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Ozito PXC 18V High Pressure Air Inflator - Skin Only $34.98 (Was $59.98) + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store/OnePass) @ Bunnings

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Ozito PXC 18V High Pressure Air Inflator - Skin Only $34.98 (Was $59.98) + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store/OnePass) @ Bunnings
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ablqadir on 21/02/2025 - 09:20 bunnings.com.au (6358 clicks)
Last edited 21/02/2025 - 12:20 by 2 other users

For tyres and sports equipment
Preset pressure digital display
3 x inflation adaptors

Edit 1:
Great for a home garage or keeping in your car for emergencies—at this price, you can't go wrong. With many battery and charging deals posted, it's easier to jump into the PXC range.

I have the ALDI equivalent, and even though it's five years old, it's still going strong. I use it to pump air into my car tires and footballs. Got this as a spare.

Edit 2: [Added FAQs to help the community]
FAQ:

What is its purpose?
As the name suggests, this is a high-pressure, low-volume pump, making it ideal for inflating tires (car, motorcycle, bicycle), as well as footballs and more. Yes, it can inflate a flat tire, but it will take some time. I use a similar one for top-ups in my car

Can this pump inflate an air bed, kayak, or pool floats?
No, this pump is not suitable for those. You'll need a different type of pump, such as this one https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-cordless-high-volu…, thanks to @theguyrules. There are other recommendations below, but this one is currently on sale, and I have personally used it.

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Comments

  • MS Paint on 21/02/2025 - 09:36
    +12

    This is an awesome tool. Great way to check/adjust tyre pressures from cold. Presta adapter helps with the pushies.

    • squeemy on 21/02/2025 - 09:44
      +2

      Yep, I use mine regularly for topping up the kids footballs, netballs, push bikes, pool toys etc.

    • JimB on 21/02/2025 - 10:13

      I have one, however don't have a way to check if the set psi pressure is accurate when pumping car tyres.

      Anyone check theirs against a properly calibrated guage?

      • MS Paint on 21/02/2025 - 10:29
        +5

        Matches the TPMS in the car and within 1psi with an old school pencil gauge.

        Not measured against anything calibrated but good enough for 'government work'.

        • JimB on 21/02/2025 - 10:33
          +1

          I need to buy an analogue gauge to make sure its test it. doesn't need to be within 1psi. It's ok to be +3 or -3psi as long as it's been consistent.

          I've been using it to pump my bike tyres which doesn't need a very specific PSI.

          • DashCam AKA Rolts on 21/02/2025 - 13:01

            @JimB: Especially good for my 2.6" wide MTB tyres.

            • JimB on 21/02/2025 - 15:57
              +1

              @DashCam AKA Rolts: Better than a hand pump.

              • MS Paint on 21/02/2025 - 15:58
                +2

                @JimB: That is mass debatable.

              • Ryven on 21/02/2025 - 19:41

                @JimB: From reviews on the Bunnings site, a hand pump seems to be substantially faster. But this would be the goer for my mother.

                • JimB on 22/02/2025 - 00:06

                  @Ryven: I have one.

                  Unless you’re a horny teenager who is practicing beating your meat for hours per day, this will be faster than a hand pump.

                  • Ryven on 25/02/2025 - 13:00

                    @JimB: I'm just physically active, hence the bicycle pump.

      • reactor-au on 23/02/2025 - 00:57

        My unit is out by .3-.5bar, can check it, then check it again straight after and the reading could be .2bar off.

      • skillet on 24/02/2025 - 13:47
        +1

        Go on ebay, search for 'Toyota Tyre Pressure Guage'. Comes with a black Toyota casing. You can get them for under $30. Not sure at the Dealers. I bought mine in 2011 and 2019. These are premium quality Hafner analogue gauge Made in Taiwan. Big white dial, good legibility. PSI and KPA. Leave it in the glovebox, no batteries ever required. Measure when tyre cold, calibrate at the petrol station.

        • JimB on 24/02/2025 - 14:53
          +1

          Great.

          I'll inquired online with my local Toyota dealer to see if they have stock.

          But then found a Toyota Dealer selling them on Ebay for $20 including delivery.

          https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271321185096?srsltid=AfmBOoocHr2…

          • Gav on 24/02/2025 - 16:34

            @JimB: Free postage only with ebay+. $11.50 otherwise.

            • JimB on 24/02/2025 - 16:42
              -1

              @Gav: I must have got lucky, glitch or they have changed the postage in the last 2 hours.

              I can confirm I don't have ebay+ and I got free shipping, I paid $20 delivered.

