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PITTSBURGH AUTOMOTIVE 12V Portable Inflator $4.5

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Air compressor. Not recommended for cars.
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Nov 12, 2024 08:23 AM
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Quote from TROGO :
Air compressor. Not recommended for cars.
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PITTSBURGH AUTOMOTIVE
lol

All the same, good clearance find.
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WolfTheCatNov 12, 2024 01:09 PM
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They mean it about the car tires.

I've had a cheapo harbor freight compressor, and tried to inflate a car tire with it. Don't remember if it was Pittsburgh brand, but looked a lot like this one.

It burnt out. Dead.
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Nov 12, 2024 09:23 PM
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frankzenNov 12, 2024 09:23 PM
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The black and silver one they carry is decent. This yellow one burnt out after about 5 uses. They should GIVE you $5 for taking it!
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DefManNov 13, 2024 07:36 PM
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I've used one for SUV tire. Damn, they got hot fast and quick.
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Quote from WolfTheCat :
They mean it about the car tires.I've had a cheapo harbor freight compressor, and tried to inflate a car tire with it. Don't remember if it was Pittsburgh brand, but looked a lot like this one.It burnt out. Dead.
haha i have this one. i've never been able to successfully pump anything up with it lol
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ShrewdSnow237Nov 14, 2024 02:01 PM
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It's been fine for small things: scooter, bikes, onewheel tires, pool toys, basketballs. Do not use for car
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Nov 14, 2024 06:08 PM
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WiseSwallow794Nov 14, 2024 06:08 PM
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I have one of these in the spare tire compartment in my cars. used them a couple times. I treat is as a emergency disposable pump. This is about the right price for that.
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RelaxedPencil532Nov 14, 2024 06:11 PM
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Quote from ShrewdSnow237 :
It's been fine for small things: scooter, bikes, onewheel tires, pool toys, basketballs. Do not use for car
why not? just curious
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NeatCable281Nov 14, 2024 06:29 PM
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Quote from RelaxedPencil532 :
why not? just curious
Can't handle the high psi required
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Nov 14, 2024 06:46 PM
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fatboylouNov 14, 2024 06:46 PM
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Single use…🙄
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Nov 14, 2024 07:45 PM
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RelaxedPencil532Nov 14, 2024 07:45 PM
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Quote from NeatCable281 :
Can't handle the high psi required
wow most cars are 35 psi though?
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frunobulaxNov 14, 2024 08:01 PM
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Quote from NeatCable281 :
Can't handle the high psi required
It's not the pressure that breaks these compressors, it is the long run time with big tires that overheats them. They would probably work fine with small tires like bicycle tires.

I have a larger one that works fine on large tires, even filling a few SUV tires from empty.
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Nov 14, 2024 10:55 PM
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I have one, very loud, and takes forever to fill my ATV tires.

I regret buying it, and no way was it the price listed when I got it. I'd assume the same $5 or maybe $10.

I don't know what's better, but risk it with a different product.
Nov 14, 2024 11:44 PM
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Jacobro1Nov 14, 2024 11:44 PM
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I have had two of these for my cars emergency air. They are very slow, but can inflate to 40psi without issue. They get hot, make sure vents are open.

This is a disposable absolute last resort for a car, or fine for something like a bicycle, scooter, stroller, etc.

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ImmiSJCNov 15, 2024 12:27 AM
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Just picked up one at my local harbor freight
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