The air compressor manufacturer known as Viair is one of the most popular air compressor brands among Fortune 500 companies. The company specializes in manufacturing low horsepower, oil-free air compressors and accessories at impressively affordable prices. One of the company’s best-selling units is the Viair 85P portable air compressor. The unit features an oil-free design with a backlit LED pressure gauge in addition to many other features.
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At-A-Glance Specs
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Brand:
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Viair
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Model:
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85P
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Category:
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Residential
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Style:
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Portable
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Weight:
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5-lbs
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Peak HP:
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4.5
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CFM@40 PSI:
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0.92
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Max Pressure:
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60 PSI
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Pump Type:
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Oil-free
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Oil Type:
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N/A
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Rating:
(1-5 stars)
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Size
The lightweight, compact body of the Viair 85P air compressor model is designed to be small enough to fit into your car trunk. The unit is primarily used to re-inflate flat tires on cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles.
Performance
This unit is not as powerful as the stationary units that are available on the market, but it is not designed to be, either. The 85P series’ pressure range tops out at only 60 PSI, and the unit is capable of re-inflating up to 31 tires. Where it lacks in power, the unit makes up for in available accessories. Buyers of this unit will not need to purchase extra items like an air hose, tire chuck, or power plugs. The unit includes all of that, plus a 120-PSI pressure gauge, an LED work light and power indicator, and a 3-piece inflation tips kit.
Viair has really thought of everything when they designed this unit. Not only does the unit include several accessories that you will need for roadside tire fixes. Users will never need to worry about making sure there is oil in the unit, or changing the oil periodically. The 85P model is oil-free!
Style
One of the most notable features of the 85P portable air compressor model is the portable style. While users won’t be able to rely on this unit for projects larger than simply airing up a flat tire – or possibly an air mattress – the five-pound compressor unit reduces the amount of time it would otherwise take for you to re-inflate your tires. Depending on the size of the tire, the unit is capable of refilling most tires in about two minutes or less.
Noise Level
This unit is remarkably quiet. Customers have reported this as one of the most well appreciated features of the 85P compressor model. This makes refilling your flat tire late at night along the side of a residential road easier, and will not wake up the community.
Who It’s For
The Viair 85P can be used by anyone, at virtually any age. However, its primary purpose is to allow users to easily refill a flat tire when away from home or on vacation. It is not capable of withstanding industrial use, and is only able to refill up to 31 tires.
Pros
- Portable
- Compact, lightweight
- Makes roadside flat tires quick and easy to fix
- Includes roadside tire inflation accessories
- Power cord connects to a the car’s cigarette lighter
Cons
- Somewhat expensive
- Only usable to refill flat tires
- Only refills a max of 31 tires
- Power cord can only be used if the outlet is rated at 15 amps or more
Final Verdict
The Viair 85P portable air compressor is definitely something that every driver should consider keeping in the trunk of their car in case of emergencies, but buyers looking for a multi-functional air compressor, you may want to consider purchasing a larger, more powerful unit. This unit is only designed to re-inflate flat tires, although some purchasers have stated that it can also inflate an air mattress. The unitis priced under $100, and is capable of refilling up to 31 tires.
