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OldBaldy1701E

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3. All I can say is this...
Fri Feb 2, 2024, 09:29 AM
Feb 2024

I bought a Campbell-Hausfeld 12V pump (they had models with a gauge on it but I got the one that did not have one) for $22. I bought it around 13 years ago. It has been accidentally submerged in water for a few days. It has fallen off of things many times onto pavement. It has been used to pump up everything from bicycle tires to my 16" truck tires. (That one took some time to do, but whatever.) What happened to it? Nothing! It is still sitting in our Hyundai right this moment. I used it the other day to top off one of the tires when I noticed it was a bit low. I was in the grocery store parking lot. In summary, it has been a beast!

(Now, in fairness, I have to admit to one thing. I removed the cigarette lighter plug and put clamps on it. That way I can connect to the battery directly. I found that to be a better arrangement. However, nowadays those 'power ports' are more common and they work without the car running.)



A bit worn but still powerful and working!

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I'd just buy a cheap one KS Toronado Feb 2024 #1
Good to know. Thank you IcyPeas Feb 2024 #17
I've had to add air to three different tires in recent weeks, I was told that it was the weather Rhiannon12866 Feb 2024 #25
Do they rotate the wipers, I wonder? Blue Owl Feb 2024 #28
First place I would always look gibraltar72 Feb 2024 #2
Seconded! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Feb 2024 #4
All I can say is this... OldBaldy1701E Feb 2024 #3
Ditto OneBlueDotS-Carolina Feb 2024 #10
The funny thing is that I have gone through three regular air compressors. OldBaldy1701E Feb 2024 #14
Been cold, OneBlueDotS-Carolina Feb 2024 #15
Good to know. Thank you. IcyPeas Feb 2024 #18
Wow. Sounds dependable! Thank you for this suggestion. IcyPeas Feb 2024 #16
I've got the Ryobi P737. cloudbase Feb 2024 #5
Same here. usonian Feb 2024 #9
I wouldn't use Ryobi if I made my living with them, cloudbase Feb 2024 #12
I've had two chainsaws that were unsatisfactory. usonian Feb 2024 #13
Yeah, peace of mind is good. I get unnerved when low tire pressure light goes on. IcyPeas Feb 2024 #19
i bought an iFanze at Walmart.com in December bucolic_frolic Feb 2024 #6
Cant beat $15. They all seen reasonably priced. Thank you IcyPeas Feb 2024 #20
I have a bag in my truck. In it --- 18" breaker bar, full set of different size lug sockets and a set of tire plugs. 3Hotdogs Feb 2024 #7
That was very very nice of you. They must've been so thankful for the help. IcyPeas Feb 2024 #21
10 years ago I bought a Slime gab13by13 Feb 2024 #8
Just looked up Slime. I've never heard of this brand. IcyPeas Feb 2024 #22
Funny, the only Slime I know is for bike tires Old Crank Feb 2024 #29
We have a couple of these: TwilightZone Feb 2024 #11
Interesting that it can be used as a powerbank too. IcyPeas Feb 2024 #23
That reminds me of a joke from the late Robert Schimmel mockmonkey Feb 2024 #24
I have an older Coleman with an air mattress inflater Mopar151 Feb 2024 #26
You could get a bicycle pump. SarahD Feb 2024 #27
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