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I paid $11.99 for a 12 volt air compressor , back in the 1900's, at an Army Navy store in So. Cal.

I ran across it in a pile "O' stuff in the basement and threw it in the trunk,7 years ago.

The tires on my hand truck needed inflating , so I stopped at the Casey's stop and rob for some free air.

NOT!

They charge for air now.
$1.45 . . . . . For ! Air !

So tried the cheap looking non- digital, non- wi- fi,
Non blue tooth, no pressure gauge , flimsy power cord, bargin bin pumper upper.

And it worked like new!
Up to 35 pounds anyway.

Great way to start the new year.

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I have one of those like what you describe in the trunk of every vehicle of mine.
 
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I keep one of those small compressors hanging on the garage wall. Right above my large compressor.





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I've got an AirMoto compressor in my glovebox. It's not fast, but has no problem inflating a car tire to 40psi.

https://getairmoto.com/products/airmoto




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Bendable, you’re the old technology that got the job done Big Grin





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1900's? You sure its wasn't the 1800's?

From another old guy.
 
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That was back when they still made things to last.



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Bendable go to a gas station that has separate pumps for trucks. A lot of times the air is free back there while people are putting debit cards into the pay compressor out front.
 
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1900's? You sure its wasn't the 1800's?

From another old guy.


I still have a hand pump or 2


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I also need to inflate my ires.


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I've got an AirMoto compressor in my glovebox. It's not fast, but has no problem inflating a car tire to 40psi.

https://getairmoto.com/products/airmoto

Thanks for that tip. I ordered one yesterday evening from Amazon. It’s now out for overnight delivery.

https://a.co/d/ciCnxp9

ETA – it was delivered just now. About twelve hours since I ordered it.



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I've got an AirMoto compressor in my glovebox. It's not fast, but has no problem inflating a car tire to 40psi.

https://getairmoto.com/products/airmoto

Thanks for that tip. I ordered one yesterday evening from Amazon. It’s now out for overnight delivery.

https://a.co/d/ciCnxp9

ETA – it was delivered just now. About twelve hours since I ordered it.


I really like it, had a slow leak in 1 tire & it got me by [filling 2x/day] until I could get it patched.
Going from 19 to 40psi took maybe 1/3 of the battery on a 16" car tire.




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I have one of the old Coleman 12 volt air compressor that I carry in my truck.


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WAWA- Free Air Pumps.


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