The Bayfield Bunch
Bayfield Ontario
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The Canadian Tire Store here in Canada is advertising an air compressor this week which happens to include a nailer/stapler thingy. Tried to include a picture but didn't work. Am wondering if this would be acceptable for keeping the tires on our Class A motorhome tuned up if necessary plus blowing out waterlines for winterizing. I'm not good at understanding tech stuff so I've included the unit's specs below. On sale for $199.00..... Thanks.
Includes two-in-one brad nailer/stapler
No tank required - air is stored in tubular frame for a more compact, lightweight unit
Protective coating reduces temperature and noise, and protects against rust and damage
High output: 5.1 CFM @ 40 PSI; 4.1 CFM @ 90 PSI
1-gallon, 2 peak HP motor
Pump does not require oil, which means reduced maintenance
30% lighter than traditional compressors with the same high output
125 max PSI
Exclusive to Canadian Tire
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tom_kat
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if the pressure goes high enought it would work for tires you really need a larger tank with more air volume to blow out the water lines realy well.
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amxpress
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I have a similar size air compressor with a 1 Gallon tank; 125 psi.
It is great for inflating the 15" tires on my fiver, but it doesn't have enough capacity to inflate a Class "A" tire. My neighbor has a HR Class "A" and we tried to air up his tires. It didn't work.
It has pressure, but not enough volume.
Save your money, unless you want to do some power nailing.
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Fish On I'll Get the Net
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I purchased a smaller one last year called Job Mat. It’s a 3 gallon and 100 psi max. I use it for the car, truck, and camper and its very light weight. It was on sale at Canadian Tire about $50.
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KeninAZ
SE AZ
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An oilless compressor usually means it has a limited # oof ours it will run without rebuilding it.
I have had them before.
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2oldman
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I'd be leery of that statement about no tank. You'll appreciate having a compressor with a 4 gallon tank.
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The Bayfield Bunch
Bayfield Ontario
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Thanks for the feedback on the compressor. Seems to be some legitimate doubt about it's capabilities so I have decided to return it to the store. Luckily I hadn't even opened the box. Any suggestions for a good reliable type of air compressor to carry on board?
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The Bayfield Bunch wrote:Thanks for the feedback on the compressor. Seems to be some legitimate doubt about it's capabilities so I have decided to return it to the store. Luckily I hadn't even opened the box. Any suggestions for a good reliable type of air compressor to carry on board?
MV 50 or one of its clones. I have the Harbor Freight clone because it has a metal body instead of plastic.
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2oldman
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Air compressor
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chuck4788
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My experience from inflating tires is that the air compressor needs to be rated at least 25psi higher than the desired pressure in your tires. Actually the criteria is cutin pressure for the compressor, which is about 20-305 psi less than the max rating. The air system on my MH runs at 125psi but the compressor cutin is 90 and it won't air up my 120psi tires. I bought a Porter-Cable 150psi rated air compressor with a 6 gallon pancake tank and it works great. You also need at least several CFM at 90psi and/or a tank or you will spend 15 minutes holding an air chuck on a tire to add a few psi, this eliminates most of the 12 volt compressors. My 2.5 ProSine will run my air compressor.
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