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Received the product on time. First thing to notice that there was no Amazon packaging used. It was shipped with the default Product box which was disappointing but luckily, the package nor the product was damaged at the time of delivery. So let get on with the review. Let me break down the review across 3 criteria's: 1. Built Quality, 2. Features, 3. Performance & 4. Ease of use
1. Built Quality
After unboxing the product from the box, I can say that it is well built. I had my concerns about built quality as it's all plastic, but the plastic is of good quality, if not premium. However, don't drop it from height's as it will shatter for sure. Otherwise, it will hold on it's own against time and other wear and tear. Also, the quality of the cables and the connectors are good too.
The digital readout is legible and can be seen in the brightest of days without issues. The 3 buttons in the middle for increasing/decreasing (+/-) the amount of air to be pumped in the target, and the toggle button are good quality. However, both the switches (AC/DC and Pressure/volume toggle switch) are not of good quality as it doesn't click into place instantly. So bit concerned about the switches in the long run.
2. Features
The inflator comes with a 12v DC connector which can be plugged into your car's cigarette lighter outlet. You can also buy an addition 18v DC battery which can be fitted at the back of the equipment which further enhances it's portability. I, however, used the 220v AC power cord which I connected to my house's outlet.
Apart from that, the 2 modes i.e. High Pressure and High Volume mode is very handy.
3. Performance
I used it on my bike, scooty and car (also on my neighbor's too) and I must say the motor is powerful and fills, say 20psi to 35psi in under 30 seconds. That too without making too much noise compared to other inflators in the market. I used the 220V power cord option. Didn't get a chance to do the same with the 12V DC option but I will update my review in the future together with the 18V battery once I get it.
4. Ease of use
The product is very easy to use. Just plug into the power source (220V AC or 12V/18V DC), plug the pump cord valve adapter to the tyre valve and push the lever down to seal the connection, set the target tyre pressure and switch to AC/DC and the high pressure mode. After the target pressure is reached, the pump stops by itself and you can disconnect it from the tyre.
Also, one the inflator is connected to the tyre, it shows the current tyre pressure of the tyre. Accuracy of the product is something I need to check for, but I did use a digital gauge (MICHELIN Digital Tyre Pressure Gauge with Key Ring) and found the reading to be offset by -0.5 which is acceptable. I will update it in the future on this regard as well.
Before ending the review, few notes:
1. You can only use it to increase the tyre pressure, for example, you have 20 psi in your tyre, you can inflate it to 32 psi using this device. However, you cannot deflate or reduce the pressure using this device.
I used the adapter lever to reduce the pressure by not pushing it all the way down. Then set the device to the exact pressure and re-inflated the tyre.
2. The 220V power cord provided is so small in length. The inflator comes with a long 12V DC power cord, they could have done the same with the 220V power cord as well or made it like a extension cord type. I used an extension cord from my room.
3. The price at which this inflator is being sold, they should have included the 18V DC battery with the product. They could have also sold it as an option with the product.
4. The quality of the buttons/switches needs to be improved.
Overall, I am content with my purchase. It does the job well, well built and I would say, a must have equipment in anyone's garage. It looks funky and futuristic too. It's portable enough to be taken in a car but bulky if you are touring on a bike.
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