              I had to double check that I didn't sign up for ebay+ by mistake or have been paying for it without knowing. Fortunately that's not the case.

              Hopefully my order won't get cancelled.

            • JimB on 25/02/2025 - 00:26
              +1

              @Gav: oooops.

              I linked the wrong seller/item.

              Here's the one I purchased (with free shipping.)

              https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/134217682582

              • skillet on 25/02/2025 - 10:01
                +1

                @JimB: What a good price. I paid more than that. Once you get it you will know what I mean. It's a hefty unit without any cheap flimsy feel. This is what I like about Taiwan made tools. Although there is no calibration certificate, I trust Toyota for this. Unfortunately, it's a plastic window but I guess it makes it more shock resistance. Bought one for my dad to replace his pencil stick type gauge.

                • JimB on 28/02/2025 - 14:29
                  +1

                  @skillet: Thanks very much for the tip.

                  Delivered today. It's much heavier than I expected. Feels like a quality item. No certificate but does have a serial number.

                  Very surprised you can get it as a Toyota genuine part for $20. Usually you'll pay more at a dealer for an OEM part without the logo.

                  You're not really trusting Toyota for it but Hafner haha. If it wasn't purchased directly from Toyota, the quality of the Toyota sticker on the box looks like a Chinese knock off!

                  Kudos to Brighton Toyota. They bubble wrapped it and then placed it in a padded bag.

                  Looking forward to test my tyres and also test it against the pump at the petrol station and also the Ozito.

                  You don't often get bargains in life but this feels like one. May buy a few more as gifts.

                  Cheers man.

    • ruprectaus on 21/02/2025 - 17:43

      Presta adapter helps with the pushies.

      The adaptor is just one of those annoying screw on things isn't it ? not like say a track pump that can handle schrader or presta ?

      • MS Paint on 21/02/2025 - 17:55

        Yes. That is correct. One extra step so a bit annoying.

  • easternculture on 21/02/2025 - 09:37
    +5

    Cheers got one for my car emergency kit

    • Jackson on 22/02/2025 - 01:12
      +2

      It's pretty big for a car emergency kit, and then you need to keep a battery, and then it need to be charged. I got one of these instead:

      https://australia.tripleclampmoto.com/products/slime-tire-in…

      Granted I paid 5 bucks on clearance, but you could probably get this from Ali Express for much less than retail, you don't have to worry about a big and heavy unit with a battery that will be flat when you need it. Don't get me wrong, I have the ozito unit and it's great, but for at home, not really for a emergency kit that you take with you

  • upsidedownlemon on 21/02/2025 - 09:41
    +2

    This lives in my spare wheel. Good item though is a bit on the loud side

    • theguyrules on 21/02/2025 - 09:46

      Good idea - what size battery do you keep with it?

      • godofpizza on 21/02/2025 - 09:54
        +4

        how long can you keep a battery stored for, before it needs to be charged?

        • theguyrules on 21/02/2025 - 09:55

          Dunno that's what I am curious about. I guess you'd probably want to make sure you top it up once a month or so.
          Also maybe keep it at 80% but no idea how you'd do that with a 3 bar gauge.

          • godofpizza on 21/02/2025 - 09:59

            @theguyrules: yeah, i've got ryobi 18v gear. And the thought of moving to the oztio system (buying new batteries/chargers) might not be worth it. Consider ryobi has their own line of inflators.

            • sav11 on 21/02/2025 - 18:33

              @godofpizza: You can buy adapters from eBay & Amazon to use the different brands tools/skins & batteries together. I have one to use Ryobi skins with Ozito batteries, it works great.

        • Sebajun on 21/02/2025 - 10:03

          I love this tool. Using 18V 2.5Ah battery with it. Charged mine back at the end of December and it's still going. Checking / inflating tyre every two weeks I'd say.
          Bought the battery from a seller on eBay marketplace (new) and it was much cheaper than Bunnings. EDIT: just saw there's a deal for batteries as well

      • bio on 21/02/2025 - 10:08
        +6

        It's generally not a good idea to keep lithium batteries in the car, but you might get away with it if it's not getting direct sunlight.

        I keep an old, foot pump in the trunk for emergencies. The battery inflator is kept in the garage.

        • upsidedownlemon on 21/02/2025 - 10:12

          Yeah I keep my jump starter in a fire proof pouch

        • maso on 22/02/2025 - 15:22

          some of the little 12V cigarette lighter ones on aliexpress are ok. I wouldn't want to use one regularly, but no batteries, fit in the glovebox and good enough to pump a tyre back up enough to get to a servo and put the proper pressure in it.

