Viair 70P Portable Air Compressor 00073
Plenty of the things we use require compressed air. There are air beds, air couches, sports balls, inflatable pools and lifesavers, rafts and kayaks, tents, and of course the tires of our cars, motorcycles, and bicycles. If you have any of these, you will need an air compressor unless you want to develop some otolaryngologic disease resulting from too much blowing of air. Besides, you can’t do that with your car’s tires.
The Viair 70P Portable Air Compressor 00073 can save you from this trouble. It is a lightweight tool that you can use anywhere –at home, at the campsite, while off-road driving with your SUV, or rafting on lakes or whitewater rivers. It weighs only 5.3 pounds and is fitted with a carrying handle for portability.
A 12-volt permanent magnetic motor powers the air pump. It can be directly tapped to the battery posts or to the cigarette lighter socket. Working pressure is rated at a maximum of 100 PSI. At this level, the motor has a duty cycle of 15%. With this, the air compressor is capable of quickly and effortlessly inflating even huge inflatable tents. It can even run small air tools that do not require more than 100 PSI.
The pump is a low-maintenance oil-less type that is directly driven by the motor. This eliminates any power loss that often results from indirect drives such as belts or shafts. The cylinder is of aluminum alloy that is anodized for protection against corrosion and premature wear. The valves of the pump are in stainless steel while the piston ring is made of PTFE or polytetrafluoroethylene, popularly known as Teflon. This is a thermoplastic material that is non-flammable, resistant to chemicals, radiation, and electrical action.
The Viair 70P Portable Air Compressor 00073 comes with a 4-feet long air hose that is braided with stainless steel, three inflation tips, a 16-feet power cable, and a carrying bag. It is 6.57″ long, 3.66″ wide, and 6.18″ tall.