I don’t have this exact one, but I’ve got a couple of the versions Meh has sold (including a Fanttik) and while the first one I got was a dud (and Meh refunded it with no problem), the rest have been excellent. I used two of them as gifts so far. Compared to having to deal with waiting for AAA to show up if a tire has gone flat but would still hold air long enough to get to the tire store, these things are well worth having. That said, this specific model uses the less-useful screw-on connection rather than the fast lever-operated chuck of the prior two, and as such, it’s a minor pain to use by comparison. But it’s still better than not having one.
@ergomeh@werehatrack Not all are of the 90° lever style; those annoy me too. The better ones use push levers which lock on without much effort – and adapters such as these exist for ones that aren’t:
@thechinglish I don’t have this exact one, but one should be able to switch modes, which in turn changes the preset PSI. For example, the car tire can be at 35, but the ball is at 7.
I don’t have this exact one, but something similar. One feature this doesn’t have is the ability to be powered directly from a 12V power port in case the battery is too low.
@dpease you’ll probably be fine if you put it in the trunk, but I wouldn’t recommend leaving it in your car at all. I don’t use mine as an emergency device. I use it as a maintenance device. Wash the car? Check the tire air. Change the oil? Check the tire air.
@goldnectar I see, thanks for sharing your use case. My cars have pressure sensors that report status in the car, so I wouldn’t have any use for that. Pass
@kc5rbq the irony is that these battery pumps don’t actually push air that quickly (most inflators don’t). I wouldn’t mind having a handheld jet stream device; I think some hairdryers have that.
@kc5rbq@pakopako I find that low pressure inflatable filling is a task well handled by the same high velocity blowers sold for keyboard cruft relocation.
I got the last inflators that Meh sold, they came in two packs so I put one in my son’s car, one in my wife’s car, one in my car, and one… is somewhere in the garage, I guess?
My favorite feature is how much quieter they are than a traditional air compressor.
What I use them most for is topping off the air pressure when the weather gets cold and the tire pressure drops.
Yes, one that works off a cord running to your power port is less convenient, but you never have to worry about the thing’s battery being dead, or said battery starting a fire in your car.
@user80464537
You DO have to remember to keep the car running if using one of those or else the cars battery can go dead. Warned my son about that but he forgot in the years between the warning and when he used the car plug in inflator.
@user80464537@werehatrack yes you can get high-power 12V only compressors. Way better than this if you have large SUV or Truck tires. But the most powerful ones often got negative reviews for exactly that — overloading what used to be called the cigarette lighter circuit. The truth is that they needed more current to be so powerful. Some come with battery clamps to plug onto battery power directly. But yes will drain the battery so be careful with use.
Another option (not this) is a tool brand like Milwaukee, DeWalt, or Makita, Ryobi, etc. all have much more powerful compressors, but bigger and heavier and more expensive. I usually traveled with one of those in my truck. Makes sense if you already have tools on their battery system. I also got a high-power impact wrench. But now realize I am not going to change truck tires myself and now know it’s better to just use a road service.
Note that reviews on Amazon say that you cannot charge this with USB-C to USB-C…you have to use a USB-A port charger block (usb-a to usb-c). So the manufacturer went super cheap and didn’t spend the extra pennies for a controller chip that supports true usb-c charging.
@TimW for some reason ( guess we KNOW the reason) that limitation is frequently seen here. They want “dumb” 5V from USB-A. True USB-C needs a smarter chip that negotiates the voltage(s) it can use.
These things are great if you don’t already have one. One of the best ways to get the most out of your tires is to keep the air pressure optimal for both mpg and tire life.
My favorite feature is the auto shut off that my cheap wired Slime pump didn’t have.
I have had a Ryobi 18V tire inflator for years. Inflates automobile tires quickly, bicycle tires even more so. Pretty accurate tire pressure. No need for this.
Specs
Product: Airmoto Cordless Air Pump and Tire Inflator
Model: BP198
Condition: New
What’s Included?
Price Comparison
$69.99 at Amazon
Warranty
1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Estimated Delivery
Friday, Sep 11 - Monday, Sep 14
I don’t have this exact one, but I’ve got a couple of the versions Meh has sold (including a Fanttik) and while the first one I got was a dud (and Meh refunded it with no problem), the rest have been excellent. I used two of them as gifts so far. Compared to having to deal with waiting for AAA to show up if a tire has gone flat but would still hold air long enough to get to the tire store, these things are well worth having. That said, this specific model uses the less-useful screw-on connection rather than the fast lever-operated chuck of the prior two, and as such, it’s a minor pain to use by comparison. But it’s still better than not having one.