      • upsidedownlemon on 21/02/2025 - 10:10

        2AH.

    • Loopholio on 21/02/2025 - 10:08
      +7

      No issues with the battery baking in the car all day?

      • upsidedownlemon on 21/02/2025 - 10:11
        +1

        Nah I live in cooler climate. The spare wheel well should be the coolest part of the inside of the car too

        • JimB on 21/02/2025 - 10:35
          +5

          coolest part of the interior may still be well over 60degrees on a bright sunny day.

          • upsidedownlemon on 21/02/2025 - 12:11
            +1

            @JimB: Yep. What’s the alternative?

            • JimB on 21/02/2025 - 12:26

              @upsidedownlemon: Not much alternative.

              Perhaps an insulated bag.

              • upsidedownlemon on 21/02/2025 - 14:17
                +1

                @JimB: Yeah, hence I would rather possibly kill a cheap Ozito battery than be stuck in the middle of nowhere without means of pumping up a flat tyre.

                • JimB on 21/02/2025 - 16:02

                  @upsidedownlemon: I must say, that ever since I’ve cars with tyre pressure monitors, I’ve never had a flat tyre that I couldn’t drive to the nearest petrol station.

                  In the old days, you may ruin the tyre before you notice you had a flat.

            • ruprectaus on 21/02/2025 - 17:46
              +1

              @upsidedownlemon: one that runs of a 12v socket ? or off a V2L connector in more modern EVs ?

        • Captain Cheapskate on 21/02/2025 - 16:39

          With all the horror stories I hear about batteries randomly catching fire, I dunno bout having them live permanently in the car

          • Prong on 21/02/2025 - 16:56
            +1

            @Captain Cheapskate: The ones that catch fire are almost all different chemistry. Drill batteries are pretty safe.

            Leaving it in a hot car will cause it to wear (permanently lose capacity) faster than if kept cool though. In a cooler climate the slight increase in temp won't make it wear much faster at all.

  • nashB on 21/02/2025 - 09:43
    +1

    I purchased this in the last deal, but I've noticed some issues. The automatic stopper and the PSI gauge are quite inaccurate when inflating tires. Not sure if I got a defective unit or if others are experiencing the same problem. Has anyone else had this issue?

    • ablqadir on 21/02/2025 - 09:47
      +1

      I had a similar issue with the ALDI one. I used a ChrisFix-certified gauge to check the pressure and found it was 3 PSI lower. With this information, I always add 3 PSI to compensate. I’ll do the same with this one and report back.

    • No ONE on 21/02/2025 - 09:47
      +1

      Just curious as how do you actually figure out if it inaccurate?
      Do you test it against a different inflator to check the accuracy?

      • ablqadir on 21/02/2025 - 09:57
        +1

        That's a very good question—who knows if the other gauge or gauges are inaccurate? I have many: digital and manual, and they all seem to have variations. I just use the one I intuitively trust and adjust the others accordingly.

        If accuracy is a priority, I’d suggest checking out Project Farm's channel. He has done extensive testing, and you might find a recommended one on Amazon.

      • nashB on 21/02/2025 - 10:05
        -1

        I inflated my tires to 36 psi using this inflator, but they still seemed low. When I checked at a petrol station, one tire was 10 psi lower, and the others were 6-7 psi off(low).

        This happened both times I used the inflator, so I stopped using it. The whole point was to conveniently check and inflate my tires at home, but I ended up having to go to the petrol station just to verify the pressure.

        I assume the petrol station gauges are accurate since I confirmed the readings at two different locations.

        • MS Paint on 21/02/2025 - 10:31
          +3

          You have a faulty unit for sure then.

        • Prong on 21/02/2025 - 13:53
          +7

          I was getting the same issue on the tires on a trailer of mine, and the front on my motorbike, but not my car tires or the rear motorbike tire. And no issue at the service station.

          After some investigating, the issue turned out to be the tire valves. Two distinct causes in fact, that both gave the same underfilled issue.

          The underlying problem was the valve was staying partially closed, choking the air flow rate. That meant the pressure in the pipe between the pump and the valve stem rose higher than the pressure in the tire. The pump reads the higher pressure, and hits the auto cutoff before the tire is at the desired pressure.

          On the motorbike tire, I had to remove the valve from the stem and clean it up. Then it worked fine.

          On the trailer, the tire stems didn't let the pump attach as easily as other valves, so I would put it on, but not deep enough to properly push on the valve in the stem and fully open it. Once I realised that, I could make sure to push it all the way on before clamping it, and no more issue.

