Thank you all for requesting this one. I plan to give away all the tire pumps to random people I meet when I'm out and about buying stuff to test. Also, sorry it's taken me so long but finally have some new merch: teespring.com/stores/project-farm Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order): Tire Slime: amzn.to/2YpoY10 Harbor Freight Pittsburgh: bit.ly/3hlCzOe Audew: amzn.to/3j7jm3o Goodyear: No longer available CZK-3650: amzn.to/3lavBhp Husky 120V volt: amzn.to/3hkPMqh Campbell Hausfeld: amzn.to/2Yp6pda
Hey I've got an idea. Set up an amazon affiliate account. This allows you share a amazon link to product. When user clicks on your link AND buys the item, e.g. pump, you make a small commission. Most people watch your stuff and then go buy the winner or 2nd best 3rd best etc. It's not sponsorship. Its just putting a link in description and saving your supporters time!
Would be more helpful if you could rank the pumps. Assign a grade to each of the attributes you tested (temp, power, noise level, etc) and come up with a single score. We'd like to easily tell which pump to buy.
I don't know what it is - but, through some cosmic anomaly, I always find one of your videos testing out THE EXACT THING I NEED but know nothing about. your videos have been extraordinarily helpful to me as I navigate unfamiliar territory and I offer you my sincerest thanks!
Is an algorithm and tracking. If you've done any searches for an "exact thing" you might start getting recommendations. Project farm is a rock star for testing.
@@pb222221 Be careful, you just might find yourself out of a job. On the other the goodyear only works for 10 minutes before it needs a smoke break and a cool down.
This is completely unrelated to the video content, but I noticed on every video, he responds to nearly every single comment. That is true fan service and dedication to your craft right there! Also, you consistently produce unique and interesting test ideas, but all of them are practical for everyday consideration, especially this video. Keep up the good work man!
Yeah I wish a lot more youtubers did that, I get the impression that a lot of them don't even read the comments. especially when a person tries to help them with advice with a problem that they might be experiencing. that this person might have knowledge about. that's when it gets frustrating leaving comments.
I've had my Harbor Freight Air Pump for 12 years. It does the job when called on. Small enough to keep in the the Miata trunk. I couldn't ask for more.
Great video, definitely gave me a better understanding of what to look for in a portable pump. I've heard from a lot of different people that portable tire pumps are unreliable and fail in short order. This video perfectly demonstrates why. If you put max 10 minutes on the packaging and the pump can't survive running for atleast 15 people are going to break it. Especially if it cannot reach the pressure specified after 10 minutes and there is no thermal shutoff (eventhough it's written on the package).
yeah most people never read the instructions and dont realize the reason theres a warning included that says to turn on the pump before hooking up the hose, if theres enough back pressure from the tire it will stall the pump motor and blow the fuse - and there you could be on the side of the road with a blown fuse and no air. Some also dont get that these are oil-free short time use pumps (10 min) and think they can treat them like home compressors--lol
Not a showstopper on that though. Normally, I’d expect to use that pump only when on the side of the road, so I’m going to be watching it closely because I’m in a hurry.
I'm a big fan of the HF pump, I have a bunch of them that I've abused for years, they'll inflate my 37" tires to 65psi without too much trouble. Only paid $20 for them BTW, nobody pays retail at HF. Course that was a while ago, haven't seen them that cheap in a while.
That is when you are talking about your 30 YO son because your grandchildren even don't know what is. They just use their powerbanks and wireless chargers.
I bought a Pittsburgh pump because of this video, and it has yet to let me down! Whenever cold temps come around, I am able to get all my tires to the correct pressure in less than 10 minutes.
"Whenever cold temps come around" 'Cold Tire Pressure' just means the car is parked for at least 3 hours (or driven for less than a mile) at around 70 degrees F ambient temp--so check it in the morning or when your car is in the garage/shade.
Needed one of these in a pinch and all they had at the local Walmart was the hyper tough, which based on this video is a solid choice and I can vouch for its effectiveness. Thanks Project Farm!
My guess it that they didn't like the fact the tester was comparing Apples to Oranges when he included the 120 Volt version. There aren't many 120 Volt outlets along the side of the road!
Could be because the title implies that we will find out which one is best but never find out, which seems to be par for the course with most of these videos
Everyone: If you get or have one of these things or any high amperage 12v device, spend the extra 5 bucks on a 12v socket with alligator clips and hook'em directly to the battery when using. Your car's electrical system will thank you (and continue functioning). Most of these seem to keep under a 10A draw *but* I'm sure the cheap ones don't have a soft start and a brushed motor like those are going to have a seemingly insane startup draw, AND the cheapest ones probably aren't fitted with anything to prevent EM spikes or noise.
I've pulled 300W from the 12v socket in my truck with an inverter with no problem. That's the highest I usually see inverters before they go to alligator clip. But it was a pretty continuous load so idk
@Michael Free Even if your electrical system can handle it a socket and alligator clips could be used as an extension cord and to hookup to jump packs etc. I have one of the Pittsburgh pumps(the longest reach in this test) and it barely makes it to my spare, so it seems to me some extra length would be helpful in many cases.
The HF even comes with a note telling you to fire it up without the hose connected, and there are plenty of reviews mentioning blown fuses if you don't.
My favorite tire pump was the Shin Woo that was sold at K Mart back in the 80's & made in Taiwan...mine lasted from 1987 till 2020 when it finally died in December, it lasted 33 years under heavy constant use including filling dozens of water cannon fire extinguishers to 125-150 psi as well as lots of tires
So true. I enjoy seeing his test setup design as much as seeing the test results itself. Lots of thoughts and lots of attention to details went into each and every test setup for sure. Project Farm, if you don't mind me asking, what's your background? Just curious. Looking at the complexity of the design of your test setup in every video, you must have an engineering background?
I had to come back to this video to double check. Harbor Freight has their pump on sale for the holiday at $29.99. I picked one up today. Great video and thanks for ALL of the informative videos you make. You're an asset for sure.
The handle is the weakest part..I got my ex girlfriend one and she broke it in a matter of minutes..she never took care of anything,but I fixed it where the handle broke of..just get rid of the original handles and place a 4"-6" nipple there and it works better than it came from the factory.
being an older video I was still able to see Husky 12V is a pretty good pump for cars. I bought one today for $30 and this video had everything to do with my purchase. This pump does what I need it to do for the money. If it does well, I will buy the 120V for the garage this summer. Thanks again for another great comparison!
I live in Chicago and I can say confidently that out of those 200 million odd flat tires 150 million of them happened here in fact 50 million of those where mine on the same damn pot holes.
You should drive around with that slime in your tires that Project Farm has tested, you will never know that you even have a flat since it will self-seal immediately
That Hyper Tough is 100% identical to the Slime compressor I carry in my trunk. Have had it for so many years now I don't even know how old it is, but it's still going strong the last time I needed it.
The Husky and the Pittsburgh are in a class of their own here, thanks to their beefier, more efficient dual ball bearing motors, sturdy cast aluminum pistons with integrated hard rubber seals, and steel cylinder sleeves. I've got the Husky, and internally it is constructed similarly to the Pittsburgh. Externally, the Husky has one notable design advantage over the Pittsburgh, in that its aluminum cylinder head is exposed to atmosphere on top with several short cooling fins, allowing for superior heat rejection, which explains why it bested all of the competition on the 20 minute tank fill torture test by such a large margin.
Only a small percentage of vehicles have power inverters which makes the Husky useless on the road. Also, the cooling fins don't reject heat. They dissipate heat. I personally use a Viair 300P.
I think I am going to start picking up some of those harbor freight pumps with the 25% coupons. Look like they are relatively well built. Thanks so much for doing this test.
I bought a Pittsburg before even coming across this video. I used it once about a week or two ago and I'm super impressed so far. Relatively quiet, filled my tire from 25 psi to 45psi in about 2 minutes or so. Then again I got the 150psi rated version that hooks straight to your car battery. Couldn't go wrong whatsoever. Also helps that I work for HF and got a discount lol
I've used one of those 150psi units for years. I have the 100psi one too, and use it for small cars. The big one is worth the extra cost for trucks; I regularly inflate 35" tires with it. It does well!
AvE is super critical of stuff because he treats it all as tools he'll use on jobs or often, not as consumer devices. For a consumer they might use an airpump every 4-6 months or so to add pressure to tires after season changes, but for truly emergency use where you cant drive to a gas station, very very rare. AvE would probably buy a $200 compressor, while consumers should buy a
FYI, the HyperTough is available under a number of different brand names, but they all come from the same factory. They're a good pump overall. I've had mine for around 6 years and it's lasted. I went through a few year period where I was just constantly getting nails in my tires and this thing saved my bacon more than once.
After seeing this video a year ago, I bought the harbor freight Pittsburgh brand pump. It's quiet and works very fast. The week area is the 12 volt plug-in section which fell apart. I still find it very worth it.
