I had one of those for a while and the gauge was useless as you say. The needle just keeps bouncing around as the compressor jogs around on the ground as it's running.I was going to put a lanyard and a clip on it like Aerostitch does on their $47 version of this compressor. (For the extra $42, you get some extra wiring choices and a plastic shield over the gears)
Ii mixed up a little batch of JB Weld and filled the hole where that gauge was. Been working fine for the last two riding seasons. I use my compressor at least ones a week. Nice little machine. Just remember not to wrap your fingers around the gear. If you know what I mean? ;-)Yeah, the gears look like they could do a bit of damage. I'm keeping my eyes open for something I can attach as a guard.
I toyed with the idea of dual purposing an air horn compressor by using a tee and a valve. Simply carry a length of hose with a quick connect end on it, flip the valve and hold the horn button to inflate a tire. Anyone know if the compressor from an air horn is up to the task? Anyone ever try it?Probably not. The "compressors" for air horns like that are more blowers than compressors. (No pistons, just a fan that creates some pressure) They move a good volume of air, but not (I don't think) at a useable pressure. If you know anything about how a turbo- or super-charger works, think along those lines. Whereas a compressor for tire inflation (or air tools) uses a piston.
Yeah, the gears look like they could do a bit of damage. I'm keeping my eyes open for something I can attach as a guard.
I was thinking about using the "Cap" of a spray can.......moddified of course . Just an idea.That sounds like about the right size and shape. Thanks.
There is a good one sold by "Slime". Its about the size of a paperback book. Wally World has them for about $10. I carry one one I ride, and one in my glove-box. Its a "Top-up" compressor.
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There is a good one sold by "Slime". Its about the size of a paperback book. Wally World has them for about $10. I carry one one I ride, and one in my glove-box. Its a "Top-up" compressor. So if you had some big tires on a 4X4, it would either take forever or burn up. But it is really good for smaller tires, and I use it for the Air adjustments on the suspension.I have one of these and it is amazing. Fills a bike tire quickly and is not bad on a car tire. Compact. I thought it would burn upeasy but so far so good. I will have to try harder!
Mine didn't last long enough to air up my rear tire.