The unit sucks too much AMP especially at the start up peak current... It POPs too many of my CAR's 15A fuse... Wondering if you guys has suggestion?
1048590
I had the same problem, couldn't get it to work from my Jeep's cigarette lighter. Finally cut the connector off and soldered on some alligator clips, and clip it right to the battery. That works.
1048591
Blew the 15 amp fuse in my truck attempting to inflate my "skike" tires to 100 psi(kind of a cross between xcountry skis and roller blades). Works fine inflating my vehicle tires to 32 psi though.
1048592
I been running mine for past 4 yrs at frequency of abt 8 tires a yr frm 28psi to 37psi. I ran it with my engine running. None of my fuse pop b4. Try running it w engine running and plug out anything that is link n drawing frm yr power outlet cig socket. If fuse still pop, u might got urself a lemon unit as some electrical motor running w resistance within will draw more amp. My 2cents.
1048593
Either try another outlet if you have one, or start the engine before you turn on the slime pump. I had one that was so powerful that it killed the engine ( amp wise). This slime pump IS powerful, but maybe try a new 15 amp fuse.
1048594
I don't know what amperage my outlet is in my SUV, but it is by far the easiest and best unit I have owned. To me, it has been worth the extra money.
1048595
This product is very poorly made and I would suggest taking it back to the store for a refund or throwing it away. The manufacturer sent me a second pump and that one also filled very slowly and became super hot after only topping off two tires. I found a much better portable compressor at OReilly auto parts the SuperFlow MV50.
1048596
I haven't had that problem, but needed a gasket. Called Slime and they were very responsive - hopefully they can help you out too.
1048597
I run it off the power oulet and have never had any issues. Could be something wrong with the compressor. May want to exchange it for another one.
1048598
Hey Calvin, I have had the same issue, so no help here, and it won't air up my air bags over 40#'s.
1048599
I only use my slime comp. in a battery jump box. It works perfectly, with no problems so far. It is over three years old and the few times I used it in the cig. lighter outlet, no blown fuse. You may have a defective unit. Talk to the manufacture help line.
430105
The unit is well built. I'm running it as 30A per fuse with no troubles. If it were total that would be less than 5a per fuse which is pretty useless.
287698
It has a max of 30 amps and car alternators are more then that and the alternator would have its own regulator so to speak so I would not recommend it either. They would conflict. Mike
96719
1) make sure the amp is in the open ,and not confined to a small place .the amp needs ventilation to keep cool...2) make sure you are using an amp kit rated for that amp .....remember electricity is like water (for example its like trying to use a garden hose in a fire hydrant the pressure will burst the hose the same for the amp small wires will cause the amp to overheat because the battery wires ,both positive and negative are to small so Go BIG on the wiring you will see a difference ...I have done 12 car audio systems and haven't had a problem with the amps my friends wanted installed ...I hope this helps you ......
1154494
To the person who said their amp is shutting off........please check your voltage regulator. I dealt with 2 pioneers and 1 JBL amp which did the same thing. The amps were good, but turned out to be my voltage regulator. Car stereo always worked fine, but amp would go into default.
1423025
This unit is not designed for your vehicles cigarette lighter outlet... the amount of amperage will always blow your fuse! I never had any problems with my unit, running it directly from the car's battery with engine running, like their manual suggests... I had problems with the smaller units that actually do plug into the car's cigarette lighter outlet to run my 1.75HP Craftsman wet/dry vacuum and this Roadpro RPPI-500/1000W Inverter did the job equal to plugging it into a home wall 120V AC. Outlet...I recommend this product for running larger home appliances you need on the road, jig saws, wet/dry vacuum's under 5HP, 32" LCD/LED energy-saving TV's, Can charge up to up to (2) laptops at the same time, etc... This unit is not designed for your vehicles cigarette lighter outlet... the amount of amperage will always blow your fuse! I never had any problems with my unit, running it directly from the car's battery with engine running, like their manual suggests... I had problems with the smaller units that actually do plug into the car's cigarette lighter outlet to run my 1.75HP Craftsman wet/dry vacuum and this Roadpro RPPI-500/1000W Inverter did the job equal to plugging it into a home wall 120V AC. Outlet...I recommend this product for running larger home appliances you need on the... » Read More This unit is not designed for your vehicles cigarette lighter outlet... the amount of amperage will always blow your fuse! I never had any problems with my unit, running it directly from the car's battery with engine running, like their manual suggests... I had problems with the smaller units that actually do plug into the car's cigarette lighter outlet to run my 1.75HP Craftsman wet/dry vacuum and this Roadpro RPPI-500/1000W Inverter did the job equal to plugging it into a home wall 120V AC. Outlet...I recommend this product for running larger home appliances you need on the road, jig saws, wet/dry vacuum's under 5HP, 32" LCD/LED energy-saving TV's, Can charge up to up to (2) laptops at the same time, etc... « Show Less
2236515
Why would you want this for your car ,it's not very good not a lot of power and cuts out at high volume save your money get a regular car amp
2002863
The instructions don't say you should, I never have in 20 years of use. Some I know have used a 30 amp fuse. To be safe you probably should. One of those things I am to do but never do.
797811
Don't know what to tell you. I would imagine to contact there service rep. The output on mine works great, it is a nice amp...
897863
I would NOT buy this product. Mine is brand new, used it twice and blew the fuse in my car twice. It is now collecting dust in my garage.
772559
U may git by with it a lil while, but switch is not enough for a constant 35 amp pull...will live a while with 35 amp momentary surge, but not entended for this muchamp's
236279
I am wondering if you were overloading the circuitry. If you have a powerful radio or premium sound system, it can draw significant power, so if you were using more than the USB charger functionality, the 110v socket, you have to do the math. 150W is the rating. If the car was running, you charge at about 13.8V, and watts equal volts times amps, W=V*I so amps = watts divided by volts. Amps = 150/13.8 = 10.9 amps. If the vehicle was not running, then the amperage changes because the input voltage changes. This would be 150/12.4 = 12.1 amps. Of course this is at maximum load. If you add the all of the cigarette accessories together, you're allowed 15 amps. This leaves only 3.9 amps for your radio and any other loads that may be on the cigarette lighter, such as other phone chargers, gps, mp3 player, etc. I was able to use this inverter to run a crockpot on low through an extension cord to the back seat floor, while using a GPS and playing the radio at a moderate volume in a Ford Explorer without any fuses being blown. I suggest trying it by itself and powering only ONE device through the 110V socket that operates at a maximum of 150 watts. Devices with electric motors such as fans and compressors can draw double the current (therefore watts) when it starts up and this is called Peak power consumption. Try it with something without a motor if possible.
1177598
It's a bad amp. You will have to get a new amp I had the same thing and had to get a new amp.
1552293
I understand why you would have the amp turned down but........correct power wire will give clean signal to your subs which is more important than keeping your gains down.......so to answer your question buddy, it is OK but we don't agree with ok.....we need 0ga in that vehicle.......also look into getting an upgraded alternator "only if you plan on keeping the vehicle. ......, phill
404521
late reply here: I was installing this as a trunk release in my car today and during a bench test I found that this motor pulled up to a max of 4.1 Amps when full extended or compressed (leaving it engaged for more than 2 seconds)
1919474
Mine already stopped working, and I only had an 800 watt amp... I have another one already being shipped. (a different brand) and this one didn't work very well. My headlights still strobed when I was beatin hard.
195718
Good luck. I put it in the house. You could always clip the wire and hard wire it in, but I'm not going to recommend it. I have no idea why they advertise it as a car amp.