Easy to use and equipped with an automatic shutoff valve, the EPAuto 12V DC Portable Air Compressor Pump can inflate car tires, pool accessories, and more.
The EPAuto 12V DC Portable Air Compressor Pump is a versatile, all-around pump that's equipped with some valuable features. One that this unit has (that many other compressors lack) is an automatic shutoff valve, which helps prevent accidental overinflation that could damage an item if you walk away or get distracted during the process.
It also has an overheat protector, which will shut the unit off if its temperature exceeds 167 degrees Fahrenheit, preventing the unit from burning out. I once had a compressor burn out after five minutes of use, so I can personally attest that an overheat protector is an essential feature.
This compressor connects to a 12V cigarette lighter socket and is powered by the vehicle. It can inflate items to a maximum working pressure of 70 psi (pounds per square inch, the unit of measurement for pressure), but does not support light truck tires or heavy-duty truck tires.
The universal valve connector allows for a quick and easy connection to the tires' valve stem, but this unit also comes with a needle and two cone adapters for inflating inflatable pool accessories, basketballs, and more.
The digital display makes it easy to monitor the pressure, and you can choose a readout in psi, kpa (kilopascal), Bar, or kg/cm (kilogram centimeters) units. Additionally, this compressor is equipped with an LED flashlight, ideal for when you're working in the dark.
The EPAuto 12V DC Portable Air Compressor Pump has a 4.4 out of 5-star Amazon rating, based on more than 5,000 reviews. One Amazon customer writes, "This does everything you would ask of a portable inflator: it's fast, it's efficient, and it's quiet. My old inflator sounded as if I was tearing up my driveway when I used it and it probably took twice as long to work." Another customer writes, "It's heavier than average and [has a] quality [feel], quieter than most pumps — almost too quiet, as I can't tell it's done, love the auto pressure button! I can work on other parts of the car while the tires are inflating. It will stop on your pre-selected PSI."
Pros: Auto shutoff and overheat protection, inflates to 70 psi, includes needle and cone adapters, LED flashlight, digital readout converts to multiple units
Cons: Does not work on truck tires, no AC plug
Buy the EPAuto 12V DC Portable Air Compressor Pump on Amazon for $34.87