all, it will take forever. I'd go with at least a 2 gallon and preferably a 4 gallon. You can get a good one for less than $200. CFM is important once your intitial pressure is gone; or you'll have a long wait to fill. You may find other uses besides your tires; like a compressed air "blower" to clean out radiators, lawn mower, etc. You need CFM to do these things.
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03-06-2012, 11:11 PM
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My Bad!
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03-06-2012, 11:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bsmall
I wasn't to concerned about time. If I am out in them middle of nowhere and I need air, 5 minutes won't bother me. I was not wanting to carry anything large and heavy.
I have a larger compressor for the garage, I thought he was looking for something to take out on the road, My Bad..
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I think he was looking for a compressor to just fill tires on TV and trailer - thats what I got out of his initial post as well
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03-06-2012, 11:37 PM
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Ok. I saw garage not middle of nowhere. I have a 12 volt I carry along for middle of nowhere.
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03-06-2012, 11:45 PM
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I carry a small bostich compressor that was part of a kit that came with 2 nailers. It's light and relatively compact and made me feel way better than carrying an airtank. Stopped at a gas station once with a low tire and put in 75 cents for their air and it didn't run. I unplugged their POS and plugged in my bostich. Didn't take any time to air up the trailer tire.
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03-06-2012, 11:53 PM
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I would go with a larger tank. As stated the small tank will not be enough air to fill the TV tires.
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03-07-2012, 06:08 AM
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Get a compressor your wife will be able to get rid of at at yard sale with the other toys when you pass.
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03-07-2012, 07:04 AM
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If your just topping off tires, any pancake compressor will do just fine. Even when a tire is really low its probably not going to take more than a 1/2 cf of 55psi air.
BUT!
I started looking for the same thing years ago and came across a twin stage 30 gallon unit for around $300 I think it was. Its in the closed attic of my garage with a regulator on the wall down stairs. Since then I have a 1/2 impact with all the sockets, a 3/8 air ratchet, blow guns, inflator, paint spray gun, etc. I haven't picked up a lug wrench in years and I can rotate the tires on my truck in 15 minutes! It really pays for itself, and as I seem to be getting older for some reason it really saves the back! lol
For the road I have a little piece of crap 12v with a 20' extension wire and a plug hit for nails etc. Works great in a jam.
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