Tire inflator keep blowing out the cigarette lighter fuse. Why???

[Overnight]

Had this 12v portable Goodyear tire inflator that you plug into a cig lighter. Had it for well over 10 years and had no problem. It worked like a charm every time (although I rarely used it, so it should be like new). Yesterday it stopped working just after inflating one tire. Found out it blew out the cig lighter fuse. So I went out and replaced it. But as soon as I started the damn thing up again, it blew out the fuse again. Any idea?

The compressor has an internal short. Toss it to the recycle bin.
Find a BJ's warehouse club near you and get free air.

 

[schizo]

The compressor has an internal short. Toss it to the recycle bin.
Find a BJ's warehouse club near you and get free air.

Unfortunately, no BJ's are found here on the west coast. But you must live in a stingy neighborhood where they charge you for everything. Don't tire shops give you free air?

Anyway, I think I'll switch to the cordless Dewalt inflator.

 

[Tuxan]

It may be just that the compressor needs lubrication or the motor bearing is gunky. A few drops of gasoline or a spirit perhaps.

Lithium "LM" grease is non conductive and good for motors that get hot.

That or connect it directly the battery and see what bit goes on fire kill or cure.