Cybertruck Air Compressor + Tire Repair Kit now available in Tesla Shop

[Shygar]

Another Home Run by Tesla. Has Tesla missed anything with the Cybertruck? I don’t plan on purchasing because I already have the Model 3 compressor.

How will you power the Model 3 compressor. I had one but it was only 12v.

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[HaulingAss]

Agree with everything you said. I was implying that you have the TC BL compressor and could do an apples to apples test from 12 PSI to 50 PSI to compare with Rednave's video.

I'll quote my previous post and elaborate so you understand what I was trying to convey:

The proper way to fill one tire at a time with the TC BL compressor would be to turn it on 50% speed so as to not stress the compressor or overheat the tire valve. Fill times would be almost the same whether on 50% speed or 100% speed. As I said in an earlier post, the Tesla inflator will likely fill a single tire in roughly the same amount of time as the much more powerful TC BL compressor. The TC BL would be slightly faster, but it wouldn't be too significant.

I've never filled a single tire with the TC BL and I don't need to waste my time testing it to know it will fill it as fast as the Schrader valve will reasonably allow. The TC BL is rated to 130 psi at which point it will shut off. But that assumes the shut-off pressure is set to the maximum which is not a good idea when filling tires because if you forget about it for a bit the tire would be damaged by excessive over-inflation (even if you don't drive on it). So I set the TC BL to 75-85 psi. and shut it off manually.

The 120V brushless motor has two speeds, 100% and 50%. I'm pretty sure on 100% speed it would cycle repeatedly on/off if being used to fill a single tire due to backpressure building up behind the Schrader valve. If that's the case, it would only make sense to run it at 50% speed (unless time was so important that seconds mattered). Because fill times are going to be within 10-15% whether on 50% or 100% speed. Compressors get a lot more efficient when they are not pushing against excessive backpressure.

Either way, the fill speed on one tire with the TC BL is going to be a bit faster, but very close to the Cyberinflator, close enough that I have no interest in spending the time to clock it. The reason the fill times will be so close is because the limiting factor is largely the Schrader tire valve. That is no longer the case when filling four tires simultaneously. In that case, the TC BL will be dramatically faster, but even the Cyberinflater will benefit from a four-way filling hose. It will fill more tires without over-heating and consume less power. You would need an adapter which would consist of a tire valve stem without the Schrader valve installed that is threaded into a standard male air hose fitting (perhaps with an adapter in between the two because male air hose fittings generally won't thread to tire valve stem).

Also, I do not recommend driving on tires deflated to 12 psi any significant distance (unless only in dry sand which will support the sidewalls somewhat from over-flexing, that could damage the fiber reinforcement sidewall plies). You need purpose designed off-road tires to deflate that far. And purpose designed off-road tires suck on road.

 

[AlmostHuman]

Heads up the cord that comes with the compressor has a 5 amp 125 volt fuse in it. May want to keep as couple extra in the truck, would be lame if this little fuse stopped your adventures.

 

[HaulingAss]

Heads up the cord that comes with the compressor has a 5 amp 125 volt fuse in it. May want to keep as couple extra in the truck, would be lame if this little fuse stopped your adventures.

I'm of the belief that any product that uses a fuse should come with a spare fuse!

 

[AlmostHuman]

I'm of the belief that any product that uses a fuse should come with a spare fuse!

Agreed, really a couple. A fuse this size is a freaking rounding error for a product that cost this much.

 

[CT425]

I measured the length of the power cord - 32.5 feet long.

 

[CT425]

What is the proper spare fuse to order?

The fuse in the extension cord is 10mm.

 

[AlmostHuman]

What is the proper spare fuse to order?

The fuse in the extension cord is 10mm.

Ordered some to test. Will report back when I get them.

 

[dalton108]

Just came in. Super legit!

I’m less enthused. The vaunted built-in handle feels cheap, plastic-y, and flimsy. Ergonomics on it are bad and it kind of scratches your hand because of sharp edges.

Feels like it will definitely break during normal use at some point. Maybe I’m slow, but in all the prior pictures I thought that this whole thing fit in the case and that the fix a flat portion either attached to the bottom of the pump, or could.

As shown in your picture, it’s a completely separate piece. It’s also, weirdly, a completely different shape! Why on earth it isn’t made to stack below the compressor?? I will never know. What a weird, freaking inconvenient, design decision!

Also, it doesn’t fit in the case! What am I supposed to do with this stupid thing? It definitely doesn’t have a handle or any sensible way to carry it that I could figure out. WTF? Who designed this crap?

Sorry guys, just like the stupid stainless key card, I’m gonna say keep your powder dry. This ain’t it.

Overpriced, design is form over function (in the extreme), feels cheap (heavy, not solid), baffling packaging decisions. ??‍

 

[bentoncalder]

Here’s my hands on review; let me know if any questions I didn’t address already:

Great review. Thank you for your service

 

[AlmostHuman]

As shown in your picture, it’s a completely separate piece. It’s also, weirdly, a completely different shape! Why on earth it isn’t made to stack below the compressor?? I will never know. What a weird, freaking inconvenient, design decision!

Also, it doesn’t fit in the case! What am I supposed to do with this stupid thing? It definitely doesn’t have a handle or any sensible way to carry it that I could figure out. WTF? Who designed this crap?

Sorry guys, just like the stupid stainless key card, I’m gonna say keep your powder dry. This ain’t it.

Overpriced, design is form over function (in the extreme), feels cheap (heavy, not solid), baffling packaging decisions. ??‍

I think the concept here is the sealant portion is there only if you really need it. Seems logical to me that the sealant container would be separate, I put mine in the under seat storage in back seat. I’d rather it be that way then always have to sealant attached to the compressor. For example if you used your compressor to help another motorist with a low tire you don’t have to take the sealant with you. I agree about the price, it is higher priced than compressors that can perform the same functions.

I see your points though, just some thoughts.

 

[AlmostHuman]

Ordered some to test. Will report back when I get them.

These work:

https://a.co/d/gx79jUT

 

[Guylouis]

I’m less enthused. The vaunted built-in handle feels cheap, plastic-y, and flimsy. Ergonomics on it are bad and it kind of scratches your hand because of sharp edges.

Feels like it will definitely break during normal use at some point. Maybe I’m slow, but in all the prior pictures I thought that this whole thing fit in the case and that the fix a flat portion either attached to the bottom of the pump, or could.

As shown in your picture, it’s a completely separate piece. It’s also, weirdly, a completely different shape! Why on earth it isn’t made to stack below the compressor?? I will never know. What a weird, freaking inconvenient, design decision!

Also, it doesn’t fit in the case! What am I supposed to do with this stupid thing? It definitely doesn’t have a handle or any sensible way to carry it that I could figure out. WTF? Who designed this crap?

Sorry guys, just like the stupid stainless key card, I’m gonna say keep your powder dry. This ain’t it.

Overpriced, design is form over function (in the extreme), feels cheap (heavy, not solid), baffling packaging decisions. ??‍

I’m inclined to agree on all points made ….

 

[arodriguezfeo]

I’m getting my Tesla compressor today so I’ll have a look. I might just return irbor sell it and buy the Fanttik.

 

[arodriguezfeo]

Yeah, I actually like it. I’m keeping it.

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