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Review on πŸ”Œ VIAIR 84P Portable Compressor: Compact and Efficient Black Air Pump - 9.1 x 3.1 x 5.6 inches by Kyle Ross

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Super compressor when used correctly!

This is a fantastic air compressor. It's surprisingly quiet for what it does and inflates very quickly. I've only used it a few times so I don't have a detailed review, but overall I'm very impressed with it. The pressure cage (with the compressor off) seems to report accurately (compared to my digital pressure chamber). It's super light, comes with a nice storage bag, and is the perfect part I need to "air up" my Subaru Forester's tires after driving on soft sand in the desert. The car's engine is on and connected to an auxiliary fuse port rated at at least 15A. Most of the optional cigarette lighter socket panels in the center of the dash have a 10A fuse and will blow if you operate this unit there. Luckily my "Center Armrest Console" accessory connector has a 20A fuse and works very well with it. Check your vehicle specs to see what connectors they are designed for. It's risky if you use this on multiple vehicles that don't have this information. for (like your trail buddies who might not know what fuse ratings are written on their panels). Do yourself a favor and get straight battery clips for this. If you are in doubt about your console's current rating, connect it directly to the battery and avoid the headache of blown 10A fuses! It's not like you want to deal with off-road driving when you're trying to get back in the air.

Pros
  • Easy to read control panel
Cons
  • Thin