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Ring RAC600 Automatic Digital Air Compressor (RAC 600)
Self select pressure mode with automatic switch off. Complete with 2 piece adapter kit. Fitted with fused cigarette lighter plug and approx 3.3m of cable. Built in white light for direction and red light for alert/SOS.
The Ring RAC600 Automatic Digital Air Compressor is rated 5 Star by Auto Express Magazine and Winner of the 2008 Auto Express Best Buy. The magazine said the latest offering by Ring is very well specified. It comes with a preset pressure facility, screw on valve connector, two adaptors, a padded zip bag and built in light, plus a flash SOS option. The digital readout was spot-on, while the time took to complete our 20-30psi test was in the top three overall. Unbeatable.
In its verdict Auto Express said "The ring RAC600 combined a great spec, with a low price and excellent performance to win."
What Car? magazine Tyre Inflators test on 07 March 2008 gave the Ring Automotive RAC600 first place and a 5 star rating.
What Car? said the Ring Automotive RAC600 12V Automatic Digital Air Compressor offered Fast inflation; nicely made; compact design; handy features.
Performance
The quickest of the lot on inflation, taking just four minutes nine seconds. The true pressure was slightly less than 30PSI, though – 28.5 PSI. In terms of overall performance we’d give the nod to the Michelin Hi-power, but the RAC600 was right on its heels and costs £6 less.
Ease of operation
The RAC600 lets you program in a pressure before you start inflating. That meant we didn’t have to worry about switching it off when the correct pressure was reached. The holes for tucking away wires and hoses were useful, too. The unit didn’t come with a built-in handle, but the fabric carry case supplied did have one.
Buying
We found loads of online shops selling the RAC600, although savings were small. The Michelin had the slight edge for performance, but it was so close we’d plump for the more compact and cheaper RAC600. The warning light/torch and handy carry case make it even more of a bargain.
Quality
The RAC600 felt reassuringly solid and the plastic casing wasn’t too cheap and nasty. The switches and buttons were surprisingly nice to use and the braided hose and screw-on valve connection were of remarkably high quality given the price. The rubber pads on the base absorbed most of the vibrations from the electric motor, too.
Special features
As well as the ability to preset a pressure before you start pumping, the RAC600 also came with a fabric carry case and a built-in light. The light could be used for finding your way around in the dark or as a red flasher, to warn other motorists you’re at the side of the road. It will even flash SOS in Morse Code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Automatic Digital Air Compressor (RAC600)
Q. My compressor is comming on for short periods then cutting off?
A. The pressure cut off is not set. Hold down either the + or - button untill the LCD read out reaches the required pressure. Then release and the compressor will start after a couple of seconds.
Q. I have finished inflating a tyre and need to reset the LCD display?
A. To reset the display press and hold down the 'M' button until the LCD displays 'ON'. Repeat on each tyre.
