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expiredCheepman posted Oct 31, 2021 10:30 PM

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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Original Poster
Nov 1, 2021 5:10 PM
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Cheepman
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Nov 1, 2021 5:10 PM
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Quote from gracypena :
Will it blow up balloons?
Don't know, I use it for Auto, bike, and truck.
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Nov 1, 2021 5:38 PM
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SHUANGNov 1, 2021 5:38 PM
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Really want one and need one, but I don't own any of their charge/battery, debating...
Nov 1, 2021 5:52 PM
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80isNov 1, 2021 5:52 PM
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Quote from texst :
An inflator disguised as a nail gun 🤔
a great help with inflating ego for some Wink
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Nov 1, 2021 6:41 PM
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CanesFanNov 1, 2021 6:41 PM
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Quote from SHUANG :
Really want one and need one, but I don't own any of their charge/battery, debating...
If you don't have any other brand of cordless tools and you were thinking of getting into one anyways I think Ridgid is a good way to go. I personally like the LSA (Lifetime Service Agreement) they they offer for the majority of their items (including batteries when purchased as kit, no LSA on stand alone batteries. Batteries with chargers count as a kit). They also frequently have deals on tools and battery combos, this is a great way to stock up on extra batteries.

If you're not planning on getting any other cordless tools then it might be a bit pricey (battery/charger/tool combo is on sale for $99 right now). Unless you're planning on using often, then it might be worth it.
Nov 1, 2021 6:48 PM
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Nov 1, 2021 6:53 PM
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SHUANGNov 1, 2021 6:53 PM
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Quote from CanesFan :
If you don't have any other brand of cordless tools and you were thinking of getting into one anyways I think Ridgid is a good way to go. I personally like the LSA (Lifetime Service Agreement) they they offer for the majority of their items (including batteries when purchased as kit, no LSA on stand alone batteries. Batteries with chargers count as a kit). They also frequently have deals on tools and battery combos, this is a great way to stock up on extra batteries.

If you're not planning on getting any other cordless tools then it might be a bit pricey (battery/charger/tool combo is on sale for $99 right now). Unless you're planning on using often, then it might be worth it.
Thanks for the reply, really appreciated. I have a few Milwaukee tools and batteries, that's why I'm hesitating.

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Nov 1, 2021 6:53 PM
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dougpaw57Nov 1, 2021 6:53 PM
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Quote from agentsteve :
The Ridgid one does let you set the target pressure and automatically stops, but that's about it.
That's the best feature of the whole thing!
Nov 1, 2021 7:31 PM
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ardsNov 1, 2021 7:31 PM
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Quote from SHUANG :
Thanks for the reply, really appreciated. I have a few Milwaukee tools and batteries, that's why I'm hesitating.
eBay sells battery adapters for Milwaukee/Ridgid batteries. Never used them, but it's a $20-30 option.
Nov 1, 2021 7:45 PM
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CanesFanNov 1, 2021 7:45 PM
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Quote from SHUANG :
Thanks for the reply, really appreciated. I have a few Milwaukee tools and batteries, that's why I'm hesitating.
Ah, I'd probably just stick with Milwaukee then. Getting into different ecosystems can get a annoying and take up space as far as chargers and batteries go.

Quote from smithmal :
Number of RIDGID 18V tools = 30
Number of Milwaukee 18V tools =>200
Not sure why you quoted me with these stats, don't think I said anything about number of tools. Milwaukee might have better quality also (I don't know, I don't own any) but they cost a bit more, these are some of the things people need to take into account when choosing an ecosystem. The regular homeowner/DIYer might not need 200 different tools and may not use them that often so maybe they don't want to spend more money for them.

Either way, multiple choices for multiple types of people.
Nov 1, 2021 7:47 PM
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smithmalNov 1, 2021 7:47 PM
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Quote from dougpaw57 :
That's the best feature of the whole thing!
If target pressure is under 12lbs it cannot be set (which is used for things like soccer/basketballs) so you'll need to do it manually and make sure you pay attention. Also, the review I provided indicated that the low pressures are somewhat inaccurate when comparing the dialed in pressure to the actual read pressure you see when performing manual inflation.
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Nov 1, 2021 8:11 PM
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jdjr131Nov 1, 2021 8:11 PM
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How well would this work for offroad use? When I need to air up or down on the trails?
Nov 1, 2021 8:11 PM
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smithmalNov 1, 2021 8:11 PM
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Quote from CanesFan :
Not sure why you quoted me with these stats, don't think I said anything about number of tools. Milwaukee might have better quality also (I don't know, I don't own any) but they cost a bit more, these are some of the things people need to take into account when choosing an ecosystem. The regular homeowner/DIYer might not need 200 different tools and may not use them that often so maybe they don't want to spend more money for them.

Either way, multiple choices for multiple types of people.
I quoted you b/c one of the biggest mistakes that people make when purchasing a bare tool/tool kit that uses a rechargable battery system is not understanding what tool options are available with that battery system.

I speak from experience as my first tool system with Ryobi (when they had cadmium rechargable batteries). Second was a Rockwell (so I have Rockwell batteries and charger) and third was a Black and Decker (ditto on the batteris and charger). Now I just stick with Milwaukee tools (M12 or M18) due to the following reasons:

1. Quality - their tools are considered pro-line tools used by professionals
2. Signifant tool options within their battery line (whether it's M12 or M18)
3. Tool availability (you can get all your tools at local stores like Ace and HD)
4. Sales (tons of SDs on their tools)
5. Company reputation - release new, better tools all the time, have good CS support, good warranty support and do very well with comparison testing vs other tool lines (DeWalt, Makita, Ridgid, Ryobi, etc).

I wasn't speaking directly to you per se, but I thought it prudent to chime in when posters suggest that individuals purchase a bare tool which necessitates them to then turn around and start investing in that tool's battery system without really taking stock on the pro's and cons of adopting a company's battery system.

That being said, I think this RIDGID inflator is decent (not better per say then anyone's elses), but IMHO the RIDGID 18V line is wanting and not worth investing in this $50 bare tool, especially with BF right around the corner.
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BillytheGOATNov 1, 2021 8:18 PM
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Quote from CanesFan :
This RIDGID comes with a 12-volt power cord (connects to cigarette lighter thingy), so you can have best of both worlds and not have to open your hood.
Oh, that's cool! Will keep an eye on this if mine ever dies.

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Blueridge77Nov 1, 2021 8:31 PM
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Quote from jdjr131 :
How well would this work for offroad use? When I need to air up or down on the trails?
It will take a while. Took over two minutes to air up a standard Subaru Outback tire from 16 to 32. I have 285/70-17s on my 4Runner. If I go down to 20 for a trail, it would probably take 4 minutes per tire to get back to 35 where I like to run on road. That's a long time when you consider the duty cycle of 5 minutes. (I ignore the duty cycle. I figured it will shut off when it gets too hot… :-) It's a good inflator for what it is. If you hit the trails occasionally it's probably a good fit. If you're out there a couple of times a month, I would look at something more geared for that. Like this… https://www.amazon.com/Smittybilt...714773c55e
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