          Why didn't the service station pump have the same issue? It fills, then stops and lets the pressure equalise between the tire and the pipe before measuring it, then fills a bit more and so on. So it won't see a higher pipe pressure and cut off early. The Ozito pump, with a short hose and low flow rate, doesn't need to do this in normal use and can measure while pumping. But if the tire valve is not allowing full flow, then the higher pipe pressure means it can hit the auto cutoff early, underfilling the tires.

          The little Ozito pumps cuts off right when the pressure is hit. But as a comparison, the larger Ozito pump, with a longer hose, overfills past the set pressure slightly to compensate and hit the set pressure accurately.

          That said, in your case the pump could have an issue. It's easy to check.

          Let a little air out of the tire, then refill it with the Ozito pump until it reaches the auto cut off. Watch what pressure it is showing when it cuts off. Did it reach the set pressure? Let it settle - does the pressure drop? If it hits the set pressure, but drops after, then you know there could be a valve stem flow issue.

          To be sure, disconnect the pump, make sure it reads zero pressure, and reconnect it, and see what pressure it reads. If it reads lower than the set pressure (a small drop is normal from air that escapes, and that flows into the pipe and pump) then you know it might have hit the cutoff early due to flow issues.

          What if it reads the same pressure? It's either working correctly, or its pressure measurement is wrong and it's faulty. To check that, compare the pressure the Ozito pump reads, with what a servo pump or other tire gauge reads.

          • nashB on 21/02/2025 - 15:14
            +1

            @Prong: Wow, Thanks for the detailed explanation Prong!

      • Sebajun on 21/02/2025 - 10:08
        +2

        I'm using this tyre gauge to double check the pressure: https://www.repco.com.au/4x4-adventure-escape/tyre-care/tyre…
        They both match. Now they could be both inaccurate, but based on my feeling riding my motorbike after inflation, I think it is fairly accurate.

        • bwatt72 on 21/02/2025 - 10:45

          Is the repco one an inflater as well or just a reader as seems cheap?

      • [Deactivated] on 21/02/2025 - 21:29

        Simply heat a known quantity of material within a pressure vessel. Compare with theoretically expected values.

    • Naigrabzo on 21/02/2025 - 11:10
      +2

      completely deflates the purpose.

  • theguyrules on 21/02/2025 - 09:47
    +1

    Used mine yesterday for car and bike tyres - great tool.

  • rezmata on 21/02/2025 - 09:51

    Anyone know if there is an adapter for this to pup airbeds?

      • rezmata on 21/02/2025 - 09:59

        Cheers mate. Ya thought it might not be fit for that purpose. The 2-in-1 is tempting, now the wait for a good deal.

        • Massive on 21/02/2025 - 10:05

          I have the two in one from Ryobi. It’s the best.

        • parker2004au on 21/02/2025 - 10:06

          I've had a bookmark that I check at least once a week and it never goes on sale and when it does its like it knows its out of stock at most stores lol.

        • Anubizz on 21/02/2025 - 14:52

          Wait for the aldi one as it have battery and wall plug function. I kicking myself not to buy it on last special.

      • SanguinarySeraph on 21/02/2025 - 10:09
        +2

        You can also use the little workshop blower if you have one lying around, it comes with couple of nozzles. Used mine recently for some pool stuff and worked great.

        • itscyanide on 21/02/2025 - 11:28

          Ozito cordless wet vac can be used to inflate pool toys in a pinch too - just need to rig a half decent seal on the valve with whatever nozzles or adapters etc you have lying around.

        • DashCam AKA Rolts on 21/02/2025 - 13:09

          You can also use the little workshop blower

          Can confirm. I use one to inflate the Coleman Queen Dbl High Airbed. Works well.

      • Hugh G Rection on 26/02/2025 - 08:01

        the high volume inflator is also 34.98, is this on sale or is this the regular price? what's the usual rrp?

        • theguyrules on 26/02/2025 - 09:19

          Nah I waited for ages to get it and eventually gave in and got it for $59.98

          • Hugh G Rection on 28/02/2025 - 10:28
            +1

            @theguyrules: just got mine, works great.
            loud as hell, but who cares, lol.
            probably not the most accurate pressure readings, but it will get you close enough. then just top up what you need.

    • UNFKNBLVBL on 21/02/2025 - 09:54
      +4

      I think you need a different product for that, 4 options below
      https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-cordless-high-volu…
      https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-workshop-blower-an… also good for cleaning small areas (including inside your tent)
      https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-cordless-inflator-… good for both car tyres and air beds
      https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-2x18v-cordless-6l-oil-… or just really go over the top

      • rezmata on 21/02/2025 - 09:59

        Thanks for the options. The 2-in-1 is tempting, now the wait for a good deal.

