ShockFlo Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor, 12V DC Air Pump for Car Tires Up to 150PSI with Digital Pressure Gauge, Emergency Light, LED Touch Screen and 5 Preset Modes for Car Bike Balls
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JasonM
> 24 hourTL;DR: A portable tire inflator is a must have these days so you do not get stuck with a low pressure/flat tire while on the go. The Shockflo is a fantastic option as it combines several great features into one small package. This tire pump has several different “modes” that accommodate everything from car or SUV tires, to bikes or sport balls. It saves the PSI settings per mode so that you can switch seamlessly and pump quickly. The screw on tip is so much easier and quicker than the older more traditional “L” shape latches and you lose minimal air pressure while attaching and removing the pump from the tire. Pro’s: ~Small and compact ~Touch screen is very easy to use ~Multiple modes like sport balls, bicycles, motorcycle, car, SUV and saves the PSI settings for each. ~Emergency light that is either on white, flashing red and blue, or flashing white ~Auto shut off when PSI is reached ~Twist attachment instead of “L” shape latch provides much less air pressure loss on attachment/detachment ~Rubber loop handle to pick up pump prevents burns after pumping is finished as unit can get hot ~Soft rubber hose makes it easy to bend to attach to the tire ~Includes a few other attachments like a ball pump needle or blowup float pointy tip ~Does not move while pumping Con’s: ~I honestly cannot think of one at this moment. Review: I have had multiple tire pumps throughout my life and they are getting better and better every time. I currently have 3 portable pumps, two older pumps that I leave in my vehicles and now this new Shockflo pump that I plan to leave in my garage for easier home pumping. I purchased a DC to AC adapter a couple years ago so that I do not need to plug the pump into my car in my garage. My first impression of the Shockflo is very good. In the box, you get the pump, instruction manual, and a little bag that has the DC plug and a couple of pump attachments for floats and balls. Using the pump is extremely easy. As soon as I plugged the pump in, the touch screen turned on. The pressure display was 0.0 as to be expected. The top of the touch screen allows you to choose between 5 different saved pump modes; Ball, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Car, Truck/SUV. By pushing one of those buttons, the pre programmed PSI pops up. You can then adjust the desired PSI with the + or - buttons. My absolute favorite part of this pump is the hose and attachment piece. The hose is a soft rubber that bends very easily while attaching to the tire. I have had other pumps that use tougher nylon laced hoses that when bending to screw onto the tire, the whole pump moves and falls over. I also love the screw on tip vs the old style “L” shape clamp. It is so much easier to twist on and is a one handed operation. After screwing the hose onto the tire, the PSI gauge reads the current tire pressure. To pump the tire to the desired pressure, simply press the + or - to the pressure you want and press the Play/Pause button. It will start pumping right away and automatically stop when the desired pressure is reached. There is enough weight in the unit, as well as rubber feet, that prevent the whole pump from moving due to the vibrations. This is also a nice touch because there are other pumps that you have to hold still while pumping or it will move and start tugging on the hose. Then unscrew the tip from the tire and you are done. Now my cars have different tire pressure per front/rear tires. This is quite common. Since the pump saves the tire pressure per mode, I have chosen to use the Car mode for my front tires and the SUV mode for the rear tires. That way once the pressures are set, I no longer need to worry about remembering their PSI or checking the door jam for the correct pressure. Conclusion: Overall this is a great pump for intermittent use. This is by no means a commercial device, nor does it say it is. It is a wonderful unit to leave in your car for emergencies or when the weather changes, tire pressures often need to be adjusted a few PSI. The programability is a great feature so you don’t need to remember the pressures of your tires and the additional modes makes this pump optimal for several different products in addition to tires. It is compact and fits nicely in the bag provided. I highly recommend the Shockflo Air Compressor if in need of a pump.
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Kathy
> 24 hourI love this inflator. I can check and fill my car tires in 10 minutes or less now. Super easy to use and fast. I now keep it in my trunk for emergencies. Well designed and the lighted display is an added (and necessary at night) bonus. Highly recommend!!
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Prince of Paradise
> 24 hourIt’s okay and can do the job but it’s very limited - still, better than nothing.
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Kassandra Vazquez
> 24 hourI filled my tires quick and easy - attaching to the tire used to be hard but it’s very simple with this product
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kathy
> 24 hourIts small but powerful. Has diferent attachments to inflate several things. You can regulate the preasure based on what you are charging. Has a built in light as well. I like that the hose has its own sotrage compartment. Comes with its own storage bas wich is a plus. Heavy duty silicone handle. I wish it had a wall cable as well. Price is fair for this little inflator.
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Ivette Orozco
> 24 hourIt works amazing.
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Win2000
> 24 hourOn a full charge, I was able to inflate all 4 of my 19 tires (they needed about 5 lbs each to get them up to where the manufacturer states they should be). This unit has a built in flashlight and rechargeable battery included. It can also power off the power outlet in my car if the battery should die before all 4 are inflated. When I was shopping around for one of these, this one had the highest MaH (or power per charge) so thats why I picked this one. For the price, its a great choice. Also, the size is not too large to carry around. Good thing to have to inflate my tires every month or so to make sure my tires treads are wearing well and getting the most life out of them.
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Marie
> 24 hourVery easy to use!! I was able to un-box, top off 4 tires with-in 10 minutes or so in a warm garage. Wish I would have bought this years ago and saved those first freezing days of the season filling tires in the cold. Hopefully it will last for many years to come.
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The Manifest Empress
> 24 hourI bought this as a gift for my dad for emergency. Its small and portable, so didnt take much space in his trunk. It came with smart touch screen and recommended pump level. My dad is 75 years old and not very technical, but he was able to figure out how to use this with little help from me. I love that it has an auto stop and that you can use it on other tires than just a car. It does take a few minutes to pump fully, but very handy to have in an emergency. This is a great purchase, so I recommend this product.
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Luong Chu
> 24 hourGreat, love it.