Black & Decker VPX1501 Li-Ion VPX Inflator | List Price: $56.52
Discount Price: $18.99
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Brand: Black & Decker
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Portable inflator powered by one 7-volt VPX battery (not included)
- Cordless design lets you take it along to the pool, sports field or on a bike trip
- Direct Connect nozzle; all accessories can store on-board
- Includes hose, gauge, needle, raft nozzle and presta valve adapter
- Weighs 5 pounds shipped; covered by a 2-year manufacturer's warranty
B&D new VPX Inflator [Posted on 2008-04-05]
After I bought my 1st VPX item I was hooked. I had the line of B&D tools using the 3.6V batteries but with time and lent tools that were never seen again I needed to update. The item that concerned me most was the inflator, as the ads don't specify car tire inflation as a job they do well. I drive a Prius and like to keep tires them fully inflated and my prior Inflator still worked but I hate replacing ever more expensive 3.6V replacement batteries. These new VPX batteries hold more of a charge for a longer time. Anyway I found the new pump able to top-off four tires on a single battery (up to 40 lbs of pressure) without a problem.
Light-weight, more power and runs longer. I'll go to 5 stars if it keeps working like new.
Black & Decker VPX1501 VPX Inflator
Not well Designed Previous Versapak much better made. [Posted on 2008-05-06]
I also own the Versapak version of this product. It is made much stronger and has a 12" hose. The short hose severely hampers the use in many applications. The pressure gauge is super inaccurate. It is plenty powerful for most applications. BD knows how to do thus better just look at their previous VP700. Love the lithium batteries. I have bought other items in the VPX line and have been very pleased.
No battery pack! [Posted on 2008-05-19]
I hate to give this item a low rating, but I really never got to try it. I liked that it was on sale and was very excited about that, but when I got it I saw that it doesn't include a battery pack. I couldn't afford to get the battery pack as well, so I've had to return it. With the battery it really isn't that great of a sale and very expensive, for me. I guess if you have a soccer team or something... ;) But I just wanted to fill up my toddler's soccer ball! :P I got the manual pump instead and it works great! :)
Not a worthwhile accessory [Posted on 2008-07-06]
I have other VPX components besides his inflator (driver, inverter, flashlight) and consider them to be worth the reduced prices I paid for them. I only paid 5 dollars for the pump at Home Depot and am glad I didn't pay a dime more as it really is not a well thought out or performing device. For instance, it is claims to go to 75 psi but just barely makes 60 psi and is straining too hard at pumping up one mountain bike tire on a full charge). Why does the pressure gauge got to 125? Did Black and Decker get a real good deal on these cheap plastic, over-scale gauges? Inflating a ball to 3 psi barely registers on this huge scale.
Only Good for Little Jobs [Posted on 2008-07-16]
I just tried using it to inflate the tires on my sports-sedan and was very disappointed. The hose is very short; I cannot see the pressure gauge that's attached while engaged to the valve. Even worse, the connection (hose-to-inflator) leaked air no matter how tight I tried to make the connection. If only Black & Decker had used metal instead of plastic. The plastic connectors are simply not strong enough to handle the forces associated having a short hose. For pumping up my basketball, it works great. I'm betting it does a decent job of filling the pool toys with air. But I'm disappointed by its performance on my Lexus IS300's tires.
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