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 A REAL Compact Heavy-Duty Tire Inflator September 1, 2008
This is the BEST tire inflator i have owned, its really compact (came with his bag) its not loud, its VERY fast. I ordered a second one for my brother in law after he saw this one. Note: you can use it with a 10 amp socket but have to be carefull to not overheat the plug (just don use it more than 3 or 4 minutes continuosly, let it cool down). 5 star
Great Little Inflator September 1, 2008
Nice, compact tire inflator. It is fast and quiet. Easy to use. The power cord and air hose are plenty long enough to reach from the power outlet to the wheels. Comes with a very nice storage case.
 Tire pump that is good August 31, 2008
I found the Slime Pro to work exactly as advertised. While I have used it only 3 times, I found it's inflation time to be very reasonable. although it tends to slow down somewhat when the tire pressure goes over 30lbs. I got this to avoid the 75 cent per shot for air at stations, which usually requires two or three 75 cent deposits before you can complete all 4 tires. The Slime Pro makes it easy to do in my driveway, or on the road somewhere.
Best small compressor I've owned August 22, 2008
This is a great product. So many of these small compressors feel and look cheap. This feels sturdy and well built, and it's relatively quick and powerful for its small size. Like any small compressor, it has limitations: a maximum 10-minute run time, followed by a 15-minute cool-down period. But you can get a lot accomplished in that 10 minutes. The instructions advise you to use a real tire gauge and not rely on the gauge on the device. That's good advice, as the gauge on the compressor is only approximately accurate. Seems to be about +/- 2 psi on mine. I like that the air hose screws onto the tire valve stem. A lot of small compressors lose their grip when they get old or when they heat up. I've had air hoses pop off the valve when that happens. This avoids that problem. But my favorite thing about this compressor is the noise level. It's much, much quieter than others I've used. Another nice feature is the power plug unscrews to easily change the fuse when necessary. Haven't had to do that yet, but it's nice to know. My one complaint is that the opening in the storage bag could be a little larger. The bag itself is large enough, but the zippered opening is only slightly larger than the compressor itself, so it can take a little tugging and pulling to get the compressor back into the bag. As others have pointed out, make sure your power outlet can handle the 15-amp draw before you buy.
Good product August 15, 2008
I wanted to get the Black and Decker one as it has an AC cord, but it was sold out here at the time. So I got this one thinking I could use a 12V transformer in my garage, but it didn't have enough amperage. Anyway, no real problems using the car's cigarette outlet. Overall this is a nice product. I like the carrying case which is just big enough to fit everything. For anyone having problems fitting the unit back into the case, just leave out the cord and fold it in last. The green spiral tube is great and affords nice extension. You'll still have to move the unit from one side of the car to the other via the front doors, but not necessarily to each tire. Still, you'll need to read the gauge. The unit isn't too loud. Takes less than 30 seconds to bring a tire back up to prescribed pressure. The gauge overestimates tire pressure by 8 lbs, according to my motorcycle tire gauge. And just FYI for those living in California, it's law that gas stations give free air. Just go to the operator and tell them to turn it on. Of course, if you want to stick in your 50 cents instead that's fine too.
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