Ryobi high pressure inflator PCL100

[MyWifesBoyfriend]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-O...Pressure-Inflator-Tool-Only-PCL001B/327406129

I bought this little Ryobi inflator on sale for $25 to experiment with and I can't believe how well it works. It's powered by an 18V battery, has a digital gauge and turns off automatically when it reaches the desired PSI. It's very convenient to use compared to my Viair 85P 12V inflator, and the QoL improvement with the "set it and forget it" feature cannot be overstated.

I did note that the digital gauge seems to read 0.5-1 PSI low compared to my Jaco ElitePro analog gauge, but it can be accounted for by setting the target pressure 1 PSI higher. It has a 5 minute duty cycle so it's only good for topping off. 31 to 35 PSI on a 205/55R16 took 36 seconds and 36 to 38 PSI on 225/45R17 took 13 seconds. My 4 Ah battery still had full bars after topping off twelve tires. The chuck works but I'm not entirely happy with it. Not sure what I'll do about that yet though.

Overall a great addition to the toolbox that doesn't break the wallet.

 

[Deadwood]

Thank you for the review. Just purchased one for my wife to generally keep in or near her car so she doesn't have to "deal with" the air compressor. I already have Makita and Milwaukee batteries & tools, so I was really hesitant to invest in a third battery platform, but the price on this could not be beat. I feel a little more secure in my purchase now.

 

[GRjdm]

I have been using the same cordless inflator for about a year. Another issue i noticed with my unit is when it is first powered, the screen displays a baseline reading of 2 psi. So I still need to verify with a real tire gauge after tire inflation.

 

[jcy]

Yes also just bought this a few weeks ago and it is 1.5 psi higher than the tpms readings on my BMW G30. Before I was borrowing my neighbor's handheld inflator which required holding down a trigger for it to stay on, which of course is fixed by using electrical tape but also means active monitoring is required instead of an auto-off.
Overall very happy with the purchase but regret being locked into the ryobi battery ecosystem now

 

[GRjdm]

Yes also just bought this a few weeks ago and it is 1.5 psi higher than the tpms readings on my BMW G30. Before I was borrowing my neighbor's handheld inflator which required holding down a trigger for it to stay on, which of course is fixed by using electrical tape but also means active monitoring is required instead of an auto-off.
Overall very happy with the purchase but regret being locked into the ryobi battery ecosystem now

FWIW, I buy Ryobi batteries from Home Depot..there are often on sale. No reason to buy questionable aftermarket battery packs from amazon.

 

[Rand]

considering 2 4ah batteries are 69$ there is great value in the ryobi
their HP line is good.
the regular line varies in quality.

Some of their fans and such are pretty cool.
I like the magnifying glass light and misting fan.
The 1gal shop vac is very useful. Probably my most used ryobi "tool"
sucks about 3x better than my dewalt .5g vac.

Their high torque impact wrench is as good as anything.(I paid 80 on sale)
etc.

They might not be the best for people using them daily for hours to make a living.
for homeowner types cant go wrong imo.

 

[jcy]

FWIW, I buy Ryobi batteries from Home Depot..there are often on sale. No reason to buy questionable aftermarket battery packs from amazon.

yes i thought ryobi was the house brand by HD? which is why you can't find it at Ace or lowes?

 

[GRjdm]

yes i thought ryobi was the house brand by HD? which is why you can't find it at Ace or lowes?

Ryobi tools sold in North American is made by TTI (a Chinese firm, same parent company as Milwaukee).
The Ryobi named is also license to TTI by its Japanese brand owner
HD has exclusive contract to sell Ryobi tools. https://corporate.homedepot.com/news/supplier/ryobi-supplier-feature
Like many things, most tool brands are owned by few conglomerates.

 

[jcy]

Ryobi tools sold in North American is made by TTI (a Chinese firm, same parent company as Milwaukee).
The Ryobi named is also license to TTI by its Japanese brand owner
HD has exclusive contract to sell Ryobi tools. https://corporate.homedepot.com/news/supplier/ryobi-supplier-feature
Like many things, most tool brands are owned by few conglomerates.

Thanks for the interesting and informative graphic, maybe my eyes are failing me but I could not find the snap on or stihl logos on it

Anyway learning that it is made in China with a Japanese name slapped on it does not really lift my opinion of the company
But to be fair, the tools seem more than fine for someone who would only occasionally use them, like me

 

[GRjdm]

Thanks for the interesting and informative graphic, maybe my eyes are failing me but I could not find the snap on or stihl logos on it

Anyway learning that it is made in China with a Japanese name slapped on it does not really lift my opinion of the company
But to be fair, the tools seem more than fine for someone who would only occasionally use them, like me

chart is not complete.. where is Harbor Freight?