Biggest problem I found with using these little air pumps is using them with the vehicles cigarette lighter plug they always get too hot . I only use these air pump connected directly to the vehicles battery only. Even then the cords can get pretty hot! But like you said something better than nothing! Unless you burn up your wiring system from your cigarette lighter plug? Then I’m not so sure if it’s better than nothing or not? 😂
DURABILITY ISSUE FOUND with the Harbor Freight Pittsburgh pump. The material that they used for the yellow coil hose degrades. I took the pump out to use it and the yellow coil hose had already cracked where it was sitting stowed INSIDE the car in an interior storage space. I checked the spring action of the coil section that was still intact and it cracked into several pieces. Seeing if a donor hose can be attached as the pump itself is still good. ***ALSO avoid air pumps that have to be threaded onto the valve stem. Get one with a chuck that clips-on and does not require the valve stem to have good threads. If the threads on your valve stem are bad then your screw-on chuck will never attach properly.
My Viair (Viair 00088 88P Portable Air Compressor www.amazon.com/dp/B005ASY23I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MOgEDbWE7DKDP) has a built in light. It’s super nice on the roadside at night.
I've had one with a built in light for at least 10 years and I use it somewhat often, it's done the job nicely. I forget the brand but I think it's a Campbell Hausfeld.
I've owned the Pittsburgh for a couple years now, and I love it. I don't remember the price I paid but I do believe it was much cheaper ( I'm fairly cheap ). The features really make the pump, the storage bag is awesome. The hose is removable and can be easily replaced. It looks like the air fitting will allow me to use one of the boxes from my compressor.. This little pump got a workout for an solid year, until I was able to purchase a new set of tires for my truck.
Harbor freight has really stepped up their game in the last 5 years. You can go cheap for a simple bug out tool kit to keep in your trunk. You can get their industrial line and get really good service out of them. I personally use a 1000 watt inverter and one of the little hot dog 1 gallon tank from harbor freight. As long as I let my truck run while the inverter is hooked up it works great. I carry my inverter plus a harbor freight tire plug kit and my little hotdog compressor everywhere I go. I’ve used this system for probably 10 years now. Only issue I’ve ever had was the very first time I used it I didn’t leave my truck running and it ran my battery down to a point where I had to use my jump pack to start it. Live and learn. I now have my 1000 watt inverter hooked up to a fairly large deep cycle battery. I ran a modified 16 foot 8 guage jumper cable from my main battery to my deep cycle battery which is all neatly arranged in a ventilated section of my truck bed tool box. When I say modified jumper cables. I bought the 8 guage 16 foot jumper cables from harbor freight. They were on dale for 12 dollars and I used a 20 percent off coupon. I cut the clamps off and put battery terminal ends on the wire. Then I ran them under my cab to my deep cycle battery. I also use a shut off switch terminal on my positive wire on my deep cycle battery end. I only turn it on for like one trip to work, which is about 40 minutes away for me. That way I don’t strain my alternator that much. I will say that when I use my inverter I open the lid though. Even though I wired up a plug in on the outside of my tool box. It gets pretty toasty in there. I don’t want to run the risk of my inverter burning out. My trucks alternator is rated at 145 amps. If it ever goes out I am going to install a 235 amp alternator on it off of a f350. Then I will leave both batteries on full time. One other thing. It makes a great back up for my normal car battery. Three weeks ago my 7 year old battery finally died. I went back to get my little lithium ion jump starter and I thought. I wonder what would happen if I just turned on my deep cycle battery instead. Truck fired right up. So now I’ve got 8 amps of inverter juice for about 45 minutes on a full load plus a built in jump starter back up. Let’s just say I really like my system. It cost me around 300 dollars to build the whole thing. However it has paid for itself in usefulness 1000 times. Especially if I’m working out in the field. I also have a 6000 watt generator bolted to the bed of my truck. I find myself useing my inverter a lot more than my generator though.
@@sniperdoug1969 wow. I love it! I'm editing up a way to save gas and it involves using your cell phone. Its for batteries and chargers. It's cool and related...it even uses a little sun. I hope you'll check it out.
I am so impressed with your presentation - you have been able to answer just about all of my questions (I am looking for a tire pump primarily for my travel trailer) - you even covered the length of the cords AND the energy usage! I must have read about a dozen reviews of "the best tire pumps for RVs/trucks". When I looked at the specs for the top pumps recommended for RVs or heavy duty use/trucks, it was clear that the reviewers didn't even bother to read the specs, much less do any testing! I am posting a link to this on several RV sites I belong to - the info is too good, and accurate - not to share!
I bought a JACO SmartPro 2.0 AC/DC Digital Tire Inflator - Advanced Portable Air Compressor Pump - 100 PSI. After my kids kept borrowing mine, I bought them each one of their own as Christmas/birthday gifts. I've used mine for truck and car tires, lawn tractor tires, football/basketball and pool inflatables. I've been using mine since 2018 and have always been impressed by its performance. I purchased a smaller JACO in 2016 that my wife still uses as well. Never an issue with either.
I've carried one of these small pumps in my truck the years. They have saved alot of other people but thankfully I've never needed one of them myself to get home.
Agree. Look at the Rugged Geek pump/battery/jumper cable kit on Amazon. Don't see much use in having a meager 120 volt AC pump. An air compressor is much more useful, but the battery or 12 volt ones will work in the field.
Watching because 2 slime compressors bought by the Mrs. broke down after about 1-2 dozen inflation runs. She got them since my specification to her was to favor rotary threaded connector instead of the clamp connector. So many of the demonstration units tested were of the clamp variety.
These all seem like run of the mill pumps. I'd love to see a video on some of the more powerful stuff like the Viair. So far it's the best I've used and it has helped keep my 5th wheel camper out of tire troubles multiple times.
@@volvo09 With a clip-on connector, not the threaded connector. That has to do with ensuring that you will always be able to connect the pump to your tire. If the threads on your valve stem are beat up(it happens) you're not going to attach any threaded air pump connector to them. I had a perfectly good pump once and no way to connect it to a roughed up valve stem. The clip/clamp type connector doesn't need threads and always connects. The only thing better than Viair is Milwaukee's new 18V air pump. The difference is inflation in seconds vs minutes. I can top up all 4 tires in the garage in the time it takes to get a 12V pump plugged in and setup to reach one tire and inflate it.
it amazes me he so honest even with 720k subs he still does not put amazon affiliate links. I would trust anything this guy says. Never stop reviewing!
Thank you very much! I've never accepted a free product or sponsorship. I get a lot of offers every week but can't accept them. It doesn't work for me or this type of channel.
From real-world experience, I have to recommend my Viair 70P. It's saved my butt (and other people on the side of the road) a few times. Viair is a company that makes nothing but air compressors. It comes in a bag to keep in your trunk that's big enough to also hold a set of battery jumpers and a Slime patch kit. :-D I love knowing I have it.
Good units. They have units that make good on-board air for trucks and jeeps that often need to change air pressure. Ie my truck I run 80psi in rear when hauling heavy and 55 light.
Agreed on Viair. I have an 88P that fills tires fast. Sure you have to open the hood and connect to the battery but with 16ft of air hose I've never even unrolled the 10ft of power cord. 1.5cfm and 25 minutes rated runtime. Cheap? no. Small? sorta. THE pump I rely on on and off road? definitely.
I bought a Master Flow MF-1050 at Walmart 4 years ago and it still runs great! Have pumped up many flats with it. The MF-1050 isn't around anymore, however the MF-1040 is pretty close www.pepboys.com/onlineflow-cyclone-mf-1040-portable-12-volt-air-compressor/product/9327241?quantity=1
Depending on what you want to start, I have the compact one from harbor freight, and it has started everything I put it on. But sometimes you have to let it cycle one or two times before it will start the bigger stuff with dead battery’s.
Slime is junk, I burned thru two of them before switching over Viair. I’ve got a truck, a boat trailer and a car I run on the track, thus there is always a tire in need of air. I’d rather spend double the money for something that actually lasts. These cheap plastic units over heat after just 10 minutes filling one tire at 35 PSI, but my trailers tires require 50 PSI... thus all these are basically worthless.
John Moore useless for your application that is. I use mine for my Polaris RZR. I give it maybe 12-15lbs of air. The Pittsburgh is compact and fits in my toolbox
I've had my HF pump for 7 years, it works great, course not nearly as fast as a regular air compressor which only takes a few seconds to air up a tire, but you ain't lugging around my 80 gallon compressor in your car LOL so I picked up one of the HF 12V ones for emergency use, I've used it on other people's vehicles more than I have mine but it got the job done and got them on their way without any damage to the tire or wheel or having to change a tire.
I have a 5 year old Craftsman lighter plug pump..I timed it & it took 7 minutes to fill a tire size P255 75 16 with 35 psi..Thank You PF your the best👍👏
funny how school always told me to never buy harbor freight for professional use, yet i always see their brand and especially floor jacks at tire shops, some dealerships, and lots of lube places.
I don't know if they've stepped up their quality as much as everyone has lowered there's and we just have a lower expectation or bar of what is quality
I too have had the husky hose fail. It's a little awkward to replace. When searching for a hose on Amazon, a lot of people have asked, "Will this replace my Husky 120 volt hose". I think it is a known problem! I just wish they either offered a better hose, or an easier replacement option!
@@ccccha I'm curious as to what you did to replace the hose. I contemplated it, but Home Depot replaced my pump, even after four years. Sadly, the new pumps pressure gauge is very inaccurate. Its consistently reads 5-10 psi low. The gauge on the first one was spot on.
@@michaelp.139 Sadly, the hose I purchased has been sitting on my workbench for the past few months. If I remember right, it looked like some kind of compression fitting--I'll have to take it apart to see if I can just put a tiny hose clamp on the new one or not.
