I purchased an inexpensive one at Wal-Mart used it a few times with no problems. It will inflate to 200 psi. If inflating a tire make sure that you do not leave it unattended. About 20 years ago a co-worker came out and had a flat tire. It was in the winter an extremely cold day. He watched the pump for a while and it appeared that nothing was happening. He decided to go back into the house for a cup of coffee. Then he heard a very loud bang. The house shook as well as did the neighbors. When he ran outside his left front fender was folded up in the air.I wonder how many psi it takes to blow up a truck tire? Lenny ----- Original Message ----- From: "Boyce, Ray" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 12:33 AM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] 12 Bolt Air Compressors
Hi All Anyone got any suggestions on the best model . A 12 volt air compressor is a must-have accessory for almost any vehicle, but is especially useful for off-road vehicles and campers. These portable air supplies have a number of uses, not the least of which is an emergency air supply for flat tires with slow leaks and refilling tires for vehicles used off-road. It is often necessary to drop the air pressure in vehicle tires when running off-road. Lower air pressure, even down to 10 - 15 psi, gives much better flotation on sand and loose soil. A 12-volt cordless air compressor is an easy way to bring tire pressures back up to required levels for highway speeds. A cordless air compressor is also handy for inflating bicycle tires, basketballs, footballs and soccer balls. They are also useful for powering airbrushes and other air powered crafts tools. Different models of air compressors with 12 volt Low volt air compressors come in a number of makes and models. Some of these are cordless compressors with either replaceable batteries or rechargeable internal batteries. Plugging them into vehicle cigarette lighters or special A-C/D-C converters can recharge the rechargeable variety. Other models of 12 volt air compressors require that they be plugged into cigarette lighters or connected to 12 volt vehicle batteries during operation. Either model can be lifesaver during camping trips, for re-inflating SUV tires or for pumping up low tires until you can get to a tire repair facility. Portable, 12 volt air compressors come in all price ranges. Cordless models generating 220 psi are available for as little as $25 with more powerful and more durable models that will give years of service and generating 320 psi for $200 - $300. Some of these models, especially the more expensive are designed to hard mount on campers, recreational vehicles and SUVs. Others are portable and can be recharged or powered by plugging them into either 120V AC outlets or connecting them to 12 volt DC batteries or plugging them into cigarette lighters. "I learned my lesson," my friend concluded. "I will certainly have one along on all future camping trips. I have a 12 volt air compressor as standard equipment in each of my vehicles. " It was terrible a 12 volt air compressor was exactly what I needed, a friend related about a recent camping experience with his young children. He had packed more gear than they needed for an overnight camping trip, but the one thing he did not pack was a portable compressor. About the time I finished blowing up the third air mattress, I would have given nearly anything for a 12 volt air compressor. ********************************************************************** This message and its attachments may contain legally privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not disclose or use the information contained in it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and delete the e-mail. Any content of this message and its attachments which does not relate to the official business of Eraring Energy must be taken not to have been sent or endorsed by Eraring Energy. No warranty is made that the e-mail or attachment(s) are free from computer virus or other defect. ********************************************************************** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To listen to the show archives go to link http://acbradio.org/handyman.html or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Visit The Blind Handy Man Files Page To Review Contributions From Various List Members At The Following address: http://www.jaws-users.com/handyman/ If you would like to join the Blind Computing list, then visit the following address for more information: http://jaws-users.com/mailman/listinfo/blind-computing_jaws-users.com For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links
