DEWALT 20V MAX Air Inflator, Tool Only (DCC020IB)

Such a Handy Inflator!

This is such a handy inflator and has just about everything you need. This is the second one I’ve purchased, and this one was a gift for an elderly family member. A full-size compressor is just too much for him, and this is so much easier to use.

Attach the hose, set the pressure, hit start, and it automatically shuts off when it reaches the set level. We bought an off-brand battery from Amazon specifically for this unit, and it works great.

We use ours all the time for tires, pool floats, and so much more. Definitely a great tool to have around!

Key notes: Strong airflow, doesn’t overheat, durable, compact, & easy to use.

This is a great inflation tool. Works great, easy to use, everything stores on the unit, strong air flow. Love the high pressure or high volume option and the built in pressure gauge to shut it off at the desired pressure. And it uses my standard 20 volt Dewalt battery. Very happy, highly recommend.

I convinced our small nonprofit to buy this inflator a couple of years ago and I got a lot of pushback over the price (we paid $130).

Well, the other night, our Facilities Manager (an old friend) was using it on our company truck's tires. He was bent over this inflator for a full minute, his head bobbing around. I was watching from the darkness a few feet away, talking to another colleague, when I heard the FM say: "Wow." So I call out to him: "Something wrong?"

"No," he said. "Actually, something's very RIGHT for a change. I'm just SO IMPRESSED with this tool! The design is beautiful… especially this display and minimalist buttons and this knob, see? …it's SUPER-easy to use… even has a light for when it's dark like this… Y'know, I hate to admit it, but you were right when you said it'd be worth it to pay extra for this thing instead of that cheapie one I was pushing for."

Aaaannnd… there you have it, Folks. One of the most stubbornly opinionated guys I've ever had the genuine pleasure of working with recommends this. Look… if HE likes it -- and he's picky about all kinds of mechanical stuff -- then you will also like it. QED.

DW really does put a lot of thought into how they design things and I'm betting they took in a lot of feedback to end up with something so ideal for use in both normal and adverse conditions… Remember: the moment you need to use this, it's very likely because the SHTF and you urgently need to blow something up (you fellas can read that however you like, oorah). Just reach for the easy-to-find "yellow thing" in the back of your vehicle and: hit the huge power button to turn it on (or the "light" button if it's dark); take a quick squint at the big, bright, super-understandable display that tells you how badly you let your tire get low; and spin the dial to set your target pressure. Then, just hit the "Play" button… (they really did make it look like a music "play" button… clever).

Starting from the shape, like a little old-school lunchbox, it's got all the bells and whistles: there's a collection of different tips for inflating all kinds of things, from inflatable boats/rafts to {NSFW} dolls (as well as for DEFLATING things, like your camping mattress). They're all right there, firmly clipped to the end. And there's a little door on the other end for the power cord, in case you need to run it in your house or RV. The main air hose is sturdy and thick and it has a standard tip for car tires/etc that screws on really easily. When you take it off, it let's a tiny bit of air out as it releases, but don't worry: the inflator automagically inflates the tire juuuust a bit extra so the escaping air won't be a problem. When you stow the hose, it wraps around the unit and clips to itself very elegantly. The top handle makes this lightweight unit easy to carry and it contains the bright LED worklight (Ladies, take note: if you're stuck by the side of the road in a rainstorm with a low/flat tire, this is a gret tool). Last but not least, the unit is extremely portable (I recommend getting the soft-shell case) and powered by DeWalt's 20V batteries. So, it shares the same power source as all of (y)our DeWalt power tools and we can always pop one of those batteries in when necessary.

When something is this good at what it's for, I just feel an urge to compliment the people who made it and encourage folks to get one so others can see what American ingenuity can produce. It might be made in China, but I'm pretty sure a team of Murrikins figgered it out and drew it all up. AI will not replace us if we keep on making cool gear like this. OK, maybe AI could make it 30% lighter and 3D print it, but I rest my case.

Happy trails, y'all.