I was shopping for a pump, and very glad to see you'd done a review! Outstanding video (as always). Relevant info and logical flow. The only difference I would've suggested; more screen-time for result charts, and teardowns for all (plastic vs. metal cylinder/piston/gear/etc.) I now know which pump I will buy- and feel good about the choice; thanks to your testing!
Cold temperature performance could be important. Plastic parts are likely to break at subfreezing temperature, seals become stiff and brittle. I have had excellent results with my two cylinder Slime down to 10 degrees F and it has fins for cooling, not that you need it when it's 10 degrees.
i am in the market for a cheap 12v emergency pump. the unit i have had in my vehicle broke, i am shocked to see much much the prices have increased on these things
Got a Stanley Model Jump Pack that is still going strong... Except for its On-board Air Compressor. Now I'm wondering if I were to open it up if it'd be an "easy" fix... Regardless, seems like a good idea, just to see exactly what went wrong. The pump has power/runs but has no Pressure... So either a bad gasket/hose/etc.
My only question is what brands? There are THOUSANDS of Chinese ones (probably identical internally and maybe externally). I have an Anker which is a brand i see quite a bit on Amazon but Anker means NOTHING. Its made in some sweat shop...certainly smelt like it opening the packaging! That lovely Chinese chemical plant smell.
I appreciate the fact that the sound readings were all taken in a consistent manner, however I suggest using a standard measurement technique of holding the meter 3 feet away from the sound source. This should help with accuracy as well. Since sound is log scale, small variations at close distance will make a large difference in the reading.
Wouldnt it also make a difference due to environment. I believe close up would be the best. Closed garage acoustics will be amplified as opposed to a free way.
Hard to tell in the video, but it looks close to the size of the Black&Decker Air Station I have. It appears to have been discontinued, but it runs on both the car's 12V or the house 110V (3 position switch). It's not excessively fast, but I've inflated 4 low tires consecutively without overheating.
I have the first one you tested, it has no warning about max time use, so I went right over one time and it started smoking and now I know why! Still working thou, so... Great video!
True... however a lot of cars are not coming equipped with high power accessory sockets near the back of the car (usually on SUVs), so those would probably work fine. That said, they probably still wouldn't include a plug because people would be dumb and set their car on fire.
Better? That's not completely subjective or anything. There's almost always a "better" anything. Depends what you mean by "better". The "better" question is, is there a "better" pump than the HF unit that can be run from the cig lighter? My personal experience with one tells me there is not.
tan j maz no. In many cases the extreme bending of the tire produces massive heat and even fire I’ve seen this in slow motion on a dual axel trailer with a low tire. I was following them.
@@mrfezzywig that would be an underinflated tire at (likely) highway speeds. If you take it relatively slow it's perfectly fine to drive for a couple miles to get to a gas station. While tire fires can certainly happen from an underinflated tire your main risk is either a bent rim from a pothole or your tire just tearing itself apart from a weakened side-wall which can do alot of damage to the tire itself obviously plus the rim and your vehicles bodywork as well as anyone unfortunate enough to be around you... plus you'll have worse handling capability and fuel milage. But combine weight, low tire pressure, a hot day, highway speeds, and heavy braking with certain tire compounds they can certainly light up but it's not really the main risk
My experience is this- I have gone through a lot of the simple plug-in 12VDC compressors. The best yet I still use, a Campbell Hausfeld I got back in the early 90's (I think) for about $20 from Checker Auto (before O'Reilley's bought them out). In fact I used it earlier to pump up my truck's flat tire. I didn't time how long it ran, but I think we're talking about 20 minutes. But...if you want the best toy for the best price, get a good reliable compressor AND a 3 gallon air tank. The compressor is great for low pressure needs, and the tank can hold 120 PSI easy. In fact I got my spare air tank out of the netherlands of my truck's camper and it still has 110 PSI in it, and the last time I filled it was Jan. 2019. Taking car of your ties yourself is ideal as yesterday morning when I got a flat I was miles from town and roadside assistance could help, but it took them 3 to 3-1/2 hours to get back to me. In that time frame I could have walked to town, and I am physically disabled. That last part really bites me. What I'd like to see is a comparison of tire plugs. I have used the rubber strip plugs for nearly forever, and rarely had a problem. I can think of only twice. But some people get really weird about it saying the tire plugs kill people. Go figure.
I'm not sure if Project Farm has a video comparing tire patch products, but I do know he has one on those liquid sealants and one or two of those products seemed to actually do a decent job. ChrisFix has a great video on how to do tire plugs.
I am not a fan of the sealants...makes a mess inside the tire, can ruin your TPS if you have one. The plugs work fine. That they can kill people is BS. Maybe on an ultra high pressure tire like commercial trucks which can be pumped up 85# or more normally their use they could be an issue, but on regular tires for passenger use they are safe and fine.
Good review. I have had compressors like these and after failures I went and spent more money on some of the Viair brand. They cost more than the ones you tested, but I have had them and used them for years. We have a remote cabin with ATV access by a long trail and when we meet people with a flat tire from popping the bead they seem impressed with the brand I use.
@@jamesdriscoll9405 i have one for a number of years not, that I use often to top off my tires and its saved my butt more than a few times. I only had an issue with the insulation on the wires cracking at the gromet, but that was easy to fix. Winter makes the plastic insulation pretty brittle over time. They replace that with a better wire and that would be a very nice improvement. That is something I've notice with harbor freight, they do seem to improve many products. Like maybe 15 years ago seamed everything they had was complete junk, but now the quality has gone up, even when buying the same product a few years later, I've noticed some minor improvements. Than and they do have a higher end line of tools now that even AvE has given some credit to.
@@GMCLabs I think you are correct about Harbour Freight gradually improving their products. In addition to my own experience, I notice that newer reviews tend to have a better favorable to unfavorable ratio on most of the things I've looked at. Have you noticed that negative reviews are much more likely to be written by people who sound like uneducated halfwits than favorable reviews?
I have a Husky 12 volt pump. It’s been a trooper every time I’ve needed it. I’ve used it numerous times for my family as well as friends and never had any issues
Very impressive good comparisons! As a user, I don’t put the pump inside the vehicle especially in frigid winters because the rubber valves would become hard and the pump may fail.
I had been considering picking up a 12v compressor to keep in my truck as I drive a 3/4 ton and regularly run the tires at the "low pressure" point. I appreciate all the work you put into this as I had been considering the Pittsburgh from Harbor Freight ... I went ahead and purchased one. What I found was that after 9min30sec the motor thermally tripped in about high 80s high humidity weather, and it took the tire from about 65psi to 75psi ... pretty good results in my book for the money. Knowing this, I probably won't run the pump for more than 8 minutes trying to reach the same pressure. Once the pump cooled down (set it on the center console with the a/c vents directed at it) it turned back on. Preferred method will definitely be using a stationary compressor at work/home or even at a gas station, but I like having the backup in a pinch.
In watching many, many of your videos.. I gotta say, I'm pretty happy with my purchases over the last couple decades DeWalt powertools and bits, Zircon studfinder, Husky ratchets, wrenches and drivers.
Today is 3/10/2024 and Harbor Freight is having a Parking Lot Sale. The tested Pittsburgh inflator is on sale for $24.99. I believe I'll buy one at that price today.
Thanks as always. As usual, it's striking to consider all the time, prep work, and behind-the-scenes work you put into these. Would have appreciated if you had said where each was made (as you usually do).
I run the ARB single piston pump on my jeep hardmounted under the hood. Never have timed it, but usually pumps up my 35" tires in what seems like 2-2.5 minutes from 10 psi to 32. Do all 4 without shutting it off and usually help out friends with theirs as well. Hasn't given me a problem yet.
Good idea...I've got a viair 440c mounted under my FJ and it'll pump a 5 gallon tank to 110 psi in about 6 min. 100% duty cycle and doesn't blink at my little 33's. I'd like to see it stacked up against an ARB since it's 1/3 the price.
Great informative topic. I've got the larger Pittsburgh 150psi, and have no complaints. It's heavy, and I came to appreciate that as a heat sink for longer run times.
Great informative video. Most people don't know that a good budget 12V cigarette lighter tire pump will put 4 to 5 pounds of air in a tire per minute. These are the $30.00 to $60.00 pumps from Wal Mart, Home Depot, and Harbor Freight. My 12V Husky that I got at Home Depot last week for $40.00 aired up my completely flat tire to 35 lbs in 8 minutes. Your top five inflaters also proved the per minute rate of 4-5 lbs per minute. They all start getting hot after 6-7 minutes and should be manually shut down at 10 minutes. Also these pumps air up a tire 20% faster if you keep your motor running while inflating tire!
Great video! I would love to see a test of various fuel injector cleaners. At Walmart alone, products range from $1 to $10 for what looks like essentially the same thing.
Most popular choice among off road drivers is Viair or smittybuilt or ARB. If you ever do this test again those would be great to include. Nice testing !
I had a Slime in my truck for 16 years. Aired up my truck tires and lawn mower tires countless times. It finally quit on me, and that's why I'm here. :)
Excellent video!!,even Consumer Reports hasn't done this one before,I've wondered for years who made the best mobile tire pump and now I know to a point. California Air wasn't tested,maybe next time.😎👍 I was blown away at Harbor Freight being one of the most expensive and most reliable mobile pumps. Harbor Freight is usually at the bottom-of-the-barrel in terms of quality and reliability.
