Spare tire air compressor question - are they noisy?

[brg2290]

My SC came with the collapsible spare, but without a compressor. I purchased an Intercompressor (OEM on some models / years) unit on ebay, and it arrived yesterday. I plugged it in for a test. It pumps, but with a fair bit of clatter. Are these fairly noisy little units?
Thanks, Gary S.

[ramonesfreak]

i have a working original and it sounds just like any other air compressor of a similar size. it doesnt make any unusual noise...just sounds like a modern day air pump

[Zef]

Mine is noisy....like all the small air compressor....a sound clip will help...!

[Early_S_Man]

Gary,

Same response as before ...

Spare Tire Compressor - Noisy?

[rusnak]

This one is noisy and slow....



Therefore it stays in the garage and I take this one with me for emergencies...

It is quiet, fast, and works off of the battery rather than the cigarette lighter.

[rs6er]

Mine's been noisy since it was brand new.

[brg2290]

Originally Posted by rusnak

... and I take this one with me for emergencies...It is quiet, fast, and works off of the battery rather than the cigarette lighter.

rusnak, thanks for your reply. I'm curious - how / where did you acquire this unit? It looks a bit like a pump I've seen that came OEM with the Acura NSX.

Gary S.

[brg2290]

Originally Posted by Early_S_Man

Gary,

Same response as before ...

Spare Tire Compressor - Noisy?

Warren, thanks. Good suggestions in that post - I'll give it a go and see if it improves. BTW, with the forum troubles yesterday, I couldn't find that original post, thus the posting of my question the second time.

Gary S.

[kplackmeyer]

I've been carrying one of these on my ATV for several years, and have one on order for the 911. Can run off the cig, but also has a rechargable battery that holds a charge for a LONG time.

http://www.amazon.com/Campbell-Hausfeld-Portable-230psi-Cordless-Inflator/dp/B000KL0HX4

And from my exposure, most small compressors are rather loud.

[rusnak]

Originally Posted by brg2290

rusnak, thanks for your reply. I'm curious - how / where did you acquire this unit? It looks a bit like a pump I've seen that came OEM with the Acura NSX.

Gary S.

Hi Gary, it's a compressor from VI Aire, I think. I got it from Griotsgarage.com. I've used other compressors for a while, including the factory one. This one is fast and quiet. The chuck has a wide handle for your thumb to lock it onto the valve stem, and a nice analog pressure gauge. I've saved a few other motorists, and gave my old compressors away to people who I know will help other stranded motorists as well.