Battery powered tire inflators

CLRracer said:
If you need more batteries Milwaukee has two High Output 6ah batteries and charger for $299 and you get a free tool, you can choose the inflator.

Duane
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You always need more batteries don't you?
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TECHNICALLY ...... OBA is a battery powered tire inflator.
 
NCJeeplover said:
According to the specs its 2.8 amps. You might be able to pull it off a 400 watt inverter.
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400wat 110v is 3.6 amps rated, so technically it will work

2.8 amps at 110v is over 25amps at 12v so a 60 amp alternator should keep up

But that’s the continuous rating. Have you ever seen lights flicker when an a/c unit kicks on in a house, that’s surge demand. Is that plug in the bed rated for that is the question. Will you blow a fuse, cook wires, or shock the alternator and blow a diode when the compressor has its “surge” demand turning on. The truck might also just throttle the plug. You will go through more than 1 or 2 gallons inflating tires, so the tank is not a benefit and take up more room. a 12v pump that is direct wired to the battery is the ideal situation, or use a co2 tank. You would not run your winch off a fused circuit tied to your ecu either, the battery acts as a capacitor protecting the other electronics, same concept. Direct to battery will be the least risk.

There is a Tacoma world article about a guy causing electrical damage trying to use a compressor from his bed outlet. They were made to charge tool batteries, laptops, work lights, etc, but you better believe they did not over engineer (read add cost) to that system for higher capacities

We are not arguing whether hf sells a good compressor in the fortress brand, just whether it’s worth the risk of frying electronics in your tow rig to use that over a purpose built item. Especially when you already have to buy one of the other and pricing is similar. Plus the co2 or 12v inflator can be used on trail for a picture fix not just at the car park
 
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Shreddinlettuce said:
400wat 110v is 3.6 amps rated, so technically it will work

2.8 amps at 110v is over 25amps at 12v so a 60 amp alternator should keep up

But that’s the continuous rating. Have you ever seen lights flicker when an a/c unit kicks on in a house, that’s surge demand. Is that plug in the bed rated for that is the question. Will you blow a fuse, cook wires, or shock the alternator and blow a diode when the compressor has its “surge” demand turning on. The truck might also just throttle the plug. You will go through more than 1 or 2 gallons inflating tires, so the tank is not a benefit and take up more room. a 12v pump that is direct wired to the battery is the ideal situation, or use a co2 tank. You would not run your winch off a fused circuit tied to your ecu either, the battery acts as a capacitor protecting the other electronics, same concept. Direct to battery will be the least risk.

There is a Tacoma world article about a guy causing electrical damage trying to use a compressor from his bed outlet. They were made to charge tool batteries, laptops, work lights, etc, but you better believe they did not over engineer (read add cost) to that system for higher capacities

We are not arguing whether hf sells a good compressor in the fortress brand, just whether it’s worth the risk of frying electronics in your tow rig to use that over a purpose built item. Especially when you already have to buy one of the other and pricing is similar. Plus the co2 or 12v inflator can be used on trail for a picture fix not just at the car park
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FWIW my bed outlet is rated at 7.2KW...I've charged trolling motor batteries on a fishing trip off it. Pretty sporty.
 
Another vote for the Milwaukee M18. Bought one recently and use it often. It's easier than dragging out a hose when airing up stuff at the house. Only time it is 'slow' is when getting to higher pressures (80psi), seems to take awhile. I have a couple tires with super slow leaks.
 
KKinda looks like the master flow doesnt it!



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jeepinmatt said:
I mean as far as I know, he has a Toyota Tundra, and if they are pumpin out 60 amps on a 120v plug in the bed, I'd be damn impressed.
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Still got the Tundra - it hit 300k this week.

But it's not my only ride these days.

Shreddinlettuce said:
100 amp alternator (some stock ones are 140+) can charge a 100ah battery in 1 hour.

I highly double he’s got an outlet the strength of 2 or 3 residential circuits in his bed especially if it is factory
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Yeah I dont know what a kW is guys...sorry.
4 year degree in electrical engineering, master electrician license plus an electrical contractor license in 7 states.
On top of 25+ years in the power generation and electrical field...I'm not familiar with the term kW.
:rolleyes:

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Ron said:
Still got the Tundra - it hit 300k this week.

But it's not my only ride these days.



Yeah I dont know what a kW is guys...sorry.
4 year degree in electrical engineering, master electrician license plus an electrical contractor license in 7 states.
On top of 25+ years in the power generation and electrical field...I'm not familiar with the term kW.
:rolleyes:

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It’s a hybrid, now it makes sense
 
No fries said:
Bringing this thread back to life.

I'm looking for something to inflate trailer tires mostly. trail rig typically is trailered so unless we have a flat no need to air up at the end of the day.
Considering
Viair, Milwaukee M18 inflator, (already have a ton of red batteries) Harbor Freight Fortress 2gal (if my 110 bed outlet will handle the draw)
Any current experiences thought or recommendations?
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I just went back to your original question for clarity. Before a trip I air up all 4 trailer tires and both spares to max and rock on. I'll always have another source of air or two with me but for the trailer, spares...
 
R Q said:
I just went back to your original question for clarity. Before a trip I air up all 4 trailer tires and both spares to max and rock on. I'll always have another source of air or two with me but for the trailer, spares...
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But your situation is different than mine, I have both trailers in storage. 90% of the time we leave the storage lot directly when camping. We just bring clothes and food. All other items are already in the camper. If I stored it at home I'd do the same but times I don't want to drag it home just to fill up the tires.
 
I've got an 18 volt Rigid inflator (read; not as good as the red one but I'm way to committed to change at this point) and I use it almost every day. I use it for everything from bike tires to 19.5 tires at 100psi. It takes a minute but I can be doing other stuff while it works. It gets warm but never seems to complain much. Its in the truck for every road trip with the family whether its a 30 minute or 30 hour trip. I love it.

I even forgot about it one day and drove off with it attached. It chipped the plastic connector for the valve stem but still keeps on working. I literally just bought it to replace my floor pump for biking and now use it for everything.
 
just empty ever pocket and get 4 Milwaukee’s with the ex trended life batteries, one for each tire and it’ll go a lot quicker. It’s a J E E P afterall
 
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