I need this so it won't blow out my fuse when I use Viair 70P compressor, do I clip on the positive or negative first? Sorry I'm new to this.
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Connecting the negative (black) first is the safest approach. This cable does work well with a small compressor. Enjoy!
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Clip the positive first and negative last reduces the possibility of a spark.
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Connect the clips to the terminals BEFORE connecting anything to the lighter socket, in which case the order of connection is irrelevant. Now with your appliance turned off, connect the appliance to the lighter socket. To prevent any sparking at the battery, shut off the appliance and disconnect in the reverse order. Whenever the last component of an electrically live circuit is mechanically completed, there will be some spark, however slight. You want to make sure that spark is not around a battery such as a car battery, which could be venting flammable hydrogen gas.
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until you plug some thing into socket it won't complete the circuit so leave it unplugged hook up the negative then the positive . then your unit if it starts to heat up the wires disconnect right away and throw your Viair 70P compressor away it may have a dead short.
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I never used the compressor. I returned it. I inflate the bags manually when ever I am going to tow something. I just use my garage compressor. I bleed it the same way.
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yes, you need to get a gauge when you fill it, you don't want to overfill your compressor.
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Your battery by itself will produce a lower voltage than the alternator of your running car. When voltage drops, amperage draw goes up. At best this can result in a blown fuse. At worst, this can burn out the windings in the compressor motor sooner. Most higher draw car electronics are designed and optimized with a running vehicle in mind. I would recommend starting the car for the best protection of the compressor, your fuses, and your battery, as well as better performance.
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I believe you could safely use the 20 amp rated sq D pressure switches, I am currently using one on 2 different compressors 1 is a 30 amp 240 vac 20 cfm unit the other is a 25 amp 240 vac 14 cfm unit. I think the worst that would happen you will burn the points out sooner (the origonials went 20 years and 11 years respectively).
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You can use hook and loop or psa depending on what backing pad you buy. I think it comes with a hook and loop one but can't quite remember. My compressor is 85 cfm but I am sure it could run with as little as 10 cfm or so, THis is a bit of a guess. I have bought loads of these in my time and won't by anything else
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Andrew, the switch is rated at 15 AMP. If the current requirement for your compressor is more than 14 AMP, don't use the switch. But if you don't know the requirement, do this instead: Install a 15 amp circuit breaker in the circuit that you intend to use. If the breaker doesn't trip open, you are good to go with the switch. If it does trip,I wouldn't use it. I hope this helps.
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There is a fuse in the positive side of connection. And a cover for said positive alligator clip for positive terminal. This thing works pretty darn good.
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I wouldn't take it to a Pro. I tried to top off my system like I done before with another product (freeze 12) and it locked up my compressor. Now I'm looking at least $500 to fix plus the cost of the red tell and all my time!
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I actually used my compressor. I turned the pressure way down but you really have to be careful if you use a compressor. Just blow it up really slow whatever you use.
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you must check the pop off pressure relief setting on your compressor. Otherwise it will work
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There is the NPT thread that you have to assemble it to your compressor in order for the "Pressure " switch to work. That is the reason why it is called a " Pressure" switch. What did you think it was for????
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Hi Calvin. I don't know for sure. Mine has worked great from day one. Are you holding the silver button down before you grip the the handle to start the blower? Push the silver button on the grip in all the way with one hand and squeeze the grip with the other hand. Should start right up. I didn't have to do anything other than plug mine in, so I can't say anything about fuses, or anything. Hope you get yours working.
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I concur with Mr. Pandos. The included instruction manual notes, "Use only with 12V/10A power source." I have one tire with a slow leak, and have not blown a fuse while "topping it off". But I did blow a 20A fuse when I was inflating my spare tire (a donut or mini-spare in a 2000 Saturn SL2). It should be inflated to 60psi (if I recall correctly). Consequently it took longer to inflate than any of the 4 main tires. It did get fairly warm (perhaps this should have been my first clue). I was not running the engine at the time, but I'm not sure whether or not that had anything to do with the fuse blowing. I concur with Mr. Pandos. The included instruction manual notes, "Use only with 12V/10A power source." I have one tire with a slow leak, and have not blown a fuse while "topping it off". But I did blow a 20A fuse when I was inflating my spare tire (a donut or mini-spare in a 2000 Saturn SL2). It should be inflated to 60psi (if I recall correctly). Consequently it took longer to inflate than any of the 4 main tires. It did get fairly warm (perhaps this should have been my first clue). I was not running the engine at the time, but I'm not sure whether or not that had... » Read More I concur with Mr. Pandos. The included instruction manual notes, "Use only with 12V/10A power source." I have one tire with a slow leak, and have not blown a fuse while "topping it off". But I did blow a 20A fuse when I was inflating my spare tire (a donut or mini-spare in a 2000 Saturn SL2). It should be inflated to 60psi (if I recall correctly). Consequently it took longer to inflate than any of the 4 main tires. It did get fairly warm (perhaps this should have been my first clue). I was not running the engine at the time, but I'm not sure whether or not that had anything to do with the fuse blowing. « Show Less
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If you draw too much current, it will blow the fuse. Otherwise it should run indefinitely.
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The compressor has two standard 1/4" female coupler connections on the compressed air outlet. Use a standard 1/4" male coupler and push it in until it locks. To release, push the locking collar back on the female connection.With no air pressure, the connections work easily, with air pressure it is somewhat more difficult to make the connection.
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You wire this in parallel. Meaning you would connect the positive to positive and negative to negative before the regulator.. i believe they have a black wire and one black wire with white stripe.just make sure when you wire them that the black with stripe from both are connected together and black w/o stripe are together.. or if your lucky red to red and black to black....then into regulator. ..hopes this helps ...tom b