Air Compressor Question

[navyAZ1]

I might be posting in the wrong place, but here goes. Does anyone know how much CFM a compressor would have to have to be able to pump up our tires to 80lbs? The small Cambell-Hausfield pancake compressor I have won't pump up my tires the pressure in the tank drops faster than the compressor can replace it. I'm thinking if I get a compressor that can put out at least 3 to 4 CFM that should do the trick, I think the current compressor I have only has about .6 CFM. And I'm looking for something really compact since we full time and space is at a premium.

Thanks,

Ron

 

[jmgratz]

Do a search for Air Compressors. This topic has been discussed at length several times. Becha can find all of the info you want with the search.

 

[RoadJunkie]

I bought one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Industries-MV50-SuperFlow-Hi-Compressor/dp/B000BM8RT8/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_1_0

I found it to be well-made and pumped up my trailer tires from 85psi to 105psi in about 3 minutes. It's smaller, no tank, but I was impressed with build and performance. If you're interested do a search on reviews.

 

[SouthernNights]

At the very least you need to get above 1.0.
As Jim suggested, do a search and type in Viair.

Here is the only indication that I have a Viair on board.
Compact and easy to install.

 

[simplelife]

I bought this onehttp://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...s&cName=AirCompressors&sid=IDx20070921x00003a for size purposes to carry in the Bighorn. It was very quick with 80 pounds and almost as quick with 115 pounds. I was leery at first because of the size but after taling to the sales guy and the bring it back no questions asked for three years for $15 I figured I was covered. I am very pleased so far. The only negative is a non quick connect hose on either end. I will remedy that to use other accessories quicker. It was $99 at the local sears.

 

[porthole]

I bought one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Industries-MV50-SuperFlow-Hi-Compressor/dp/B000BM8RT8/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_1_0

I found it to be well-made and pumped up my trailer tires from 85psi to 105psi in about 3 minutes. It's smaller, no tank, but I was impressed with build and performance. If you're interested do a search on reviews.

I have that exact seem compresspor, and that is the reason I went out and got a PC pancake compressor.150 cut out pressure and it works great.

 

[navyAZ1]

Thanks for all the suggestions, Tom sent me an e-mail telling me of a place to get a Porter-Cable factory refurbished pancake compressor for $119 it carries the same warranty as a new one. I ordered from Factory Authorized Outlet free shipping and all. Tom says he has been using his for a while and it works great. It is a little larger in size than the cheap one I have and a little heavier but that's okay now that we have our dually to haul the load.

 

[aatauses]

We have the Husky and have no problem putting our tires up to 110#. the only thing that I do not like is the weight which is 24#, but the compressor does everytthing the mfg says it will do.
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