Viair 380C Air Compressor

General Review

Viair 380C Air Compressor is ideal for customers who want to keep the pressure on vehicles’ charging system as low as possible. It boasts a long and maintenance free life as it is an oil free application. The wear and tear due to normal functioning is reduced drastically as the piston cylinder is anodized and the restart pressure on the piston and the head is eliminated by a check valve and for better performance and a longer life.

Manufacturer Specifications

• It comes with a maximum working pressure of 200 pounds per square inch and draws a maximum current of 16 amperes.

• Its dimensions are a length of 9 inches, a width of 4 inches and a height of 7 inches. It weighs only 8 pounds and operates on 12 volts.

• It comes with a permanent magnetic motor and has a ¼ inch stainless steel leader hose along with a check valve for added protection.

Warranty

The company is committed to replacing or repairing a product if defect is found due to workmanship or materials. The warranty is applicable for duration of one year.

Pros

• Protection from moisture – The compressor is sufficiently protected from moisture as the motor is placed in a sealed compartment. Further the areas where the electrical connections enter the motor are sealed from the environment making them completely moisture proof.

• Operation in extreme temperatures - It can be operated easily in a wide range of temperature, ranging from 158 degree Fahrenheit to -40 degree Fahrenheit. The presence of a thermal overload protection prevents the unit from damage due to overheating.

• Tank filling speeds - It comes with the ability to fill a 2.5 gallon tank in 3 minutes 48 seconds at 0 to 145 pounds per square inch, in 6 minutes 10 seconds at 0 to 200 pounds per square inch, in 1 minutes 12 seconds at 110 to 145 pounds per square inch and 1 minute 40 seconds at 165 to 200 pounds per square inch. It can fill a 5 gallon tank in 8 minutes 35 seconds at 0 to 145 pounds per square inch, in 14 minute 45 seconds at 0 to 200 pounds per square inch, in 2 minutes 42 seconds at 110 to 145 pounds per square inch and 3 minute 30 seconds at 165 to 200 pounds per square inch.

Cons

• Its CFM drops to 0.40 at 200 PSI and a supply voltage of 13.8 Volts.

• It is also important to make sure the air filter pipes don’t get clogged because that may lead to wear and tear of the unit.

The Viair 380C Air Compressor is an ideal choice as apart from the above features it also offers a complete ease of operation and maintenance. It includes a direct drive, gearless motor and heavy duty mounting feet and mounting hardware including washers, bolts, nuts and locking washers.

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