      • gtech on 21/02/2025 - 10:38

        Personally waiting for the air compressor to go down on price. Looks like a brilliant piece of kiit.

    • MyEducation on 21/02/2025 - 10:00
      +1

      I've been using this Ozito Workshop Blower to inflate my airbed and it's very fast, comes with the adapters for air mattresses too.
      https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-workshop-blower-an…

      Bonus is that you can use it for blowing the garage/driveway, strong enough for that. Have seen it drop to $30 a few times previously

      • BarrytheBargain on 21/02/2025 - 10:08

        Waiting for this one to go on sale, looks handy

    • TaurusHead on 21/02/2025 - 10:47

      Why can't it be done with the one posted by OP?

      • MS Paint on 21/02/2025 - 11:01
        +3

        It can but will take forever. Posted pump is high pressure, low volume.

        • AdModnar on 21/02/2025 - 13:37

          so this one is "fine", so long as you are prepared to start the process blowing up the mattress on the DAY BEFORE the person who is going to use it arrives….
          I find I can never plan things like that well enough in advance

    • Poor Ass on 21/02/2025 - 15:31
      +1

      Cheaper to buy one from Kmart think it was $10

    • thirtysixd on 21/02/2025 - 18:40
      +2

      Lol for some context

      I bought an inflatable chair and pumping it up with one of these took roughly 1.5 hours / three batteries

  • bozzabear on 21/02/2025 - 09:52
    +2

    I'm surprised that out of my dozen or so Ozito skins, this one gets the most use at our house besides the drill and driver. Soccer balls, footys, bike tyres, inflatable pool stuff… Great product, doesn't miss a beat.

    • mysticalrealm on 21/02/2025 - 11:43

      So how do you use this one for the inflatable pool stuff? Can it handle the pool toys?

      • happykamper on 21/02/2025 - 13:26
        +1

        It has an adaptor that fits most pool toy nozzles. I've used it for pool toys, and it works well. Just gotta make sure you don't overdo it.

  • algy on 21/02/2025 - 09:54
    -3

    This is useless for car tyres - 5 mins per tyre to go from off-road pressures to road. Good for basketballs and similar.

    • UNFKNBLVBL on 21/02/2025 - 09:59

      do you know how the inflator/deflator goes? I have been waiting for that one to go on sale for a while
      https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-cordless-inflator-…

      • algy on 21/02/2025 - 10:11
        +1

        According to the specs it's 10L/min compared to 12L/min for this one, but it lists at 60PSI where this says maximum. I expect this to also be max so it should be worse.

        I don't understand this as the reviews are very positive, but they also say it has things like 240V backup, which it doesn't have - so I think they replaced the same model number with a completely different unit and kept the reviews.

      • sav11 on 21/02/2025 - 18:47

        I have it. Works good.

    • Jamiea on 21/02/2025 - 10:00

      Yeah I'm using this one cos my car doesn't have a spare https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-cordless-inflator-…

    • Maxxiz on 21/02/2025 - 10:33

      Most compressors when designed for this task aren't dissimilar

    • gtech on 21/02/2025 - 10:37

      Mate how can you compare this to an even basic 12v compressor?? A very basic compressor will push out 30lm (most are 70++). This is not designed for off-road use but mainly to pump up your car Tyers or balls by few psi. Get the right tool for the right job.

    • boxall on 21/02/2025 - 12:14

      Maybe for a 4x4 but perfect for normal cars.

    • GregRust on 21/02/2025 - 13:46

      You may have a faulty unit. Mine pumps car tyres quickly.

    • Prong on 21/02/2025 - 16:52
      +1

      Hmmm, did some quick calcs. A car tire takes about 150 liters of air to pump it up to full pressure.

      The Ozito pump is rated for 12L/m max and will be lower at higher pressures, lower battery voltage etc

      So depending on your exact car tire volume and the pressure change, 5 minutes per tire is about what you would expect.
      If you need to do it often, then you can get high flow pumps that do 80+ L/m.

    • thirtysixd on 21/02/2025 - 18:42

      its more like 2 mins each tyre
      I keep one for emergencies with puncture kit etc

  • debo on 21/02/2025 - 10:01
    +2

    Almost a mandatory product if you have bikes. I have a Ryobi one and use it ALL THE TIME… well frequently - but it is $99. This is a great price for a very useful product.

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