air compressor recommendations

ghirl · 01-16-2006, 05:56 PM

I just received from ebay a damaged 2 in 1 jump starter/260 psi air compressor jumpstart. I am returning it and want to start over. Can someone recommend a good air compressor that I can use in my driveway that has an electric outlet right next to the house. I assume the 12v type that plug into the outlet in the car would not be as powerful and quick as the type that plug into an eletric outlet. But if there is a good reason to go with that type let me know.

jbarnhart · 01-16-2006, 06:02 PM

Well, the obvious advantage of the 12V unit is you can take it with you! I use a 12V compressor I bought at Costco on my Audi A8, which has waaay bigger tires than the Prius. It works fine.

aaf709 · 01-16-2006, 06:10 PM

The 12-volt I got for my last car is very fast. It's especially useful if you get a flat and find your spare is low.

My father has a regular compressor with a long hose so I use that more often.

mdmikemd · 01-16-2006, 06:16 PM

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Originally posted by ghirl@Jan 16 2006, 05:56 PM
I just received from ebay a damaged 2 in 1 jump starter/260 psi air compressor jumpstart. I am returning it and want to start over. Can someone recommend a good air compressor that I can use in my driveway that has an electric outlet right next to the house. I assume the 12v type that plug into the outlet in the car would not be as powerful and quick as the type that plug into an eletric outlet. But if there is a good reason to go with that type let me know.

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I'd almost say, get any one. Go to your local hardware store and get one for under one-hundred dollars. You can get extras like duel pressure monitors but you can always adjust the tires after you fill up.

I bought an air compressor for my airbrush...yes, I'm a geek, I still build models, and I use it all the time and it works fine...$59 at Home Depot. It comes with attachments to inflate tires.

Rocketeir · 01-16-2006, 06:53 PM

I paid about $35 for a Campbell Housefield rechargeable unit with a 12 volt outlet and a light built in. It has a auto off function, meaning that you set the pressure on the dial and it shuts off when it reaches the setting. I was a bit leery, but my digtal gage matched the final pressure, so it worked. I store it in the rear storage area and will be able to use it anywhere, regardless of 120 volt power source.

I would recommend this one.

Steve

andyprius · 01-16-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally posted by Rocketeir@Jan 16 2006, 06:53 PM
I paid about $35 for a Campbell Housefield rechargeable unit with a 12 volt outlet and a light built in. It has a auto off function, meaning that you set the pressure on the dial and it shuts off when it reaches the setting. I was a bit leery, but my digtal gage matched the final pressure, so it worked. I store it in the rear storage area and will be able to use it anywhere, regardless of 120 volt power source.

I would recommend this one.

Steve

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I bought that particulat compressor and found it too complicated to run. The problem with 12V portables is they are too weak, allright for emergencys. I keep one in the car anyway. However that same company has a small compressor that works off of 120V, that is very fast. I keep it in the garage and always check my pressures there. Can be bought at Walmart, I think I paid about $30-40 for it.

ghirl · 01-17-2006, 12:49 PM

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Originally posted by andyprius@Jan 16 2006, 11:09 PM
I bought that particulat compressor and found it too complicated to run. The problem with 12V portables is they are too weak, allright for emergencys. I keep one in the car anyway. However that same company has a small compressor that works off of 120V, that is very fast. I keep it in the garage and always check my pressures there. Can be bought at Walmart, I think I paid about $30-40 for it.

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Thanks I just purchased the 120v compressor from Campbell Hausfeld direct for 39 + SH, total 47.83. If anyone else is interested in this plug in compressor the model # is RP4000 (Campbell-Hausfeld 120V ELECTRIC INFLATOR) and you can order directly from Campbell Hausfeld at 1-866CHPower.

DaveinOlyWA · 01-24-2006, 02:40 AM

my air compressor i use for my Prius (have had to use it a lot lately...) is a 12 volt jobbie and works fine...not sure what the make was... got it at a discount store for like $10 i think. its slow... but only have one tire that leaks. caught a nail in it last year and the plug is starting to leak so while the tire is filling, i go around and check the other 3 (although ive yet to add any air to any of them)

i think you need to get portability...its not like you dont have enough juice..

Sufferin' Prius Envy · 01-24-2006, 03:44 AM

And for all you SCUBA divers out there.
The best tire inflator for you is one of these:
http://scuba.com/shop/diving.asp_cat_37_sc...E-TIRE-INFLATOR

You already have a source of dry, portable, pressurized air. Those goofy little air pumps add humid air to your tires.

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01-16-2006, 05:56 PM	#1
ghirl Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newton, Massachusetts Posts: 36 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I just received from ebay a damaged 2 in 1 jump starter/260 psi air compressor jumpstart. I am returning it and want to start over. Can someone recommend a good air compressor that I can use in my driveway that has an electric outlet right next to the house. I assume the 12v type that plug into the outlet in the car would not be as powerful and quick as the type that plug into an eletric outlet. But if there is a good reason to go with that type let me know.

01-16-2006, 06:02 PM	#2
jbarnhart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 629 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	Well, the obvious advantage of the 12V unit is you can take it with you! I use a 12V compressor I bought at Costco on my Audi A8, which has waaay bigger tires than the Prius. It works fine.

01-16-2006, 06:10 PM	#3
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,839 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	The 12-volt I got for my last car is very fast. It's especially useful if you get a flat and find your spare is low. My father has a regular compressor with a long hose so I use that more often.

01-16-2006, 06:53 PM	#5
Rocketeir Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edgewater, Florida Posts: 28 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I paid about $35 for a Campbell Housefield rechargeable unit with a 12 volt outlet and a light built in. It has a auto off function, meaning that you set the pressure on the dial and it shuts off when it reaches the setting. I was a bit leery, but my digtal gage matched the final pressure, so it worked. I store it in the rear storage area and will be able to use it anywhere, regardless of 120 volt power source. I would recommend this one. Steve

01-24-2006, 03:44 AM	#9
Sufferin' Prius Envy Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,012 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	And for all you SCUBA divers out there. The best tire inflator for you is one of these: http://scuba.com/shop/diving.asp_cat_37_sc...E-TIRE-INFLATOR You already have a source of dry, portable, pressurized air. Those goofy little air pumps add humid air to your tires.