Ryobi Inflator run time

[undara12]

I have a Ryobi P747 inflator. On one page of the manual, it says to run the inflator for 5 minutes and let it cool for 5 minutes before running again. On another page it says 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off.

I called customer service and was told to run until the inflator cuts itself off and then let it cool for 5 or 10 minutes. Any thoughts on this?

 

[Tarkus]

The manual I just read says..."Allow pump to cool for five (5) minutes after each five (5) minutes of continuous use...."

 

[Sneezer]

I have that inflator. I have used it a couple times to top off tires, unless the tire is flat, it usually runs 5-10 min. I got mine on clearance for cheap a while back, so I treat it as disposable. I’ll run and abuse it until it dies, at which point I’ll get a Viair one which is far better, although 12v corded.

 

[gladecreekwy]

When that thing quits get a Viair.

 

[undara12]

The manual I just read says..."Allow pump to cool for five (5) minutes after each five (5) minutes of continuous use...."

Yep, that is on page 3. Look near the bottom of page 5. "NOTICE: The inflator is not designed for continuous use. For every ten minutes of inflator use, ten minutes of cool down time is required."

 

[undara12]

I have that inflator. I have used it a couple times to top off tires, unless the tire is flat, it usually runs 5-10 min. I got mine on clearance for cheap a while back, so I treat it as disposable. I’ll run and abuse it until it dies, at which point I’ll get a Viair one which is far better, although 12v corded.

I think the Ryobi is not the best choice if you want an inflator to store, long term, in a vehicle for emergency use.

I intend to carry it on camping trips for emergency tire use and for using the low pressure feature to inflate the air bags in my white water canoe. I will also use it at home for maintenance of tires including the lawn mower.

I like not having to worry about where I'm going to plug in the inflator. I had already bought into the Ryobi battery system.