Furious Pumping
Discussion
I'm on the lookout for a small pump so I can top up the air in various tyres without having to use a 1920s stirrup pump that has the same output as an asthmatic rodent. Naturally, after thirty seconds looking online, I'd gravitated up to a £500 petrol-powered compressor.
In reality, I just need a reliable little compressor pump. I now see that there's lots of Li-ion battery versions, rather than the old "plug it into the cigar lighter" variety. I'd planned on looking for a mains powered one, thinking it'd be easiest.
Has anyone had a go on a Li-ion battery-powered pump? Any good? Not sure about the budget, but was hoping to keep it reasonable. Although I also have no idea what reasonable is...
I got one of these recently after having two 12v plug in ones fail.
As I'm invested in Makita it seemed like a no brainer.
It works well and I'm pleased with it and happy to recommend.
https://makitauk.com/product/dmp180rt1j
As I'm invested in Makita it seemed like a no brainer.
It works well and I'm pleased with it and happy to recommend.
https://makitauk.com/product/dmp180rt1j
Possibly overkill and not as portable, but 12V air compressors with a 6-litre receiver are a thing. If the "various tyres to top-up" is more of a car club situation than wandering around your own drive with it then it could make sense. Also useful if you want to fit airhorns to your car later.
Sterillium,
Must it be an electric one? Halfords do a two barrel foot pump that does well, almost for pennies.
I bought one for Daughter's car, as she has a modern with no spare and had had a problem with a leak, rather than a flat tyre.
She found it easy and effective to use.
https://www.halfords.com/tools/garage-equipment/ty...
John
Must it be an electric one? Halfords do a two barrel foot pump that does well, almost for pennies.
I bought one for Daughter's car, as she has a modern with no spare and had had a problem with a leak, rather than a flat tyre.
She found it easy and effective to use.
https://www.halfords.com/tools/garage-equipment/ty...
John
https://www.halfords.com/tools/garage-equipment/ty...
Just get one of these. Enough power to free rusted caliper pistons. Auto cut off. I've had one for about 5 years without any issue. You can buy a fancy pressure gauge if exact pressures are vital. I'm not sure what you would gain by spending anymore, unless you need to inflate tyres on cars with dead batteries....
Just get one of these. Enough power to free rusted caliper pistons. Auto cut off. I've had one for about 5 years without any issue. You can buy a fancy pressure gauge if exact pressures are vital. I'm not sure what you would gain by spending anymore, unless you need to inflate tyres on cars with dead batteries....
tapkaJohnD said:
Sterillium,
Must it be an electric one? Halfords do a two barrel foot pump that does well, almost for pennies.
I bought one for Daughter's car, as she has a modern with no spare and had had a problem with a leak, rather than a flat tyre.
She found it easy and effective to use.
https://www.halfords.com/tools/garage-equipment/ty...
John
I know this is a good idea, but I also know that I want something/someone else to do all the work for me... Must it be an electric one? Halfords do a two barrel foot pump that does well, almost for pennies.
I bought one for Daughter's car, as she has a modern with no spare and had had a problem with a leak, rather than a flat tyre.
She found it easy and effective to use.
https://www.halfords.com/tools/garage-equipment/ty...
John
TEKNOPUG said:
https://www.halfords.com/tools/garage-equipment/ty...
Just get one of these. Enough power to free rusted caliper pistons. Auto cut off. I've had one for about 5 years without any issue. You can buy a fancy pressure gauge if exact pressures are vital. I'm not sure what you would gain by spending anymore, unless you need to inflate tyres on cars with dead batteries....
That looks fine to me - it's actually a bit more than a couple I've found that were also recommended. The reason I want cordless though, is so I can inflate tyres on wheels that aren't attached to cars, and inflate bike tyres. Unless I can find a push bike with a cigar lighter fitted. Just get one of these. Enough power to free rusted caliper pistons. Auto cut off. I've had one for about 5 years without any issue. You can buy a fancy pressure gauge if exact pressures are vital. I'm not sure what you would gain by spending anymore, unless you need to inflate tyres on cars with dead batteries....
Sterillium said:
TEKNOPUG said:
https://www.halfords.com/tools/garage-equipment/ty...
Just get one of these. Enough power to free rusted caliper pistons. Auto cut off. I've had one for about 5 years without any issue. You can buy a fancy pressure gauge if exact pressures are vital. I'm not sure what you would gain by spending anymore, unless you need to inflate tyres on cars with dead batteries....
That looks fine to me - it's actually a bit more than a couple I've found that were also recommended. The reason I want cordless though, is so I can inflate tyres on wheels that aren't attached to cars, and inflate bike tyres. Unless I can find a push bike with a cigar lighter fitted. Just get one of these. Enough power to free rusted caliper pistons. Auto cut off. I've had one for about 5 years without any issue. You can buy a fancy pressure gauge if exact pressures are vital. I'm not sure what you would gain by spending anymore, unless you need to inflate tyres on cars with dead batteries....
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