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.This message has been edited. Last edited by: bendable,
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January 20, 2025, 04:16 PM
GT-40DOC
I have one of those like what you describe in the trunk of every vehicle of mine.
January 20, 2025, 04:18 PM
Johnny 3eagles
I keep one of those small compressors hanging on the garage wall. Right above my large compressor.
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January 20, 2025, 04:20 PM
P250UA5
I've got an AirMoto compressor in my glovebox. It's not fast, but has no problem inflating a car tire to 40psi.
Bendable, you’re the old technology that got the job done
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January 20, 2025, 04:41 PM
architect
1900's? You sure its wasn't the 1800's?
From another old guy.
January 20, 2025, 05:59 PM
hberttmank
That was back when they still made things to last.
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January 20, 2025, 08:58 PM
400m
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.
January 20, 2025, 11:47 PM
MoosehornMan
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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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January 21, 2025, 04:21 AM
Mars_Attacks
I also need to inflate my ires.
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January 21, 2025, 07:55 AM
Pipe Smoker
quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5: I've got an AirMoto compressor in my glovebox. It's not fast, but has no problem inflating a car tire to 40psi.
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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January 21, 2025, 09:42 PM
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I have one of the old Coleman 12 volt air compressor that I carry in my truck.
