Air compressor discussion

[GWRam]

Has anyone with the Viair 450p used it to power air tools? Air wrench, nailer in addition to pressuring high psi tires?

 

[JohnDar]

The small Viair compressors do not have regulators, so if you did hook a tool to it, you would be running at 150 psi. Too high for an air nailer. And with no tank, it would be running constantly.


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[pegmikef]

Has anyone with the Viair 450p used it to power air tools? Air wrench, nailer in addition to pressuring high psi tires?

Nope, not made for tools. Best to go with one of the others with a tank.

 

[porthole]

Has anyone with the Viair 450p used it to power air tools? Air wrench, nailer in addition to pressuring high psi tires?

You need a "volume" tank. There is only one 12 volt compressor I know that can run an air tool with no tank, but it still is suggested to have the storage. And it is pricey, $1500

 

[GWRam]

Thanks for the quick replies. I'll have to weigh that back and forth. Nice compact 12v inflator always in camper like 450p and just bring out pancake compressor from my workshop when need for repairs or remodels. I just rearranged and cleaned out my basement and don't really want any more weight in basement or lose any more space than needed. My pancake is pretty heavy. A lot heavier than the 12lbs viair 450p. And any compressor for part time use at $1500 is a little steep even it will do everything.

 

[JohnDar]

That's how I do it. I bring the air nailer compressor along if I'm planning something that needs it. It does get used at the storage yard, running off my Honda 2k genny (which I don't carry in the rig, either).


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[rxbristol]

This one has served me well. It takes up more space than the 12v types but can be used for many things.
Porter Cable

+1...I carry it all the time in the 5th wheel.