Great video! I’ve always wondered about these small pumps. I had a generic one before that always sounded like it was gonna blow up so I bought a slime model. It’s older than yours and also sounds pretty loud. I haven’t had to use it much, especially car tires, but it’s been sufficient. I, too, was surprised by the Pittsburgh model. Metal parts for the win! Love your channel!
I had PacBrake on board air on one of my trucks, and a homemade setup with the Harbor Freight unit on another and for sure if the pac compressor had failed, i would have installed a HF unit in its place. To me they seemed so close as to be interchangeable!
Thank you for making this video! I work on construction job sites and get nails in my tires all the time. I go through so many pumps, and I want to find one that will last. I just fried my slime pump yesterday.
We’ve been having our portable Campbell Hausfeld tire pump for about 20 years. Now granted it’s not every day it gets used but still works. Rated at 230 PSI, it has a power cord long enough to reach each tire on the vehicle and the air hose is about two feet in case the valve stem is at the top. There are storage compartments on each end for each the hose and cord. The unit can be cordless but have never needed to charge it up. It also comes with a small headlight on it for use at night. Model no. is C0203. I’m guessing the serial is CC230001AV.
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Thank you all for requesting this one. I plan to give away all the tire pumps to random people I meet when I'm out and about buying stuff to test. Also, sorry it's taken me so long but finally have some new merch: teespring.com/stores/project-farm
Products Tested In This Video (in no particular order):
Tire Slime: amzn.to/2YpoY10
Harbor Freight Pittsburgh: bit.ly/3hlCzOe
Audew: amzn.to/3j7jm3o
Goodyear: No longer available
CZK-3650: amzn.to/3lavBhp
Husky 120V volt: amzn.to/3hkPMqh
Campbell Hausfeld: amzn.to/2Yp6pda
Thanks for making the video I requested man your're awesome!
Hey I've got an idea. Set up an amazon affiliate account. This allows you share a amazon link to product. When user clicks on your link AND buys the item, e.g. pump, you make a small commission. Most people watch your stuff and then go buy the winner or 2nd best 3rd best etc.
It's not sponsorship. Its just putting a link in description and saving your supporters time!
Would be more helpful if you could rank the pumps. Assign a grade to each of the attributes you tested (temp, power, noise level, etc) and come up with a single score. We'd like to easily tell which pump to buy.
Hey project Farm where did you get the 12 volt converter I need one for my air pump to be able to pump my snow blower tires in doors in my garage
@@itsm3th3b33 Great Idea! I agree, but he want's us to form our own opinion, I would say just make a educated decision with the information given.
I don't know what it is - but, through some cosmic anomaly, I always find one of your videos testing out THE EXACT THING I NEED but know nothing about. your videos have been extraordinarily helpful to me as I navigate unfamiliar territory and I offer you my sincerest thanks!
Nice! Thank you very much!
Is an algorithm and tracking. If you've done any searches for an "exact thing" you might start getting recommendations. Project farm is a rock star for testing.
At least if you purchase the Good Year pump you could just sit on top of it, turn it on, and that thing will drive you home itself.
lol. You are right!
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My wife tried it ... it took her home alright.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@pb222221 Be careful, you just might find yourself out of a job. On the other the goodyear only works for 10 minutes before it needs a smoke break and a cool down.
This is completely unrelated to the video content, but I noticed on every video, he responds to nearly every single comment. That is true fan service and dedication to your craft right there! Also, you consistently produce unique and interesting test ideas, but all of them are practical for everyday consideration, especially this video. Keep up the good work man!
Thanks, will do!
Totally agree.
Yeah I wish a lot more youtubers did that, I get the impression that a lot of them don't even read the comments. especially when a person tries to help them with advice with a problem that they might be experiencing. that this person might have knowledge about. that's when it gets frustrating leaving comments.
Yeah, Project Farm is awesome.
Your channel is truly the Gold Standard of consumer product testing, especially for us handyman, diy mechanic types.
Keep up the excellent work! 👍👍
Thanks, will do!
Instead of banning plastic straws, maybe they should ban plastic gears.
You are right!
In some cases it's a designed failure mode. Much easier/cheaper to replace a $1.50 plastic gear on my Briggs 15hp engine than replace the flywheel.
@@truthsmiles TRue but the cam gears are a little different.
@@lewiemcneely9143 Definitely agree in SOME cases it's stupid to use plastic. But banning plastic gears outright is a little overboard.
How will we ever get liquids in our mouths with no plastic straws? They want to kill people with this ban.
I've had my Harbor Freight Air Pump for 12 years. It does the job when called on.
Small enough to keep in the the Miata trunk. I couldn't ask for more.
Thank you!
#MeTo
I've got one of those too, and got mine back when they were 19.99 ! 😊
Only problem I've had is the hose getting brittle!
.....Miata.....
@@nunya1877-p4f - 150,000 Smiles... and it's fun as hell.
So if it's plugged into the cigarette lighter and starts smoking....that means it's working, right?
Only if it's magic smoke. If it's purple haze, it's not working because it's getting a "good feeling"
Unless it's vaping.
That there's funny.
Yeah, but your tire will die from lung cancer 10 years later.
Rich B. Good enough because they are rated only for 5 years. 😂
Great video, definitely gave me a better understanding of what to look for in a portable pump. I've heard from a lot of different people that portable tire pumps are unreliable and fail in short order. This video perfectly demonstrates why. If you put max 10 minutes on the packaging and the pump can't survive running for atleast 15 people are going to break it. Especially if it cannot reach the pressure specified after 10 minutes and there is no thermal shutoff (eventhough it's written on the package).
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
yeah most people never read the instructions and dont realize the reason theres a warning included that says to turn on the pump before hooking up the hose, if theres enough back pressure from the tire it will stall the pump motor and blow the fuse - and there you could be on the side of the road with a blown fuse and no air. Some also dont get that these are oil-free short time use pumps (10 min) and think they can treat them like home compressors--lol
Harbor freight used to be junk but they had arguably the best pump. Would like to see it continue pumping after it cooled off
😊 2:03 😊
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I would give the Harbor Freight pump extra points for the carrying case.
And take away points for not having automatic cut off after a set pressure.
Yep
Not a showstopper on that though. Normally, I’d expect to use that pump only when on the side of the road, so I’m going to be watching it closely because I’m in a hurry.
I'm a big fan of the HF pump, I have a bunch of them that I've abused for years, they'll inflate my 37" tires to 65psi without too much trouble. Only paid $20 for them BTW, nobody pays retail at HF. Course that was a while ago, haven't seen them that cheap in a while.
I'd give a couple more for not acting like a little yippie dog constantly running around and tugging on its leash.
You know you're getting old when you call the 12v outlets cigarette lighters and your daughter calls them phone chargers.
lol. Great point!
.....damn so true and I’m a 90s kid
That is when you are talking about your 30 YO son because your grandchildren even don't know what is. They just use their powerbanks and wireless chargers.
What's a phone?
was it 01 when they stopped putting cigarette lighters in cars?
I bought a Pittsburgh pump because of this video, and it has yet to let me down! Whenever cold temps come around, I am able to get all my tires to the correct pressure in less than 10 minutes.
Great to hear!
Buying one from Harbor Freight this weekend, Spring sale, $25
"Whenever cold temps come around"
'Cold Tire Pressure' just means the car is parked for at least 3 hours (or driven for less than a mile) at around 70 degrees F ambient temp--so check it in the morning or when your car is in the garage/shade.
@@R2MintOptions in this case, I meant winter temps
Awesome. Have you done a review of the battery operated tire inflator’s? Thanks for the performance reviews.
Needed one of these in a pinch and all they had at the local Walmart was the hyper tough, which based on this video is a solid choice and I can vouch for its effectiveness. Thanks Project Farm!
You are welcome!
why would anyone dislike this video? straight to the point with lots of info. thanks man for taking the time to make this
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
Because they didn’t like the video? 😄😄
That’s a really good question. But 700?? What’s wrong with these people?
My guess it that they didn't like the fact the tester was comparing Apples to Oranges when he included the 120 Volt version. There aren't many 120 Volt outlets along the side of the road!
Could be because the title implies that we will find out which one is best but never find out, which seems to be par for the course with most of these videos
You have probably heard this before, "Your better than Consumer Report" Great videos!!!!
Thank you very much!!
David Merchant “you are” or “you’re”
@@theman3476 or Your (Channel is) better than Consumer Report
@@theman3476 YOUR A 💩💩💩💩💩
Consumer reports lost all credibility about 20 years ago
Everyone: If you get or have one of these things or any high amperage 12v device, spend the extra 5 bucks on a 12v socket with alligator clips and hook'em directly to the battery when using.
Your car's electrical system will thank you (and continue functioning). Most of these seem to keep under a 10A draw *but* I'm sure the cheap ones don't have a soft start and a brushed motor like those are going to have a seemingly insane startup draw, AND the cheapest ones probably aren't fitted with anything to prevent EM spikes or noise.
I've pulled 300W from the 12v socket in my truck with an inverter with no problem. That's the highest I usually see inverters before they go to alligator clip. But it was a pretty continuous load so idk
good advice.
@Michael Free Even if your electrical system can handle it a socket and alligator clips could be used as an extension cord and to hookup to jump packs etc. I have one of the Pittsburgh pumps(the longest reach in this test) and it barely makes it to my spare, so it seems to me some extra length would be helpful in many cases.
