Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator Reviews


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4.29 of 5
(by 99 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 87% of reviewers recommend (85 out of 99)

Pros
  • easy to use (43)
  • works well (39)
  • very handy (37)
  • compact and stores easily (28)
  • good accuracy (20)
  • well balanced (17)
Cons
  • none (11)
  • cheap chuck (6)
  • really cheap chuck (5)
  • hose and chuck poorly made (3)
  • pressure gauge is 2lbs low (3)
  • no guts, no power (3)
  • gets hot (2)
  • pressure gauge is 4lbs low (2)
  • inaccurate gauge on less than 100% batte (1)
  • not powerful, so it is slow. (1)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
I had been looking for small portable air pump for awhile. The ones that could handle a motorcycle tire where big, bulky, and expensive. Of course most small potable ones where low quality, capability, and cost just as much. This air pump is great. I can use my Craftsman... read full review »
Posted on Feb 03, 2011
Most Helpful Critical Review

While the handy interchangeability of these C3 tools and devices is a GREAT idea...this little inflator is disappointing. It cannot be used with any efficiency for anything other than an emergency tire inflate or for a volleyball or basketball. I wanted to have it as a way to inflate rafts and air mattresses...

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Posted on Aug 19, 2010

Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator Reviews

Displaying reviews 1 - 13 of 99 in total

This thing works great. I love it.

Posted on Apr 02, 2011

I bought this pump to replace one that plugs into the cigarette lighter socket. The 19.2 volt NiCd has enough to fill a tire completely or to top off a couple of low tires. About what I expect. The speed is fine too.

One problem is the chuck. On mine it would pop right off the tire as soon as the pressure started to go up. Eventually I went to a bike shop and bought a better chuck which came attached to a length of hose. Another stop at the local independent hardware store yeilded a plastic hose barb. I snipped off the Craftsman hose behind the chuck and spliced on the bike shop hose.

Works...

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Posted on Mar 11, 2011

This fits the bill as to what an tire inflator for a car should be.  Cordless convenience, adequate inflation speed, auto stop feature for pre-set PSI, not bulky.  If you already have tools with a C3 battery, than this tool is a great add on.  It's as handy and lightweight to use as a power drill.  The only criticism I have of this unit is the chuck needs improvement.  Over time (I had mine for about two years), the chuck starts to lose it's grip on a tire's valve stem so as a result, the hose falls off during inflation.  In my case, to solve that problem, I had to cut off the chuck and...

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Posted on Nov 24, 2010
I was quite surprised by the power from this unit. Its fairly light, similar to the 19.2V drill and pumps up bike tires, any type of balls to truck tires. Easy unit to use, my 9 yr old son has been using it.
Posted on Feb 15, 2011

I saw this at Sears just a week before a track day event, and after noticing its capabilities, decided it could be better than having a huge precharged tank or a lighter-plugged unit killing my battery. Boy was I right! This little thing was the hottest part in the pits, as any SCCA or track guy will attest, adjusting tire pressure is a pretty important part of tuning. I must have lent this thing out to a dozen other drivers, and even asked the Snap on guys why they didn't have one. Everyone agreed, its a must have.

Posted on Mar 24, 2011

I have used this tool for over two years now with wonderful success. I have been disappointed with a couple other c3 tools lately but this one in particular sure carries it's weight. I have used it for everything from a basketball all the way up to my pickup truck tires. It is very convenient. I believe the accuracy is right on too. The only thing I noticed is say you want 44 PSI - then when your pumping air, you need to hold it until about 46 to 48 and then let off the trigger and it should be right where you want it at 44. You will get the hang of this in no time flat. Excellent product!!! ...

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Posted on Jun 30, 2010
I love the automatic setting feature. I set it to where I want my car tire pressure and walk away. It shuts off once the pressure reaches the indicated level.
Posted on Jan 25, 2011
Posted on Jan 25, 2011
I use this pump to find gas leaks after the gas company turns the gas off to the house. I put a gas gauge on the line end set the pressure for 30 psi and while I check for leaks the pump keep going and I do not need to worry about it over pressuring the gauge and ruining the gauge, or ruining back and forth to pump up the system.
Posted on Jan 30, 2011

PSI gauge is off enough to be annoying

I thought this was a good idea...at first. I mostly use an pump for my motorcycles and currently have one that is specifically designed for motorcycles where its literally just a naked tool with the gears and motor exposed but its fast and stores small. I finally got tired of having to use that, remove it and put a gauge to it so I bought this to use for my two other vehicles in addition to my bikes that use a TPMS device. This tool is portable and with a fully charge lithium battery I was able to do at least 4 PSI per tire and still have plenty of juice left. Unfortunately the first time I... read full review »
Posted on Feb 18, 2011

Very nice unit. But...I used it 5-10 times over a 1 year period. When I turned to it last weekend I pressed the chuck closed onto a plastic fitting the unit came with and SNAP. The chuck broke in half. Made of some very brittle metal and very thoughtlessly the chuck is crimped into the hose. $20 w/ shipping to fix my $40 1 year old tool. I think not. I have my eyes wide open on Craftsman parts these days. More and more are stamped Made in China. Unit is nice if you are very very careful with the chuck. This hose should be recalled after reading how many people have the same issue. And who is...

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Posted on Jul 16, 2010
I love this C3 add on. I use it very frequently, easier than cranking the air compressor up. It's so portable, fairly light and will inflate a flat ball in seconds. This is probably my favorite add on, and I like them all!
Posted on Oct 12, 2010

Powerful

Powerful for such a little tool.  Only inflates one tire on Ni-cad battery.

Posted on Oct 03, 2010

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