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Bosch 3.6V Portable Electric Compressor $71.40 (Was $119) Delivered @ Amazon AU

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Was annoyed i missed this list time so snapped this up when on sale again and cheaper than last time. Can now get rid of my old noisy ryobi compressor.

  • Inflation of up to 10.3 bar (150 PSI) with real-time measurement and autostop function Ideal for inflating tyres (car, motorcycle, bike), balls, and smaller water sports equipment
  • Integrated battery and USB-C charging, brightly illuminated by LED light
  • Intuitive and practical: easy to use, ergonomic, and small design with big display
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  • Is this any better then the ryobi handheld one?

    • +1

      i have the ryobi one model which is super noisy and slow. it also doesn't come with the attachments so can't blow up balls or my kids bike tyres.

      • +3

        My ryobi one came with all the attachments. Maybe you got jibbed?

      • Seek medical attention if you have deflated balls

  • Thanks bought one

  • +5

    Is this better than Xiaomi Air pump 1s?

  • +2
  • Why wouldn't such compressors have an extra tip for matresses and floaties? Is it because of a extreme difference in pressure between tyres and mattresses?

    If yes, are there adaptors (with safety valves perhaps) to dramatically widen application for this device? Would be so useful then.

    • Because it can't inflate one on a full charge.

    • +1

      My guess is that the issue is the volume of air to inflate an air mattress
      They show a floatie in their photos

    • +4

      I have personal experience with the xiaomi pump, I assume this bosch is similar.

      They are designed for high-pressure, low volume pumping.

      So pumping up an air mattress would take the better part of a day. Even car tyres take a while - I basically start it up and come back when the noise stops, even for just a few PSI. Still beats having a steve irwin style fight with those grubby air pump hoses at servos.

      it'll pump up floaties and soccer balls fine, just make sure to be ready to turn it off manually so your stuff doesn't pop.

      • Lol, can picture it clearly

        "steve irwin style fight with those grubby air pump hoses at servos"

  • +1

    Watching the video of the person pumping up the bike tyre, this must take ages for a car tyre.

    • +8

      when ur in the middle of nowhere or the closest petrol station burns down by the Avengers, taking ages is better than none

      • +1

        Better off getting a cigarette lighter pump.

      • +2

        here are some answers from the product reviews i pulled off, hope it helps:

        "This little pump is the best I have tried, bike tyres topped up in a few seconds. Car tyres x4 needed a top up of 2-3 psi to get them to 32psi, it took around 5 minutes to get all four wheels done. It only used .25% of the rechargeable battery, I’m really impressed and so happy to no longer needing to to go hunting for a service station with a usable pump."

    • +3

      this kind of thing is mainly for topup only. you don't want to use it from flat tyre.

    • Size matters. I'd suggest a larger portable unit if you intend on having it for a vehicle as these are only useful for emergencies.

      These size pumps are better suited for bike hikes etc.

      • +1

        Yes doesn't meet my need. I'm thinking something that can run on 240v, or 12v car battery and could do a car tyre from say 20 to 40 in maybe a minute max. I've been looking around, but for the prices i'm finding I'll keep going to the local petrol station.

        • Maybe you want to check this out https://amzn.asia/d/5FWed6z

        • I keep 2 in the car, a 12v SCA one I got from Supacheap on special and a jumpstart battery kit which also comes with a pump included.

      • +2

        These seem built more for convenience than emergency. If the tyre is that flat, topping it up will probably not help/work. Spare tyre should be put on. Those that can't change tyres should buy some roadside assistance.

      • -1

        That's what she said

  • -7

    i prefer xiaomi

    • +8

      OK mate, thanks.

  • i'm looking for a pump for my bike. is this an overkill for a bike pump?
    are there any quality cheaper alternatives?

    • +3

      I’m with @Shwayne on this one. Get yourself a floor pump. Quicker, quieter, cheaper, and probably less bad for the environment - no battery to dispose of when it eventually dies.

      (Unless you have a physical ailment that prevents you from using a manual pump)

      • yes got a aldi manual pump that has foot holder and it pumps up tyres quite quickly

  • +2

    I've had one of these for two years. It's fantastic, doesn't skip a beat. Gets a bit hot pumping above 40psi but gets my bike to 70 no problem

    • Have you tried a car tyre?

      • +2

        Yep, used it after I got a flat. Used most of the battery to pump from flat. I also use it regularly to top up my car tyre pressure, battery does 3-8 psi top ups for 8 tyres without issue.

  • is this one strong enough to inflate a flat tyre? e.g "Flat tyre mode" at the servos? this could come in handy if I run over a nail in the boonies so I can make it to the nearest mech to replace tyre

    • would be interested in this too, i wonder how long it take to do this.

    • +3

      Should be with with 150 PSI, but if your tyre gets a nail and goes flat then pumping it will do little. You can get a foam tyre repair aerosol can from most places that sell car bits, I always carry a couple in the car along with a portable pump.

      If running a 4x4 it might be worth changing the rims and also having a tyre repair kit.

    • You'd be better off changing your tyre and using your spare. Only takes 5 minutes if you know what your're doing.

      • +3

        Not if your on the side of the freeway though.

        • Just drive to a safe location. If the tyre is in a condition for this pump to re inflate, it's good enough to drive at reduced speed to a safe place to change tyres. 5 minutes and you're back on the road, drop the punctured wheel off at a tyre place and pickup later. Much easier than limping to a shop and waiting for them to do it and paying more in the process.

