Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/Kickstarter
Portable air pumps have been around for quite some time, but honestly, I could hardly find one powerful enough to inflate all four tires in a matter of seconds.
More often than not, these devices lack the battery and the power to deal with four car tires, being adequate for things like inflating your beach ball and your kid's balloons.
Someone on Kickstarter claims their device can do pretty much everything, as it's equipped with a 7,800 mAh battery that should guarantee long battery life.
While on paper, everything sounds great, one potential challenge when it comes to portable air pumps inflating four car tires is the engine power and the generated heat. BoAir's inventor apparently had both of them in mind when they created the air pump, so the design was optimized for efficient heat dissipation.
The device packs a built-in fan and grid to prevent overheating during operation, so in theory, you won't have to wait for the pump to cool down before inflating another tire. A temperature control chip is in charge of maintaining the optimal temperature.
The air pump can also measure the tire pressure, but at the same time, it also supports presets. You can, therefore, configure the desired pressure level and let the device charge the tire until it reaches the set value.
BoAir comes with several extra features, some pretty helpful but others rather unusual. For example, it comes with a built-in light and an SOS function, so you can use it when trying to fix a flat tire. Additionally, it can blow air, with the inventor explaining that BoAir is an excellent barbecue companion, as it helps fire up the grill in a matter of seconds.
This small air pump is not just about the features but also the looks. With a see-through case, BoAir looks pretty unique, allowing you to take a peek at the internal components. I'd rather go for a sturdy case rather than an eye-candy one, given it's a tire inflator, but hopefully, the transparent design doesn’t affect its ruggedness in any way.
With a USB-C charging port, BoAir can get extra juice from any typical charger, including the one you use for your mobile phone (unless you have an iPhone).
BoAir has recently made its way to Kickstarter, where the parent company seeks the necessary funds to start mass production. Fortunately, the target goal has already been reached, so it's now just a matter of time before BoAir becomes available for customers. If you want to buy the air pump, you can do so by securing the Early Bird package, which is available on Kickstarter for about $59. It includes the air pump, a Type-C charging cable, and several compatibility nozzles. Shipping is due to start in September.
Someone on Kickstarter claims their device can do pretty much everything, as it's equipped with a 7,800 mAh battery that should guarantee long battery life.
While on paper, everything sounds great, one potential challenge when it comes to portable air pumps inflating four car tires is the engine power and the generated heat. BoAir's inventor apparently had both of them in mind when they created the air pump, so the design was optimized for efficient heat dissipation.
The device packs a built-in fan and grid to prevent overheating during operation, so in theory, you won't have to wait for the pump to cool down before inflating another tire. A temperature control chip is in charge of maintaining the optimal temperature.
The air pump can also measure the tire pressure, but at the same time, it also supports presets. You can, therefore, configure the desired pressure level and let the device charge the tire until it reaches the set value.
BoAir comes with several extra features, some pretty helpful but others rather unusual. For example, it comes with a built-in light and an SOS function, so you can use it when trying to fix a flat tire. Additionally, it can blow air, with the inventor explaining that BoAir is an excellent barbecue companion, as it helps fire up the grill in a matter of seconds.
This small air pump is not just about the features but also the looks. With a see-through case, BoAir looks pretty unique, allowing you to take a peek at the internal components. I'd rather go for a sturdy case rather than an eye-candy one, given it's a tire inflator, but hopefully, the transparent design doesn’t affect its ruggedness in any way.
With a USB-C charging port, BoAir can get extra juice from any typical charger, including the one you use for your mobile phone (unless you have an iPhone).
BoAir has recently made its way to Kickstarter, where the parent company seeks the necessary funds to start mass production. Fortunately, the target goal has already been reached, so it's now just a matter of time before BoAir becomes available for customers. If you want to buy the air pump, you can do so by securing the Early Bird package, which is available on Kickstarter for about $59. It includes the air pump, a Type-C charging cable, and several compatibility nozzles. Shipping is due to start in September.
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