The HF even comes with a note telling you to fire it up without the hose connected, and there are plenty of reviews mentioning blown fuses if you don't.
Doesn't matter as long as the fuse doesn't blow.
My favorite tire pump was the Shin Woo that was sold at K Mart back in the 80's & made in Taiwan...mine lasted from 1987 till 2020 when it finally died in December, it lasted 33 years under heavy constant use including filling dozens of water cannon fire extinguishers to 125-150 psi as well as lots of tires
Thanks for sharing.
Do a video about those car scratch removers that supposedly remove them quickly. See which is best.
Thank you for the video idea!
I suggested this a few weeks back as well
The all suck balls use a police toothpaste or a lava soup bar
Use a compound, all those products use durable filler or solvent to mask the scratches, they don't last
@@appletree8441 I typically use the fireman toothpaste and lava soup is way too hot for me! 😉
man I love how this guy is doing the tests. its like he is doing PhD on each review project :)))
Thanks so much!
So true. I enjoy seeing his test setup design as much as seeing the test results itself. Lots of thoughts and lots of attention to details went into each and every test setup for sure.
Project Farm, if you don't mind me asking, what's your background? Just curious. Looking at the complexity of the design of your test setup in every video, you must have an engineering background?
"Project Farm," You must be an engineer?
Seriously! Definitely in my top 5 UA-cam channels. Tests are done so well, and results made quite clear.
Behzad Vaziri Hassas
Like he is doing PhD on each review??
Harbor Freight the best (and most expensive) 12V pump? Truly the world is coming to an end!
Yeah, that was completely unexpected.
@@michaelblacktree Yes but Todd only tested toy Chinese pumps, nothing of true quality..
I was surprised as well, but its well vented and a better design. I wonder if Northern Tool makes anything similar?
Harbor Freight has 20-20% off coupons.
Thank you! I need to test the more expensive brands but wanted to compare the "budget" pumps first.
I had to come back to this video to double check. Harbor Freight has their pump on sale for the holiday at $29.99. I picked one up today. Great video and thanks for ALL of the informative videos you make. You're an asset for sure.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Unfortunately, this is an old video and there are much better pumps available now.
@@Japplesnap such as?
@@Khrrck Watch the newer video on this channel.
The handle is the weakest part..I got my ex girlfriend one and she broke it in a matter of minutes..she never took care of anything,but I fixed it where the handle broke of..just get rid of the original handles and place a 4"-6" nipple there and it works better than it came from the factory.
"How much could there possibly be to test on a tyre pump?" I think to myself. Should have known better with Todd on the case.
lol. Thank you!
Aw, you Brits using a y where Yanks use an i. Am Y ryght?
@@MrTruckerf I mean. It's the English language. British spelling cannot be wrong
@@HostileLemons *I mean. It's the English language. British spelling cannout be wroung
Fixed that four youu. 🙃
@@mjc0961 Haha! Nice one
The only thing to look forward to on a Monday ! PROJECT FARM!
General repair
General Repair, Thank you very much!!
The only way i know it's monday is a new PF video
Mr. Viceroy I agree ☝️
General Repair yes!!!
That, and seeing my dog after work! lol makes for a great day
Man the things you do for our viewing pleasure I thank you good sr I thank you👍
"Air tank you good sir"
Waiting for the "Which paint dries the quickest" video so we can all be entertained by watching paint dry. lmfao
being an older video I was still able to see Husky 12V is a pretty good pump for cars. I bought one today for $30 and this video had everything to do with my purchase. This pump does what I need it to do for the money. If it does well, I will buy the 120V for the garage this summer. Thanks again for another great comparison!
Thank you!
You are my favorite person ever. I love how detailed and meticulous each test is! It resonates with my inner meticulousness. Awesome job man!
Thanks so much!
@@ProjectFarm We appreciate your scientific method. Would’ve loved to know COUNTRY of ORIGIN (Made in China or another planet)
This test blows! Thanks again for running these pumps through the paces. Great comparison!
Oh my! Maybe I was just waking up but you had me for a second!
I live in Chicago and I can say confidently that out of those 200 million odd flat tires 150 million of them happened here in fact 50 million of those where mine on the same damn pot holes.
lol. Nice!
You should drive around with that slime in your tires that Project Farm has tested, you will never know that you even have a flat since it will self-seal immediately
laughed so hard. made my day thanks dude
I've met several people from Illinois and they all told me Illinois' roads are like impact cratered.
We have 3rd world roads.
That Hyper Tough is 100% identical to the Slime compressor I carry in my trunk. Have had it for so many years now I don't even know how old it is, but it's still going strong the last time I needed it.
Thanks for sharing.
The Husky and the Pittsburgh are in a class of their own here, thanks to their beefier, more efficient dual ball bearing motors, sturdy cast aluminum pistons with integrated hard rubber seals, and steel cylinder sleeves. I've got the Husky, and internally it is constructed similarly to the Pittsburgh. Externally, the Husky has one notable design advantage over the Pittsburgh, in that its aluminum cylinder head is exposed to atmosphere on top with several short cooling fins, allowing for superior heat rejection, which explains why it bested all of the competition on the 20 minute tank fill torture test by such a large margin.
Thanks for the feedback.
I used to have that Pittsburgh pump, it broke down after the second time I used it.
Indeed the Husky is well built and smooth with good cooling. Forget all those plastic case pumps entirely.
Only a small percentage of vehicles have power inverters which makes the Husky useless on the road.
Also, the cooling fins don't reject heat. They dissipate heat.
I personally use a Viair 300P.
@@1Outis1 did you return it for a new one
I think I am going to start picking up some of those harbor freight pumps with the 25% coupons. Look like they are relatively well built. Thanks so much for doing this test.
That'll make it a great buy. Metal internals with direct drive and thermal protection is hard to find for under $30.
@@ProjectFarm definitely a nice little pump.
Ive had that pump for years now and used it hundreds of times 👍
No, you won’t... Read the fine print, Harbor Freight coupons can’t be used for compressors.
@@northroad1 any problems with blowing fuses?
I bought a Pittsburg before even coming across this video. I used it once about a week or two ago and I'm super impressed so far. Relatively quiet, filled my tire from 25 psi to 45psi in about 2 minutes or so. Then again I got the 150psi rated version that hooks straight to your car battery. Couldn't go wrong whatsoever. Also helps that I work for HF and got a discount lol
Thanks for sharing!
I've used one of those 150psi units for years. I have the 100psi one too, and use it for small cars. The big one is worth the extra cost for trucks; I regularly inflate 35" tires with it. It does well!
Now can you have a race with all the pumps to see which one vibrates along the floor the fastest?
I'll buy the small one for my girlfriend for when I'm out of town.
That's a good one, Fred.
come on, you saw that goodyear. No contest.
Fred dang .
@@fh1980ram She may end up not wanting you to come back...
I’m impressed with the performance of the harbor freight pump. I’d like to see AVE go over it with a fine tooth comb.
Thank you!
I'll save you the time - to him, unless it's made in Germany, it's junk.
Agreed
That dude is brilliant in so many ways. Quite the jack of all trades
AvE is super critical of stuff because he treats it all as tools he'll use on jobs or often, not as consumer devices. For a consumer they might use an airpump every 4-6 months or so to add pressure to tires after season changes, but for truly emergency use where you cant drive to a gas station, very very rare. AvE would probably buy a $200 compressor, while consumers should buy a
FYI, the HyperTough is available under a number of different brand names, but they all come from the same factory. They're a good pump overall. I've had mine for around 6 years and it's lasted. I went through a few year period where I was just constantly getting nails in my tires and this thing saved my bacon more than once.
After seeing this video a year ago, I bought the harbor freight Pittsburgh brand pump. It's quiet and works very fast. The week area is the 12 volt plug-in section which fell apart. I still find it very worth it.
Thanks for sharing!
Biggest problem I found with using these little air pumps is using them with the vehicles cigarette lighter plug they always get too hot . I only use these air pump connected directly to the vehicles battery only. Even then the cords can get pretty hot! But like you said something better than nothing! Unless you burn up your wiring system from your cigarette lighter plug? Then I’m not so sure if it’s better than nothing or not? 😂
DURABILITY ISSUE FOUND with the Harbor Freight Pittsburgh pump. The material that they used for the yellow coil hose degrades. I took the pump out to use it and the yellow coil hose had already cracked where it was sitting stowed INSIDE the car in an interior storage space. I checked the spring action of the coil section that was still intact and it cracked into several pieces. Seeing if a donor hose can be attached as the pump itself is still good. ***ALSO avoid air pumps that have to be threaded onto the valve stem. Get one with a chuck that clips-on and does not require the valve stem to have good threads. If the threads on your valve stem are bad then your screw-on chuck will never attach properly.
@KGM I agree, replaced my hose with fuel line hose.
A good rule of thumb is to not get anything with a "built in flashlight"... They only do that because they know it's built cheap.
My Viair (Viair 00088 88P Portable Air Compressor www.amazon.com/dp/B005ASY23I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MOgEDbWE7DKDP) has a built in light. It’s super nice on the roadside at night.
I notice all Chrysler products have 2 flashlights built in the front. I think it helps support your rule.
