n2horns Report post Posted October 21, 2023 Been looking at getting a power tank to air up/down truck tires. Kinda spendy, but it is very portable. I have used other air compressor before, but had issues when truck is fully loaded to inflate the tires. Also a plus is the ability to run air tools to make removing tire nuts easier and quicker. https://powertank.com/collections/10lb-power-tank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ernesto C Report post Posted October 21, 2023 Following... I think it will be a useful item specially for those pulling travel trailers, toy houlers and their toys etc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoss50 Report post Posted October 21, 2023 I use a nitrogen tank from the HVAC industry. Not quite as good as a power tank but it works and is cheap to fill. I don't use it to run air tools, I have battery impacts and tools. I usually bring it on trips when I have the trailer. I would look at an ARB compressor with small tank too. My buddy has one mounted under the passenger seat of his Tacoma and loves it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed67 Report post Posted October 21, 2023 Seems pricey for its use. I carry a charged pancake compressor that does fine for much cheaper 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted October 21, 2023 How many PSI does that get filled to and with what? Crazy expensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted October 22, 2023 I dont have one of these but I do have an onboard conpressor on my truck. Will never own another truck without one. Not what the op asked but another option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted October 22, 2023 Sweet Jesus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siwash Report post Posted October 22, 2023 https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-Cordless-High-Pressure-Inflator-with-Digital-Gauge-P737D/307627867 compact & cheap and they make an impact wrench that is also compact and cheap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddielasvegas Report post Posted October 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Siwash said: https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-Cordless-High-Pressure-Inflator-with-Digital-Gauge-P737D/307627867 compact & cheap and they make an impact wrench that is also compact and cheap. How many tires can it air up on one battery charge? Eddie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyNoon Report post Posted October 22, 2023 I have one of this and they work great for filling tires. I got it used from a buddy after he sold his jeep. ( i got a very good deal or these have gone way up in price after lookingat the link) I usually it on flats tires. I have never ran air tools on it yet, although they say you can. You fill it up at the welding shop. I can't remember the psi it is fill it or the cost. I don't use it often enough due to its bulk and weight. I have only emptied it twice because I end up putting it on the floor board by the back seat and just gets in the way. They sell very good mounting brackets, but I haven't found a location that I want it to be permanently. I'm going to just run a smaller on board air system. But they do work great and fast on tires. Jeep guys used to love them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted October 22, 2023 I did some searching and found this older but informative review. https://www.off-road.com/trucks-4x4/tech/power-tank-review-23093.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sky Island junkie Report post Posted October 22, 2023 Another PITA about these things besides the crazy cost is the tank recertification. Probably every 5 years if the same as oxy. I ran my oxy tank out and needed to cut some heavy steel where my plasma cutting leads wouldn’t reach. They wouldn’t exchange tank because past the certification date. They told me about a week for the test. Took them over a month to get it back to me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siwash Report post Posted October 22, 2023 8 hours ago, eddielasvegas said: How many tires can it air up on one battery charge? Eddie In my test at home I took a flat at like 7 psi to 30+ in just over 10 minutes. The 4amp battery didn’t seem phased and I bet you could run 20+ psi in four tires or more on half a charge, so long as you’re not in a hurry…the unit got pretty hot and if I would have given it time to cool if I was doing more. It is a little more time efficient than the 12V compressor I have stashed under the seat in my truck and much easier to deploy. i’m sure it’s not as slick as the unit the OP is asking about but it does the job. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catclaw Report post Posted October 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Sky Island junkie said: Another PITA about these things besides the crazy cost is the tank recertification. Probably every 5 years if the same as oxy. I ran my oxy tank out and needed to cut some heavy steel where my plasma cutting leads wouldn’t reach. They wouldn’t exchange tank because past the certification date. They told me about a week for the test. Took them over a month to get it back to me You need to find a new welding shop. Mine exchanged anything Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sky Island junkie Report post Posted October 22, 2023 1 hour ago, catclaw said: You need to find a new welding shop. Mine exchanged anything I’m 40 miles from the closest one to me so I trusted what they told me. 30 years and I’ve never had one tell me to go get it certified but then again I’d never paid attn to the date stamp. This power tanks website says it will need to be certified every 5 years and I’m assuming no exchange so probably will have a waiting period for that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