This compressor is so convenient, I put one in each of our three cars. I already belong to the Dewalt eco system so it didn’t make sense to buy any other brand. The digital pressure gauge has been accurate to within 1 psi of the cars TPMS readout so that’s reliable enough for me. The tire fill hose threads on to the tire valve do you don’t have to hold it in place while it fills. The pressure set point defaults to 0 on power up so you have to tun the rotary dial to your desired pressure each time you pull it out, a minor annoyance for sure but a default set point of 35 psi would be more appropriate in my opinion.

There is s long cord with a 12 volt cigarette style plug on it so you don’t have to use a battery, but it is convenient..

There is also a small dimeter hose for blower feature that I have not used for anything yet but did try it out and it moves a good amout of air.

There are a number of tools I have for my old Mercedes that I know I will use maybe once every year or longer. But when you need them you need them.

Tools such as one to pull the instrument cluster.

I'll check my tires at least once a month. That should be standard procedure for everyone. Came across one last week where it was down to 18 pounds and took it in to have the leak fixed

When service stations did car repair work they all had nice big air compressors for their air tools and of course hoses to fill tires.

Remember when every island by the gas pumps had a hose for water for the coolant and a air hose for the tires?

Those days are long gone, with the disappearance of repair shops in service stations. If a self-serve station has an air compressor at all it's some dinky little thing in the back and most want $1.50 for three minutes to fill your tires.

And that's if the thing works. And of course I spent a number of years running around the car trying to fill each tire before the time went out

Anyway a friend told me about this little portable Dewalt air compressor.

It arrived yesterday and I spent today just filling the spare tires of my cars.

That's some thing that virtually everybody ignores, including me. And of course the worst time to find out it's low on air is when you need it out in the middle of nowhere.

One of them that hadn't been checked since new, 11 years, was down to 10 pounds when it should've had 61 pounds . And of course normally when you find that out it's when you need it

One thing I advise when you're getting this get the bigger battery. I got the middle one at 4 A/h.

The only thing that surprised me a bit is after filling these three spares today - the usage light on the battery was down to two from the three. so I suspect if you'd had the standard battery I pretty much would've used it all.

The other thing that surprised me is how accurate the built-in pressure governor is. Set it to 33 pounds and it automatically fills it to 33 pounds and then stops. I verified it with my hand-held digital tire pressure gauge.

Another nice feature that I had to figure out?

Every hose I've ever used do you have to keep it pressed into the Schrader valve. This one just screws in and you just leave it alone while the compressor does its thing. It's a nice thought-out feature.

So my summary is that this is a worthwhile investment that you will probably use at least every month

You can't even depend on the car's tire pressure monitoring system to give you an accurate reading. The one on my 2011 Mercedes is 5 pounds optimistic. I suppose what it is still good for is detecting a massive leak.

And the federal government mandated these for newer cars because people don't check their tire pressure.

And why is this important? A low pressure tire is in danger of a blowout with the added heat not to mention a degradation in handling.

So I am glad that I got this finally.

I'll even take it on long trips because looking at that little dinky spare tire in my 2011 Mercedes and the hassle of changing it to a spare it would be nice to have a pump just to pump it up with air and get you do a tire shop

This is a tool that I know I will use on a regular basis.

Edit 12-5-22 as I am typing this I'm sitting in an Elko Nevada hotel room. I had taken the 2011 on a 2000 mile trip to Minneapolis. And on the way back I had a tire issue

As it turns out I really did use the air compressor. The other day in Wendover Utah I came out the next morning and the rear tire was completely flat. Now that alone would've taken out a good part of the day being it was in a motel parking lot. call AAA wait a number of hours-& since the things completely flat they probably have it towed somewhere unless they have air compressors. incidentally the spare is this little donut thing that I wouldn't drive the remaining 500 miles on.

