Good portable air compressor for the Model 3?

[lUtriaNt]

my hat in the ring:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CTGM2LD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Watts_Up]

Hey guys/gals,

The Model 3's 12v cigarette port is only rated at 12 amps continuous use, and it seems that alot of the portable air compressors requires 15 amps. I don't want to deal with broken fuses, what do you guys use that would work well with the Model 3? Thanks all.

I would recommend using a GSPSCN Two Cylinders 12V Air Compressor Pump

$59. 87 GSPSCN Silver Tire Inflator Heavy Duty Double Cylinders with Portable Bag,
Metal 12V Air Compressor Pump 150PSI

$64.89 GSPSCN Portable Digital Car Tire Inflator with Gauge 150Psi Auto Shut-Off,
Heavy Duty Double Cylinders 12V Air Compressor Pump with LED Light​

• Heavy Duty Double cylinder design,
• maximum pressure 150PSI,
• air flow 70L/min,
• inflates standard vehicle tire in 1.5 minutes (200/70/R16, 0-35psi)

You should also watch the following videos:

 

[RayK]

I would recommend using a GSPSCN Two Cylinders 12V Air Compressor Pump

$59. 87 GSPSCN Silver Tire Inflator Heavy Duty Double Cylinders with Portable Bag,
Metal 12V Air Compressor Pump 150PSI

$64.89 GSPSCN Portable Digital Car Tire Inflator with Gauge 150Psi Auto Shut-Off,
Heavy Duty Double Cylinders 12V Air Compressor Pump with LED Light​

Both of those units seems to require 25A so it shouldn't be plugged into the 12V cigarette lighter socket in the Model 3. Attaching directly to the 12V battery is probably okay but that's still a lot of juice.

 

[RC2785]

I use this one. Its 12V 120W so if you do the math it should only pull 10 amps
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QR4Q42L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

 

[maxmikeibx]

Hey guys/gals,

The Model 3's 12v cigarette port is only rated at 12 amps continuous use, and it seems that alot of the portable air compressors requires 15 amps. I don't want to deal with broken fuses, what do you guys use that would work well with the Model 3? Thanks all.

The compressor that comes free with the much cheaper 2012 Leaf works great.

 

[TomT]

I kept the compressor from my 2016 Volt. It works great.

 

[Vines]

I like the protection the metal can this one offers.

https://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-00075-...ompressor&qid=1610323521&s=automotive&sr=1-44

 

[f308gt4]

I went for DEWALT DCC020IB 20V Max Inflator. While it does plug into a cigarette lighter port, is also will take the DeWalt 20V batteries, which I already have a number of. This unit was well rated by Consumer Reports.

I got the same thing, for the same reasons. I have an extra battery that I can put in the trunk if needed, and it’s nice to be able to use the cigarette lighter if needed.

I also have a Dynaplug tire repair kit in the event that I need to patch a tire.

One of these days, I need to find a case that will fit the above plus some tools that fits in the under trunk compartment.

 

[SageBrush]

The Ryobi is battery powered and has been very reliable for me. I tried two other models that plug into the cigarette adapter and both blew a circuit. It’s a great price at Home Depot, although you do need to buy a battery and charger separately if you don’t already have another Ryobi cordless tool.

RYOBI 18-Volt ONE+ Dual Function Inflator/Deflator (Tool Only)-P747 - The Home Depot

I have this one also and I'm really quite pleased with it.

One thing to note though, which I think is true to varying degrees with all of these small portable inflators: they overheat after ~ 5 minutes of continuous use. That makes them good devices to keep tyres inflated, but not so great as a device to pump up a flat tyre.

 

[The_Observer]

OP here. I ended up getting the Milwaukee M12 inflator + 2 1.5Ah battery pack combo for about $100 for home depot, probably not the best value, but it did help another friend of mine with a flat.