          • @frugalferret: If your tyre is totally flat, it will be permanently destroyed after about 1km of even slow AF crawling on it. Which will take more than 5 minutes just crawling along while in danger.

            VS

            Squirt a can of that tyre sealer/repair/inflate stuff and drive to the nearest safe place to swap out, or if the seal works well then just drive it to a tyre shop when available.

            A $15-20 can of guff saves you from destroying a several hundred dollar tyre frugal ferret.

            • @stumo: I was replying to their situation of "If I run over a nail in the boonies"

              For starters, there is likely very little traffic in the boonies, so just get out the way if you hear a car coming, or just drive off the road and change the tyre. Much easier than pumping it up with a portable pump, driving until you feel it deflating, re-inflating and then repeating X amount of times until your reach a repair shop. Save spending $15-20 on foam as well. Just 5 minutes of work to get you back on the road and continue you day an drop the removed tyre in for repairs when it's convenient.

    • +1

      at 3.6v.. absolutely Not. This device best for balls, bike tyres. Get yourself a Makita 18V LXT cordless around $138 for the skin, plus battery/charger

    • I had a slow leak which went flat overnight, used this and it got me to the mechanic 10 min away. It only dropped about 8psi over that drive so a relatively slow leak. Going to depend a lot on how big the hole is.

      It's a small device and it pumps car tyres relatively slowly, so it's not going to work miracles

  • +1

    Can i use this to blow dust when cleaning PC/laptop?

    • Came here to ask this!

    • No, they won't be very effective without some type of accumulator.

    • Not possible unfortunately, it just pumps out air, doesn't store it in a small tank to use as an air blaster.

    • +1

      What you really want for that sort of stuff is an XPower Airrow Pro Electric Blower, I bought one on sale 6 months back for around $100 and it is awesome, it’s even strong enough to do some leaf blowing outside!

    • no, you will need something like this for compressed air https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-18v-one-3-8l-air-compresso…

    • +2

      Definitely not. I have one of these and it's great, I also use it for cleaning vacuum cleaner filters and all kinds of other things.

      https://amzn.asia/d/cQHUXR0

  • Why don't they come with quick connect fittings? Every manual pump has them but something labour saving like this requires you to screw it in.

    • Cost

      • I have received this today.Yeah using the screw is a bummer as it always loses some air no matter how fast you try to unscrew it.

        Makes a big difference while unscrewing from cycle tyres. 40 PSI becomes 36 PSI by the time you manage to unscrew it completely.

        Any suggestions apart from overinflating it?

        • Unfortunately no suggestions which don't include spending more money, like on an aftermarket non-return/quick connect adapter to fit a threaded hose. The savings are often in the barebones product, good if that's all you require.

    • I've found I prefer the screw on fitting.. seems airtight and foolproof.. and airloss seems minimal.. also it gives me more confidence to sit the pump inside my alloy rims, and walk away while it does the job.. rather than having to sit with it. I guess this could be done with a quick connect fitting too.. but I often find them to be leaky and have to be held at the correct angle with my tongue out to the side.

  • Can it be used while charging?

    • no

  • What about this compressor instead? Looks cheaper with hood reviews

    • It's way bigger and has no inbuilt battery. Probably be a better option for a car if you have the space, but might be inconvenient for bikes and other portable things.

  • Anyone used at car events due to pressure checks or small modifications? How does it compare to a compressor type, like cheap Amazon one above

  • /cry, paid full price for this just a week or so ago.

    • Do they work well?

      • Very slow, but can't expect too much for something like this. Great for bike tyres, would hate to try a car tyre but if you are desperate enough to need it I guess it could be a life saver.

  • Some reviews said that it could not do 4 wheels and needed recharge. Wonder if the batteries are consistent for different batches. Any owners to comment. Also I like to know if the battery is replaceable - it will be a waste if batter runs to its end.

    • +1

      Looks like you can replace the battery.

      This is from the manual. https://www.bosch-diy.com/storage/en-au/easypump-100052511-o…

      Integrated batteries may only be removed for disposal
      by qualified personnel. Opening the housing shell can irreparably damage the air pump.
      Before you can remove the battery from the air pump, you
      will need to use the air pump until the battery is completely
      discharged. Unscrew the screws on the housing and remove
      the housing shell in order to remove the battery. To prevent
      a short circuit, disconnect the connectors on the battery one
      at a time and then isolate the poles. Even when fully discharged, the battery still contains a residual capacity, which
      can be released in case of a short circuit.

  • can i get a refund if i bought it for dearer price 2 weeks ago? same company

  • I'm thinking of something like this and a Tyre repair kit for my motorbike bag. Xiaomi one might be better due to size?

  • Has it expired? It's showing full price now for me.

  • Mine arrived today. I fully charged it and then put it to the test.

    On a full charge it took ONE of my vans tyres from 40psi to 55psi. Thats a single 225/75R16 tyre adding 15psi. Thats pretty light on inflation duties. Van tyres need to be adjusted depending on the load you are carrying. Anything from 30 to 60psi is pretty normal.

    • I did a car. 2 tyres from 25 to 32, 2 from 27 to 36, spare from 12 (whoops) to 25, then it ran out of battery. So it does what it's made for - just top ups. Pretty handy if you have to pump up the rear having put a load in. Much easier when my friends get me to pump up their tyres. I like it.

  • works perfect on my small car with 195/50R15 tyres.. thanks OP.

    not as ideal when i tried larger tyres on a navara d40.

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