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Ridgid 18-Volt Digital Inflator (Tool Only)

$49

$69

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Home Depot has Ridgid 18-Volt Digital Inflator (Tool Only, R87044) on sale for $49. Shipping is free or select free curbside pickup where available.

Thanks to community member Cheepman for finding this deal.

Note: Battery and charger sold separately.

Key Features:
  • Easily rotate the digital dial to set inflator to desired pressure
  • Quick Connect Air Chuck allows for quick and easy attaching/detaching of tire stem or accessories
  • Cordless Inflator shuts down once desired pressure is reached with Auto-Shutoff
  • 2 in. Digital Gauge creates ease of visibility when setting pressure
  • Capability of 150 PSI to meet a variety of needs such as inflating car, LT truck, RV, and various equipment tires
  • Hybrid Compatibility: Works with all Ridgid 18-Volt Batteries or included 12-Volt Vehicle Power Cord
  • 20 in. air hose will reach the tire stem on virtually any tire
  • The On-Board Hose Wrap creates efficient hose storage management
  • Manual Inflation Override allows user the ability to inflate to desired pressure by holding trigger
  • 100% Compatible: Works with all Ridgid18-Volt Batteries, Tools, and Chargers
  • Lifetime Service Agreement with registration within 90 days of purchase
  • Includes:
    • (1) R87044 18-Volt Inflator
    • 12-Volt Vehicle Power Cord
    • Quick Coupler Chuck
    • Ball Inflation Needle
    • Brass Presta Chuck
    • Inflator Nozzle
    • Operator's Manual

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This inflator is priced $20 lower (28.9% savings) than the $69 list price.
  • About this product:
    • This has a 4.7 out of 5 star overall rating based on over 700 reviews.
  • About this store:
    • To view The Home Depot's return policy click here. -Corwin

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Written by Cheepman
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Home Depot has Ridgid 18-Volt Digital Inflator (Tool Only, R87044) on sale for $49. Shipping is free or select free curbside pickup where available.

Thanks to community member Cheepman for finding this deal.

Note: Battery and charger sold separately.

Key Features:
  • Easily rotate the digital dial to set inflator to desired pressure
  • Quick Connect Air Chuck allows for quick and easy attaching/detaching of tire stem or accessories
  • Cordless Inflator shuts down once desired pressure is reached with Auto-Shutoff
  • 2 in. Digital Gauge creates ease of visibility when setting pressure
  • Capability of 150 PSI to meet a variety of needs such as inflating car, LT truck, RV, and various equipment tires
  • Hybrid Compatibility: Works with all Ridgid 18-Volt Batteries or included 12-Volt Vehicle Power Cord
  • 20 in. air hose will reach the tire stem on virtually any tire
  • The On-Board Hose Wrap creates efficient hose storage management
  • Manual Inflation Override allows user the ability to inflate to desired pressure by holding trigger
  • 100% Compatible: Works with all Ridgid18-Volt Batteries, Tools, and Chargers
  • Lifetime Service Agreement with registration within 90 days of purchase
  • Includes:
    • (1) R87044 18-Volt Inflator
    • 12-Volt Vehicle Power Cord
    • Quick Coupler Chuck
    • Ball Inflation Needle
    • Brass Presta Chuck
    • Inflator Nozzle
    • Operator's Manual

Editor's Notes

Written by Corwin | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This inflator is priced $20 lower (28.9% savings) than the $69 list price.
  • About this product:
    • This has a 4.7 out of 5 star overall rating based on over 700 reviews.
  • About this store:
    • To view The Home Depot's return policy click here. -Corwin

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Nov 1, 2021 2:25 PM
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smithmalNov 1, 2021 2:25 PM
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Duty cycle for this is 5 minutes. The Milwaukee (which uses a 12V battery instead of a 18V battery) has double the duty cycle (10 minutes). That means you can use your inflater twice as long to fill stuff up (though you need to let it rest twice as long as well).

The footprint and weight of the M12 Milwaukee inflator is smaller and weighs less since it has the ability to use the much more compact M12 battery line vs. the RIGID.

Here's a vid review of the RIGID inflator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW_N7YKniSA
Here's a vid review of the Milwaukee M12 inflator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVTp8EpzZ5E

One of the things that I thought was interesting from the video reviews linked above is that the RIGID inflator, with the shorter duty cycle also runs much hotter vs. the Milwaukee. You'd think it would be the other way around since the RIGID's duty cycle is half that of MiIwaukee's.