 

[goingplacesanddoingstuff]

Ryobi inflators have a tendency to fail, in my experience. Hate to be the bearer of bad news here as there are some passable Ryobi tools.

Inflators have not been one of them. I’ve had 3, and all 3 have died.

 

[97prizm]

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I bought this little Ryobi inflator on sale for $25 to experiment with and I can't believe how well it works. It's powered by an 18V battery, has a digital gauge and turns off automatically when it reaches the desired PSI. It's very convenient to use compared to my Viair 85P 12V inflator, and the QoL improvement with the "set it and forget it" feature cannot be overstated.

I did note that the digital gauge seems to read 0.5-1 PSI low compared to my Jaco ElitePro analog gauge, but it can be accounted for by setting the target pressure 1 PSI higher. It has a 5 minute duty cycle so it's only good for topping off. 31 to 35 PSI on a 205/55R16 took 36 seconds and 36 to 38 PSI on 225/45R17 took 13 seconds. My 4 Ah battery still had full bars after topping off twelve tires. The chuck works but I'm not entirely happy with it. Not sure what I'll do about that yet though.

Overall a great addition to the toolbox that doesn't break the wallet.

How loud is it? That was the complaint that I had with my inflator that plugged into the cigarette lighter.

 

[Lenny5160]

I have the next largest model that will also do air mattresses/pool toys.

It reads 2 psi when turning it in, and another gauge/TPMS verify that margin of error. Set it 2 psi higher than you really want and it works great. Had it for a year.

 

[MyWifesBoyfriend]

I have been using the same cordless inflator for about a year. Another issue i noticed with my unit is when it is first powered, the screen displays a baseline reading of 2 psi. So I still need to verify with a real tire gauge after tire inflation.

I have the next largest model that will also do air mattresses/pool toys.

It reads 2 psi when turning it in, and another gauge/TPMS verify that margin of error. Set it 2 psi higher than you really want and it works great. Had it for a year.

You can "zero" out the gauge by holding down both + and - buttons at the same time when the inflator is on. The display should reset if successful. I did this with mine before first use.

 

[MyWifesBoyfriend]

How loud is it? That was the complaint that I had with my inflator that plugged into the cigarette lighter.

Quieter than expected. I would say it is similar in volume as my Viair but at a higher "rattling" pitch whereas the Viair is a deeper "hum."

Those cheap 12V inflators can be obnoxious - this isn't that bad.

 

[MyWifesBoyfriend]

considering 2 4ah batteries are 69$ there is great value in the ryobi
their HP line is good.
the regular line varies in quality.

Some of their fans and such are pretty cool.
I like the magnifying glass light and misting fan.
The 1gal shop vac is very useful. Probably my most used ryobi "tool"
sucks about 3x better than my dewalt .5g vac.

Their high torque impact wrench is as good as anything.(I paid 80 on sale)
etc.

They might not be the best for people using them daily for hours to make a living.
for homeowner types cant go wrong imo.

Yes, Ryobi is more than adequate for a hobbyist and homeowner. It gets an undeserved reputation IMO. Other people can overspend on their tools.

 

[HyundaiAbuser]

I love mine. It tops my pilots tires off to 40 psi without complaint with a 4ah battery without problem while I do oil or atf changes. It has been a notable upgrade versus the plug in 5v ones. I’ve been looking to upgrade to the dewalt but for the 21 dollars I paid for the ryobi I just can’t justify the added cost. We have a direct tools outlet near us so that helps as well

 

[jcy]

How loud is it? That was the complaint that I had with my inflator that plugged into the cigarette lighter.

I watched a couple of yt videos before I bought it, it was def quieter than the handheld inflator (also a ryobi) i had borrowed for a week. in fact i am not sure it's reasonable to expect a car tire inflator to operate more quietly than the ground model here

 

[MyWifesBoyfriend]

Another data point: 225/55R18, 30 to 33 PSI took 25 seconds. The Ryobi gauge reads close to 1 PSI high; I made an error in my first post saying it reads low.

The inflator has a little holder for valve stem caps too. I really don't like its chuck, but this is so much more convenient.

 

[AZjeff]

$40 now.