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

[scz4]

mmm-five said:

I've got the Sealey CTI120 from that Which article (hadn't previously seen that article though).
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Sounds ideal. Does it show you the current pressure when you first connect it prior to setting the desired pressure?

[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.

[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?