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07-18-2007, 11:20 AM | #1 |
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Battery powered air compressor
Noticed in a picture in the Dragster, Ralph Porpora was using what looked to be a small battery powered air compressor. Something handy to make a last minute change in tire pressure while in the staging lanes.
Anyone know where to find one of those? Andy Stone B/S 1102 |
07-18-2007, 11:51 AM | #2 |
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Re: Battery powered air compressor
I don't know what he had, but I've used such compressors from Home Depot and Walmart. I remember them being around $40. But you have the issue of securing it in the car while racing. That's why I use a small bicycle foot pump I keep in the car for in the lanes, which can also be locked in a rather small metal tool box bolted behing my seat. The compressor I use after each race to make sure the tires have enough air the next day after overnight cooling. Then I recharge at the motel.
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Re: Battery powered air compressor
I bought mine at Sears it is part of their 19.2 volt line of tools. I love it it even has a built in pressure gauge.
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07-18-2007, 10:30 PM | #4 |
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Re: Battery powered air compressor
Appreciate the info. Stick cars tend to beat up bias tires in a short period of time. On a cool night, you have to be careful not to let too much air out before you run. If the race is stopped for 10-15 minutes, you are in trouble. I have found the air leaks out of the tire screws much faster than than the sidewalls. Still not brave enough to run without screws.
If I go with the battery powered compressor, I most likely forget to charge the battery. If I go with the bicycle pump, I have arms like Hulk Hogan. Decisions, decisions.... Thanks, Andy |
07-18-2007, 11:31 PM | #5 |
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Re: Battery powered air compressor
Not to worry, the battery lasts quite a while and will fill several tires per charge, then you plug it in to a 110 for a while and away you go again. I bought several and got them at WalMart ($ 35-40). Every racer should have one or two! Jim
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07-19-2007, 05:58 AM | #6 |
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Re: Battery powered air compressor
http://quartermax.users21.edigita.co...=1009&catID=48
A bracket racing buddy of mine uses this pump. It is slick to have with you in the lanes, and the battery lasts pretty well. He says with a second battery this thing would be priceless. I want one for christmas.
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