Air compressor recommendations?

Air compressor wanted, what to get?

Hey there folks, Just a question for you. I'm looking to buy a small compressor and want to know what is the minimum PSI I should be looking at (and gallons if that matters??). This will be used mainly for light stuff like filling tires on the mtn bike and motorbike and what not. Won't be using any real tools with it. My main concern is that it push enough pressure to seal a new tire, my arms are to tired from trying to mount a tubeless with a hand pump.
Any suggestions are welcome! Oh, under $200 if possible (not sure if that is, but you don't know until you ask!) and electric.

Thanks!

 

I generally don't like tools from Harbor Freight, but I bought this compressor about 7 years ago, thinking it would only last for one task I had. I later used it to do the complete texture finishing inside my condo with a hopper. Of course I've also used a lot of air tools with it, not to mention bike and truck tires (and my truck has 33" tires). I've been quite happy with it, especially for the price ($99.97). If you sign up to get the mailings from Harbor Freight, it's common to receive 20% discount coupons.


http://www.harborfreight.com/1-3-4-quarter-hp-4-gallon-115-psi-pancake-compressor-38898.html

 

Thanks for the post, I've been looking at these at the HF and can't decide what to get. I'll check this one out.

 

I think sears has a small one one sale right now too....the only problem with those little ones is they are sooooo loud but they do work well I use a 5 gallon ...120psi max from sears on my service truck and I kicks ass and I works great to fill tubeless tires on my bike too. If you go with harbor freight get the warranty is cost a few more bucks but worth it. I think lee just got lucky...lol

 

Thanks, I'll check them all out!

 

If you can deal with the noise, Harbor Freight has a few that will work for ya Compressors

 

If possible go for an oil cooled compressor. It's quiet and will 10x longer than a air cooled type. I've got one of the big cyclinder types, it holds up to 120 PSI. Great for setting tubeless tires.

The smaller versions are more portable but turn on more frequently and don't hold as much air.

 

I don't have this exact brand, but I have one of these - http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Charger-Inflator-Power-Supply/dp/B000Q617NM. My parents got it for me years ago to have in the car on trips in case my battery died. I mostly use it to inflate bike tires though. It is slow for a compressor, but it does put out enough air to seal a tubeless tire. It also has an outlet on it so you could plug stuff into it in the car. Or if the electricity ever goes out you could take it in the house and plug a lamp into it. It's not worth buying if all you want is the air compressor, but with the other functions it may be worth it.

 

Thanks, I just bought a small one from Sears on sale, so illgive it a try first and see how it goes.

 

If your not happy with the one you got amazon has a good little pancake compressor on sale and delivered free.

http://www.amazon.com/Porter-Cable-...ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1282167069&sr=1-1

 

Mine is pretty close to that one. Hope it works

 

HUSKY 1.5 Hp, 3 Gals, 155 psi. It puts out 3.4 SCFM @ 40 psi, and 2.5 @ 90 psi. More than adequate for bike tires, and less than $100 smackers.

 

Go to Harbor freight....They have all kind of compressors that will work fine for what you want to do with it

 

The one I got is a Craftman Evolve, 3 gallon, 100 on sale at Sears for like $65, and it worked perfect!
Thanks for everyones help!

 

This is what I have and it works well. I even use it to clean my bike with the air nozzle. $99

http://www.harborfreight.com/2-hp-8-gallon-115-psi-portable-air-compressor-95386.html

 

I don't have space for something that big unfortunately.

 

It's not that big. About 2 ft high and 2 1/2 ft wide.

 

I have the same compressor and it works fine.

 

Got me a Porter Cable. Good stuff.

 

Now I just need a presta valve adaptor to make itwork smoothness! Anyone got a good deal on a cheap one?