At $60, this inflator is a bargain because it includes everything: From a powerful pump and 22-feet of air hose to tools and a tire repair kit. It’s all housed in a handy bag that fits under a car seat and has a reflective triangle for safer night time tire fill-ups.
iKer Portable Air Compressor: Price and availability
iKer Portable Air Compressor: Design and features
While the iKer Portable Air Compressor does without a battery or AC power option, it does have a power twist. In addition to the expected 12-volt accessory adapter, the inflator comes with an adapter and clips for running it directly off the car’s battery; they’re red and black for polarity. The company recommends using a direct battery connection for anything over 35 PSI. There’s a single On/Off switch and the iKer Portable Air Compressor does without creature comforts that others provide, like the USB power of the Fanttik device, the light of the Carsun Portable Air Pump and the choice of power source that the B +D Inflator has to offer. It does, however, adds a toolkit with its own bag that includes the basics: pliers, screwdrivers and knife. The surprise is the inclusion of the tools to repair a tubeless tire, like the aftermath of picking up a nail. It also has two fuses, a sports ball needle and a pair of toy inflators.
iKer Portable Air Compressor: Setup
Heavy and with lots of accouterments, the iKer Portable Air Compressor kit could be your best friend in a breakdown. Its gray and orange bag is a big help, with a handle and a yellow reflective triangle that can warn oncoming motorists at night. While there’s an adapter that allows the iKer pump to be powered directly from the car’s battery, it worked fine using my car’s cigarette lighter connection. The company warns that if it’s used for 10 minutes, it will need a 10 minute cooldown period to avoid overheating.
iKer Portable Air Compressor: Performance
To get started with the iKer Portable Air Compressor, I flipped the On/Off switch. The pump started up immediately and began pumping air into my car’s flat tire. Unlike others in its class, the iKer Portable Air Compressor lacks an auto shut-off feature so I needed to keep an eye on the pressure gauge. Fortunately the gauge was accurate and steady.
iKer Portable Air Compressor: Verdict
A one-trick pony that can only be powered by a car’s power, the iKer Portable Air Compressor is fast to fill a tire but lacks some of the luxuries that others provide, like battery and AC power, a USB outlet or a light. It has a long reach and can use the car’s accessory outlet or the battery terminals but the iKer Portable Air Compressor is on the heavy side. The added benefit is is comes with a bag, tools and a unique tire repair kit for roadside flats, making it a great value buy at $60.
