DEWALT 20V MAX Tire Inflator, Compact and Portable, Automatic Shut Off, LED Light, Bare Tool Only (DCC020IB)Rufus AIRufus AI

Very satisfied with this purchase. Couldn’t be more straightforward. Screw on the air hose, turn on the power, and read the exact tire pressure.Then, set the wheel selector for the exact desired pressure. I was never very good at using or reading the traditional stick tire gauges. I seemed to lose air before i ever got a reading and couldn’t trust the number i thought i saw.This inflates quickly to exact pressure selected.I happily went to all the tires I could find—lawn tractor, wheel barrow, bicycles.As for the a/c adapter not included, just order one for $45. Whatever. Though I expect the 20v batter (also an additional cost) will be my primary power source.

There are a number of tools I have for my old Mercedes that I know I will use maybe once every year or longer. But when you need them you need them.Tools such as one to pull the instrument cluster.I’ll check my tires at least once a month. That should be standard procedure for everyone. Came across one last week where it was down to 18 pounds and took it in to have the leak fixedWhen service stations did car repair work they all had nice big air compressors for their air tools and of course hoses to fill tires.Remember when every island by the gas pumps had a hose for water for the coolant and a air hose for the tires?Those days are long gone, with the disappearance of repair shops in service stations. If a self-serve station has an air compressor at all it’s some dinky little thing in the back and most want $1.50 for three minutes to fill your tires.And that’s if the thing works. And of course I spent a number of years running around the car trying to fill each tire before the time went outAnyway a friend told me about this little portable Dewalt air compressor.It arrived yesterday and I spent today just filling the spare tires of my cars.That’s some thing that virtually everybody ignores, including me. And of course the worst time to find out it’s low on air is when you need it out in the middle of nowhere.One of them that hadn’t been checked since new, 11 years, was down to 10 pounds when it should’ve had 61 pounds . And of course normally when you find that out it’s when you need itOne thing I advise when you’re getting this get the bigger battery. I got the middle one at 4 A/h.The only thing that surprised me a bit is after filling these three spares today – the usage light on the battery was down to two from the three. so I suspect if you’d had the standard battery I pretty much would’ve used it all.The other thing that surprised me is how accurate the built-in pressure governor is. Set it to 33 pounds and it automatically fills it to 33 pounds and then stops. I verified it with my hand-held digital tire pressure gauge.Another nice feature that I had to figure out? Every hose I’ve ever used do you have to keep it pressed into the Schrader valve. This one just screws in and you just leave it alone while the compressor does its thing. It’s a nice thought-out feature.So my summary is that this is a worthwhile investment that you will probably use at least every monthYou can’t even depend on the car’s tire pressure monitoring system to give you an accurate reading. The one on my 2011 Mercedes is 5 pounds optimistic. I suppose what it is still good for is detecting a massive leak.And the federal government mandated these for newer cars because people don’t check their tire pressure.And why is this important? A low pressure tire is in danger of a blowout with the added heat not to mention a degradation in handling.So I am glad that I got this finally.I’ll even take it on long trips because looking at that little dinky spare tire in my 2011 Mercedes and the hassle of changing it to a spare it would be nice to have a pump just to pump it up with air and get you do a tire shopThis is a tool that I know I will use on a regular basis.Edit 12-5-22 as I am typing this I’m sitting in an Elko Nevada hotel room. I had taken the 2011 on a 2000 mile trip to Minneapolis. And on the way back I had a tire issueAs it turns out I really did use the air compressor. The other day in Wendover Utah I came out the next morning and the rear tire was completely flat. Now that alone would’ve taken out a good part of the day being it was in a motel parking lot. call AAA wait a number of hours-& since the things completely flat they probably have it towed somewhere unless they have air compressors. incidentally the spare is this little donut thing that I wouldn’t drive the remaining 500 miles on. Anyway out came the Dewalt and in about three or four minutes the completely flat tire was full and used another bar from the batterySo why am I in Elko? I wanted to get the flat fixed and then trying to take it off the rim the machine tore the sidewall and of course there was not another Perelli tire in my size in Elko Nevada so I was having to wait until Monday for one to be deliveredAnyway on a trip I am not going to leave this