Personally, I think the Milwaukee M12 inflator is one of the best 12V tools that Milwaukee has is in the M12 line.

In comparison the RIGID line has a lot less options and I've never heard that the RIGID line of M18 tools was especially impressive.

Finally though RIGID does have a lifetime warranty (compared to a 5 year with Milwaukee) with their products I've read that it is very difficult that actually have RIGID fufill a warranty request. Whereas with Milwaukee it's generally no issue dealing with a warranty claim.
Last edited by smithmal November 1, 2021 at 07:29 AM.
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Nov 1, 2021 3:11 PM
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smithmalNov 1, 2021 3:11 PM
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Here's a good video comparison review by Project Farm on inflators. He compared the following inflators:
  • DeWalt
  • Milwaukee
  • WUYASTA
  • Air Hawk Pro
  • Avid Pro
  • Ryobi
  • Bauer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkxpuzYggd4
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Nov 1, 2021 3:14 PM
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Sdeph5200Nov 1, 2021 3:14 PM
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Quote from adamsjabbar :
Maybe get your tire patched instead of having to fill the tire on a daily basis?

Just my 2 cents…
True. But this takes 2 mins and costs me nothing instead. Tire needs to be replaced completely soon and its a rare size so I'm just trying to hold off on spending $145 on it atm.

This is slickdeals afterall. All about holding on to money.
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Nov 1, 2021 3:23 PM
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Evan55Nov 1, 2021 3:23 PM
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Quote from prepaidburrito :
It was in a combo pack with the hand vac. That's when I picked it up. Really like them both. Inflator is great for around the house and quick fills of kids bikes and basketballs. https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/t/14969279
Waffled on that and missed it. I think Ill wait for that deal to come back. The vacuum is well worth an extra $40
Last edited by Evan55 November 1, 2021 at 08:45 AM.
Nov 1, 2021 3:48 PM
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Evan55Nov 1, 2021 3:48 PM
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Quote from ChopokL :
i don't have ridgid ecosystem but need this inflator. is buying this https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGI.../312422949 [homedepot.com] a better deal getting a batteries?
I think every ecosystem has a good auto-inflator.
I got the Ryobi version for $30 not long ago and there is an even cheaper non-auto version
Nov 1, 2021 4:10 PM
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SeriesXMNov 1, 2021 4:10 PM
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Quote from CalmFeather386 :
I own this and laid full retail for it. It is very convenient but has some flaws. Number one... It is loud as hell! It's something I don't like using without ear protection... Yes it's that loud. Next is 5 min on and then you have to wait 5 off. I personally don't and use it to top off tires only. 3rd... I wanted it for low psi use which it doesn't do. It won't stop filling if it's set below 12 psi. That means all ATV tires, soccer ball, footballs, etc. So that's rather dangerous to have an auto shutoff not shut off, no? 4th... It dances all over the place and falls over when in use. This isn't worth $70+ but if you have Ridgid tools you might say it is because you can grab and go for a quick fill.
I'm not trying to sound like a jerk, but is this your first time using one? You've basically just described all personal tire inflators. Also, it looks like you're supposed to hold this one, so why would it be dancing all over the place?
Nov 1, 2021 4:16 PM
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SssanChoNov 1, 2021 4:16 PM
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Nov 1, 2021 4:17 PM
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smikwilyNov 1, 2021 4:17 PM
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Is this on sale or is this the new price? The little icon on the product page says New Lower Price. Wondering if they are dropping it or replacing/upgrading it.
Nov 1, 2021 4:19 PM
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CalmFeather386Nov 1, 2021 4:19 PM
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Quote from SeriesXM :
I'm not trying to sound like a jerk, but is this your first time using one? You've basically just described all personal tire inflators. Also, it looks like you're supposed to hold this one, so why would it be dancing all over the place?
If own one you would understand what I'm talking about. I have other small air compressors... This one is very loud in comparison. You would hold this loud vibrating tool for 5 minutes? Lol okay, enjoy that. Yes it does have feet so that means it should stand alone. My other compressors do not walk all over.
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Nov 1, 2021 4:22 PM
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SeriesXMNov 1, 2021 4:22 PM
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Quote from CalmFeather386 :
If own one you would understand what I'm talking about. I have other small air compressors... This one is very loud in comparison. You would hold this loud vibrating tool for 5 minutes? Lol okay, enjoy that. Yes it does have feet so that means it should stand alone. My other compressors do not walk all over.
I've owned plenty of them all my life. They're all very loud and they all dance around. I think I'll be grabbing one of these, so I'll let you know if I can hold it.
Nov 1, 2021 4:30 PM
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CalmFeather386Nov 1, 2021 4:30 PM
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Quote from SeriesXM :
I've owned plenty of them all my life. They're all very loud and they all dance around. I think I'll be grabbing one of these, so I'll let you know if I can hold it.
You should if you own Ridgid. It's not only the volume level but the pitch is awful.
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Nov 1, 2021 4:47 PM
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Cheepman
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Nov 1, 2021 4:47 PM
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Quote from Spacerus :
That's terrible duty cycle time. How much air can you put in for 5 minutes?
This is the fastest handheld compressor I have ever used. It will fill a bike tire in 10 seconds. Four truck tires that are 3 to 5psi low, can be filled up in less than 5 minutes. That is all I use it for.
Nov 1, 2021 4:54 PM
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gracypenaNov 1, 2021 4:54 PM
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Will it blow up balloons?

