Inflator Recommendations?

[MISailor]

I'd appreciate recommendations for an effective small 120V AC tire inflator. I've had a Craftsman inflator for the past 10 years or so that I really liked but it has pumped its last psi :yawn:. Since Sears no longer sells the same unit I'm looking for recommendations for a replacement. I tried a Campbell Hausfeld unit from Menards but its performance was dissapointing. Hoping to get something for under $100. Suggestions anyone?

[Htfiremedic]

Mine, came with the Fuzion, is from Harbor Freight. It is a chrome unit and runs off of the house batteries.

[f6bits]

Why 120V AC? Here's a small one from Home Depot:
http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Air-Compressors-Tools-Accessories/Husky/h_d1/N-5yc1vZc2fhZrd/R-202871788/h_d2/ProductDisplay

Here's one that's 12V, which would probably be more convenient:
http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Air-Compressors-Tools-Accessories/Husky/Husky/h_d1/N-5yc1vZc2fhZrdZrd/R-202871794/h_d2/ProductDisplay

I have one like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-12V-Portable-Inflator-75120/dp/B004XDYPOM

But Amazon has many by Viair (highly recommended).

[MISailor]

Why 120V AC?

For my intended use 120V will be much more convenient. Also, I suspect that the 12V versions don't push as many SCFM as one running on 120V. The one that I wore out pumped 1.0 SCFM. Most that I have seen recently are rated at a fraction of that and simply take too long to fill anything bigger than a bike tire.

[Javi]

I got tired of the little inflators and bought me one of http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware-Air-Compressors-Tools-Accessories-Air-Compressors/h_d1/N-5yc1vZc27p/R-203254365/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051...

[Festus2]

Bill -
I think you will be disappointed if you purchase a 12v inflator. Most of them just don't have the muscle to inflate much of anything except small tires, air mattresses and the like. I believe there are 1 or 2 on the market that will do a better job but they are very pricey and still won't match the 110v types for inflating car/truck/RV tires.
There are quite a few 110v models available in the price range you are looking at.

[hankaye]

MISailor, Howdy;

I bought one of these last year.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202019874/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=Dewalt+1+gal.+air+compressor&storeId=10051

Got mine from Amazon. Works fine, fits neatly into the front storage area
with the batteries and a few other items.

hankaye

[fred1609]

I had concerns with height in my cougars 5ers basement so I bought a single tank unit which I've used regularly for both my truck and 5er. I also bought a 50 foot hose so I leave the compressor in the basement and use it in place when needed. http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-D55140-1-Gallon-Trim-Compressor/dp/B000HZJMFM/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1358143415&sr=8-20&keywords=air+compressor+portable

[cathcartww]

I got one of these little guys from Northern Tool, and it works pretty well - much faster than the old one I had. I wanted 12v because I often "air down" the van tires when I go on the beach, and wanted to be able to bring them back up to highway pressure if there wasn't a regular air station handy. This little guy will bring my 285/70R16 tires from 25 to 65 psi in about 5 minutes. I like that the chuck screws onto the valve stem so you don't have to hold it on the whole time - just watch the gauge.

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200442866_200442866

[hankaye]

cathcartww, Howdy;

I use something along the lines of this;

http://www.invertersrus.com/thorth400.html

to use if I need to use mine out of reach of an outlet.

hankaye