Avid Power Portable 12V/120V Inflator / Deflator is designed with two power cords that are neatly stored in the back of the air compressor.That is why this air compressor can be connected to the home outlet 120V or car cigarette plug 12V. It is intended for emergency roadside inflation of car/ bike / motorcycle tires, sport balls, swimming pools as well as inflation or deflation of air rafts, air mattress, floats and more.