Dr Air Typhoon AC402 review
Priced at $85.
Good points
Bad points
• No hands-free tyre deflator
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CHOICE Expert Rating
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This overall score is made up of the inflation score (70%) and the ease of use score (30%).
- 53%
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Inflation score
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The inflation score is calculated as a percentage based on the amount of time taken to inflate the test tyre from 0 psi to 40 psi. Size of test tyre was 245 70/R16.
- 50%
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Ease of use score
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The ease of use score is calculated as a percentage based on evaluations of; ease of checking and adjusting pressure, ease of reading gauge and graduations (precision), and ability of compressor to pump up four tyres from 20 psi to 40 psi without overheating.
- 60%
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Noise (dBA)
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Noise in dBA measured 1.5 metres from the compressor.
- 74
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Time to inflate tyre from 0 to 40psi
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Time in minutes taken to inflate one tyre from 0 psi to 40 psi. Size of test tyre was 245 70/R16.
- 8min
- Accuracy at 40psi
- 40
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Recommended
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CHOICE recommends models that score at least 80% for inflation, are easy to use and have integrated pressure gauges and thermal safety cut-out.
- No
- Availability
- Tested model
- Price
- $85
- Length of hose (m)
- 5
- Length of power cord (m)
- 2.4
- Weight (kg)
- 2.2
- Dimensions (HxWxD)
- 18x20x20
- Contact
- tyrecheckers.com.au
- Sand tray
- Yes
- Can operate from cigarette lighter
- No
- Hands free tyre deflator
- No
- Can operate when not connected to tyre valve
- Yes
- On/off switch
- Yes
- Air filter
- No
- Carry bag
- Yes
- Pressure gauge
- Yes
- Thermal safety cut-out
- Not stated
- Over pressure safety cut-out
- Not stated
- RECOMMENDED
