problem w tire compressor/inflator

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May 18th, 2020 4:55 pm

tranquility922 [OP]: Deal Expert; Sep 21, 2010; 15185 posts; 4645 upvotes; Montréal

May 18th, 2020 4:55 pm

problem w tire compressor/inflator

Just throwing it out there, have you ever fixed a broken one? Mine has been running well many years but recently it is pumping air very SLOWLY. There's a fuse in the wire that connects to the cigarette adapter, but if the fuse is burnt, it shouldn't work at all, correct?

I also checked for leaks along the hose and didn't find any, so maybe it's an internal one since the rubber hose is wrapped outside by those laces/hardy material?

Just taking a shot to see if anyone has pointers? Not sure if worth it to fix (or even possible) or just buy another one. I think it cost me ~$45.

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May 18th, 2020 6:14 pm

Redfisher: Deal Addict; Feb 10, 2011; 1254 posts; 429 upvotes

May 18th, 2020 6:14 pm

Time for new one, cheap ones have a plastic piston and rings that wear with time and can’t build pressure as well. If you own dewalt cordless tools I’d get their cordless inflator... best I’ve owned.

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May 20th, 2020 9:41 am

EnyCe: Deal Addict; Sep 23, 2009; 3688 posts; 1225 upvotes; Oshawa, ON

May 20th, 2020 9:41 am

Get a quality compressor, not that plastic non-sense.

Viair makes one of the best portable compressors on the market. At 1.26/CFM at 60 PSI, it also makes it one of the fastest.

If you're invested into a power tool system such as Milwaukee, Ryobi etc, check if they make a portable compressor.

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May 20th, 2020 3:16 pm

oldyellr: Member; Sep 7, 2007; 360 posts; 188 upvotes; Woodstock

May 20th, 2020 3:16 pm

You do not say what kind of inflator you have. I've had a couple like this one which I mostly used at car events to adjust my tire pressure. I think the last one I bought was $10 at Canadian Tire, but they have fancier-looking, more expensive ones now. All of these are slow, except for adjusting a leaking tire until you can get it fixed. I now use a compressor in my garage. but still keep a cheapie in my car for emergencies.

May 20th, 2020 6:31 pm

tranquility922 [OP]: Deal Expert; Sep 21, 2010; 15185 posts; 4645 upvotes; Montréal

May 20th, 2020 6:31 pm

oldyellr wrote: ↑ You do not say what kind of inflator you have. I've had a couple like this one which I mostly used at car events to adjust my tire pressure. I think the last one I bought was $10 at Canadian Tire, but they have fancier-looking, more expensive ones now. All of these are slow, except for adjusting a leaking tire until you can get it fixed. I now use a compressor in my garage. but still keep a cheapie in my car for emergencies.

Mine's presumably a discontinued model but it's similar to this:
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/moto ... 6952p.html

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May 23rd, 2020 10:32 am

EnyCe: Deal Addict; Sep 23, 2009; 3688 posts; 1225 upvotes; Oshawa, ON

May 23rd, 2020 10:32 am

jackrabbit000 wrote: ↑ The Viair 84P has a POS clip on adapter. This thing breaks after a few uses. You're better off with the screw on hose. Also, max of 60PSI is pushing it for most spare tires where the tire inflation pressure is recommended a 60 PSI.

They do make the twist on version for the 85P and I've never had a press on chuck ever break on me. But I agree a twist on chuck is better. Amazon currently doesn't sell the 85P, only 3rd party sellers that's asking for an absurd amount of money.

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May 26th, 2020 3:55 pm

oldyellr: Member; Sep 7, 2007; 360 posts; 188 upvotes; Woodstock

May 26th, 2020 3:55 pm

tranquility922 wrote: ↑ Mine's presumably a discontinued model but it's similar to this:
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/moto ... 6952p.html

I see that one is also being discontinued. If yours has gotten very slow, it's probably worn out. Take a look at some better ones others have suggested.

May 26th, 2020 4:28 pm

tranquility922 [OP]: Deal Expert; Sep 21, 2010; 15185 posts; 4645 upvotes; Montréal

May 26th, 2020 4:28 pm

oldyellr wrote: ↑ I see that one is also being discontinued. If yours has gotten very slow, it's probably worn out. Take a look at some better ones others have suggested.

Darn, so there's no easy way for me to fix it?

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