battery powered cordless tire/stuff inflator
 

Someone here on the board talked about having a cordless inflator that they said is quick and convenient for your common inflating needs. That struck a cord in me. I want one. I think it'll be convenient for topping up the tires on the mower, or the occasional car tire when I don't want to get out the big compressor.

I've got some Milwaukee M12 stuff and some Ryobi One+ 18V stuff.

Ryobi makes a "high pressure" 18V inflator that they sell for $29.

Milwaukee makes a 12V inflator that they sell for $119.

Several of the bigger brands have stuff that's $70-100, and then there is also a group that's $150-200. Prices are all over the place.

Anyone got any thoughts on the $120 12V milwaukee vs the $30 Ryobi? My other Ryobi stuff has been good/fine. My Milwaukee stuff is great. If it was $30 vs $60 or $30 vs $80, I'd probably go for the Milwaukee without thinking about it too much. But is the Milwaukee (at only 12V) really going to be 4x as good? But for only $30, I wonder how good can the Ryobi be?

I'd have to ask myself what am I going to use it for and how often am I going to use it.

I've had a Bauer 20 volt inflator from Harbor Freight for a few years now.
Works great for bike, lawn tractor, and car tires.
I like that you can set the max pressure and just let it run.... it'll stop when full.

But you'd need to get their charger also.

Yeah, most of them (including the $30 Ryobi and $120 Milwaukee) both do the "set and auto-shutoff" thing. I saw that HF had $20 and $40 models (tool only). I figure since I have some Ryobi and Milwaukee batteries and chargers, I'll stick to one of those two.

I've seen some reviews of the Ryobi that said "my gauge is 4psi off, so I have to set the shutoff to 39 if I want 35" which is not surprising and not a big deal. I never trust the gauges on regular air compressors either.

Mostly lawn and garden stuff and the occasional car tire. Probably pretty frequently on the lawn and garden stuff, and not as frequent for cars, but still maybe once a month.

Project farm has tested most of these, go to youtubes and find out.

I recall the millwaulkee one was near the top of his list though. The ryobi mantra though: sometimes good enough is good enough

Just get the Ryobi. I have some Chinese stuff and they work fine, esp with the auto shutoff. My nephew uses it for his road bike and I had to use the adapter for his racing valve, but it works.

I have a corded AirStation that I use on my bike tires and the cars once a month. I've had it for a long time. I don't trust the gauge on it either so use a Husky digital gauge. I don't know how accurate it is either, but at least I'm consistent with using the same gauge all the time. Tires on the cars are wearing nice and even so I'm happy. Bike rides better at 60+psi too I've found.

Sounds handy, I’m curious…I just use one of these for mowers and such that I refill with the big compressor.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1748990346.jpg

I have an air compressor that I bought 20 years ago for impact tools. It does great for filling up tires. I have looked at the cordless inflaters and figured they would be of little use to me.

I do have a compressor for tire inflation in all of my cars that run off of the cigarette lighter plug for emergencies.

Yeah, I spoke to some folks that convinced me that most of the time Ryobi is more than good enough at a great price which is why I have some, and so far they've been right.

A $29 air compressor just sounds too cheap, LOL.

I'll check it out, thx.

I have a Ridgid 18 volt from Home Depot that I bought about 6 months ago . I have two large compressors for the heavy duty stuff . But to do quick top offs I really like it . I have other Ridgid tools/batteries so it made sense .

I have used it to top off car tires and RV tires . Did some bikes and other stuff . They are fairly loud and do get warm . But so far so good .

When you've got a garage that's nicely setup where you can pull a car in and your compressor is right there, that's a great option. Our situation is a bit different, so I think a small cordless would be useful for me. I use a nice blackburn manual tire pump to inflate the tractor tires and garden cart tires, and that's a pain in the rear if the tires are really low.

I have one like this from Amazon. Just grab and go. Now it is only $15. Been using it for over a year for car tires and my nephew's basketballs and stuff.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/..._AC_SX679_.jpg

I think you may have been the person that posted about it earlier this year. I seem to remember that it was a regular and they had a Rigid.

Nice. Sounds like a good buy.

amusing note based on the image
I wonder how many folks are airing up their new Aston Martin with this one?

I've got the Ryobi 18v and it works great. I think they sell a different version but this is the one I have:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1748992240.jpg

Good to know, thanks.

The new version looks a little different.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1748996400.jpg

This guy did a very unscientific, but direct comparison of the M12 (12V) Milwaukee and the 18V Ryobi. He aired up a truck tire from 0 psi to 31 psi, and the 12V Milwaukee (w/2Ah bat) beat the 18V Ryobi which was surprising. I saw another test of the 12V Milwaukee vs 18V Milwaukee, and the 18V was twice as fast to perform the same activity (some inflation).

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I have a bunch of Milwaukee, dewalt and Makita tools so any of them will do but I chose the Milwaukee inflator. I tall ya, I don't even bring out the big compressor anymore. I loooooove that little thing and will buy another immediately without thinking twice about it. Set it and walk away. remove the hose and do another. Is it speedy no, of course not but it tops up a truck tire with ease and will inflate my 18" duramax tire from 20 lbs to 45 without any issue, but a little time for the lil' red pump.

I always keep my air pig full and it's cordless.

