The unit was worth the purchase. It does what it is intended to do. The preset for EV’s is a nice touch, and the ease of use to dial-in the desired PSI makes this almost child’s play, without the need for major instructions.
The good:
For what the pump does, it has a reasonable size, and the functions are clearly laid out. The flashlight is quite useful to illuminate the valve stem, which allows for easier connection of the included rubber inflation hose. Smart.
The mediocre:
For one, you must connect the inflator-hose to the unit FIRST, before screwing it into the valve stem. If you connect to the valve stem first, it will let out the air of the tire. In other words, the hose is a two-way hose, without a “return stop”. If your tire is already low, it will be even lower and connecting to the unit is a headache as well, when the escaping air is refusing to make the job easy. Thus, connect to unit first, then to the tire.
For another, the unit is advertised as “fast”. I don’t really have a comparative to other units, other than the air-hoses at gas stations, which are much higher powered, but “fast” is still not a term that came to mind when I recently used the unit on a low front tire. To go from 25PSI to 32 PSI, took a good 6 minutes. Thankfully, it was in the garage, because the outside had -13F to offer. Not my happy place. However, if you’re in a tight spot, somewhere in the wilderness, it would still be preferential to get it done slower than not at all.
Lastly, concerning noise; it’s a compressor-pump. It’s sucking and pushing air. That’s bound to be loud. It really is not an issue, unless you’re in a confined space that echoes AND you’re noise sensitive.
The bad:
Nothing to report. The concern is that the unit is not used often enough to determine how long it will last. Let’s hope that “Murphy’s Law” doesn’t kick in, and it fails to function when you most need it. Until then, there really isn’t anything negative to report.
| Brand | Fanttik |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 2.93 Pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 2.5"L x 2.5"W x 7.78"H |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Maximum Pressure | 150 Pound per Square Inch |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Manufacturer | Fanttik |
| Model | X8 APEX EV |
| Item Weight | 2.93 pounds |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | X8 APEX EV |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacturer Part Number | X8 APEX EV |
| Bulb Type | LED |
| Special Features | Portable, Automatic Shut Off, Digital |
| Voltage | 11.1 Volts |
| Wattage | 28.86 Watt-hours |
