Just to clarify.....this air pump doesn't need to be plugged into any power source? Describe how you add air to your car's tires with it?
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It comes with a removable, rechargeable battery. But mine came with an adaptor shaped just like the battery which as a long cord on it with a standard 12volt cigarette lighter plug on the end. You can run it off 12volt plugs in your car using that adaptor.Read the description and make sure it comes with the 12volt adaptor. Otherwise you're stuck with just the rechargeable battery which will eventually wear out and need replacement.
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It has a re-chargeable battery. If the battery is charged up, then the tool does not need to be plugged in. It does come with an adapter to plug into a cigarette lighter if the battery is dead. All you do is remove the valve stem cap and screw the end of the air pump onto the valve stem and then turn it on to let it air up the tire.
1399874
you will need an electric pump. typically people buy one that plugs into their car or truck's adapter.
1800123
This device only puts out 1000mA of current. It is designed to recharge low power devices like cell phones and iPads. I would be surprised if your air pump didn't use much more current than that. But you could check the power requirements of you air pump and if it's 1000mA or less it should work. Your air pump is designed to run off your car power port which can deliver much more power than this device.
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You defiantly need a pump. We used our electric tire pump. Took about a half an hour to inflate.
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The air compressor does not come with a lighter style plug. It comes with clamps for your battery terminals. At first i was put off by this, but it allows me an easy connection at the battery, which is close to the front tires and an easy reach to the rear tires. They designed it this way because of the electrical draw that is too much for your average cigarette lighter socket. I would not try to rewire it. By the way, this compressor is an excellent value and works very well!
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Hi Reilly, our pump IS NOT battery powered, but plugs into our cars power output for our cell phone. We transport our boat uninflated and upon arrival at the lake we lay the boat out on the ground and with the cars engine running connect the pump to the cell phone jack--it takes about 10 minutes to inflate the three separate intakes on our rubber boat. They may come battery powered, but I am not aware of it....Hope this helps---Terry M.
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I don't mind responding to any question if that question makes sense, i.e., is logical. The Viair is a portable air compressor that gets its power from your car's 12 volt electrical system, ie., through the cigarette lighter outlet. Your question infers that you expect the compressor to be able to work manually without any source of power. That, to me, is not logical. Please provide more clarification so that I might provide you an adequate answer.
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As far a I know you don't have to be plugged in. But mine has been sitting in the back of my car waiting for when I need it for a jump start. I'm going to take it out tomorrow and see if it works without being plugged in. I'll let you know but I'm not sure if I know how to reach you back. my email is poesis@cherrits.com you can email me if you don;t hear back
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Yes it plugs into cigarette lighter and the car does not need to be on. I love it, the suction is very good. This is the best vac for my car I ever had. You will not be disappointed, very good buy.
1711661
This pump is designed to be used with adjustable air shocks. It does not put out the volume needed to pump up a car or motorcycle tire. It may pump up a bike tire, but it would take a while. You would be better off buying an actual bike pump...
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I used an air pump. Never saw where it said otherwise. Took a matter if seconds to inflate.
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It does not come with a car adapter plug. The fan is quiet enough, especially when you consider the alternative is no air movement at all when electricity is out!
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....It doesn't require any battery.... It has a built-in pump that needs to be plugged.... If you don't have an outlet, you can use a manual pump but it will take you longer to inflate this product....
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It has to plug into a 12 volt battery(Like your car battery) I know it requires you to lift the hood of your car to hook it up but it make very quick work of airing up a car tire! I really do like this machine(and I've owned several over the years)I hoped this helped you
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This mattress has an electric powered air pump that is already built inside. If you have the converter attachment for your car that you can plug in a regular electrical outlet, then yes. But only if you have the extra plug converter.
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I would assume it's a push/pull kind of pump. You just pull to fill it with air and push to push it all into the tire.
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It only has to be plugged in when you are inflating it. When you are done it unplugs and you put it when you want.