Black & Decker ASI300 Air Station Inflator

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Product Description

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Powerful and portable, the Black & Decker ASI300 Air Station Inflator is the portable solution to household and on-the-go inflation needs. An illuminated pressure gauge gives you precise control, with an automatic shut off feature to make inflation easy. The ASI300 draws power from any home outlet or your vehicle's lighter socket, so you can set it up where you need it.

Plugs into wall sockets or vehicle lighter sockets for versatility. View larger.

Powerful Inflator Meets a Range of Needs
With inflation power up to 160 PSI, the ASI300 can take care of a range of inflation tasks. Pump up an air mattress for an impromptu guest room, top off your bike tires for a long, worry-free trail ride, or just tuck it in a corner of your trunk for added peace of mind.

Convenient, Easy-to-Use Integrated Gauge
The ASI300's integrated gauge keeps tabs on air pressure, so you don't have to remove the hose to take readings. And you won't ever have to worry about over inflation--dial in the pressure you want and the ASI300 automatically shuts off once it's reached. The red-faced gauge is illuminated, perfect for use when setting up camp after sundown or inflating a tire along a dark road.

A Portable Package That Goes Where You Need It
The ASI300 is ideal for small tasks around your home or garage, and its compact size makes it a handy tool to have in your vehicle, RV, or watercraft. Store it in your car or truck to keep your tires at optimal pressure for on or off road use, or stow it on your boat to quickly inflate rafts, inner tubes, and towables. At just 6 pounds, it's light enough to carry from home to car to boat. And because it conveniently powers from any electrical outlet or your vehicle's lighter socket, this inflator is easy to use in a variety of situations.

The ASI300 Air Station Inflator is covered by a two-year warranty.

What's in the Box:
ASI300 Air Station Inflator, standard nozzle, needle inflator, extension nozzle, 120-volt cord and plug, 12-volt cord and plug

This portable air station inflator is easy to store in your car, boat, or garage--which means it will always on hand when and where you need it.

Product Description

Power in home/shop or from vehicle charger

Automatically shuts off when deswired pressure is reached

Fast and Powerful for inflation of household and shop items

A storage solution that is convenient with on-board simplicity

Easy to storage can be used to inflate any car tire

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 8.1 x 6.7 inches ; 6.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000IE0YIQ
• Item model number: ASI300
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (241 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #23 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

168 of 171 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Gets the job done, November 4, 2006

By	William Warner (Sunnyvale, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Overall works pretty well.
Positives:
- All hoses and wires and adaptors store inside the unit, for neatness.
- built-in handle is nice
- long 12V auto power cord
- two-year warranty

Negatives:
- When it stops automatically after inflating one item (such as a tire), it must be turned off and back on to inflate another item, or to increase pressure setting and continue filling.
- the AC power cord is extremely short. Pretty much requires an extension cord.
- the air hose is fairly short.
- The noise it makes is quite loud, though not as loud as some I've heard.
- fitting the cords and hose back into the storage compartment is not easy.
- the valve adapter is plastic, not metal, and doesn't seem sturdy. It works so far, however.

126 of 130 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Better than most in this price range, November 30, 2006

By	E. Qaisar "www.interviewboard.com" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have used it for about a week now. It is much better than the one I got from Walmart. The major issue I see is that the pressure gauge on this machine is rather small and it will be hard for you differentiate between 27psi versus 29psi without using an external gauge. My Toyota Camry calls for 29psi and my other car asks for 34psi front and 36psi rear. It was impossible for me to read 34 vs 36 psi on this machine's gauge.

Tip: To get the best out of this machine - get a good external mechanical pressure gauge with a relief valve (you can get a decent one for under $10 at Walmart). Then set the dial on this machine to be slightly over (2-3 psi more) the pressure required (I set it to 30psi when filling my Camry which needs 29 psi). Fill the tires with air using the machine. Then use the external gauge to measure the pressure and release the air using its relief valve until the pressure is at the desired reading. Works like a charm for me.

Other than this, the machine is quite nice and with a 2 year warranty it is a good buy. Amazon's price was amongst the lowest I could find.

79 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Price But Far From Perfect, April 9, 2007

By	M. JEFFREY MCMAHON "herculodge" (Torrance, CA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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First thing you should know, the Air Station Inflator is LOUD. Wear ear plugs if you care about your eardrums. Secondly, you must shut off the inflator and start it up again for every car tire. Third, the AC cord is a measly few inches. You will need to buy an extension cord. Finally, buy a digital car gauge to make sure you have an accurate measurement.

I thought it would be a snap to fill my own tires but it's laborious, tedious, and loud. You might want to look at a more expensive, quieter model.

Update 8-12-07: With its imperfections noted, I continue to use the Black and Decker and have gotten used to it. Sure, it's loud, but it beats going to the gas station and putting quarters into the air machine and scrambling to put air in your tires with your allotted 5 minutes. So for 50 bucks, the Black and Decker is worth it.