Harbor Freight 12Volt 150PSI Air Compressor Review
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- Опубліковано 9 кві 2016
- Join us on Exploring Jeeps as we review and describe the operation of the Harbor Freight 12Volt 150PSI Compact Air Compressor. It can be a useful tool for inflating your tires in the case of a flat or leak, and also after a day of off roading when you needed to air down your tires.
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Thank you for this review! Best one one and most thorough on youtube on this product!
I bought 2 of these so I can air my 4 tires back to 37 from 15 when back on a road. Like you said the compressor gets hot after 2 tires with a 30 minute cooling time needed. This is a great price and function from a Harbor Freight product. Thanks for the review.
Thank you. I think I will get one. I had one tire that kept going flat on me when it got cold. Way more affordable than the ARB one I was recommended.
Cool video! Nice presentation.
Just bought this myself, woke up this morning and my rim was touching the ground. Went to harbor freight, picked this up & my 35" tire was inflated within 2-3 minutes I want to say. I saw a $29.99 one too made by the same people but I figure you get what you pay for, so I just forked out $30 for it.
Update 2 months later, still running strong haven't ran into any issues. I really recommend getting this compressor.
The reason for turning it on before connecting the hose is to minimize the current surge when a motor is first turned on. Adding the load of air resistance on top of the motor start up surge could be enough to pop the circuit breaker or even fry a winding.
Wrong. You turn it on first to release and water inside the tube.
Your video is definitely he best I have found n this air compressor. I am going to try again and I hope I didn't do something to the compressor by doing steps out of order this time. Chicago,,,that's where I live too. Thank. you!
after you bypass the thermal switch inside, it is a nice dependable little pump.
Nice vid! Thank you👍🏾
Marty MkFly, Thanks, glad you liked it.
Bought one, pretty good, Gage is accurate.
I also have one and am glad I have it, since air is 1.00 at some places. I don't worry about the unit heating up , I just don't put it back in the bag right away.
Absolutely I let mine set about 15 minutes after using it my son's and daughter's and my wife all have one in there vehicles. I also carry tire plugs in my truck. Because you never know.
First of all back in the day you didn't have to inflate your tires, someone else did it. And back then you didn't have to pay for airing up your tires at a ridiculous price. Some people like the physically impaired can't inflate tires. I do have one of these but my only complaint is the gauge increments could of been more specific on PSI. I have to disconnect it from the tire and put an air gauge to get the correct reading. I'll get off my soap box now. Thanks for the review very easy to understand.
*This does exactly what I was wanting **MyBest.Tools** Price was fantastic, lower than Harbor Freight-and it included hose and attachments, and IT IS MADE IN AMERICA, unlike Harbor Freight*
I have the slightly smaller one same brand it was maybe $30 it works perfect for me but I just keep it in my truck and have only used it for my dirt bike when I’m on the trail but wouldn’t hesitate to use it on a vehicle if needed.
I'm on my second HF/Pittsburgh compressor. The first eventually began blowing fuses every time I turned on the switch. It lasted about a year or so. The second unit has fared better so far. A little more than two years into its service life, I've had no real problems with it. As you noted, it gets ridiculously hot, but that's with all compressors. By the time my trail day is done, I'm impatient and don't like to sit around waiting for the tires to air up. I've not timed it, but I'd bet it takes four minutes or more to air up one of my 33s from 15 to 28 psi. For now, it gets the job done, but I'll move on to a dedicated on-board air setup in the next year or two.
Smokey the Jeep, thanks for your observations. They seem very consistent with what I am seeing.
I plan on piggy-backing (2) of these to an air cylinder. Basically they'll split the work
When using this tire inflator, do you have to stand there and watch it? Or can you set the pump to a certain PSI and walk away, it will shut itself off?
Foarte bun.
Sandru loan, Thank you.
