Hacking Portable Air Conditioners
The power cord on this car tire air inflator is 9 feet long, while the air hose is 12 feet long, making it great for larger trucks. Like the EPAuto compressor, there is a screw-on chuck, but the Viair needs to be connected directly to the battery and not a cigarette lighter socket. The Viair 889 handheld compressor Air Moto Battery Pump comes with a three-piece accessory kit for inflating other inflatable objects such as sporting and home equipment, and there is a built-in air pressure gauge. Some reviews indicated that it comes with a carrying bag, while other customers weren't sent one, though. This portable tire inflator gets runner-up status for its higher price tag and lack of an auto-stop feature, but those driving bigger vehicles will surely find the Viair 88P Portable Air Compressor a good value that will come in handy if you find yourself needing it for an underinflated tire.
Air compressors require an electric power supply. For off-road compressors, this is usually supplied by a running engine through the vehicle’s battery. You’ll want to ensure that your Jeep can supply the voltage that a portable air compressor requires before making a purchase. The amperage listed for a compressor indicates how powerful its motor is. Compressors with higher amperage ratings will recharge faster and be able to move more air at higher pressures. This is another performance measurement that can be important if you need an air compressor to run for extended periods of time. It refers to the amount of time the air compressor can run before it needs to stop, either to avoid overheating or to recharge its storage tank. Duty cycles are sometimes measured as a ratio of run time versus time spent recharging or cooling. A 33% duty cycle, for example, might mean the compressor can run for 15 minutes before needing to stop running for 30 minutes.
The pump setup is supported by a 2.5gal cylindrical Air Moto Battery Pump tank fitted with a brass spring loaded emergency relief valve for keeping the 200PSI site assistant safe. Integrated into the compressors black plastic case are two dial gauges for both set and tank pressure indications, and a nifty dial knob for adjusting and setting operating pressure. Industry standard quick connect fittings are required to complete the plumbing for charged air supply, and there are two output connections for much needed site flexibility. The complete compressor and Air Moto Battery Pump tank assembly weighs in at 36lbs carry weight and the steel frame is fitted with rugged foot pads for a non-slip setup in either upright or lay flat mounting. With its considerate design, the compressor can be lifted with one or two hands, grabbing any convenient part of the steel roll cage for easy portability. Since the pump requires no maintenance, compressor upkeep is reduced to general cleaning and Air Moto Automatic Pump sporadic tank drainage. The Dewalt DWFP55130 is a durable and flexible trim compressor that stretches the limits of portable air supply.