My initial evaluation was that this is a nice little
compressor. I wanted it just for keeping
tires inflated properly and to blow up an occasional pool toy. The instructions were detailed and easily
followed. The disappointment only set in
when I tried attaching the air hose to the unit. The air hose is so stiff that attaching it
was quite difficult. To properly attach
it you had to pull it somewhat straight to get to the appropriate spot. Pulling it straight was not easy and the
first twist to turn the metal connector into the metal connection, the hose
crimped. BTW I mention the metal connectors
because many of the units I looked at had plastic connectors which seemed very
short sighted for long term use. You are
advised to disconnect the air hose after each use. The metal connectors addressed this concern
but the crimped hose defeated the foresight of having metal connectors. I disconnected the hose from the unit and was
able to get the other end attached without crimping the hose but then when
attaching the tire valve inflator to the already crimped end, it crimped in the
same place again. This is, in my
opinion, a design flaw which would not be corrected by simply requesting a new
air hose from the manufacturer.
Therefore I returned the unit as it can not meet my simple needs let
alone those described by the manufacturer as within its capabilities. With a better air hose this would appear to
be a very nice little unit.
From the manufacturer:
User-friendly design
Easy-to-read gauge
100PSI
Tank eliminates the
pulsations caused by piston action
Accessory kit
contains 25-foot recoil hose, female coupler, male plug, air chuck, inflation
needle, 2-inch inflation nozzles
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