Battery Powered Tyre Inflator Recommendations?

[scz4]

Afternoon all.

Got two "slow" punctures that I need to get fixed (although suspect it's corrosion), but sick of using my 12V inflator or foot pump.

Looking at three options which vary in price. Not worried about noise or physical size, but the faster the better from 20psi to 30psi. Any other suggestions?


Michelin - Reduced to £47 until Monday
https://www.halfords.com/tools/garage-equipment/ty...

Ring £60
https://shop.ringautomotive.com/rtc4000-cordless-r...

DeWalt - Compatible with my other tools. £110
https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dcc018n-xj-18v-l...

Edited by scz4 on Saturday 25th October 15:14

[Cambs_Stuart]

The ring ones are usually pretty good.

[Actual]

DeWalt - Compatible with my other tools. £110
https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dcc018n-xj-18v-l...

I have the DeWalt and it easily inflates out camper van tyres to bone jarring 80 psi.

I would say that one drawback is that I rarely travel with the inflator on board because it would necessitate permanently donating one of my big DeWalt batteries to the inflator. Maybe I will get one of the alternatives you mention.

[Inbox]

The simplest solution is something compatible with any existing battery system you have but also have a look at battery adapters that could convert and existing battery brand to fit a different tool brand.

£110 is expensive for a glorified electric pump.

[Andwoo]

Funnily enough I was looking at the same scenario and found this review, hope it helps:
https://www.whatcar.com/news/best-tyre-inflators/n...

[Inbox]

Andwoo said:

Funnily enough I was looking at the same scenario and found this review, hope it helps:
https://www.whatcar.com/news/best-tyre-inflators/n...

The trouble with all these is every battery is different, when they inevitably die having been dumped in a tool box and ignored for a year or two you can't get a replacement so it gets binned and you buy a new one.

[TheDrownedApe]

Son has a slow punturr and is too cheap/lazy to get it fixed. We picked one similar to this off aliexpress for a couple of quid.

He, and i, have been using it for the last year without issue, probably 2 twice a month.

Clearly it isn't a quality item but nothing against it so far

[jfdi]

I have the DeWalt one, not cheap but probably one of my most used DeWalt tools. So much easier than trailing the 12v cable to the socket.

[mmm-five]

I've got the Sealey CTI120 from that Which article (hadn't previously seen that article though).

Charged it when I got in in January, and have topped up 4 19" tyres by 2-4 PSI once a month over the last 9 months, and 4 tyres on a courtesy car by 2-10 PSI every week for 4 weeks.

The included connector is very short, which makes it easy to store, but you may end up dangling the inflator off the end of the short connector.

Seems it's gone up £10 since I bought mine though.

Reminds me that I probably need to charge it before my next trip!

Edited by mmm-five on Saturday 25th October 16:32

[scz4]

mmm-five said:

I've got the Sealey CTI120 from that Which article (hadn't previously seen that article though).
[/footnote]

Sounds ideal. Does it show you the current pressure when you first connect it prior to setting the desired pressure?

[Riley Blue]

Cambs_Stuart said:

The ring ones are usually pretty good.

Agreed. I have one of these, it delivers a 'blow job' very efficiently....

https://shop.ringautomotive.com/rtc1000-rapid-digi...

[Gerradi]

Dewalt no fuss job done , have the Car vacuum that also lifts water/drinks etc& ofcourse the 950nm impact gun
takes wheels , suspension arms & struts off with about 950Nm it comes off18v DeWalt brilliant .

[Kevin-2g5x2]

https://www.toolstation.com/ring-digital-tyre-infl...

I have the previous model of this which has been great, updated design at a good price.

[51mes]

After having a ring one fail very early I it's life, and have issues getting it replaced.

I've have a worx one for the past couple.of years (as now used by lJokhnny Smith on tlbs) to go with my battery system I have. It works well and the battery lasts ages.

[Inbox]

I applaud the OP's man maths, rather than getting the problem fixed the solution is spend up to £100 on a new gadget to do exactly what they already have 2 gadgets to do.

10/10.

Brilliant

[Smint]

If you have a spare car battery kicking about, or access to the stricken vehicle's battery is easy enough, these are really quick, i've had one for years think it was about £60 when i bought mine.
Crock clips fitted, too much power needed for most cig lighter connections.
Compare the airflow figure to the competition, if they state the figure, most don't.
https://www.paddockspares.com/da2392xs-double-pump...

[kestral]

scz4 said:

Afternoon all.

Got two "slow" punctures that I need to get fixed (although suspect it's corrosion), but sick of using my 12V inflator or foot pump.

Looking at three options which vary in price. Not worried about noise or physical size, but the faster the better from 20psi to 30psi. Any other suggestions?


Michelin - Reduced to £47 until Monday
https://www.halfords.com/tools/garage-equipment/ty...

Ring £60
https://shop.ringautomotive.com/rtc4000-cordless-r...

DeWalt - Compatible with my other tools. £110
https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dcc018n-xj-18v-l...

Edited by scz4 on Saturday 25th October 15:14

You don't buy a foot pump when you have two slow punctures, you get the punctures repaired.

[scz4]

Well not if I'm planning to buy other wheels for the car rather than refurb. Besides, I have 4 cars to maintain, 3 of those have winter and summer sets, so wil be used.

[mmm-five]

scz4 said:

Sounds ideal. Does it show you the current pressure when you first connect it prior to setting the desired pressure?

Yes, as soon as you screw the connector to the tyre valve it will show the current pressure (will fluctuate until you've tightened it up, and then it will settle).

I already had a Jaco digital pressure gauge I'd been using for trackdays (just pushes on, doesn't slip/screw on), and an older Ring RAC820 12v inflator (which is in fact a replacement under warranty as the connection between the hose & valve connector was leaking) in another car. Just wanted something smaller to leave under the boot floor of my 2nd car.

[scz4]

mmm-five said:

Yes, as soon as you screw the connector to the tyre valve it will show the current pressure (will fluctuate until you've tightened it up, and then it will settle).

I already had a Jaco digital pressure gauge I'd been using for trackdays (just pushes on, doesn't slip/screw on), and an older Ring RAC820 12v inflator (which is in fact a replacement under warranty as the connection between the hose & valve connector was leaking) in another car. Just wanted something smaller to leave under the boot floor of my 2nd car.

Thanks for that. Assume the pressure readings are similar between you pump and gauge?

Last question if you don't mind. With the relatively short hose, do you have to hold the device or can it support it's own weight so you can you let it go whilst it's inflating?