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Inflating tyres at home?

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  • #32
    grogi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,890 ✭✭✭grogi


    Floor bicycle pump. It inflates much faster than any electric compressor I tried.


  • #33
    Detritus70
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 961 ✭✭✭Detritus70


    Yis are all too soft. :D

    Bike_pump.jpg

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  • #34
    deandean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,400 ✭✭✭deandean


    I bought this off Amazon in 2019 and can't fault it. It plugs into the car lighter socket. Auto shut off. Have the engine running when you're using it.
    Ring Automotive Ring RTC1000
    The bicycle track pumps are 10 to 15 strokes per PSI. They'll leave you very sweaty!


  • #35
    _Kaiser_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 29,489 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    boredatwork82 wrote: »
    I bought this at the start of the year. So far no issues. Really handy, and convenient and seems like very good quality.

    This crowd are based in NI so no customs charges.
    Although delivery was a bit slow.

    https://www.craigmoreonline.ie/draper-20582-12v-cordless-air-compressor?gclid=CjwKCAjwzruGBhBAEiwAUqMR8IzF-PSHmrL_Jx9M-tEz_QHy-3L0ZjeBU4C57KIby50MyVOTD9XX8BoCRb8QAvD_BwE

    Amazon UK currently have this for £43.81/€53.37 delivered (via Prime)

    Just pulled the trigger. Will be here Friday they say.


  • #36
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,515 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    Use a bike pump, like above and this to ensure correct pressure

    Halfords-LED-Digital-Tyre-Pressure-Gauge?fmt=auto&qlt=default&$sfcc_tile$&w=340


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  • #37
    zilog_jones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,716 ✭✭✭zilog_jones


    I use a Park Tool bicycle track pump, the gauge is a bit crap for car tyres (I use a separate digital gauge) but I know about 10 pumps is 1 psi in my car tyres. Was about €50, has lasted years, good exercise :)

    I previously had a cheap Aldi or Lidl track pump that blew some seal after a year or so. Buy nice or buy twice!


  • #38
    DaveyDave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,533 ✭✭✭DaveyDave


    I used a Joe Blow bike pump on my sister's car a few times. Doesn't take long at all to top up tyres. It has an analogue gauge and I also have a digital gauge from when I was mountain biking and adjusting pressure on the go. Decent brand pump will last years of frequent use.

    Only issue is looking a bit strange using a bike pump on a car, but it works and saves me having to go to a garage. Car only needs 1-2psi every few months so probably won't invest in a car specific one.


  • #39
    fancy pigeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,867 ✭✭✭fancy pigeon


    I use an old 11CFM compressor, with a 200l tank, PCL inflator with gauge


    Or if I'm lazy, the local applegreen


  • #40
    E36Ross
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 262 ✭✭E36Ross


    frozenfrozen wrote: »
    Any recommendations for an inflator if I have a compressor already

    PCL Mk4.

    I had a cheap €15 eBay special and it wasn't 100% accurate and ended up breaking.


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