@werehatrack I prefer the screw on, something about cranking the handle down against a valve stem bothers me.
@ergomeh With roadies and other narrow-tire bikes, the speed of disconnection for the lever-actuated chuck is pretty much essential.
@ergomeh @werehatrack Not all are of the 90° lever style; those annoy me too. The better ones use push levers which lock on without much effort – and adapters such as these exist for ones that aren’t:
https://www.amazon.com/SoBoBoS-2-Pack-Chuck-Inflator-Adapter/dp/B0H6XM6KNY/
@werehatrack all of that was completely pointless after the first six words.
shame it can’t switch from high to medium to low pressure - would be useful for paddle boards and air mattresses
@thechinglish I don’t have this exact one, but one should be able to switch modes, which in turn changes the preset PSI. For example, the car tire can be at 35, but the ball is at 7.
I don’t have this exact one, but something similar. One feature this doesn’t have is the ability to be powered directly from a 12V power port in case the battery is too low.
@narfcake I can’t snap my fingers.
You aren’t supposed to leave these in your car long-term, right? I’m sure I read that’s bad for the batteries
@dpease you’ll probably be fine if you put it in the trunk, but I wouldn’t recommend leaving it in your car at all. I don’t use mine as an emergency device. I use it as a maintenance device. Wash the car? Check the tire air. Change the oil? Check the tire air.
@goldnectar I see, thanks for sharing your use case. My cars have pressure sensors that report status in the car, so I wouldn’t have any use for that. Pass
This deal blows hard.
@kc5rbq the irony is that these battery pumps don’t actually push air that quickly (most inflators don’t). I wouldn’t mind having a handheld jet stream device; I think some hairdryers have that.
@kc5rbq @pakopako I find that low pressure inflatable filling is a task well handled by the same high velocity blowers sold for keyboard cruft relocation.
I got the last inflators that Meh sold, they came in two packs so I put one in my son’s car, one in my wife’s car, one in my car, and one… is somewhere in the garage, I guess?
My favorite feature is how much quieter they are than a traditional air compressor.
What I use them most for is topping off the air pressure when the weather gets cold and the tire pressure drops.
Air pump and tire inflator? What else do you use the air pump for, and how do you inflate the tire without pumping air?
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Yes, one that works off a cord running to your power port is less convenient, but you never have to worry about the thing’s battery being dead, or said battery starting a fire in your car.
@user80464537
You DO have to remember to keep the car running if using one of those or else the cars battery can go dead. Warned my son about that but he forgot in the years between the warning and when he used the car plug in inflator.
@user80464537 You also need to be aware of the load’s potential for blowing a fuse.
@user80464537 @werehatrack yes you can get high-power 12V only compressors. Way better than this if you have large SUV or Truck tires. But the most powerful ones often got negative reviews for exactly that — overloading what used to be called the cigarette lighter circuit. The truth is that they needed more current to be so powerful. Some come with battery clamps to plug onto battery power directly. But yes will drain the battery so be careful with use.
Another option (not this) is a tool brand like Milwaukee, DeWalt, or Makita, Ryobi, etc. all have much more powerful compressors, but bigger and heavier and more expensive. I usually traveled with one of those in my truck. Makes sense if you already have tools on their battery system. I also got a high-power impact wrench. But now realize I am not going to change truck tires myself and now know it’s better to just use a road service.
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Note that reviews on Amazon say that you cannot charge this with USB-C to USB-C…you have to use a USB-A port charger block (usb-a to usb-c). So the manufacturer went super cheap and didn’t spend the extra pennies for a controller chip that supports true usb-c charging.
@TimW for some reason ( guess we KNOW the reason) that limitation is frequently seen here. They want “dumb” 5V from USB-A. True USB-C needs a smarter chip that negotiates the voltage(s) it can use.
These things are great if you don’t already have one. One of the best ways to get the most out of your tires is to keep the air pressure optimal for both mpg and tire life.
My favorite feature is the auto shut off that my cheap wired Slime pump didn’t have.
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@mediocrebot That’s very nice. Thank you.
I have had a Ryobi 18V tire inflator for years. Inflates automobile tires quickly, bicycle tires even more so. Pretty accurate tire pressure. No need for this.
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TEMU has good ones for about $15.