12V vs. 120V Inflator on Boat

upthesaukee · 11-12-2015, 05:39 PM

I have a 12 volt compressor, and use it to inflate pool chairs that we use off the boat when we are anchoring. I just put my battery switch on one battery, plug in the compressor, and blow up the two chairs. Also an air mattress on occasion. Doesn't take all that long, and I have even forgot to switch the battery switch back to both, and didn't even notice when I cranked up the engine.

12 v is, for me, the way to go. Ours has a long power cable, allowing me to get well away from the helm area while inflating.

11-12-2015, 05:39 PM	#5
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,616 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,483 Thanked 1,988 Times in 1,088 Posts	I have a 12 volt ... I have a 12 volt compressor, and use it to inflate pool chairs that we use off the boat when we are anchoring. I just put my battery switch on one battery, plug in the compressor, and blow up the two chairs. Also an air mattress on occasion. Doesn't take all that long, and I have even forgot to switch the battery switch back to both, and didn't even notice when I cranked up the engine. 12 v is, for me, the way to go. Ours has a long power cable, allowing me to get well away from the helm area while inflating. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!