When using any 12V compressor I'd respectfully suggest running the vehicle's engine so you don't flatten the battery. This is especially important if you are re-inflating four tyres after a beach run, or similar. (It's a fair bit of power drain.) If the engine is running, the alternator will keep the battery topped up and there's zero risk of flattening the battery..
Hi Mr John Cadogan! We appreciate the feedback!! Reason I didn’t video with the vehicle running was I didn’t want to ruin the audio but you’re right I should have mentioned it in the video. Again your comment is much appreciated!!
@@mikeandmarks4x489 It's not really a big deal. Keep up the good work. (Audio is a bitch - 20 per cent of the overall effect; 80 per cent of the problems...)
Nice video. However I thought you should attach the red cable to the positive terminal of the car battery first before you attach the black cable to the negative terminal. When disconnecting, you do it in the reverse order.
yes this is correct , if you do negative first the positive can make sparks when connecting . no good to have sparks around your battery . if positive is first the negative lead wont spark
The PSI on the tyre sidewall isn't the correct one but the maximum allowed. For the correct PSI you need to check the tyre placard which is the sticker that is usually on the driver's door sill. There are the different suggested PSI for different scenarios as well as all the other correct tyre fitment information like load and stopped ratings.
Just a little tip to save time, most air compressors of this size, ( flow rate ) when running tend to read 15psi above the actual resting pressure.If you're after 40 you should shut off at 55 and it will be very close to what you want . Not every compressor / tyre size etc is the same but if you spend a bit of time to learn it will save a lot of time by the side of the road. And yes always have the engine running with these high output compressors and connect the positive clamp first, because if the negative is connected and the positive happens to fall on an exposed positive wire/ terminal you may put a lot more current through that circuit than it was designed for. This unit pulls around 40amps , some others are now pulling 90amps.
David Stephens thanks for the feedback! We are going to do a new video showcasing the new 18v Dewalt compressor we have been using lately so stay tuned
Anyone done the pressure switch mod on this one? I have read mixed reports and watched contradictory videos about what the thread is coming out of the handle. Some say it's a 1/4" NPT but some say it's a M12 1.25 and you need a 1/4 NPT Male to m12 1.25 joiner to run into the 1/4" NPT Tee. Anyway, if anyone happens to run into this comment and knows what the threads are, let me know :) If I figure it out, Ill try and report back.
Is it still going fine a year later? and you used it’s lot? I got mine from Supercheap for $115, to price match a BCF special. Also did you find the pressure gauge accurate? Lots of people in the Facebook adds say they are out.
Hi Brek, still going strong mate no complaints. We use it each time we go off-roading which is about once a month so it gets used a lot more than most! The pressure gauge is good enough for what we use it for, at the end of the day it’s a car tyre not a hyperbaric chamber!
When using any 12V compressor I'd respectfully suggest running the vehicle's engine so you don't flatten the battery. This is especially important if you are re-inflating four tyres after a beach run, or similar. (It's a fair bit of power drain.) If the engine is running, the alternator will keep the battery topped up and there's zero risk of flattening the battery..
Hi Mr John Cadogan! We appreciate the feedback!! Reason I didn’t video with the vehicle running was I didn’t want to ruin the audio but you’re right I should have mentioned it in the video. Again your comment is much appreciated!!
@@mikeandmarks4x489 hahaha. A reply from @autoexpert himself
#blushing
@@mikeandmarks4x489 It's not really a big deal. Keep up the good work. (Audio is a bitch - 20 per cent of the overall effect; 80 per cent of the problems...)
just got this from sca today. Top notch. 👍
Looking at getting this for myself, thanks for the review.
+George Gardiner glad you like it mate! As far as we are concerned they’re the best of the entry level compressors!
+George Gardiner no worries thanks for watching!!
Top stuff mate I just bought one of these off advice from a mate. Good vid! (Didn’t even know about the release button behind the dial)
Awesome Alex! They’re a great piece of necessary kit when off-road!!
Nice video. However I thought you should attach the red cable to the positive terminal of the car battery first before you attach the black cable to the negative terminal. When disconnecting, you do it in the reverse order.
Thank you for the feedback much appreciated
yes this is correct , if you do negative first the positive can make sparks when connecting . no good to have sparks around your battery . if positive is first the negative lead wont spark
The PSI on the tyre sidewall isn't the correct one but the maximum allowed. For the correct PSI you need to check the tyre placard which is the sticker that is usually on the driver's door sill. There are the different suggested PSI for different scenarios as well as all the other correct tyre fitment information like load and stopped ratings.
We’ll have to look into this, thanks for the feedback!
He even says this in the video mate
Just a little tip to save time, most air compressors of this size, ( flow rate ) when running tend to read 15psi above the actual resting pressure.If you're after 40 you should shut off at 55 and it will be very close to what you want . Not every compressor / tyre size etc is the same but if you spend a bit of time to learn it will save a lot of time by the side of the road. And yes always have the engine running with these high output compressors and connect the positive clamp first, because if the negative is connected and the positive happens to fall on an exposed positive wire/ terminal you may put a lot more current through that circuit than it was designed for. This unit pulls around 40amps , some others are now pulling 90amps.
David Stephens thanks for the feedback! We are going to do a new video showcasing the new 18v Dewalt compressor we have been using lately so stay tuned
Should you keep the car on to prevent draining the battery?
+0whc yes, for purposes of the video it was easier to present with the engine off for noise reduction
+0whc in normal circumstances yes, it’s hard to video with the car running so this is just a demonstration. Thanks for the message!
I got one my self a few weeks ago $99 on club membership 👌🏽👌🏽 cant go wrong there
+Dane Flack ours is a few years old and several trips completed, still going strong!
Gteat stuff mate 😃😃 great to hear
Whats mike's thoughts on it?
Anyone done the pressure switch mod on this one? I have read mixed reports and watched contradictory videos about what the thread is coming out of the handle.
Some say it's a 1/4" NPT but some say it's a M12 1.25 and you need a 1/4 NPT Male to m12 1.25 joiner to run into the 1/4" NPT Tee.
Anyway, if anyone happens to run into this comment and knows what the threads are, let me know :) If I figure it out, Ill try and report back.
Is it still going fine a year later? and you used it’s lot? I got mine from Supercheap for $115, to price match a BCF special. Also did you find the pressure gauge accurate? Lots of people in the Facebook adds say they are out.
Hi Brek, still going strong mate no complaints. We use it each time we go off-roading which is about once a month so it gets used a lot more than most! The pressure gauge is good enough for what we use it for, at the end of the day it’s a car tyre not a hyperbaric chamber!
I bought one today. Didn't work out of the box!! Took it back. Lost confidence in the product.
+JayC 75 did you take it back? We’ve had ours over a year and used several times in different conditions, still going strong
@@mikeandmarks4x489 yes I took it back and grabbed another one which is all good.
thankyou
No worries!
I don't agree with the way you're handling the cables at the battery. NEVER handle the positive side with the negative side connected.