Viair 00073 70P Heavy Duty Portable Compressor

by Viair

Product Features

• Simply plug into your cigarette lighter power post, then turn on vehicle engine to use the compressor.
• **Engine must be running during operation or the fuse will burn out.**
• Stainless steel Braided Leader Hose. Anodized Aluminum Alloy Cylinder.
• Automatic Reset Thermal over load protector. 12 Volt, pressure 100 PSI,
• Come with 16ft Cable and 4ft Air Hose.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.5 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0012WHBSO
• Item model number: 70p
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (211 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #168 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #2 in Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Tire Air Compressors & Inflators
  • #9 in Automotive > Wheels & Tires > Accessories

Product Description

Compact and Powerful portable air compressor. 12volt, Permanent Magnetic Motor, Duty Cycle: 15%@100PSI, Max. Working Pressure: 100 PSI, Max. Amp Draw: 14 Amps, Min. Ambient Temp: -4 F, Max. Ambient Temp: 176 F, Stainless Steel Braided Leader Hose, Dimensions: 6.57"Lx3.66"Wx6.18"H, Net Weight: 5.3 lbs., Oil-less Design, High Performance PTFE Piston Ring, Stainless Steel Valves, Moisture and Dust Resistant, Gearless Direct Drive Motor., Anodized Aluminum Alloy Cylinder, Automatic Reset Thermal Overload Protector., Heavy Duty Steel Stand with Vibration Isolators, Deluxe Carry Bag, 3-pc Inflation Kit, 150 PSI gauge, Cigarette Lighter Power Plug with 15 amp inline fuse holder. 16ft cable length, 4ft air hose. 70P is a small but powerful portable compressor kit that is capable of inflating up to 25-Inch and smaller tires easily by simply plugging into your cigarette lighter power port, connecting to a valve stem and turning the unit on. Tire pressure can be monitored using the gauge mounted on top of the unit. 70P Amp Draw Warning: Most automotive cigarette lighter/power ports handle up to 15 amps. Some vehicles' power ports may have even lower amp ratings. Before purchasing and using this unit, inspect the amp draw limitations of your vehicle power port. The 70P Portable Air Compressor requires a power port rated for 15 amps. Never replace fuses of higher amp rating beyond the original rating of the circuit. Consult your vehicle manual for further details. VEHICLE/CAR MUST BE ON WHEN USING THIS AIR COMPRESSOR, IF NOT ON, THE FUSE WILL BURN OUT.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

309 of 313 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything a small 12 volt compressor should be...., April 11, 2008

By 

D. Casselman "Mustang Man" (South Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Viair 00073 70P Heavy Duty Portable Compressor

This is an excellent 12 Volt compressor for light to medium duty inflation jobs. It's small and packs neatly inside the included bag. I keep mine in the trunk for roadside emergencies or even just the occasional pressure adjustment. It also makes light work of inflating bicycle and lawn equipment tires.

I also own a Craftsman, Campbell Hausfeld, & a Superflow HV35 from Q Industries(see the review). I have tested all the units on time to inflate a 215-70R14 from zero to 32lbs. In terms of speed to inflate the Viair 70p and Superflow HV35 blow away the lesser units from Craftsman and C.H.
It takes 15+ minutes to inflate with either of the lesser models. The 70p can handle the task in around 4.5 minutes where the HV35 was closer to 4 minutes flat. In addition to the speed advantages both higher end units do their job in a much smoother and quieter manner.

The 70p's advantages over the HV35 are: Build quality, lower sound output and lower running temperatures. It also seems to draw less current making it less likely to blow your accessory port fuse.

With it's sturdy construction, smooth, quiet, & cool operation, I have little doubt that this compressor will be there when I need it. For the $40 price tag it is a hight value per dollar when compared to lesser makes.

154 of 157 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little compressor, September 22, 2008

By 

ANDRE (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Viair 00073 70P Heavy Duty Portable Compressor

I cannot believe how good this thing is!
I've spent some time doing research and happy i got this particular item
I have BMW with 19 inch sport wheels and low profile tires
This compressor is a part of my road side emergency kit
I have tire plugger and jack in addition to compressor as whole setup to fix my tire if i catch screw or nail while on the road
I have not had any issues in that regard yet, but i did use the comressor to inflate my tire.
It was a bit under spec, so i had to add some air
This little beast did the job within less than 30 second
Yes, not minutes, seconds!
It went from 34psi to 38psi in just a matter of seconds
It was done without any sweat either
Very little noise, very little vibration

Key things i like (also main reasons i bought it):
1. very small/compact compressor
2. powerfull enough to inflate even sport tires
3. super fast
4. built quality is very good
5. inflates other stuff (beach toys, sport equipment)

112 of 116 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!, May 24, 2008

By 

J. Wong (Brooklyn, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Viair 00073 70P Heavy Duty Portable Compressor

Great little compressor and built very well. Used this at the track to add air to the tires, the fastest cig lighter air compressor I ever used. I had many 20, 25 dollars air compressor and they all break within a year. The size is comparable to the other cheaper compressor not too big, which is nice. The pressure gauge on the compressor is good enough to help you fill your flat tire, just read it when the compressor is off.

update- Almost 3 years later, still runs like a champ. I don't really know what to say anymore cause its still working great. Would buy an other one if I lose it, cause this thing is not gonna break.