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  1. 17th May 2014, 07:56 AM #1
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    12v compressor 300psi

    Just googling for a new 12v compressor,came across this gemwould love to see it hit 300psiReckon the cig plug would be the first to melt.

    Performer 300 PSI Air Compressor | Kmart
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  2. 17th May 2014, 08:05 AM #2
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    And for just $12

    I wonder if the instructions read something along the line of ......"turn on and run".
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    Similar to the very first compressor I had back in the early 80s . I replaced the motor with one from an air horn compressor, ran for years after that (but then it had to as that's how long it took to pump up a tyre.


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    Probably ok for balloons, but that is about it.
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    I think that was supposed to be a 300 Bsi not Psi

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    300PSI Compressor may be just the name, not a performance claim.

    The description says:
    A very useful portable mini-air compressor for use with a 12v socket. This is capable of inflating up to 250psi and suitable for use on cars, bikes and inflatable’s. Precision made and calibrated pressure gauge for accurate inflation. Comes with a 3 m

    Surely even a tiny compressor can generate quite high pressures as long as the volume it pumps is minuscule.

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  7. 17th May 2014, 08:23 PM #7
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    I bought one.

    Surprise surprise it was rubbish. And the first time I used it, it took about 5 minutes to get to about 30psi on a standard 29" D1 tyre.
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    But can it reach 250psi?

    For $12 almost worth the entertainment value of trying.

    Years ago I bought a compact compressor that was also very slow to inflate a tyre, but I have managed to get it up to 150psi (water filled fire extinguisher) left long enough.
    Still running but has melted a few fuse holders along the way.
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