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Product Review: Slime Heavy Duty Tire Inflator
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H3nightrod
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Green Slime 2 Cylinder Tire Inflator
Just wanted to give my input on inflator. I had the chanceto use the Inflator on our Cliffs Insane Terrain few weeks ago. After the trailrun I had my 35s MTZs air downed to about 16 psi (trying 12psi next run) hookedup the Compressor and got up to 50 psi in about 11 min. The compressor seemedto be able to handle the load. The compressor does sound like it accumulatespressure every 30 sec before increasing the psi in the tire.
11 min might sound like a long time per tire but seemed tobe ok because you can hook it up and walk away while you work on other parts ofyour rig.
Only negative I seen was after filling first tire compressorsounded like it was losing power and slowing down, the truth was that the compressorwas killing my stock battery. So I quickly went to crank my truck and after 3slow cranks truck started. So make sure your rig is running or else you willget stranded without power. Case is nice and can handle being thrown around.
Hope this helps in case anyone had this one in mind.
Just wanted to give my input on inflator. I had the chanceto use the Inflator on our Cliffs Insane Terrain few weeks ago. After the trailrun I had my 35s MTZs air downed to about 16 psi (trying 12psi next run) hookedup the Compressor and got up to 50 psi in about 11 min. The compressor seemedto be able to handle the load. The compressor does sound like it accumulatespressure every 30 sec before increasing the psi in the tire.
11 min might sound like a long time per tire but seemed tobe ok because you can hook it up and walk away while you work on other parts ofyour rig.
Only negative I seen was after filling first tire compressorsounded like it was losing power and slowing down, the truth was that the compressorwas killing my stock battery. So I quickly went to crank my truck and after 3slow cranks truck started. So make sure your rig is running or else you willget stranded without power. Case is nice and can handle being thrown around.
Hope this helps in case anyone had this one in mind.
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Sorry guys, I dropped the ball on this. Here are pics of the 2 models tested:
1) The trusty old Costco model - Masterflow Q-Maxx MF-1052
2) Slime 2X Twin Cylinder Heavy Duty Tire Inflator - advertised as inflating a "standard car tire in just 2 minutes" (0-35psi,P195/65-15)
Test results to folow.
1) The trusty old Costco model - Masterflow Q-Maxx MF-1052
2) Slime 2X Twin Cylinder Heavy Duty Tire Inflator - advertised as inflating a "standard car tire in just 2 minutes" (0-35psi,P195/65-15)
Test results to folow.
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I would like to give my input on the "Costco" air compressor; the Superflow MV50 air compressor and introduce a new compressor that caught my eye.
I got the MV50 for a couple of reasons. It was cheap, at the time it was less than $50, and someone posted on how you could mount it under the hood on top of the fuse box.
Over the last 6 years it has been invaluable, the convenience of having it ready to use, not taking up cargo space, and I thought it looked cool under there. I have had to replace it once, on a hot day the fuse had melted and the compressor wouldn't run. But with only costing $50 it wasn't a big deal to replace. It does the job of filling tires, filling a 35" tire from 15 psi to 35 psi takes just under 3 min. Of course filling all four tires and moving from tire to tire ends up taking about 20 min. That is a good chunk of time, but you are usually talking with your friends and recapping the achievements and mishaps from the day of wheeling.
Is there something better out there, of course there is. There are also a lot of compressors that aren't worth squat to us with bigger tires. So currently I know I have a compressor that gets the job done, but I am also looking for something better. A compressor that is quicker at filling up our large tires, but also that isn't going to break the bank.
Superflow that makes the MV50 also makes a bigger compressor called the MV90.
Here are the specs:
-MV-90 Mega Air Compressor w/ alligator clips
-45A
-3.71 CFM Output
-150 Max PSI
-12V
-20 Ft. Coiled Hose
-6 Ft. Power Cord
-Direct Drive
-Weight 20 lbs
Here are the reported inflation times:
The air up times seem pretty respectable. Someone also posted a video comparision of the MV90 vs. the MV50 "Costco brand".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSZe25to95A&feature=relmfu
For this improved performance you are going to pay for it. The MV50 can usually be found for $60, this MV90 is $160. Until I see actual air up times of the more expensive compressors like the ARB dual compressor and the Slime compressor, this MV90 will be the replacement for my MV50 when it kicks the bucket.
