98C 12-Volt Electric 130 Psi Air Compressor
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About this product
This VIAIR 98C 12-Volt Electric Air Compressor is a light-duty, oil-less unit designed primarily for inflation. It features a 1-gallon pancake-style tank and delivers a maximum pressure of 130 PSI. With air delivery of 0.9 SCFM at 40 PSI and 0.5 SCFM at 90 PSI, it operates as a single-stage, corded electric compressor with a 0.25 HP motor. Weighing 3 lbs and producing 70 dBA, it's a relatively quiet and compact solution.
Our take
The VIAIR 98C 12-Volt compressor is a solid choice for light inflation tasks, especially with its 130 PSI maximum pressure. I appreciate the oil-less design, which simplifies maintenance, and the 'Quiet' volume rating, confirmed by its 70 dBA noise level, makes it less disruptive than many competitors. The 1-gallon tank is quite small, suggesting it's best for intermittent use or topping off rather than prolonged operation. It's not portable despite its small footprint, being a corded electric unit. For $124.26, it offers decent performance for its intended light-duty application.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 130 PSI maximum pressure
- Oil-less compressor for less maintenance
- Quiet 70 dBA operation
- Compact and lightweight at 3 lbs
Cons
- Small 1-gallon tank capacity
- Not portable (corded electric)
- Light duty compressor type
Specifications
- Brand VIAIR
- Air Delivery SCFM @ 40PSI 0.9
- Air Delivery SCFM @ 90PSI 0.5
- Amperage (A) 13 A
- Application Use Inflation
- Compressor Tank Capacity (gal) 1 gal
Show all 29 specifications
- Compressor Type
- Light Duty
- Compressor Volume Rating
- Quiet
- Compressor/Air Tool Features
- Oil Free Compressor
- Decibel Rating (Outdoor)
- 70 dBA
- Horsepower (hp)
- 0.25 hp
- Lubrication Type
- Oil less
- Maximum Pressure (PSI)
- 130 PSI
- Number of Total Batteries Included
- 0
- Phase Type
- 1 Phase
- Portable
- No
- Power Source
- Electric
- Power Type
- Corded Electric
- Product Weight (lb)
- 3 lb
- Returnable
- 30-Day
- Stage Count
- Single Stage
- Tank Style
- Pancake
- Tools Product Type
- Air Compressor
- Voltage (V)
- 12 V
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 Year Manufacture Defect Warranty
- Product Depth (in)
- 9 in
- Product Height (in)
- 4 in
- Product Width (in)
- 7 in
- UPC
- 705353116803
