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Review on πŸ”Œ Powerful and Portable: VIAIR 87P Black Compressor Kit - Compact and Efficient by Jeff Jemison

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Fine for topping up tires

. that's all i need it for It brings a tire weighing several pounds back to specification in just a few seconds. The gauge is accurate to within a pound or two when you shut off the engine. However, it is best to make the final adjustment with a good manometer. It's quieter than expected. I confirm, power cord 10ft, air hose 8ft. As others have said you need to run the power cord through the top of the motor to get a diagonally opposite hoop. That's not a problem for me because you have to check the tires when they're cold anyway. Roadside repairs involving pulling a cable through a hot engine would be risky. I was able to access the spare tires in the back of my car by running the power cord along the same side of the car as the battery. And he had no problem getting those tires from 55psi to 65psi quickly. I think for a big truck you might want a model with a cigar lighter plug if you have an outlet in the back. The hose is hard plastic at room temperature and quite hard in winter. The included adapters for pumping up sports equipment are stored in small clips on the bottom of the legs. Easy to miss and easy to lose. I keep them in a separate ziplock bag. For what I was willing to spend, just topping up tires, this does the job perfectly.

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