I got the same model. It overheated on my third tire, did NOT blow the fuse and it quit compressing air. Next day it still wouldn’t compress air, looking for a solution
I bought this pump the day after Christmas with a gift card from work. First time I used it the yellow hose blew out where it connects to the pump. They need to improve the durability of the hose. It's incapable of withstanding the heated air. Pump worked great though.
No problem with mine had mine 4 years and it works great 👍.
Turn on this smittybilt 2781and hear a popping sound is it normal or no?
I have this compressor and for the money it works great. It was only $60, compared to $400 for Viair or ARB
WTF are you talking about? The Viair 88P sells for $62 on Amazon. I just bought one and the quality and power blows away this HF piece of junk.
I think Barry MacArthur is talking about the more expensive installed systems, like he mentions the ARB which doesn't have a comparable compressor to this one from Harbor Freight, or the one from Viair that you mentioned. Have you purchased the HF one? Did you have issues with it? That's great that you like yours. You should create a video so we can all see it in action.
Yeah, I had the HF one. It lasted a year and died. I then bought the Viair 88P and the difference is night and day. Its all metal and heavy with outstanding build quality. It does not connect to the cig lighter. Instead, you attach the clips to the car battery terminals. This allows more power with no risk of blowing a car fuse. It also has an in line fuse. As for video on this, others have already done it. Search "Viair 88P".
Because I pull a 30' trailer I opt to buy an automatic shut off since my arms are unable stretch that distance to turn on/off. The viair 400p auto has since impressed me...
I have the smaller 100psi compressor from harbor freight and use it regularly to air up after off-roading. It’s lasted over two years. In the manual it says to oil after so many hours of use. I keep a small bottle of air tool oil in the bag with it and add a few drops before every use.
I'd love to know how much leakage that unit has. It might be interesting to add some cooling vanes and a CPU fan to keep the thing cooler. How many amps does it draw?
For Amp draw, it says 30 Amps online. That's a lot. Guessing it is peak load on a bad day. Whatever it is its enough that they recommend running your vehicle. I don't have the ability to measure the current draw in the field. The unit has some small cooling vanes already. Most of the heat is carried away in the compressed air. That is really what is getting things hot, the compression. I have used this in a light rain, not sure I would want to do that with a cpu fan on it, But it couldn't hurt from a cooling perspective.
been thinking about wiring one of these into my jeep and connecting it to a tank
So how did it work for you?
Did you?
What’s the reason you didn’t connect the negative to battery terminal? I’m curious to know why.
I think the reason is that when you connect the negative, you can normally get a spark. I think the though is that one it is bad for the terminal, but also Batteries used to not be sealed and they could outgas and it was flammable. It probably doesn't really matter but better safe.
I guess my experience has been different. I bought one for my cars and garage. I decided to air up my 150 pound portable air tank. It was down to about 20 pounds. Hooked it up and turned it on. It ran fine for about 3 minutes. Just shut off. I checked and it was hardly warm, but I let it sit until the next day. I checked the tank and it had about 78-80 pounds of air in it. So the compressor had put in about 60 pounds. I hooked it back up to the battery, and it would not turn on. After checking everything I pulled the fuse and it had literally dissolved. No resemblance to a fuse at all. The socket for the fuse had also severely melted. So, I am out $70 as it is just past the warranty. I won't buy another one.
Sounds like you coulda bought a new fuse, and saved yourself a few bucks. BTW this is not designed to run for hours.
Where do you offroad by chicago?
I just bought this today. How is your holding up. I also purchased the 2 year extended warranty
So far so good with mine. I have used it a handful of times to air back up. No issues with mine so far, and it is great to have as a backup when off the beaten path.
Exploring Jeeps have you used it to air up all 4 tires when coming off a trail.
MUDTRAIL, yes, from about 15PSI up to 37. It gets hot but that is the physics of compression. If I'm not in a rush, or it is really hot out, I will fill two up wait a bit so it can cool off some and then fill the other two.
I also have 37's, and going from 12 to around 40lbs, takes about 4 mins per tire.