I have one and love it. No more dragging out an air line to top off the car tires. It’s really nice at the track. No more driving home from a day at the track and watching tire pressure drop to near 25 psi. I have a Makita since that what most of my tools are and I don’t like it since I have to hold the trigger. Make sure what you get has a one touch function.

I also just got a micro pump for airing up bike tires while I’m on vacation. Pretty cool!

Micro pump:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1749056813.jpg

I think I use my inflator more than any other power tool including the drill. Kids bikes always need air some how, and filling neighborhood kids bikes as well. I have the dewault that works well enough.


I might be tempted by one of the jump start box / inflator combos if shopping today. Useful for road trips

There are a billion of them on amazon but I don't know which is best

Nice!
Yep, the big compressor is a pain to get out, but even the little compressor in the Boxster is a pain to get out (getting the hose and cord back in the thing sucks).

I think something cordless will be very useful.

Nice!
Yep, the big compressor is a pain to get out, but even the little compressor in the Boxster is a pain to get out (getting the hose and cord back in the thing sucks).

I think something cordless will be very useful.
Wow, that is small. Very cool
Yeah, I have seen that there are some with the battery built in and rechargeable. I'd like to get something that's compatible with one of the batteries that I currently own.

I've got 4 AC powered compressors and 3 have air chucks handy/nearby. But for quick fillups of riding mower tires, etc - the Ridgid 18V compressor is great. Set the pressure you want and press the trigger. It automatically cuts off.

Have you tried the milwaukee 18v compressor yet? My framer raves about it, said it will run all day on a charge for nail guns.

I have 2 of these, got one for the bikes, after using a friend’s before a ride, small, light, rechargeable battery. Then I saw the, I think Home Depot had them for Black Friday, minus the battery (I already had a couple batteries) for $25.
Now when I go to help a older friend who has a bunch of cars, (I mean a LOT) so when I go to help him, I charge the batteries and take both (and a zip tie so I don’t have to stand there. I’ve aired up the tires on big“S” class Benz’s and AMG MLs, no problem.
Plus my back doesn’t hurt like it used to when using a standard bicycle pump.
Buy one that you already have the brand of Cordless tools, so you have extra batteries.
Had Dewalt offered one when I was looking, I would have bought one instead, but I am happy with the Ryobi ones I own and use.

My guys run around using those little dewalt battery compressors. They love it. I am about to break down and buy a Makita worm drive saw. I was cutting up some junk around the house the other day and I tell ya, dragging that cord cause me to swear none stop for an hour. Since I really have no need for a saw like it, I have been putting it off but I really want one.

I come to accept these battery power tools are amazing and for those who say they still drag a cord around, I roll my eyes. Sure there are jobs like cutting concrete or jack hammering out a block of concrete but for most stuff, a cordless tool is the only way to go. Most of my tools still have a cord attached to its rear end and they have not seen sun light for a long time.

How big are those 18v compressors?

My framers still drag around those pan cake corded compressors up on the roof

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That's a fancier version of the type of compressor that came with my Boxster. I'd rather have something cordless.

I just got a compressor on Amazon that plugs into a 12V outlet and it works well. The chuck locks onto the valve stem and it shuts off when you hit a preset pressure. I think mine over inflates by 1.5 PSI, but I just set the pressure lower. I just ordered a better tire gauge to confirm.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1749269770.jpg

I recommended the Rigid one here a while ago

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-18V-Cordless-Portable-Inflator-Tool-Only-R87044/313257505?g_store=1273&source=shoppingads&locale=e n-US&gStoreCode=1273&gQT=1

I use it several times a week and like it

Had mine 15 months. So far so good

You may have been the recommendation that I remember. It seems that most of the bigger brands are decent. I'll stick with a brand for the batteries that I already have rather than start a new battery and charger group.

Do they have enough capacity to pump up the collapsible spare that came in 1980s Carerras? I don't carry my spare because the cigarette lighter air pump is kaput. I have the spare somewhere (I think). If I had a way to pump it up, I'd start carrying it again.

All of the models in this video pumped up a truck tire from 0psi to 35psi with battery left over. THis is a 12V Milwaukee, 18V Ryobi, 18V Dewalt, and 18V Ryobi compressor.

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No idea about the cheap not name brand rechargeable stuff from Amazon, but my guess would be "probably".

Milwaukee M12, is a great system.

I like all of the stuff that I've got. I even bought some for my mom that she has and uses.

Steve,

I agree with what Byron stated - buy a brand you already have batteries and a charger for. Makes sense to stay with the same brand to keep things simple.

For me it was the Ryobi mentioned by Craigster and Byron upstream in the thread.

I've had it now for a couple years and it works great!

But it doesn't have a hold button or a turnoff at a certain pressure option.

I've been wanting to get another to leave at my storage units where I keep most of my motorcycles, so I'd have one there to use and keep the Ryobi here at home. I just made the decision to get this one from A. It has those features I was missing with the Ryobi plus desirable accessories and a bag to keep everything in at what I felt was a very reasonable cost (~$60).

Avid Power Cordless Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor, 20V Rechargeable Battery Tire Pump w/ 12V DC Power Adapter, Digital Pressure Gauge, Auto Air Pump for Many Inflatables (Blue)

My 2 cents. Lots of choices --- good luck!