Tire inflation

[Hawkpat]

I have a craftsman 6 gallon air compressor and want to inflate my Sailun tires to 105 psi. However when I get the compressor to its 150 lb pressure it doesn’t seem to add any pressure to the 98 psi currently in the tire. Am I not giving it enough time or is the compessor not capable of reaching that amount? Would a dewalt 20v max portable be better? Thanks!

 

[Mikendebbie]

I’m no expert…but I also have a craftsman 120v compressor (well…it’s red…I think it is craftsman). I keep the pressure dials on the machine dialed to “max” meaning it will let the maximum volume/pressure thru the hose to air up tires or whatever. I generally let it run until it shuts off, which means the tank is full at 150 psi air…then I start airing up the tires. The pump kicks back on to replenish the air I have used. I’m sure someone will have better advice.

Edit: when I winterize the rig I blow the lines out. I adjust the dials down to about 40 psi. “Max” is only for tires or blowing stuff off.

 

[scottandsusan]

Is there a pressure regulator on the outlet connection ? If so, it may need to dialed up for more pressure. My little compressor has one to limit the amount of pressure my brads nailer sees.
If you have Dewalt cordless tools they make a nice little compressor that I have used to top off mine. Plus you can take it along on your trips for emergencies.

 

[Theunz]

You should have two gauges on your compressor, one will show tank pressure and will rise as the compressor fills the tank. This gauge is not adjustable while the other gauge which regulates the outlet pressure is. When your compressor kicks off adjust the outlet gauge to your desired pressure. As Mikendebbie says be sure to adjust your outlet pressure for the task at hand. 90psi is the recommended working pressure for most tools but will burst some hoses.

 

[Thebricklayer]

I have a craftsman 6 gallon air compressor and want to inflate my Sailun tires to 105 psi. However when I get the compressor to its 150 lb pressure it doesn’t seem to add any pressure to the 98 psi currently in the tire. Am I not giving it enough time or is the compessor not capable of reaching that amount? Would a dewalt 20v max portable be better? Thanks!

I have the Dewalt 20V compressor and I must say it is nothing short of impressive. I use it to top of my Sailuns to 110psi and it makes quick and easy work of it. Add in the fact you can run it on 110 or 20v cordless and it has a separate hose for volume filling air toys and or mattresses it is rather nice.

 

[foldbak]

I use a Makita 12 volt. It works great! Set it to 100 PSI and walk away. It takes about 10 minuets a tire to go from 90ish to 100