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Mar 14, 2006 9:54:15 AM

londondude: Junior; Loc: London; Posts: 63, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 10, 2005

Tyre inflation gadget?

I went to 3 petrol stations to pump the tyres up and the inflation machines were all not fully operational this time. I was wondering is there a plug in tyre inflation machine that i can keep in the garage that isnt 12v.
If you know then where can i get it?

So I can inflate the tyres without hassle. Plus the one you get with the car is a pain to get out and put away etc.

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Mar 14, 2006 11:26:56 AM

Matt C: Veteran; Loc: Switzerland , Switzerland; Posts: 1092, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 28, 2003; Reply to: londondude

Re: Tyre inflation gadget?

I just bought a really cheap appliance (looks like a drill) which works with rechargeable batteries. It came with a couple of adapters one of which is for tyres. It works fine but is way to slow (half an hour for a couple of psi) and therefore not really usable except for fine adjusting the pressure.

So I would recommend one which has its own tank and does not run on batteries. Should not be hard to find. A quick google search returned this URL which seems to have a wide selection: http://aircompressorsdirect.com/. I'm sure you'll be able to find something similar in the UK.

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Mar 14, 2006 11:51:09 AM

Tired: Co-Pilot; Loc: Michigan, USA; Posts: 160, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 2, 2005; Reply to: Matt C

Re: Tyre inflation gadget?

What about a bicycle pump. No batteries, will pump up to 100+ psi, burns calories while you pump your tire.

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Mar 14, 2006 12:22:51 PM

1080iAddict: Junior; Loc: USA; Posts: 70, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 22, 2005; Reply to: Tired

Re: Tyre inflation gadget?

I installed an air compressor in my garage. It has a small tank similar to a tank of propane. Works great for lots of things, including car tires, basketballs, air cleaning attachments, etc. Now all my friends come over and fill their tires.

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Mar 14, 2006 12:42:10 PM

red911: Junior; Loc: USA; Posts: 131, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 1, 2005; Reply to: 1080iAddict

Re: Tyre inflation gadget?

Yes, just Google "Cordless Air Compressor" and you will find many choices. I have a Bon-Aire Model #SRC-50 that I use and it work really well. It is cordless and comes with a 12 volt power pack, a 12 volt power/charging cord for lighter application, varous tips, and a 120 volt AC charging cord. I am sure that you can find one that it is adaptable to your environment. They are located at 873 E. Citation Court, Boise, ID 83716 and phone is (800) 874-5771.

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Mar 14, 2006 1:41:59 PM

londondude: Junior; Loc: London; Posts: 63, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 10, 2005; Reply to: red911

Re: Tyre inflation gadget?

Thanks alot for all the tips. There are alot of portable units so I am looking into all the options. It would make it easier to keep the tyres at the right pressure.

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Mar 14, 2006 4:20:00 PM

SrfCity: Expert; Loc: Orange County, CA; Posts: 1339, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 21, 2004; Reply to: Tired

Re: Tyre inflation gadget?

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flap said:
What about a bicycle pump. No batteries, will pump up to 100+ psi, burns calories while you pump your tire.

Seriously that will work. If you get a high capacity one it'll pump up in no time. That's what I used to use before the air compressor. It beat going to the gas station and fooling around there.

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Mar 14, 2006 4:47:04 PM

Paul S in TX: Co-Pilot; Loc:; Posts: 259, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 20, 2002; Reply to: SrfCity

Re: Tyre inflation gadget?

The cordless/rechargeable inflators are great--I rarely use my tank mounted air compressor to air up my tires. I've got the one Campbell-Hausfeld sells. Costs $40 at Walmart--I'm fairly sure there should be something similar sold in the UK.

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