I convinced our small nonprofit to buy this inflator a couple of years ago and I got a lot of pushback over the price (we paid $130).Well, the other night, our Facilities Manager (an old friend) was using it on our company truck’s tires. He was bent over this inflator for a full minute, his head bobbing around. I was watching from the darkness a few feet away, talking to another colleague, when I heard the FM say: “Wow.” So I call out to him: “Something wrong?””No,” he said. “Actually, something’s very RIGHT for a change. I’m just SO IMPRESSED with this tool! The design is beautiful… especially this display and minimalist buttons and this knob, see? …it’s SUPER-easy to use… even has a light for when it’s dark like this… Y’know, I hate to admit it, but you were right when you said it’d be worth it to pay extra for this thing instead of that cheapie one I was pushing for.”Aaaannnd… there you have it, Folks. One of the most stubbornly opinionated guys I’ve ever had the genuine pleasure of working with recommends this. Look… if HE likes it — and he’s picky about all kinds of mechanical stuff — then you will also like it. QED.DW really does put a lot of thought into how they design things and I’m betting they took in a lot of feedback to end up with something so ideal for use in both normal and adverse conditions… Remember: the moment you need to use this, it’s very likely because the SHTF and you urgently need to blow something up (you fellas can read that however you like, oorah). Just reach for the easy-to-find “yellow thing” in the back of your vehicle and: hit the huge power button to turn it on (or the “light” button if it’s dark); take a quick squint at the big, bright, super-understandable display that tells you how badly you let your tire get low; and spin the dial to set your target pressure. Then, just hit the “Play” button… (they really did make it look like a music “play” button… clever).Starting from the shape, like a little old-school lunchbox, it’s got all the bells and whistles: there’s a collection of different tips for inflating all kinds of things, from inflatable boats/rafts to {NSFW} dolls (as well as for DEFLATING things, like your camping mattress). They’re all right there, firmly clipped to the end. And there’s a little door on the other end for the power cord, in case you need to run it in your house or RV. The main air hose is sturdy and thick and it has a standard tip for car tires/etc that screws on really easily. When you take it off, it let’s a tiny bit of air out as it releases, but don’t worry: the inflator automagically inflates the tire juuuust a bit extra so the escaping air won’t be a problem. When you stow the hose, it wraps around the unit and clips to itself very elegantly. The top handle makes this lightweight unit easy to carry and it contains the bright LED worklight (Ladies, take note: if you’re stuck by the side of the road in a rainstorm with a low/flat tire, this is a gret tool). Last but not least, the unit is extremely portable (I recommend getting the soft-shell case) and powered by DeWalt’s 20V batteries. So, it shares the same power source as all of (y)our DeWalt power tools and we can always pop one of those batteries in when necessary.When something is this good at what it’s for, I just feel an urge to compliment the people who made it and encourage folks to get one so others can see what American ingenuity can produce. It might be made in China, but I’m pretty sure a team of Murrikins figgered it out and drew it all up. AI will not replace us if we keep on making cool gear like this. OK, maybe AI could make it 30% lighter and 3D print it, but I rest my case.Happy trails, y’all.

Dewalt never fails to impress! This unit works like a charm, I was able to use another 20V battery that I had from a Dewalt drill purchase (from Amazon) a little while back! This unit makes noise but isn’t unbearable like others I’ve used (I’m guessing 50-60 decibels/not as loud as a vacuum); works quick, comes with all the attachments you need, is truly a plug and play device (if you have the battery). Also, props to my Amazon delivery driver that delivered it in the snow!

I’ve gotten some of those portable cordless tire pumps, but they either run out of battery too soon or take too long to inflate my car tires. A lot of them are off brands that while they have a detachable battery it’s hard to find or not worth getting an off-brand spare. While as a Vine reviewer I have tested a few of those, and they are OK. I wanted something more robust with easy to replace readily available batteries. I knew Dewalt was a popular brand that makes many cordless tools that I use. I noticed this didn’t come with a battery, but I have plenty that fit the bill, so I didn’t have to worry about having ready power. Additionally, it’s very powerful so standing outside on cold days inflating the tires is going to cost me less effort.This is a very simple device to use, not a bunch of selects like some chargers have with various pressure metrics. This uses PSI, plus there is no selection for a lot of different vehicles or tire applications, just a choice between inflation a blower. The two sides of the device have wrap arounds for their use. On the left facing front is a rubber high pressure cord with a fitting for tires. On the right side in a larger diameter flex hose for just blowing air. The display allows you to select tire or air which has a simple for a gust of wind. When blowing up a tire, a simple dial allows you to set the frequency, and the pump stops when it’s reached. Inside one of the side panels is a cigar lighter cord and plug in to use for connection to your car battery as a backup via the lighter port. So, you can use if the plug in battery is dead, or you don’t have one yet as it is not included. Dewalt 20V batteries are available in may sizes, and I like that I can put a bigger long lasting one to refill my tires without recharging in-between. Unit is not as light as the smaller ones but much more powerful and has a convenient carry handle. I when connected to a tire it will inflate it faster than most of the portables, and you can just sit it down as the connection hose is long enough to reach. Recommended.