KeysConchs 15 Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 As a die-hard Makita 18v cordless tool lover, I just noticed they started producing an 18v cordless inflator (https://www.makitatools.com/products/details/DMP180ZX). Wondering if anyone has any experience with these as an on-the-road tire inflator alternative to the VIAIR products? Link to post Share on other sites
John E Davies 757 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) Not in any way will it replace a Viair. They do not list the flow rate (cfm) but it can only run for 5 minutes then rest 5.... which is VERY feeble performance. Good enough to top up a small bike tire, or maybe a car tire by a few psi. Not good enough to pump up a nearly flat Ollie or truck tire, for that you need at least 2 cfm, unless you are prepared to wait a long time. You certainly could not blow out any water lines, or remove dust. If somebody can find the flow rate, please comment. I find it to be a little odd that it is not listed, even in the operating manual..... John Davies Spokane WA Edited May 6 by John E Davies "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II NARV (Not An RV) Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: https://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/john-e-davies-how-to-threads-and-tech-articles-links/ Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 33" LT tires, airbags. Link to post Share on other sites
John E Davies 757 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) If you want a pretty decent pump with a very high flow rate and not pay for a larger Viair, consider this one. https://www.amazon.com/Smittybilt-2781-5-65-Universal-Compressor/dp/B004K25GMG https://www.fourwheeler.com/product-reviews/1306-4wd-smittybilt-2781-air-compressor/ John Davies Spokane WA Edited May 6 by John E Davies "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II NARV (Not An RV) Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: https://olivertraveltrailers.com/topic/john-e-davies-how-to-threads-and-tech-articles-links/ Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 33" LT tires, airbags. Link to post Share on other sites
KeysConchs 15 Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 Great feedback and suggestion. Thanks 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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