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Viair 280C Air Compressor

(Medium Duty – 150 PSI / 1.59 CFM)

AC-280K

Add 40 Amp Compressor Wiring Kit Tooltip
This wiring kit comes with everything you would need to hook-up a Viair air compressor.
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+$29.99
Add Viair Air Compressor Bracket Tooltip
The Viair Air Compressor Bracket will allow you to mount your compressor upright and is compatible with Viair Compressor models 275C-485C.
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+$29.99
Add 110-150 PSI Pressure Switch with 40A Relay Tooltip
This Pressure Switch will automatically turn your compressor on when the pressure in your air tank falls below 110 PSI and turn it off when the pressure reaches 150 PSI.
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+$27.25
Add Cooling Fan Isolator Kit Tooltip
Isolate your Compressor, drastically cutting down on vibration, allowing your compressor to run quieter & cooler, & extending the duty cycle up you 25%!
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+$69.50
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An entry-level workhorse of a compressor, the Viair 280C Air Compressor delivers world-class performance at an affordable price. Able to easily run 150 PSI with a 2.5-gallon tank, the Viair 280C is a solid choice for any medium-duty pneumatic use, such as air lockers and emergency tire inflation. The Viair 280C provides 1.59 CFM and will recharge a 2.5-gallon tank from 110-150 PSI in only 1-minute and 36-seconds while only pulling 19 amps from the battery.

This compressor does come with the option to add our 40 Amp Air Compressor Wiring Kit to it as well!

Note: Use thread sealant for proper installation. Thread tape is not recommended. Properly sealed, recommended torque for 1/8″ is 10 ~ 11 ft. lbs. Recommended torque for 1/4″ and 3/8″ is 12 ~ 15 ft. lbs.

PSI CFM A BAR LPM A
0 1.59 10 0 45.0 10
10 1.49 12 1.0 40.2 13
20 1.33 13 2.0 32.1 14
30 1.11 14 3.0 29.0 15
40 1.04 15 4.0 26.4 16
50 0.99 15 5.0 24.2 16
60 0.92 16 6.0 22.0 17
70 0.87 16 7.0 21.0 19
80 0.81 17 8.0 19.4 18
90 0.76 17 9.0 17.5 17
100 0.74 19 10.0 15.3 17
110 0.71 19
120 0.67 18
130 0.62 17
140 0.57 17
150 0.51 17

 * Supply Voltage: 13.8 Volts

1.0 GALLON TANK FILL RATE
0 to 105 PSI 1 min. 10 sec. (± 05 sec.)
85 to 105 PSI 20 sec. (± 03 sec.)
0 to 145 PSI 1 min. 40 sec. (± 05 sec.)
110 to 145 PSI 35 sec. (± 03 sec.)
2.5 GALLON TANK FILL RATE
0 to 105 PSI 2 min. 35 sec. (± 10 sec.)
85 to 105 PSI 44 sec. (± 05 sec.)
0 to 145 PSI 4 min. 30 sec. (± 10 sec.)
110 to 145 PSI 1 min. 36 sec. (± 05 sec.)

* Supply Voltage: 13.8 Volts

  • Permanent Magnetic Motor
  • Oil-Less Design
  • High-Performance PTFE Piston Ring
  • Stainless Steel Valves
  • Gearless Direct Drive Motor
  • Anodized Aluminum Alloy Cylinder
  • Automatic Reset Thermal Overload Protector
  • Mounting Plates with Vibration Isolators
  • Stainless Steel 1/4" Braided Leader Hose
  • Remote Mountable Intake Filter Assembly
  • Insulated Wiring with Connectors
  • Viair 280c Air Compressor
  • 1/4" NPT Braided Leader Hose & Check Valve
  • Two-Stage Air Filter
  • Replacement Filter Elements
  • 1 Year Manufactures Defect Warranty
  • Mounting Hardware
  • Part Number: AC-280
  • Manufacturers Part Number: 28021
  • Voltage: 12 Volts DC
  • Max Amperage: 19 Amps
  • Maximum Duty Cycle: 30% @ 100 PSI
  • Maximum Pressure: 150 PSI
  • Max Tank Size: 2.5 Gallons
  • CFM @ 0 PSI: 1.59 CFM
  • Length: 7.8″ (198.12 mm)
  • Width: 3.95″ (100.33 mm)
  • Height: 6.35″ (161.29 mm)
  • Weight: 6.60 lb (2.99 Kg)
  • Money-Back Guarantee/Refund Policy
    All merchandise unless otherwise indicated may be returned within 30 days from the shipment arrival date for a refund. A Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number is required for all returns. A 15% restocking fee may apply. Additional deductions may be made to reflect the products current market value. These terms apply to all refunds. Most products are shipped with a refund/replacement guarantee period unless otherwise noted in the product listing. Customers must inform HornBlasters.com of any order discrepancy within 7 days from the invoice date so that we may investigate and resolve the situation accordingly.
  • Warranty
    This product is backed by Viair's One-Year Manufacturer's Defect Warranty!
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  • Physical Damage Policy
    Physical damage to any product purchased at HornBlasters.com will effectively void warranty coverage. Physical damage includes but is not limited to improper handling and/or any other type of damage sustained by irregular usage.

Warnings & Notices

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Warning

This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

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