Choosing a powerful electric compressor for the car
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The BERKUT SA-03 autocompressor with a capacity of 36 l/min is equipped with a 7,5 m hose and a professional tire inflation gun with a pressure gauge. It can inflate any size tires, boat or mattress.
A powerful compressor for a car is a lifesaver for all drivers. Selling budget models and premium devices. They differ in performance, the way they are connected to the machine, the duration of continuous operation.
How to choose a powerful electric compressor for a car
The main characteristic of air compressors for 220 volt car
- performance. This indicator reflects the number of liters of air pumped per minute. For a passenger car, 30-50 l / min is enough.
An important characteristic is the type of connection. The autocompressor is connected through the cigarette lighter or "crocodiles" to the battery. In the first case, the power will be lower, and the fuses may blow out during long operation.
Pay attention to the gauge scale. Do not buy products with double digitization. The extra scale will only get in the way.
Another indicator is pressure. Powerful car compressor develops
14 atmospheres. For swapping the wheels of a passenger car, 2-3 is enough.
Consider the duration of continuous operation of 220 V compressors for cars. Especially if you have to pump the wheels of an SUV or truck. Low-power models will quickly overheat and will not have time to cope with the task before turning off.
Inexpensive but powerful compressors for the car
The South Korean electric compressor for a 220V Hyundai HY 1540 car weighs about 1 kg. The length of the hose is 65 cm, the cable is 2,8 m. The unit must be brought directly to the wheel. This model is connected through the cigarette lighter and makes a lot of noise during tire inflation.
Productivity average — 40l/min. The device is equipped with a powerful flashlight and a digital pressure gauge. When the wheels are inflated to the set level, the auto-stop is triggered. The cost is from 2,5 thousand rubles.
The autocompressor of the Russian brand SWAT SWT-106 is powered by a cigarette lighter. It develops a pressure of no more than 5,5 atmospheres, but it does not make noise. The unit with a capacity of 60 l / min is suitable for pumping tires of cars and trucks.
The set includes an analog tonometer and an adapter for connecting to the battery. Hose size 1 meter. Price from 1,1 thousand rubles.
Optimal models in terms of "price + quality" combination
Aggressor AGR-40 Digital is suitable for inflating tires of any passenger car. It has a carrying handle and a built-in digital pressure gauge. Performance
35 l / min., pressure reaches 10,5 atmospheres. The advantage of this 220 volt auto compressor is a three-meter cord. This is enough for any tire diameter. The compressor switches off when the set pressure level is reached. The price of the device is 4,4 thousand rubles.
Among the "middlings" is an electric compressor for a car for 220 V BERKUT R15. The compact device weighs 2,2 kg, is powered by a cigarette lighter and has a powerful electric motor. Productivity 40 l/min. The model is equipped with a manometer and an overheating sensor. Cable length 4,8 m, hose length 1,2 m.
This powerful compressor for the car will have to be moved from one side to the other in order to attach to all tires. He works for half an hour without a break, and during this time he manages to pump up four wheels. The price is 4,5 thousand rubles.
Powerful premium autocompressors
The performance of the Aggressor AGR-160 with a pressure relief valve reaches
160 l/min. This is one of the most powerful compressors for inflating 220 volt car tires on the Russian market. But it continuously works only 20 minutes and turns itself off. The kit includes a hose of 8 meters and a set of adapters. Power is supplied through the car's battery.
The device turns off when overheated and is equipped with a "reset" button. Price
from 7,5 thousand rubles.
BERKUT R20 is too powerful for passenger cars. It is optimally suited for heavy trucks, buses, SUVs. The cost is from 7,5 thousand rubles.
The BERKUT SA-03 autocompressor with a capacity of 36 l/min is equipped with a 7,5 m hose and a professional tire inflation gun with a pressure gauge. It can inflate any size tires, boat or mattress. The model is connected to the battery, protected from overheating and works even in severe frost.
Prices for BERKUT SA-03 start from 11,8 thousand rubles.