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Review by J. Shirey : Works Well

I just had occasion to use the inflator for the 1st time today. The tire low indicator on my car was lit so I checked the pressures and identified the tire that was low. I got the inflator and easily connected it to the valve. It took about a minute to add 6 lbs. to the tire. The gauge on the inflator is off by about 3 or 4 lbs. so I had to use my handheld gauge to fine tune the pressure. The entire process took less than 5 minutes. This is much easier and less time consuming than going to a gas station and struggling with their pay air station.

Review by Omid : Good rechargable inflator

I used Slime COMP 7 rechargable inflator to inflate my temporary spare tire (donut tire) and it took about 4 minutes, I also adjusted my tires pressure and the inflator worked very well, inflating from 25 psi to 35 psi took about 3 minutes. The gauge on the inflator seems to be reliable as I checked it with another gauge that I have and they both showed a same number. The big plus is that this inflator is rechargable. The size and weight of the device is also appropriate, easy to handle and store in the back trunk. I just used it for a few times and haven't recharged it yet, but it works pretty good so far.

Review by Omar Siddique : functional, compact pump, but loud, with non-usable gauge

A compact rechargeable inflator that uses a lead-acid battery. Noisy but powerful, it has handy storage for its components, but a useless pressure gauge. After my last 12V-DC inflator blew the fuses on my Civic, I decided it was time for a tire pump that didn't depend on the car for power. This unit inflates my Civic tires about 2-3 times as fast as the old 12V. It's not as loud as the car engine and the old pump were (running at the same time), but all the noise is from one point, so it seems louder to my ears. It vibrates enough to "walk" a little while running on the concrete floor. The unit has storage panels front and back that store all of the cables/accessories that come with it, and a short instruction leaflet. The in-built gauge is useless. It approximates the correct pressure with the unit off (but not clearly enough to read a specific number). But turn the unit on, and the indicated PSI instantly jumps to 40psi and stays there. I have to check the pressure before and after with my Accutire Digital Tire Gauge. An accurate built-in digital pressure readout would have been outstanding. The flip-tab on the hose is kind of stiff for the first few uses, I ended up letting a bunch of air out of my tires in the process of getting it locked into place. The product's lead-acid battery has the advantage of no "memory effect", meaning charging the battery w/o discharging it fully doesn't shorten its life (like a Ni-Cad), but the drawback is that much like your car battery, a lead-acid must be kept topped off, and if you allow a lead-acid to drain completely, it fails and is no longer chargable. A Lithium-Ion would have been nice instead, since they are non-toxic (no special disposal needed) and are not harmed by being fully discharged. I'm unclear on the choice of "Slime" as a brand-name, but it IS memorable, and the product is good. And it sure beats using a filthy public air pump at a gas station (and it's always freezing, searing hot, or raining when you need to do this), if you can even find one that's functioning. This inflator could be quieter, use a Li-ion battery, and have a usable pressure gauge, but it gets the job done in a compact no-fuss package. Recommended.

Review by E.T. : Great small compressor

I bought this compressor after my foot pump broke which cost me close to $15. I have only used it three times. Once to top off my motorcycle tires, once to top off one car tire and once to fill my spare to replace the tire that I had topped off previously. It's simple to use, small and light weight. I was surprised based on the reviews how fast it filled the spare, which took about 5min from completely flat to about 30lbs. I think that's pretty good! It is noisy which is the reason I gave it five stars, but it did not get really hot during any of it's uses. Even after the 5 minute use it was only slightly warm.

Review by John : Tire Inflator

I was hesitant to buy a product with "Slime" as the brand name. Nevertheless, it was on sale and I decided to risk it. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised! It was cheaper than my previous tire inflator from Sears( I called the red hot mama!) and was much better. It was easy to use and was powerful enough to inflate the tires on two vehicles quickly without getting hot. I would recommend it to anyone and plan to seek out the "Slime" brand next time.

Review by Fred K. Garvey "Shastalore" : Slime COMP 07 Rechargable Tire Inflator Replacement Battery

