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5 out of 5 stars.
Great little compressor
4 years ago
Bought it many years ago & used it many times for aluminium rims in the winter on previous vehicles (my latest SUV came with a loud compressor beside the uninflated spare & also came with green stem caps). Now I use it to refill my refillable spray (paint) cans. No issues otherthan the plastic cover for the gauge fell off from rattling around in a trunk. Hopefully the newer version is as good when I eventually will need another.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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3 out of 5 stars.
OK compressor, quality is average
5 years ago
Used this for 7 years and it worked all very well until two issues arose:
1. the nozzle which has a raised bump (for pushing in tire valve ) broken off, thus you can no longer inflate your vehicle tires.
2. the 12V plug is becoming loose enough that it no longer maintain a proper connection
I retired this for another compressor, but for 7 years of regular usage, I will still rate this with 3 stars, though I was expecting it to last over 10 years.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Complete garbage!!
5 years ago
Bought 3 and all lasted less less than 2 years and used less than 10 times. Waste of money. DON'T BUY!!
No, I do not recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
EASY FIX
6 years ago
Ive had this unit for a couple of years and used it about five times. It's been coiled up under the back seat. Today it wouldn't make pressure and I noticed it had a crack in the rubber hose back at the crimped connection on the pump. I cut away the crimped part and cut the line back about 1/2'' and secured it with a 3/8" hose clamp. Good as new!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Se brise facilement. Vice de conception ?
8 years ago
Très peu utilisé. Malgré cela, le tube gonfleur s’est coupé à sa sortie du compresseur.
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Q: Does this unit automatically shut off when the desired pressure is reached?
14 years ago
6 Answers
A: No, you can not a desired pressure. What you can do though is keep an eye on the pressure gauge and turn the machine off when the desired pressure is reached.
13 years ago
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Q: How do I avoid excessive bleeding of air when unscrewing the connector?
Because the connector is not a quick release type, when I unscrew the the connector from the nipple, I find myself clumsily bleeding more air out than usual.
Any recommendation on how I can avoid that, other than unscrewing as quick as possible?
14 years ago
4 Answers
A: Push the hose against the valve and hold it there whilst you unscrew the retaining nut , pull the hose away and the valve core will retain the pressure .
Anonymous13 years ago
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Q: Is this plug in wall or car?
11 years ago
3 Answers
A: YES - FOR CAR LIGHTER
11 years ago
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Q: Compressor Replacement
Hi,
I've used my compressor for about 10 times and all of the sudden is dead and checked the fuse as well and it's OK, it has not been a year since i bought it, can I bring it back for exchange? or repair?
11 years ago
3 Answers
A: Please consider a return to Canadian Tire if under warranty!
11 years ago
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Q: Would this be able to fill a 4500 psi paintball tank?
13 years ago
3 Answers
A: Since even hi pressure tires max out below 100psi, this would be almost 50 times greater pressure.
"Long wait time" would be a joke, "never" would be more accurate.
The unit body itself would probably explode if exposed to 50 times its rated working pressure, if not for the hoses and connectors blowing first.
Oddly, the answer is yes, it would be able to fill a 4500psi paintball tank, but only to maybe 100psi.
13 years ago
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Q: Be able to airbrush?
Would this compressor be any good to run an airbrush...specifically one that runs at .5cfm@30psi
14 years ago
3 Answers
A: Tankless compressor will not supply smooth airflow for airbrushing, even if the airflow volume is at desired cfm. Airpig with separate inlet and outlet might help.
13 years ago
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Q: Where can I find a replace for this compressor?
I have been searching The Source, NAPA, Lordco, none of them carry 15amp fuse in such small size. Even Canadian Tire does not carry it. It is just a piece of junk once the fuse is blown and you can't find a replacement for that.
14 years ago
3 Answers
A: Bypass the fuse (stick a small bolt, piece of copper tubing, etc. the same size as the fuse into the fuseholder), and wire a proper fuseholder in the positive side of the power cable. Should be a piece of cake for anyone who can solder and shrink wrap the connections.
Don't just bypass the fuse and call it quits. You may be calling your vehicle quits when you smoke the wiring harness!
Anonymous14 years ago
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Q: will Heavy-duty Air Compressor Product #09-5079-6 work with 110 volt AC current?
Heavy-duty Air Compressor
Product #09-5079-6
15 years ago
3 Answers
A: As it states in the "Features" tab
"Plug into vehicle's 12V accessory outlet to inflate car tires, bicycle tires, air mattresses, rafts and sports equipment"
15 years ago
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Q: Can this be connected directly to the vehicle's battery?
I've read alot about it blowing the aux adapter fuses... is it possible to bypass these and just use the battery with an adapter?
11 years ago
2 Answers
A: NO
11 years ago
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Q: Est-ce que ce compresseur fonctionne avec du corrant domestique 110 Volts ou avec une batterie d'auto 12 V?
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