I live by my rule of thumb: Always carry two or three flashlights and 4-pack of charged 18650 cells.
I have Coleman pump for 18 years. Works great and has a light.
I've had one with a built in light for at least 10 years and I use it somewhat often, it's done the job nicely. I forget the brand but I think it's a Campbell Hausfeld.
I was just thinking to myself that i should get a pump ordered for my upcoming road trip. Perfect timing sir!
Thank you!
We really appreciate your efforts for testing, really takes alot of time and work to do test like these.
Thank you!
I've owned the Pittsburgh for a couple years now, and I love it. I don't remember the price I paid but I do believe it was much cheaper ( I'm fairly cheap ). The features really make the pump, the storage bag is awesome. The hose is removable and can be easily replaced. It looks like the air fitting will allow me to use one of the boxes from my compressor.. This little pump got a workout for an solid year, until I was able to purchase a new set of tires for my truck.
Auto correct changed hoses to boxes
Thanks for sharing.
I never thought I’d hear that harbor freight was the “high end” of the competition
Great point!
I'm surprised but I'm not. Does that make sense? They don't make everything great but there are more gems then not.
I buy mostly from there. Duralast would get me more but they don't make as many things. Come check out a few of my reviews. :)
Harbor freight has really stepped up their game in the last 5 years. You can go cheap for a simple bug out tool kit to keep in your trunk. You can get their industrial line and get really good service out of them. I personally use a 1000 watt inverter and one of the little hot dog 1 gallon tank from harbor freight. As long as I let my truck run while the inverter is hooked up it works great. I carry my inverter plus a harbor freight tire plug kit and my little hotdog compressor everywhere I go. I’ve used this system for probably 10 years now. Only issue I’ve ever had was the very first time I used it I didn’t leave my truck running and it ran my battery down to a point where I had to use my jump pack to start it. Live and learn. I now have my 1000 watt inverter hooked up to a fairly large deep cycle battery. I ran a modified 16 foot 8 guage jumper cable from my main battery to my deep cycle battery which is all neatly arranged in a ventilated section of my truck bed tool box. When I say modified jumper cables. I bought the 8 guage 16 foot jumper cables from harbor freight. They were on dale for 12 dollars and I used a 20 percent off coupon. I cut the clamps off and put battery terminal ends on the wire. Then I ran them under my cab to my deep cycle battery. I also use a shut off switch terminal on my positive wire on my deep cycle battery end. I only turn it on for like one trip to work, which is about 40 minutes away for me. That way I don’t strain my alternator that much. I will say that when I use my inverter I open the lid though. Even though I wired up a plug in on the outside of my tool box. It gets pretty toasty in there. I don’t want to run the risk of my inverter burning out. My trucks alternator is rated at 145 amps. If it ever goes out I am going to install a 235 amp alternator on it off of a f350. Then I will leave both batteries on full time. One other thing. It makes a great back up for my normal car battery. Three weeks ago my 7 year old battery finally died. I went back to get my little lithium ion jump starter and I thought. I wonder what would happen if I just turned on my deep cycle battery instead. Truck fired right up. So now I’ve got 8 amps of inverter juice for about 45 minutes on a full load plus a built in jump starter back up. Let’s just say I really like my system. It cost me around 300 dollars to build the whole thing. However it has paid for itself in usefulness 1000 times. Especially if I’m working out in the field. I also have a 6000 watt generator bolted to the bed of my truck. I find myself useing my inverter a lot more than my generator though.
@@sniperdoug1969 wow. I love it! I'm editing up a way to save gas and it involves using your cell phone. Its for batteries and chargers. It's cool and related...it even uses a little sun. I hope you'll check it out.
I think that's probably the first time I've ever heard that... " Harbor freight the most expensive in this list" LMAO
Also one of the few that had metal parts.
Sometimes Harbor Freight has decent stuff you just got to know which items to go for.
For real
HF pump seemed pretty good
@@JS-qi1ou I agree. Definitely hit or miss. Some of their stuff is great, some is utter garbage. I have this Pittsburgh pumo and it's great!
I am so impressed with your presentation - you have been able to answer just about all of my questions (I am looking for a tire pump primarily for my travel trailer) - you even covered the length of the cords AND the energy usage! I must have read about a dozen reviews of "the best tire pumps for RVs/trucks". When I looked at the specs for the top pumps recommended for RVs or heavy duty use/trucks, it was clear that the reviewers didn't even bother to read the specs, much less do any testing! I am posting a link to this on several RV sites I belong to - the info is too good, and accurate - not to share!
Wow! Thanks so much!
I bought a JACO SmartPro 2.0 AC/DC Digital Tire Inflator - Advanced Portable Air Compressor Pump - 100 PSI. After my kids kept borrowing mine, I bought them each one of their own as Christmas/birthday gifts. I've used mine for truck and car tires, lawn tractor tires, football/basketball and pool inflatables. I've been using mine since 2018 and have always been impressed by its performance. I purchased a smaller JACO in 2016 that my wife still uses as well. Never an issue with either.
Thanks for the feedback.
This type of pump has saved me from being stranded many times, thanks for the video!
Me too! Thank you!
"Pump up the jam!"
I've carried one of these small pumps in my truck the years. They have saved alot of other people but thankfully I've never needed one of them myself to get home.
I think it's funny how the cheap no-name pumps kick the crap out of the name brand ones lol. Good test like usual, project farm!
I'll be honest, I expected LLPT to finish last. Sort of humbling to be so wrong!
They're all made in China...
The problem is, most of the name brands are no longer the independent entities they used to be...owned by some global conglomerate.
@@RandallBoley For sure
I got to say I sure respect all the effort that you put into these videos very fairly done thanks!
Thank you!
Another awesome real world test video. This channel is what Consumer Reports wanted to be when it grew up.
Todd buying all the tire pumps, so we don’t have to.
Not letting that Patreon money sit around, he’s spending it all.
Thank you very much! I spend every penny on testing supplies every month.
Project Farm yep, that’s the point. Keep up the good work
@Jay Of course. Todd is among the few honest and hardworking youtubers
jay west He can return them,Duh!
Julian Shut up you stupid douche
Sir I am from INDIA and I specially loved your detailed clear review and your voice. just amazing.
Thanks so much!
Stop calling people sir dude please. People make fun of Indians because of it.
Try the battery powered pumps next. Milwaukee, ryobi etc
Thank you for the video idea!
I agree. I have the dewalt one and I love it. Would be cool to see how it compares with the plug in types and the battery powered competitors.
Agree. Look at the Rugged Geek pump/battery/jumper cable kit on Amazon. Don't see much use in having a meager 120 volt AC pump. An air compressor is much more useful, but the battery or 12 volt ones will work in the field.
I'd like to see the pumps that manufacturers are putting in vehicles instead of a spare tire
I use my Ryobi one all the time, great for tires and other inflateables. It goes on all my road trips with me.
Watching because 2 slime compressors bought by the Mrs. broke down after about 1-2 dozen inflation runs. She got them since my specification to her was to favor rotary threaded connector instead of the clamp connector. So many of the demonstration units tested were of the clamp variety.
These all seem like run of the mill pumps. I'd love to see a video on some of the more powerful stuff like the Viair. So far it's the best I've used and it has helped keep my 5th wheel camper out of tire troubles multiple times.
Thanks for the video idea.
Viair by far the best one I've found.
@@kgm2182 yep, you get what you pay for. If you will depend on the pump, or use it a lot, get a Viair.
@@volvo09 With a clip-on connector, not the threaded connector. That has to do with ensuring that you will always be able to connect the pump to your tire. If the threads on your valve stem are beat up(it happens) you're not going to attach any threaded air pump connector to them. I had a perfectly good pump once and no way to connect it to a roughed up valve stem. The clip/clamp type connector doesn't need threads and always connects. The only thing better than Viair is Milwaukee's new 18V air pump. The difference is inflation in seconds vs minutes. I can top up all 4 tires in the garage in the time it takes to get a 12V pump plugged in and setup to reach one tire and inflate it.
it amazes me he so honest even with 720k subs he still does not put amazon affiliate links. I would trust anything this guy says. Never stop reviewing!
A true sign of integrity! This man is amazing!
Thank you very much! I've never accepted a free product or sponsorship. I get a lot of offers every week but can't accept them. It doesn't work for me or this type of channel.
@@ProjectFarm You are one of the only creators left that still thinks like a viewer when making videos. Thank you from all of us !
From real-world experience, I have to recommend my Viair 70P. It's saved my butt (and other people on the side of the road) a few times. Viair is a company that makes nothing but air compressors. It comes in a bag to keep in your trunk that's big enough to also hold a set of battery jumpers and a Slime patch kit. :-D I love knowing I have it.
Thank you for the feedback
Good units. They have units that make good on-board air for trucks and jeeps that often need to change air pressure. Ie my truck I run 80psi in rear when hauling heavy and 55 light.
Agreed on Viair. I have an 88P that fills tires fast. Sure you have to open the hood and connect to the battery but with 16ft of air hose I've never even unrolled the 10ft of power cord. 1.5cfm and 25 minutes rated runtime. Cheap? no. Small? sorta. THE pump I rely on on and off road? definitely.
I bought a Master Flow MF-1050 at Walmart 4 years ago and it still runs great! Have pumped up many flats with it. The MF-1050 isn't around anymore, however the MF-1040 is pretty close www.pepboys.com/onlineflow-cyclone-mf-1040-portable-12-volt-air-compressor/product/9327241?quantity=1
Can confirm !