Mine won’t work and it was just working last month. Any suggestions?
I would guess that the ground you are connected to may have paint on it and it is acting as an insulator instead of a good conductor. Look for some bare metal if possible. It could be seized up I guess, if you let it get too hot. But I would think it would have been fairly obvious the last time you used it that you smoked it.
@@ExploringJeeps Thank you. Yeah, it was fine so I’ll try again tomorrow.
Can you use standard air fitting/hose?
No, unfortunately you cannot.
You can if you thread a new fitting on to the pipe inside the Handle. That’s My plan anyways
After a few yrs, would you recommend this?
I still have it and it still works. It is a little slow, but it has given me peace of mind and additional abilities. I would say I am an occasional user of it, not a heavy user. But for what I do with it, I am glad I didn't spend $600 on a top tier one.
@@ExploringJeeps thank you for the video and answering my question!!
Make sure you oil it regularly and it’ll last for many years. The manual says to do so every so many hours. I keep a small bottle of air tool oil in the bag with it and add a few drops before every use.
@@Ezekiel-OffRoad thank you for the advice!!
I want to use it as air blower... Is it ok to do that with this?
It puts out high pressure but not that much quantity. There just isn't a ton of flow to it. Maybe for a small project on the desktop it would be ok, but it is not the right thing for anything bigger. there is definitely less air than comes out of one of those spray cans of air. It does work on tires though, and mine is still going.
No
My pressure gauge doesn't show the exact pressure..shoots straight past 150
Mine works perfect 👍
Holy shit, it's rare that I find somebody who speaks too slowly even when sped up to 2x
I did the same 😂
Guilty as charged.
@@ExploringJeeps What's your opinion about VIAIR and Audew brands compared to this?
Is it constant duty?
No, it's not. I wish it was but for what it costs, I am willing to wait a bit.
Thanks. That does help. I'm looking for 100 % or constant duty cycle for mine.
37 psi seems a bit high for that size tires in a jeep
My Micky Thompson 35's go to 60 psi🤷♂️ I only ever run 40 tho
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So I guess you is giving this product from harbor freight Pittsburgh air compressor a five-star rating
Absolutely a 10star rating 👍
@@alexandroguerra1845 thank you I will go get one the cheaper one that I had they did give me a refund and don't sell it anymore
screw type connection when it stuck u will lose ur inflation air
It’s like a knockoff of the smittybilt air compressor lol. Fuck it works then buy it !
Ohhhh two tires and 1.50$ at gas station to fill up all four fuck it…
Harbor Freight compressor is a huge mistake if you want to use the compressor for other functions such as winterizing your RV. The connectors to add a different air hose or connector is not compatible with standard air connectors. This is only useful for pumping up tires.
Robert Morasko what do you need an air compressor for when winterizing and rv?
To blow water out of lines
All you have to do is buy a portable air tank you can add this compressor to it portable air tanks usually 99% of the time we'll have a Schrader valve.
For what it is this seems to be the best one out there
That's all I need it for it's an awesome Air compressor used it on my tractor trailer and my pickup truck and My wife's car love that little bugger 🥰😘.
It gets hot because it has a cycle time.
You should probably read the manual before you do a review.
It get's hot because it compresses air. It's Physics. You are right this pump does not have a 100% duty cycle. The big question is how that heat is dissipated. In a 100% duty cycle compressor, it could dissipate heat faster than it makes it. This pump cannot do that and you can smell it when it gets hot. I use it until it gets hot and then I let it cool as much as I can stand waiting. If it is hot outside, it takes longer to fill my tires. But this compressor is still working for me after a few years of intermittent use.
@@ExploringJeeps
It wasn't designed to be a work horse but it does work (will last longer if you read the manual) edit: I just read the manual and nothing about how long to run it, but it does say let it cool down before you put it back in the case. Lol
OR you could have some fun and fill one tire after another and see how many tires before it fails. YOU WILL BE A UA-cam ROCKSTAR lol