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forum thread Posted by TROGO • Nov 12, 2024
forum thread Posted by TROGO • Nov 12, 2024

PITTSBURGH AUTOMOTIVE 12V Portable Inflator $4.5

$4.50

$22

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Air compressor. Not recommended for cars.
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QA
Nov 12, 2024
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BeAuMaN
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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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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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frankzen
Nov 12, 2024
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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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DefMan
Nov 13, 2024
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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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ShrewdSnow237
Nov 14, 2024
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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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WiseSwallow794
Nov 14, 2024
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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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RelaxedPencil532
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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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NeatCable281
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Quote from RelaxedPencil532 :
why not? just curious
Can't handle the high psi required
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fatboylou
Nov 14, 2024
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Single use…🙄
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RelaxedPencil532
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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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frunobulax
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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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1birdman1
Nov 14, 2024
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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.
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Jacobro1
Nov 14, 2024
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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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ImmiSJC
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Just picked up one at my local harbor freight
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