Anyway out came the Dewalt and in about three or four minutes the completely flat tire was full and used another bar from the battery

So why am I in Elko? I wanted to get the flat fixed and then trying to take it off the rim the machine tore the sidewall and of course there was not another Perelli tire in my size in Elko Nevada so I was having to wait until Monday for one to be delivered

Anyway on a trip I am not going to leave this

First, the pros, this is lightweight, appears to be quite durable, very easy to use. I love how it threads on to the valve stems. So you can just leave it and walk away. It shuts off at the appropriate pressure, which is easy to dial up to. It's fairly quiet. I've certainly dealt with air compressors. Its size that were much louder. I had to inflate 4 boat trailer tires from mid-forties up to 80P. S I their large thirty inch plus tires. A standard small dwalt battery did about one and a quarter. Tires. I have a couple of nine amp hour. Oversized batteries that did three tires, no problem. The only issue is the 9 AM battery is so tall that the legs of the compressor don't touch the ground, so the system rests on the battery itself. It's really not made for such a large battery. I've only had it a few hours. But I would say it meets my requirements. It works off my existing batteries, and it'll give me the option to run off. Cigarette lighter or 110v. I'm curious how it's gonna act on 33 inch truck. Tires aired down for the beach. My hunches, it's gonna take two of those nine amp hour batteries.

The title says it all, this is one of the best portable air compressors I have ever used. Fills up car and bike tires, balls, mattresses, anything you can throw at it, and all attachments are conveniently... Attached. The Schrader valve attachment is built in to the main hose, with a needle adapter, Presta adapter, and general plastic nozzle to hook up to beach balls and such. A second hose is also attached to inflate or deflate mattresses, so you can connect to anytime and not lose your adapters. Lastly, 12 V cigarette lighter adapter is inside the side compartment for hooking up to a car if you don't have a battery, but highly recommend picking up a battery (more on that later).

Screen is easily readable in all lighting, and selecting your psi is done by spinning the dial, plus it is seriously accurate, better than anything else I've tried before. Bought it to use for a road trip and haven't had to resort to it yet, thankfully, but we're definitely using it the bikes, and it fills them up fast.

Pro tip: If buying a DeWalt battery to use with this, don't go larger than a 4 AH battery or it will extend past the bottom of the compressor. This will put the weight and vibrations of the compressor through the battery and scuff it up when in use, instead of the compressors insulated feet that are designed to handle it, which also keeps it more stable and less prove to knocking down.

A 4AH battery is also plenty, 1 month in and it's still showing full and not needing a recharge yet.

I've gotten some of those portable cordless tire pumps, but they either run out of battery too soon or take too long to inflate my car tires. A lot of them are off brands that while they have a detachable battery it's hard to find or not worth getting an off-brand spare. While as a Vine reviewer I have tested a few of those, and they are OK. I wanted something more robust with easy to replace readily available batteries. I knew Dewalt was a popular brand that makes many cordless tools that I use. I noticed this didn't come with a battery, but I have plenty that fit the bill, so I didn't have to worry about having ready power. Additionally, it's very powerful so standing outside on cold days inflating the tires is going to cost me less effort.

This is a very simple device to use, not a bunch of selects like some chargers have with various pressure metrics. This uses PSI, plus there is no selection for a lot of different vehicles or tire applications, just a choice between inflation a blower. The two sides of the device have wrap arounds for their use. On the left facing front is a rubber high pressure cord with a fitting for tires. On the right side in a larger diameter flex hose for just blowing air. The display allows you to select tire or air which has a simple for a gust of wind. When blowing up a tire, a simple dial allows you to set the frequency, and the pump stops when it's reached. Inside one of the side panels is a cigar lighter cord and plug in to use for connection to your car battery as a backup via the lighter port. So, you can use if the plug in battery is dead, or you don't have one yet as it is not included. Dewalt 20V batteries are available in may sizes, and I like that I can put a bigger long lasting one to refill my tires without recharging in-between. Unit is not as light as the smaller ones but much more powerful and has a convenient carry handle. I when connected to a tire it will inflate it faster than most of the portables, and you can just sit it down as the connection hose is long enough to reach. Recommended.