I got the MV50 for a couple of reasons. It was cheap, at the time it was less than $50, and someone posted on how you could mount it under the hood on top of the fuse box.
Over the last 6 years it has been invaluable, the convenience of having it ready to use, not taking up cargo space, and I thought it looked cool under there. I have had to replace it once, on a hot day the fuse had melted and the compressor wouldn't run. But with only costing $50 it wasn't a big deal to replace. It does the job of filling tires, filling a 35" tire from 15 psi to 35 psi takes just under 3 min. Of course filling all four tires and moving from tire to tire ends up taking about 20 min. That is a good chunk of time, but you are usually talking with your friends and recapping the achievements and mishaps from the day of wheeling.
Is there something better out there, of course there is. There are also a lot of compressors that aren't worth squat to us with bigger tires. So currently I know I have a compressor that gets the job done, but I am also looking for something better. A compressor that is quicker at filling up our large tires, but also that isn't going to break the bank.
Superflow that makes the MV50 also makes a bigger compressor called the MV90.
Here are the specs:
-MV-90 Mega Air Compressor w/ alligator clips
-45A
-3.71 CFM Output
-150 Max PSI
-12V
-20 Ft. Coiled Hose
-6 Ft. Power Cord
-Direct Drive
-Weight 20 lbs
Here are the reported inflation times:
The air up times seem pretty respectable. Someone also posted a video comparision of the MV90 vs. the MV50 "Costco brand".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSZe25to95A&feature=relmfu
For this improved performance you are going to pay for it. The MV50 can usually be found for $60, this MV90 is $160. Until I see actual air up times of the more expensive compressors like the ARB dual compressor and the Slime compressor, this MV90 will be the replacement for my MV50 when it kicks the bucket.
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That looks pretty good. It is kind of annoying how there are never any good solid numbers on stuff like this. Might have to look at this one more. Wish someone would test that new 2 cylinder Slime pump and share the results! :shifty:
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My guess is it will be tested next week in Moab, come on out and witness the results!
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super bump!
Bigunit you ever get the results? im looking into getting a inflator and i like the slime 2x, jus wanna see if its really better then the rest
Bigunit you ever get the results? im looking into getting a inflator and i like the slime 2x, jus wanna see if its really better then the rest
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Hmm, I think I've seen that compressor sitting in his garage. In fact, I'm sure I saw it when I absconded with the red compressor.
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I will tell you that the Slime 1, I got a few months ago. I think is more for emergencys. I didn't know there was a 2x. At the time I had 285s and had to inflate one tire about 10# of air. It only took a few minutes to do, which was good but, it got freakin hot and you would have to wait awhile between each tire. They say 15 minute between. So thats over an hour to fill your tires after wheelin. So, its small and cheap. I guess you get what you pay for.Our time is worth somethin
One thought after startin to write this is, maybe have two. That would cut the time in half for about a $100 maybe alittle more? Just a thought...
I would like to hear more about the 2x also. Thanks for any more input
One thought after startin to write this is, maybe have two. That would cut the time in half for about a $100 maybe alittle more? Just a thought...
I would like to hear more about the 2x also. Thanks for any more input
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I got the MV50 for a couple of reasons. It was cheap, at the time it was less than $50, and someone posted on how you could mount it under the hood on top of the fuse box.
Thats a slick spot for it, I'll have to look into mounting mine in the same place as I think I have the same compressor as you.. jut a cheapo I bought locally that is prob manufactured under a different name at the same place in China
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My experience.... I've used the Costco one, and a HF one, and both of them contributed to why I spent over $400 for dual Viair compressors... those compressors are not intended (no matter what they say)for 100% duty cycle. The Costco air compressor is the better of the two, but it died because it just wasn't well built (leather is not a long-term sealing ring). The HF was even worse, they obviously copied the Viair one, and had they not put that stupid "look alike" plastic cooling fins on the top, it probably would have lasted just fine.... the problem was this - it melted the thermal overload switch (melted, not overloaded, melted)
There are even better options out there now beside Viair, but, if you life depends on the air compressor working - don't skimp.... even if you buy a cheaper, lower volume Viair (like one 400 rather than 2 - 440cs that I've got), you'll always be able to use it.
There are even better options out there now beside Viair, but, if you life depends on the air compressor working - don't skimp.... even if you buy a cheaper, lower volume Viair (like one 400 rather than 2 - 440cs that I've got), you'll always be able to use it.