Car pumps: varieties, overview of models

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:41

One of the most common road troubles is considered to be a punctured tire. And in the process of eliminating this problem, you can not do without an automobile pump. Cars with automatic tire inflation are still considered exotic, so the average consumer cannot live without this tool.

Let's try to understand this issue and outline the main types of pumps for car tires. We also provide a list of the most intelligent models that are distinguished by their quality component and a large number of positive reviews from users.

Difficulties in choosing

Almost all devices of this kind can be divided into mechanical and electrical automotive pumps. In the first case, a person serves as an energy source, in the second, a compressor. Both the first and second options have both their clear advantages and critical disadvantages.

Mechanical pumps

Here we are dealing with a foot or manual car pump. The first pumps air by pressing the foot on the support platform, and the second - by the translational movements of the hands. Mechanicaldevices are simple in design and do not depend on electricity, which is invaluable in some extreme situations.

Besides, hand and foot car pumps are by no means expensive. Even the most technically advanced mechanical models barely reach the cost of unpretentious electrical counterparts. It is also worth noting that the pressure gauge in the car foot pump works in real time and here you do not need to stop the pumping process to take readings, as is the case with most electrical devices.

Despite some advantages of mechanical models over compressor ones, a good half of motorists consider them the last century and disdain to use them on the road. There are almost no extreme situations when the battery fails along with the tire, and the usual wheel inflation can turn into a real cross for both the heart and lungs of the owner of a foot car pump.

Therefore, we will not consider this option. We can only briefly mention the most intelligent models. These are Avtomash, Salyut-2M, GT-Auto SD-1031 and Airline PA-300. All these pumps cost no more than a thousand rubles. Domestic motorists speak rather warmly about these models and consider them reliable, efficient and inexpensive.

Electric pumps

Electric car pumps work from the cigarette lighter (as a rule), and therefore it would be more correct to call them compressors. Devices, in turn, are divided into membrane and piston. Firstare gradually leaving the market, while the latter actively contribute to this.

The electric car pump (compressor) is equipped with a motor and a piston system. More reliable devices are considered to be models that operate directly from the engine without any adapters and adapters. But for greater versatility and practicality, manufacturers offer pumps that operate from a standard cigarette lighter, without regard to the features of the engine and the vehicle's power system.

In general, here we have the same car pump with a pressure gauge, only it works due to the energy of the battery, and not the physical strength of the driver. We will just consider this type of device in more detail.

Tornado AC 580

This is one of the most budget options from China. The Tornado car pump is devoid of any additional functions such as a flashlight or electronic meters, but its main part works as it should and there are no complaints about it.

In addition, the model has a very good build quality. The metal housing and piston greatly add reliability to the automotive pump and increase its service life. The model is designed for wheels with a diameter of up to 17 inches, so there is no question of cargo or any specific transport.

Pump Benefits:

• relatively fast tire inflation;
• many attachments included;
• quality build along with metal construction;
• more than adequate price tag foravailable features.

The approximate cost of the model is about 1000 rubles.

Kachok K60

This car pump for passenger cars from a domestic manufacturer has distinguished itself not only by its efficiency, but also by its original exterior. The minimalist design allows you to attach the device even in the glove box. The developer has provided niches for hoses, nozzles and other accessories, making the model as ergonomic as possible.

Also, many motorists were pleased with the fully electronic control. And if other analogues need, as they say, to seize the moment and prevent pumping the wheel, then here it will be enough to set the desired values and wait for the procedure to end - the automation will turn off the pump itself.

Perhaps the only disadvantage of the model, which a good half of domestic consumers complain about, is its cost. For those who "live" on the track, this is an indispensable purchase, and for those who roll out their car once a week, it is much more practical to look at a more affordable option.

Pros of the model:

• efficient and fast tire inflation;
• ergonomic and compact design;
• electronic control coupled with a clear display;
• availability of memory (no need to set the value each time);
• there is functionality for diagnosing the generator and battery.

The approximate price of the pump is about 3000 rubles.

Aggressor AGR-35L

Model for cars from domesticthe manufacturer is perfectly balanced in terms of price to return. "Aggressor" is a solid middle peasant among other competing analogues. Here we have an average cost and the same amount of functionality.