Quote from Cheepman :
Works with all RIDGID 18-Volt Batteries, Tools, and Chargers
Lifetime Service Agreement with registration within 90 days of purchase
Includes: (1) R87044 18-Volt Inflator, 12-Volt Vehicle Power Cord, Quick Coupler Chuck, Ball Inflation Needle, Brass Presta Chuck, Inflator Nozzle, and Operator's Manual
Battery and charger sold separately

In store and free shipping online.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGI.../313257505
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Nov 1, 2021 5:00 PM
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CanesFanNov 1, 2021 5:00 PM
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Quote from SeriesXM :
I'm not trying to sound like a jerk, but is this your first time using one? You've basically just described all personal tire inflators. Also, it looks like you're supposed to hold this one, so why would it be dancing all over the place?
The battery goes at the bottom and it is flat so it can be placed on the ground to not have to hold it the entire time. When you use one of the smaller batteries it can tend to move on the floor due to the vibration of the tool. I use one of the bigger batteries that are heavy and it doesn't move around for me. I wouldn't buy a bigger battery just for this reason but I already had one from a previous deal (I think 6 Ah or 9 Ah is what I usually use for it not to move around).

As for the noise...My wife's FIAT came with a little air compressor that you plug into the 12v socket and it sounds about the same as this one. I don't have many things to compare it to that I've actually used but I think the sound is fine.

Quote from CalmFeather386 :
If own one you would understand what I'm talking about. I have other small air compressors... This one is very loud in comparison. You would hold this loud vibrating tool for 5 minutes? Lol okay, enjoy that. Yes it does have feet so that means it should stand alone. My other compressors do not walk all over.
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Nov 1, 2021 5:08 PM
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Cheepman
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Quote from smithmal :
Duty cycle for this is 5 minutes. The Milwaukee (which uses a 12V battery instead of a 18V battery) has double the duty cycle (10 minutes). That means you can use your inflater twice as long to fill stuff up (though you need to let it rest twice as long as well).

The footprint and weight of the M12 Milwaukee inflator is smaller and weighs less since it has the ability to use the much more compact M12 battery line vs. the RIGID.

Here's a vid review of the RIGID inflator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW_N7YKniSA
Here's a vid review of the Milwaukee M12 inflator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVTp8EpzZ5E

One of the things that I thought was interesting from the video reviews linked above is that the RIGID inflator, with the shorter duty cycle also runs much hotter vs. the Milwaukee. You'd think it would be the other way around since the RIGID's duty cycle is half that of MiIwaukee's.

Personally, I think the Milwaukee M12 inflator is one of the best 12V tools that Milwaukee has is in the M12 line.

In comparison the RIGID line has a lot less options and I've never heard that the RIGID line of M18 tools was especially impressive.

Finally though RIGID does have a lifetime warranty (compared to a 5 year with Milwaukee) with their products I've read that it is very difficult that actually have RIGID fufill a warranty request. Whereas with Milwaukee it's generally no issue dealing with a warranty claim.
Only a problem if you do not register the tool. Ridgid sent me 4 new batteries last year and they took less than a week to ship them.

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