I love how through you are with all your testing you obviously put alot of thought into how your going to do your tests
Thanks!
Can you test Jump starter boxes? I'm trying to find a good one.
Depending on what you want to start, I have the compact one from harbor freight, and it has started everything I put it on. But sometimes you have to let it cycle one or two times before it will start the bigger stuff with dead battery’s.
I’d be interested in this as well.
Thank you for the video idea!
Yeah and jumper cables.
I have the TypeS brand M#AC56789 37.2 Wh LiIon from Costco for about $60..works ok.
The OEM pumps that Mercedes come with are hard core, I would say 2-3min, they will even melt the cable if left long enough.
Dang right those MB pumps are mini air compressors. They pull like 18amps and sound like small rc engines
@@danielgrampa624 Das es goot!
@@kleetus92 das beste
Nice! I need to test them
Nothing like overkill in the name of being German
I had a slime air pump that was awful. Watched this and picked up the Pittsburgh at HF today !! Filled up my RzR tires 5x as fast.
HF is impressive for the price
I bought a slime, it wouldn’t produce any air.
Slime is junk, I burned thru two of them before switching over Viair. I’ve got a truck, a boat trailer and a car I run on the track, thus there is always a tire in need of air. I’d rather spend double the money for something that actually lasts. These cheap plastic units over heat after just 10 minutes filling one tire at 35 PSI, but my trailers tires require 50 PSI... thus all these are basically worthless.
John Moore useless for your application that is. I use mine for my Polaris RZR. I give it maybe 12-15lbs of air. The Pittsburgh is compact and fits in my toolbox
I've had my HF pump for 7 years, it works great, course not nearly as fast as a regular air compressor which only takes a few seconds to air up a tire, but you ain't lugging around my 80 gallon compressor in your car LOL so I picked up one of the HF 12V ones for emergency use, I've used it on other people's vehicles more than I have mine but it got the job done and got them on their way without any damage to the tire or wheel or having to change a tire.
I have a 5 year old Craftsman lighter plug pump..I timed it & it took 7 minutes to fill a tire size P255 75 16 with 35 psi..Thank You PF your the best👍👏
You are welcome!
Harbor Freight great build quality thermal protection works
If you do your research, some HF stuff is pretty good.
funny how school always told me to never buy harbor freight for professional use, yet i always see their brand and especially floor jacks at tire shops, some dealerships, and lots of lube places.
Right. It's obvious these things really need thermal protection , otherwise you will burn them out if you take your eyes off the stopwatch.
@@Omar-em7rl They have greatly stepped up their average quality over the last 15 or so years which has done loads for their overall reputation.
I don't know if they've stepped up their quality as much as everyone has lowered there's and we just have a lower expectation or bar of what is quality
I have that Husky pump. Great piece of rescue kit. I'm on my second one.....first one's hose failed after four years. Solid pump for sure.
Thank you!
@@ProjectFarm You're welcome! I enjoy your content.....keep up the good work!
I too have had the husky hose fail. It's a little awkward to replace. When searching for a hose on Amazon, a lot of people have asked, "Will this replace my Husky 120 volt hose". I think it is a known problem!
I just wish they either offered a better hose, or an easier replacement option!
@@ccccha I'm curious as to what you did to replace the hose. I contemplated it, but Home Depot replaced my pump, even after four years. Sadly, the new pumps pressure gauge is very inaccurate. Its consistently reads 5-10 psi low. The gauge on the first one was spot on.
@@michaelp.139 Sadly, the hose I purchased has been sitting on my workbench for the past few months. If I remember right, it looked like some kind of compression fitting--I'll have to take it apart to see if I can just put a tiny hose clamp on the new one or not.
I was shopping for a pump, and very glad to see you'd done a review! Outstanding video (as always). Relevant info and logical flow. The only difference I would've suggested; more screen-time for result charts, and teardowns for all (plastic vs. metal cylinder/piston/gear/etc.) I now know which pump I will buy- and feel good about the choice; thanks to your testing!
You are welcome! Thanks for the constructive feedback.
Pressing pause and even reverse isn't too hard to do. Screen time is fine.
Excellent video with a great deal of technical info.
Which pump u buying?
Cold temperature performance could be important. Plastic parts are likely to break at subfreezing temperature, seals become stiff and brittle. I have had excellent results with my two cylinder Slime down to 10 degrees F and it has fins for cooling, not that you need it when it's 10 degrees.
i am in the market for a cheap 12v emergency pump. the unit i have had in my vehicle broke, i am shocked to see much much the prices have increased on these things
Would love to see an updated version of this with the newer style of portable pumps.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Video Idea= test different brands of jump packs including their air compressors,light, usb charger etc.
Oohh, that's not a bad idea.
I second this idea. Good one!
i would also be interested in a jumper pack.
Got a Stanley Model Jump Pack that is still going strong... Except for its On-board Air Compressor. Now I'm wondering if I were to open it up if it'd be an "easy" fix... Regardless, seems like a good idea, just to see exactly what went wrong. The pump has power/runs but has no Pressure... So either a bad gasket/hose/etc.
My only question is what brands? There are THOUSANDS of Chinese ones (probably identical internally and maybe externally). I have an Anker which is a brand i see quite a bit on Amazon but Anker means NOTHING. Its made in some sweat shop...certainly smelt like it opening the packaging! That lovely Chinese chemical plant smell.
I like how you thoroughly go about every aspect without leaving anything out..👌👍
I appreciate that!
I appreciate the fact that the sound readings were all taken in a consistent manner, however I suggest using a standard measurement technique of holding the meter 3 feet away from the sound source. This should help with accuracy as well. Since sound is log scale, small variations at close distance will make a large difference in the reading.
Thank you for the great constructive feedback!
Wouldnt it also make a difference due to environment. I believe close up would be the best. Closed garage acoustics will be amplified as opposed to a free way.
Practical sound measuring is better though. How close would someone's ear get to the device while running and measure there.
My pal's Milwaukee battery powered inflator did all 5 of my Wrangler tires at minus 40 degrees C (F). We were impressed. That was a cooooold day.
Thanks for sharing.
13:30 Well, it did shut off as advertised, what they don't tell you is that it won´t ever turn back on.
Lol
"Sized for trunk or *glovebox* storage."
Don't know about anyone else, but I can't fit a watermelon in my glovebox.
lol. Agree! That thing is huge.
"Sized for glovebox storage" made me laugh, I don't know about everyone else, but mine barely fits any more than my owner's manual and registration.
you guys didn't get it right - sized for glove box storage means you can store a glove box in it.
I'll see myself out
Hard to tell in the video, but it looks close to the size of the Black&Decker Air Station I have. It appears to have been discontinued, but it runs on both the car's 12V or the house 110V (3 position switch). It's not excessively fast, but I've inflated 4 low tires consecutively without overheating.
Try the trunk
I have the first one you tested, it has no warning about max time use, so I went right over one time and it started smoking and now I know why! Still working thou, so... Great video!
Just got my Harbor Freight pump today. The build quality is very solid. Looking forward to use it for many years to come.
Great! Thank you
There are better pumps. One clue is having battery clamps, the good ones draw too much power for the accessory socket. Thanks for the test.
Thank you!
True... however a lot of cars are not coming equipped with high power accessory sockets near the back of the car (usually on SUVs), so those would probably work fine. That said, they probably still wouldn't include a plug because people would be dumb and set their car on fire.
Project Farm I added alligator clips to my pump as the cigarette lighter was broken in my truck , worked great
Better? That's not completely subjective or anything. There's almost always a "better" anything. Depends what you mean by "better". The "better" question is, is there a "better" pump than the HF unit that can be run from the cig lighter? My personal experience with one tells me there is not.
"Something is better than nothing"
Absolutely right, if you can at least pump it up to 20psi, that'll get you home if you drive under 50mph.
Thank you
Driving on low pressure is a terrible idea.
tan j maz no. In many cases the extreme bending of the tire produces massive heat and even fire
I’ve seen this in slow motion on a dual axel trailer with a low tire. I was following them.
@@mrfezzywig that would be an underinflated tire at (likely) highway speeds. If you take it relatively slow it's perfectly fine to drive for a couple miles to get to a gas station.
While tire fires can certainly happen from an underinflated tire your main risk is either a bent rim from a pothole or your tire just tearing itself apart from a weakened side-wall which can do alot of damage to the tire itself obviously plus the rim and your vehicles bodywork as well as anyone unfortunate enough to be around you... plus you'll have worse handling capability and fuel milage.
But combine weight, low tire pressure, a hot day, highway speeds, and heavy braking with certain tire compounds they can certainly light up but it's not really the main risk
B B Very true LOL, sometimes the old technology is the best technology
My experience is this- I have gone through a lot of the simple plug-in 12VDC compressors. The best yet I still use, a Campbell Hausfeld I got back in the early 90's (I think) for about $20 from Checker Auto (before O'Reilley's bought them out). In fact I used it earlier to pump up my truck's flat tire. I didn't time how long it ran, but I think we're talking about 20 minutes. But...if you want the best toy for the best price, get a good reliable compressor AND a 3 gallon air tank. The compressor is great for low pressure needs, and the tank can hold 120 PSI easy. In fact I got my spare air tank out of the netherlands of my truck's camper and it still has 110 PSI in it, and the last time I filled it was Jan. 2019. Taking car of your ties yourself is ideal as yesterday morning when I got a flat I was miles from town and roadside assistance could help, but it took them 3 to 3-1/2 hours to get back to me. In that time frame I could have walked to town, and I am physically disabled. That last part really bites me. What I'd like to see is a comparison of tire plugs. I have used the rubber strip plugs for nearly forever, and rarely had a problem. I can think of only twice. But some people get really weird about it saying the tire plugs kill people. Go figure.