It is also worth noting that the model boasts excellent assembly and high-quality materials: a durable and shockproof body, a massive and at the same time comfortable handle, as well as a long manufacturer's warranty. Such high-quality offers in this price segment are very rare.

Model benefits:

• reliable and solid construction;
• manometer on two scales;
• the presence of a bypass valve to stabilize the pressure;
• powered both directly from the battery and from the cigarette lighter;
• flashlight;
• wide operating temperature range - from -40 to +80 degrees.

The approximate cost of the model is about 2500 rubles.

AVS KS750D

Despite its more than democratic cost for the segment, the model surprises with its high performance. The pump copes quite adequately with servicing SUVs and other rather big vehicles with impressive tires.

There are no additional "chips" or auxiliary functionality here, but the model copes with its primary task perfectly well. It is also worth noting that the device is equipped with an automatic overheating protection system, which is not implemented here for show, as in most Chinese devices, but it works as it should andresponds to the situation in time.

Pros of the model:

• capacity about 75 l/h;
• a thoughtful and really working overheating protection system;
• quality build;
• long cable;
• attractive cost for given performance.

The approximate price of the pump is about 2300 rubles.

Autoprofi AK-65

This model feels great in the trunk of an SUV or other commercial vehicle where good pumping performance is required. The device meets all the basic requirements of car owners and at the same time is not so expensive.

The Chinese model has a well-thought-out and high-quality two-piston air supply system, which provides the design with good performance, as well as high inflation speed. In addition, the device is not afraid of temperature changes, which is extremely important for some Russian regions.

Model benefits:

• two-piston system;
• comfortable handle and overall ergonomic design;
• long wires and hoses;
• wide operating temperature range -35 to +80 degrees.

The approximate cost of the model is about 3200 rubles.

Berkut R20

This is perhaps the best that the manual compressor segment has to offer. Despite its high cost, the Berkut pump is enviably popular with domestic motorists and SUV owners in particular.

The model is distinguished by extremely high-quality assembly and good materials. The device is quietly ahead of its competitors both in performance and price. Also, the model received a lot of additional and convenient "chips". The anti-vibration stand alone is worth it, which greatly facilitates and simplifies the entire pumping process.

Of course, the pump costs three times more than the competition, but exceptional quality has never been cheap. Yes, and the device is bought mainly for working machines, which do not stand idle in the garage for a day.

Pros of the model:

• excellent performance;
• extremely good build quality and materials used;
• presence of an air filter;
• anti-vibration cushion;
• excellent performance;
• long manufacturer warranty.

The approximate price of the pump is about 8500 rubles.

Wester LE 050-150 OLC

This stationary model performs well in professional hands and would look good in the back of a tire shop or multi-car garage. The 50-liter receiver provides an enviable time of continuous operation and quietly serves almost any automotive equipment. Of course, she won’t pull the BelAZ fleet, but she does an excellent job with SUVs and other commercial vehicles.

In addition, the model performed very well in working with a pneumatic tool, so the compressor can also be calleduniversal. In addition, the pressure is freely adjustable and the required amount of bar is set without any problems.

Model benefits:

• excellent performance;
• capacious receiver for 50 liters;
• possibility of pressure regulation;
• a lot of quick-release adapters for all types of tires, as well as pneumatic tools.

The approximate cost of the model is about 9,000 rubles.

Summing up

When choosing compressor pumps, you must first of all count on your requests and the fleet of serviced vehicles. If we are talking about a family that has several cars at its disposal, and large ones, then you should not save on such equipment. Your choice is the Berkut on the road or, in extreme cases, older models from AVS.

When the car rarely leaves the garage and leaves, as they say, on holidays, it makes no sense to splurge on an expensive and high-performance model. Simple compressors, albeit not so fast, but still cope with the task, and save you a considerable share of the family budget. In this case, you can even consider mechanical options, especially if we are talking about a male driver.

In addition, it is worth considering the fact that more or less intelligent electric compressors simply cannot cost less than 1000 rubles. And if the seller in the store convinces you of the opposite and tries to foist another no-name consumer goods, then be prepared to throw out the purchased model in a week or two, or even earlier.