"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
02/05/2018 at 14:33 • Filed to: None
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"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
02/05/2018 at 14:33 • Filed to: None | 2
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Have these EVER worked when you really needed them too? Just because something is a low price doesn’t mean it’s a good deal either. These “inflators” are crap and I can’t recommend hard enough that people never put their faith in them.
I mean, I bought a cheap compressor, and it totally failed on me in the field, but I repaired it and put it back into service and its now 4 years running doing hard work. I paid about 3x as much but its worked for 100X as long.
PLEASE if you are going to be a compressor for your car, or if someone is asking for your recommendation...get a can of fix a flat if you are worried about the cost, or else pony up a tiny bit more for a compressor that wont suck.
facw
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/05/2018 at 14:51 |
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I’ve got a cheap (not quite as cheap as this one, but still <$25) Craftsman compressor that has worked fine for me for years. Obviously if it were a tool you were using all the time, then you’d want something better, but considering how infrequently people use these, I don’t think getting a cheap one is a terrible idea.
Wacko
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/05/2018 at 14:52 |
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I got a boosterpack with integrated compressor
i got the Canadian Tire 1400 amp one.
does what it has too, but takes forever to fill a tire compared to my 15 gallon compressor
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HammerheadFistpunch
> facw
02/05/2018 at 15:05 |
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i’d feel the same way were it not for the fact that I have personally air up at least 3 people who had one and failed in their time of need. its not even worth the plastic its made of it it doesn’t work when you need it.
crowmolly
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/05/2018 at 15:05 |
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I have an Autozone “slime” brand one that I have beaten within an inch of its life. Still going, although you can probably hear it from the international space station.
Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/05/2018 at 15:07 |
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I am a HUGE fan of the Vlair compressors. Too many times have I bought shitty ones or been given them for free. Thing is loud as a jet engine, takes 20 minutes to fill up 5-6 PSI, and instantly breaks when you look at it funny. I spent like $50 on a nice Vlair pump on Amazon and that damn thing went through hell and back and still lasted a solid two years. It still worked but I broke the electrical connector after dropping it and throwing it and abusing it thousands of times. I enjoyed how well it worked though and gladly bought another one that I now I actually take care of. Its just nice having a pump that is quiet and actually works.
Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/05/2018 at 15:08 |
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
02/05/2018 at 15:09 |
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healthrider?
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Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
> facw
02/05/2018 at 15:10 |
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If you live somewhere where the temperatures fluctuate often (the Northeast for sure) then having one is essential. Sure most people ignore tire pressure but when actually tracking it, I was adding air all the time just due to those nice 30-40 degree temperature swings. Sure it might be not that unsafe to just drive to the local gas station and do it, but most arent free where I was and it was just a time sync versus doing it at home. And being able to do it quickly and reliably is important enough to make it worth paying double that for something good.
Textured Soy Protein
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/05/2018 at 15:13 |
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I was tempted by these pet fur brushes.
https://gear.lifehacker.com/oxo-made-a-fur-and-lint-brush-so-you-can-start-wearing-1822269321
shop-teacher
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/05/2018 at 15:15 |
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In general, I agree with you ... but I bought a $10 Campbell-Hausfield 12-volt compresser from Home Depot 20 years ago, and it saved me as recently as this year’s Gambler 500-Illinois. I certainly wouldn’t depend on it if I were overlanding, but sometimes a decent cheap tool will do the job.
E90M3
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/05/2018 at 15:16 |
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My M3 came with this compressor in the truck, it actually works really good.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> E90M3
02/05/2018 at 15:18 |
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curious what the MSRP on that part number would be. I mean it wont be representative of what it would cost off the shelf but I bet its actually an expensive part. I know the air ride compressor on the GX is something like $1500 retail (HA!). Its nothing more than a $100 compressor and a pressure sender so I don’t know where they are getting their figures from but yeah.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> shop-teacher
02/05/2018 at 15:19 |
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I guess a $10 gamble is better than nothing for sure. You can find a decent one for $35 though, and at that point...why not?
I bought this for $50 and its worked a treat for years. the only failure was a reed valve I fixed with a valve adjuster tool.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000L9AD2U/ref=psdc_155346011_t4_B000WG951W
My 2 friends also use these without fail. Faster than the ARB compressor too.
Sovande
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/05/2018 at 15:20 |
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You understand how advertising works, right?
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E90M3
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/05/2018 at 15:21 |
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It’s not too terrible. Considering it’s 7 years old and still works just fine, I filled up the tires in the 3 last month with it, $100 for it really isn’t bad.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Sovande
02/05/2018 at 15:22 |
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Yes, you put an amazon link in the story and you get a kickback...ahem...partner profit when people buy stuff. So put an amazon link to a good one.
RPM esq.
> E90M3
02/05/2018 at 15:26 |
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Can confirm that the previous generation’s version works pretty well too.
Urambo Tauro
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/05/2018 at 15:40 |
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Too bad other ads aren’t accompanied by comment sections. Reading the comments on some of those Kinja Deals posts has already saved me some money.
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shop-teacher
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/05/2018 at 15:55 |
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I’ll definitely spend extra for a better one when the time comes, but my cheapo just keeps chuggin’
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> E90M3
02/05/2018 at 15:58 |
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That’s probably the exact same kit Benz uses with different labels on it
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Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/05/2018 at 16:10 |
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Gazelle. Lovely lady not included.
Chariotoflove
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/05/2018 at 16:12 |
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I too have had a devil of a time getting compressors that hold up. I have had a Craftsman with the rechargeable modular battery for several years now, and it has held up despite the power switch being touchy from day 1.
My dad had one with its old Ni battery die, so he just hooked it up to a car battery, put the whole assembly in a box, and made his own “portable” compressor. You have to get creative when most of the affordable stuff out there is shit.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Chariotoflove
02/05/2018 at 16:13 |
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A battery powered compressor? interesting. the one I have would drain my group 24 flat before too long if I let it. It draws something like 18 amps.
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Chariotoflove
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/05/2018 at 16:15 |
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I don’t remember what battery he used, but it did the job. My dad does lots of crazy shit like that and makes it work. Legacy of being a poor dairy farmer growing up I guess.
BigBlock440
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/05/2018 at 16:57 |
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Most people don’t have to air up 4 33" tires at a time, of course a cheap one’s not going to work for your application. Neither will fix-a-flat. But a cheap one’s fine for most average passenger vehicle tires once every few years. Plug the leak, fill back up in 10-20 minutes, and you’re on your way. Or if you’ve got a slow leak, fill it up every few days until you get it fixed. That’s what most people use them for. I bought a harbor freight one tho replace one that got stepped on a few years ago, still in the packaging in the trunk because I haven’t needed it. That’s the use case for these things, not regular, heavy use.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> BigBlock440
02/05/2018 at 16:59 |
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I’d be okay with them if they worked AT ALL. I find that they aren’t reliable enough to even fill a standard crossover tire to full before breaking.
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> HammerheadFistpunch
02/05/2018 at 17:38 |
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I’ve seen people trying to pump up their tires with those shitty little air compressors.
And I’ve come along with my hand pump and can pump up a completely flat tire in 1/4 of the time or less... and get a good workout as a bonus!
I agree those cheap small pumps are garbage. If you want something cheap, just get a large hand pump.
benjrblant
> HammerheadFistpunch
02/05/2018 at 19:00 |
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Eh, you get what you pay for. I pity the fool that buys from Kinja Deals at face value without their own product research.