Portable Air Compressor Information

Thanks to the internet, finding the right portable air
compressor is no longer as difficult as it was back in the
pre-internet days. Nowadays, you’ll be able find reviews and
information on all sorts of air compressors with a few clicks
of the mouse. Still, there are thousands of automotive product
websites on the internet so things can get a little confusing
sometimes.
I speak from experience here because when I began searching for
air compressors
online back in early 2002; I got pulled in some many
different directions. Even back then, there were many sites to
choose from but the lack of actual product reviews bothered me.
I saw quite a lot of sites with endless product images but no
reviews! Later that year, I discovered Amazon. Now, of course
I’ve heard of Amazon before, but I didn’t realize that they
actually have various portable air compressors in store. How
about that huh? Lol!
So for me, Amazon is the ideal place to find a wide range of
air compressors. Not only do they have lots of air compressor
reviews from actual customers, they also carry
products from various manufacturers. What I like most about
Amazon is that their prices are usually much lower than retail
stores. The latter tend to sell items at a higher price because
they have other costs to cover like rent, storage and of course
they want make a profit as well. After all, the retailers are
the middle men.
With Amazon, there’s no middle man involved. Let’s say you
order a portable air compressor from the site, the manufacturer
will pick up the order and sends the product straight to your
house. Amazon does the order processing and fulfillment. No
retailers to boost the prices and you get free shipping for
orders above 25 bucks (for eligible items only or if it says
free shipping). And you can sleep well as the item is usually
sent either on the same day or the next.
Best Portable Air Compressor Review

I figured I should provide some extra info regarding Viair’s
00073 70P Heavy Duty Portable Air Compressor. I want to make
things simple for you hence I’m going to list the pros and cons
of this unit. You’ll be getting frank feedback to help you
decide whether it’s worth buying or not.
The Pros:
- Fast and powerful
- It’s extremely quiet
- Long cord so all 4 tires can be reached easily
- Extremely compact thus easy to carry around
- Durable
- Relatively inexpensive. Less than 50 bucks
The Cons:
- Tires of a larger vehicle such as SUV take longer to
fill
- Inaccurate gauge reading
- Limited marks on the indicator in between 25 to 50 psi, thus
it can be a little hard to figure out where the exact mark is
for tires that need say, 36 psi
This my personal experience of using Viair’s 00073 70P
model. Although I think it’s one of the best portable air
compressors being sold currently, there are still a few cons
that need to be addressed as indicated above. However, you can
clearly see that the pros far outweigh the cons.
Other users’ experiences can easily be obtained from Amazon
site and they also have many air compressors on
discount which is great if you’re keen on getting them
on the cheap.
Here are some extra tidbits to give you a good idea about
this particular model.
Performance:
- 12 volt compressor that is ideal for light to medium top
off tasks - Decent pump capacity with max pressure of 150
psi
- Runs quietly and on reasonably low temperatures
Sizing:
Height is 8 inches
Length is 9.25 inches
Width is 8.50 inches
Battery cord is 16ft long
Rubber air hose is 4ft long
Convenience:
- It’s light and easy to carry around. Carrying bag is also
included so you won’t have any problem taking this compressor
to wherever you want
- Extra long cables make it easy to reach tires of larger
vehicles
- Getting the unit prepped up and ready to go is easy thanks
to its screw on connector.
Versatility:
- Extra accessories are included for topping up other items
such as air mattresses, beach toys, balls etc.
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