RIDGID 18V Cordless Portable Inflator (Tool Only)

I got this for quick use on occasional car tires (those pesky low inflation lights drive me nuts!), and bicycle tires. It works well. No need to set up a large compressor and wait for it to pressurize, Just set the pressure and do it. Pressure is set via a dial and it inflates to the pressure you set. Sort of - it does seem to inflate about 2 pounds over the indicated pressure. so I back off of what I really want and it works fine (checked with gauge afterwards). Note, for bicycles it will fit shraeder and presta valves. The presta require a supplied adaptor which works fine. For road trips I am now taking this instead of the small compressor that use a lighter adaptor for power. This one is smaller and won't drain the battery if you forget to keep the engine on while inflating! They only drawback is that it is very loud, like a cheap compressor. I bought a "silent" compressor years ago to get away from the super loud cheap compressors and have enjoyed the quiet. Now I'm back to using a loud compressor. Oh, well. For small jobs its far better than hauling out the large compressor, attaching hoses and fittings and waiting for it to pressurize.

I've had this inflator for over a year now and I use it quite frequently around the house. I am reading the reviews and I also have the same problem. The locking chuck used to work seamlessly but after about a month it will not lock in/on. I have to hold it on the tire stem. I may or may not be the only one who has the "Final Destination" mentality; making it a bit nerve wracking to "fear" about the tire popping in my face. Other than that I really wish it worked properly so I don't have to hunch over in the parking lot.