I'm not sure if Project Farm has a video comparing tire patch products, but I do know he has one on those liquid sealants and one or two of those products seemed to actually do a decent job. ChrisFix has a great video on how to do tire plugs.
Is the Campbell Hausfeld 12v?
@@MrJohnnyDistortion Yes. Plugs into the cig lighter plug.
@@CarlKem 🚬
I am not a fan of the sealants...makes a mess inside the tire, can ruin your TPS if you have one. The plugs work fine. That they can kill people is BS. Maybe on an ultra high pressure tire like commercial trucks which can be pumped up 85# or more normally their use they could be an issue, but on regular tires for passenger use they are safe and fine.
This explains why my tire pump was smoking. Need to let it cool off and not let it run too long. Thank you for the great video!
You are welcome!
Good review. I have had compressors like these and after failures I went and spent more money on some of the Viair brand. They cost more than the ones you tested, but I have had them and used them for years. We have a remote cabin with ATV access by a long trail and when we meet people with a flat tire from popping the bead they seem impressed with the brand I use.
Thanks. Thanks for sharing.
Least amount of heat, thermal protectio, direct drive metal components.......
I say harbor freight takes the W for once
One of the quietest too.
I've gone through two of them. They fail after a number of uses. One snapped a head screw and lost pressure.
@@jamesdriscoll9405 I am guessing that they ALL will fail after repeated uses?...…………...………...elsullo
@@jamesdriscoll9405 i have one for a number of years not, that I use often to top off my tires and its saved my butt more than a few times. I only had an issue with the insulation on the wires cracking at the gromet, but that was easy to fix. Winter makes the plastic insulation pretty brittle over time. They replace that with a better wire and that would be a very nice improvement. That is something I've notice with harbor freight, they do seem to improve many products. Like maybe 15 years ago seamed everything they had was complete junk, but now the quality has gone up, even when buying the same product a few years later, I've noticed some minor improvements. Than and they do have a higher end line of tools now that even AvE has given some credit to.
@@GMCLabs I think you are correct about Harbour Freight gradually improving their products. In addition to my own experience, I notice that newer reviews tend to have a better favorable to unfavorable ratio on most of the things I've looked at. Have you noticed that negative reviews are much more likely to be written by people who sound like uneducated halfwits than favorable reviews?
One of the best videos you have done! Always look forward to your videos!!!
Can’t wait for the next one 🙂
I have a Husky 12 volt pump. It’s been a trooper every time I’ve needed it. I’ve used it numerous times for my family as well as friends and never had any issues
Thanks for sharing.
Very impressive good comparisons!
As a user, I don’t put the pump inside the vehicle especially in frigid winters because the rubber valves would become hard and the pump may fail.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
I had been considering picking up a 12v compressor to keep in my truck as I drive a 3/4 ton and regularly run the tires at the "low pressure" point.
I appreciate all the work you put into this as I had been considering the Pittsburgh from Harbor Freight ... I went ahead and purchased one.
What I found was that after 9min30sec the motor thermally tripped in about high 80s high humidity weather, and it took the tire from about 65psi to 75psi ... pretty good results in my book for the money. Knowing this, I probably won't run the pump for more than 8 minutes trying to reach the same pressure. Once the pump cooled down (set it on the center console with the a/c vents directed at it) it turned back on.
Preferred method will definitely be using a stationary compressor at work/home or even at a gas station, but I like having the backup in a pinch.
Thank you!
In watching many, many of your videos.. I gotta say, I'm pretty happy with my purchases over the last couple decades
DeWalt powertools and bits, Zircon studfinder, Husky ratchets, wrenches and drivers.
Thanks for sharing.
Today is 3/10/2024 and Harbor Freight is having a Parking Lot Sale.
The tested Pittsburgh inflator is on sale for $24.99.
I believe I'll buy one at that price today.
Thanks as always. As usual, it's striking to consider all the time, prep work, and behind-the-scenes work you put into these.
Would have appreciated if you had said where each was made (as you usually do).
Sorry I missed doing that. Thanks for watching!
CHINA! No doubt about it!
I'd love to see a video on "high end" tire pumps, like the vair, ARB, smittybuilt ect.
i bought the smittybilt 2871 and its the only one which i didn't blow up 37 inch tire 120 psi 3gallon air tank under the truck even in the winter
I run the ARB single piston pump on my jeep hardmounted under the hood. Never have timed it, but usually pumps up my 35" tires in what seems like 2-2.5 minutes from 10 psi to 32. Do all 4 without shutting it off and usually help out friends with theirs as well. Hasn't given me a problem yet.
Good idea...I've got a viair 440c mounted under my FJ and it'll pump a 5 gallon tank to 110 psi in about 6 min. 100% duty cycle and doesn't blink at my little 33's. I'd like to see it stacked up against an ARB since it's 1/3 the price.
Do those pumps run off a cigarette lighter socket or do they require a direct battery connection?
@@NathanielHatley they are connected to the battery directly either with clips or hard wire.
Great informative topic. I've got the larger Pittsburgh 150psi, and have no complaints. It's heavy, and I came to appreciate that as a heat sink for longer run times.
Thank you!
Great informative video. Most people don't know that a good budget 12V cigarette lighter tire pump will put 4 to 5 pounds of air in a tire per minute. These are the $30.00 to $60.00 pumps from Wal Mart, Home Depot, and Harbor Freight. My 12V Husky that I got at Home Depot last week for $40.00 aired up my completely flat tire to 35 lbs in 8 minutes. Your top five inflaters also proved the per minute rate of 4-5 lbs per minute. They all start getting hot after 6-7 minutes and should be manually shut down at 10 minutes. Also these pumps air up a tire 20% faster if you keep your motor running while inflating tire!
Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.
Great video! I would love to see a test of various fuel injector cleaners. At Walmart alone, products range from $1 to $10 for what looks like essentially the same thing.
Thanks!
Most popular choice among off road drivers is Viair or smittybuilt or ARB. If you ever do this test again those would be great to include. Nice testing !
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
AvE would blow them all up :D. Overvolting stuff is just fun, especially when the magic smoke is escaping!
lol. Thank you!
You're thinking of the photonicinduction guy.
@@hyperboloidofonesheet1036 Until it pops!
I had a Slime in my truck for 16 years. Aired up my truck tires and lawn mower tires countless times. It finally quit on me, and that's why I'm here. :)
Thanks for sharing.
Excellent video!!,even Consumer Reports hasn't done this one before,I've wondered for years who made the best mobile tire pump and now I know to a point.
California Air wasn't tested,maybe next time.😎👍
I was blown away at Harbor Freight being one of the most expensive and most reliable mobile pumps.
Harbor Freight is usually at the bottom-of-the-barrel in terms of quality and reliability.
Thank you!
How about those jumper packs? Or booster cables?
Thank you for the video idea!
Yuppp gotta see that now
I'll second this idea!
I honestly can’t buy anything now until he posts a video showing results
www.amazon.com/autowit-Portable-Batteryless-Supercap-Ultra-Safe/dp/B07F8MJW8W
Great video! I’ve always wondered about these small pumps. I had a generic one before that always sounded like it was gonna blow up so I bought a slime model. It’s older than yours and also sounds pretty loud. I haven’t had to use it much, especially car tires, but it’s been sufficient. I, too, was surprised by the Pittsburgh model. Metal parts for the win! Love your channel!
Thanks!
I've been considering purchasing an air pump, so this video couldn't have come at better time. Thank you for posting it.
You are welcome!
I am curious to see a side by side of the Pittsburgh pump and the Viair pump that Harbor Freight compares it to.
I need to compare those as well as the internals! Great suggestion
I had PacBrake on board air on one of my trucks, and a homemade setup with the Harbor Freight unit on another and for sure if the pac compressor had failed, i would have installed a HF unit in its place. To me they seemed so close as to be interchangeable!
TFL did a comparison of those two air pumps.
Should of read comments further 😳
I wish you would've covered one of Viair's portable compressors. They seem to be really popular among the off-roading community. Great video!
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.
Or ARB! I love their compressor
Thank you for making this video! I work on construction job sites and get nails in my tires all the time. I go through so many pumps, and I want to find one that will last. I just fried my slime pump yesterday.
You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
Check out viar. They are more pricey but great pumps. I suggest one that hooks directly to the battery also. Instead of cigarette lighter.
We’ve been having our portable Campbell Hausfeld tire pump for about 20 years. Now granted it’s not every day it gets used but still works. Rated at 230 PSI, it has a power cord long enough to reach each tire on the vehicle and the air hose is about two feet in case the valve stem is at the top. There are storage compartments on each end for each the hose and cord. The unit can be cordless but have never needed to charge it up. It also comes with a small headlight on it for use at night. Model no. is C0203. I’m guessing the serial is CC230001AV.
Thanks for sharing.