Latest reviews about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator

mrmiles says "It's nice to have, but not a must have " about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator

mrmiles — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:14:54 GMT

I bought it on sale and it's nice to have. It fills tractor tires quickly, and tops off auto tires well.

I find the gauge inaccurate at less than 100% battery. It gets hot for long periods of use (like car tires)

The ni-cad batteries don't last long at all.

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ErikErikson says "Very handy for small tires, but it's life is too short" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator

ErikErikson — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:59:18 GMT

Overall this is a well designed tool that works well on motorcycle and ATV tires. The automatic shutoff is handier than I expected. It works noticeably quicker with the lithium battery. The problem is the air chuck on the end of the hose. The rubber inside the chuck has a short lifespan that allows increasingly large air leaks as it wears. The fix is to replace the hose which is a little more than $20 with shipping. Seems a bit pricey for a part with a short lifespan.

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Rdillard70 says "Talk about handy!" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator

Rdillard70 — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:18:57 GMT

I can't begin to tell you how many manual air pumps ive misplaced or forgot about not to mention broke. This compact portable inflator is a great addition to the craftsman C3 line. I have an air compressor at home but sometimes it acts up and doesn't work right, it also takes up a decent portion of my garage. The power that lithium ion produces is more than enough to pump up my car tires. The beauty of this design is the size; it's easy to take with you when you travel. Great product craftsman!!!

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JimG944 says "An important tool that lives in the trunk of my car!" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator

JimG944 — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:40:29 GMT

First, I should tell you that I am a big fan of the Craftsman C3 system of tools. I am a home-owner and use my tools in routine home and garden projects. My tools are used lightly rather than the daily abuse of a real craftsman; so my review is in the context of home use. My Dad always said, have the right tool for the right job and C3 really helps me with that. Having portable, battery operated tools are helpful getting the job done quickly and easily. I have a couple of rechargers wall mounted and plenty of batteries around the house; grab a tool and battery and your working.

The Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator is a great little tool for my auto. In fact, I keep it and a battery in the trunk of my car, just in case of a flat tire. The Inflator comes with many attachments for other inflation uses (bikes, sporting goods, etc.); I don't use any of these. For me the Inflator does just what I need: 1) tell me how much pressure is in a tire, 2) let me hit the trigger to add air. It...

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dsstultz says "So far, its a winner!" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator

dsstultz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:43:24 GMT

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PittsCraftsman says "Great Functional Idea" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator

PittsCraftsman — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:38:08 GMT

This inflator is a great add-on for the C3 product line. I fyou already own the tools, batteries,e tc. this is a no-brainer! Makes for a decent digital pressure gauge, a good top-off for vehicle tires, good bicycle inflator, and a good ball inflator. Very handy to have around!

I try to check my truck tire pressure once a month or so, but I forget a lot. I have pressure sensors in the tires so when one gets low an alarm goes off. This inflator is real handy for that purpose too! I hate trying to manuever around the gas station lot and get air, always busy and a PITA. The Lock feature is wonderful!

The complaints I have are:

The way the hose attaches ... it has a screw-in fitting, but just sticks into a rubber tube-like grommet and gets held-in, tightly, by the screw on cap. I don't like the connection method.
I agree with another poster, I think the tire chuck is cheap pot metal and they could have at least went with brass.
Mine runs hot. After a few minutes of running, the tip of the...

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Phunk234 says "Seemed like a good idea" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator

Phunk234 — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:07:39 GMT

I have purchased a few of the C3 Craftsman tools and have, for the most part, been satisfied with all of them. I regularly go to the Sand Dunes and have to air down my tires to keep from getting stuck. Afterward, I am stuck driving on under-inflated tires looking for a filling station. I purchased the Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator to, as the box says, inflate car and motorcycle tires on the go. Unfortunately, it took way too long to get even one tire up to pressure. It would have taken close to an hour to get all four tires up on a fully charged battery. That was just too long for me. I can see where this tool may be good for (very) small jobs and the auto pressure thing is the best idea I've seen on a tool yet. It just didn't have enough power for me. Sadly, I will return it tomorrow.

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chuchuchip says "Great for apartment dwellers" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator

sears-feed — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:45:05 GMT

Bought one on a wim. Both of my cars have a 12 volt inflator, I also ride a bicycle & have no electric in my garage. I live in a co-op & this little beauty is a blessing. I spent more time wrapping the 12v cord than enjoying my bike ride. Just grap, pump & go! Even better if you jump into the C3 system with a tool kit. After purchasing charger & battery set, YES it was expensive but to me worth the price. So much so I wound up getting a 7 1/2" circular saw to build shelving in my garage. Built in gauge is good to within 2 to 3 lbs. Here in NY a Sears is right around almost any corner, so its was easy to find....

Anonymous says "It's Great" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator

sears-feed — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:05 GMT

We use it all the time. It's light weight, small and easy to use. Very convenient....

insinSEARS says "no battery! no charger!" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator

sears-feed — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:15:06 GMT

i ordered my inflator at sears with a salesmans assistance. they were out of stock. what i didn't know, because the salesman didn't tell me, the display didn't mention, nor did i have a box to read such, was it does not come with a charger, which costs as much as the inflator, nor a battery, which i can't even find the price of. so if you don't already use the C3 19.2 battery system, this inflator will actually cost around $100.00!!! also, if you ride bikes, the lock feature won't work over 40lbs. my tires use 65lbs, my shocks 200lbs! mine will be returned tomorrow....

Anonymous says "Who knew it could be this easy" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator

sears-feed — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:30:04 GMT

I'm an avid motorcycle rider and road bicycle rider. Each require fairly frequent tire pressure maintenance. You're familiar with the typical process: lug pump to bike, over inflate, check pressure, release excess pressure, check pressure, oops over inflate again, check pressure, and so on. Now I just attach the inflator, watch the digital display, and go for a ride. This product is so good that it gave me the confidence to switch all of my DeWalt cordless tools to the Craftsman C3 system. I'm thinking of buying a second one because I don't know what I'd do without it now....

Anonymous says "Tires OK, Not Much Else" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator

sears-feed — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:30:03 GMT

It may work fine on car or motorcyle tires, but it is painfully slow for use on anything else. Kids bikes, intertubes, inflatables, etc. are so slow, it is easier to use a hand pump. It just doesn't push enough cfm to do much more than a vehicle tire that doesn't have a lot of volume. Disappointing....

wyatt333 says "Excellent Home Inflator" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator

sears-feed — Mon, 25 May 2009 02:15:05 GMT

This inflator is great for airing up tires, etc. Great product....

MrPractical says "The Best" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator

sears-feed — Mon, 25 May 2009 00:30:05 GMT

This is the best tool I own. Works great! As previously mentioned, you do need to go 2 psi over when filling tires, but then it is perfect. Very easy to use. Convenience is the best as it is so difficult to find a gas station that either has an air compressor that works or you need to pay to use it. Everyone should own one. Keeping tires at the correct psi helps first with safety for all and then increases longevity of your tires. Great for bikes, balls, mattresses ... any inflatables. My kids are my first love ... then this lol (don't tell my wife .. oh wait, I'm not married! :)...

WhiteWolf says "Great product!" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Cordless Inflator

sears-feed — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:30:23 GMT

I have a Honda Pilot with a TPMS that's regularly nagging me to add air to one or more tires. I read the previous reviews for this product and decided to give it a chance. It works great, inflating an SUV tire from 28-29 psi to 32 psi in about a minute. I don't know how many tires can be topped off using a single battery, but I know it's at least four!...