The Slime COMP 07 Rechargable Tire Inflator is also marketed as: - Kwik Goal Portable Inflator - Campbell-Hausfeld Model CC2300 Unfortunately, the unit is sold with a cheap 12 Volt, 7.0 Amp-Hour internal battery that cannot hold up under the rigors and demands put on it by the general consumer. Anyway, the battery in any of these types of portable devices doesn't last forever and will eventually have to be replaced. Think of is as normal maintenance, to be done every two to five years, even with the best of batteries. But a simple change to a 12 Volt, 8.5 Amp-Hour, high-rate replacement battery will greatly enhance its performance. Without going into a stuffy brain-dump: A simple 21% increase in Amp-Hour capacity (to 8.5 Amp-Hours) will double the amount of work the fully charged battery can do, under load, such as the internal 12 Volt compressor motor. The "high-rate" designation is also a type of battery that is designed to take heavy loads without damage -or shortened battery lifespan. But don't make the mistake that many 12 Volt power pack owners sometimes do: Attempting to jump-start their car from this tiny device. Doing so will instantly destroy the unit's internal 12 Volt battery and literally melt the compressor case down. Also, never plug a 12VDC appliance into the "Output DC 12V" jack that exceeds about 0.5 Amps (6 watts). For example, plugging in a small 12VDC coffee cup warmer will draw 8-10 Amps and burn out the internal 12 Volt lead acid battery in a couple of minutes. You'll know when a sealed lead acid battery is burned out when the tremendous amount of heat from the dying battery melts and distorts the outside plastic case of the compressor and a sick vinegar smell emits from the now-dead internal battery. That said, replace with: Power-Sonic PSH-1280F1 FR Battery, 12 Volt, 8.5 Amp-Hour, High-Rate Series. I ordered mine from BatteryPlexDotCom. Really, to install a lower capacity battery in a portable field device is just false economy. And note, the "F1" designation is for the 3/16" / .187" wide metal terminal tabs on the battery, for a quick and speedy battery change with the internal wiring push-clips. To get to the internal battery, just lay the portable compressor on its side and unscrew the seven phillips-head screws that hold the halves of the outside plastic case together. Now the portable compressor unit pumps up my 100psi bicycle tires -and 34psi minivan tires, with ease. The built-in pressure guage, in my unit, reads 5psi higher than actual, but that's easy to compensate for. And the unit also now serves as a reliable 12 Volt portable power pack, a real workhorse, that is quickly recharged in the field with my portable 12 Volt wind generator, or my portable 12 Volt sun tracking solar panel. I have also been pleasantly surprised with the unusually well-designed quick connect valve that seats perfectly on the valve stem, and releases without loss of tire pressure. Really, this has been a major headache with all my other air pumps, both manual and electric: When removing the quick connect valve from the tire stem, air always rushes out, and several more attempts have to be done before the tire is finally properly inflated, a real pain. But, to expedite things, and just to be sure, I usually disconnect the Slime COMP 07 quick connect valve from the tire valve stem as soon as the proper pressure is reached, with the air compressor still running. The battery for this device is a lead acid battery, that is sealed, so that the electrolyte will not leak out of the battery. But, being a lead acid battery, it can do only half as much work, at 30 degrees Fahrenheit, as it will do at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. So either store the portable compressor in a reasonably warm environment until you need it, or accept its inherent shortcomings in a cold environment. Also, never run the portable compressor down until it runs slowly, or ceases to run. This is commonly known as "batterycide." Doing so, even if promptly recharged, will greatly reduce the service lifespan, or even destroy, any good lead acid battery. Keep the portable compressor charged and ready at all times and you'll have no trouble. The LED Battery Check indicator is activated by turning on the Power switch (with the Compressor switch off). The unit is okay to run as long as the LED indicator is green "HI". The portable compressor should be recharged when the LED indicator is yellow "LOW". If at all possible, do not discharge the battery below 12.25 Volts. Always immediately recharge the battery after moderate-to-heavy use. You'll soon learn what this useful little compressor can handle -and can't handle. And, being a lead acid battery, it will hold its charge for months and months, with very low self-discharge. Yet another advantage of lead acid batteries is that they are routinely recycled. In fact, a brand new lead acid battery, off-the-shelf, is manufactured from recycled lead. One major, and justified, gripe many owners have with the unit is the ridiculous claim in the instruction manual that the device can be used to inflate air mattresses, rafts, etc.. Well, that's simply not true. The compressor is for pneumatic tires and soccer balls and footballs, etc. only (and maybe to run an airbrush). The hard-working piston in the compressor is only the size of your little fingertip, so it would take all day to fill up an air mattress, and keep filling it until the mattress bursts (if unattended). And the battery is not large enough to run the compressor that long anyway. For air mattresses and rafts, just buy a specialized high-volume, low pressure, 12 Volt air pump, and plug it into 12 Volt jack on your trusty Campbell-Hausfeld Cordlesss Air Inflator / 12-Volt Power Pack, and you're good to go.

Review by Banes : Handy and gets the job done

I'm not sure why some of the reviews had all good things to say about the Comp 07 yet the product was rated only 4 stars.... That doesn't make any sense Anyway, I bought this device so that I don't have to keep driving to the gas station to pump my tires. The battery holds a charge for a long time and is very handy for emergency situations. It filled two halfway inflated tires to 35 PSI in a respectable 7 minutes. Not everyone has a garage to park their cars, so the fact that you can charge it, take it outside and pump up your tires, and not have to worry about cords and the absence of a power socket is a major plus. You won't be disappointed with this compressor. 5 stars

Review by cashlock : Slime Air Compressor

Received on time in great working order. Very pleased. One small complaint is compressor light does not go out when fully charged so that your never quite sure if it is fully charged.

Review by Youdaman "Music Lover" : A Review Based On A Real Performance Test

This is essentially the same unit as a Campbell Hausfeld pump I had a few years ago. The only problem I have with that one - I lost it. I honestly do not know what happened to it. Anyhow, this one looks, smells, sounds, and operates the same as the Campbell Hausfeld I had.I followed the instructions to the letter - charged it at room temperature for 18 hours right out of the box.The test:Two cars and one