Air line tyre inflator

[Norfolk Hill Farmer]

Need a new inflator ( trod on the old one) ? Can you get one where you set the gauge to the required pressure, hook it on and leave it to inflate, and it switches off when the tyre is inflated enough ? Is there such a thing ?
TIA
NHF

 

[B R C]

Sounds a good idea but if it fails there might be a rather large bang, and you wouldn't want to be anywhere near that! I suspect they are not available?

 

[Norfolk Hill Farmer]

Sounds a good idea but if it fails there might be a rather large bang, and you wouldn't want to be anywhere near that! I suspect they are not available?

Sort of what I was thinking. Thought I had seen the guys do it ,down at the tyre depot, but I probably wasn't paying enough attention.

 

[Netherfield]

A selection here, reduce line to whatever pressure required. Did it quite often when fitting tractor tyres, or for reducing pressure for spray gun.

Amazon.co.uk : Air Compressor Regulator

 

[Steevo]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jamec-Pe...andheld-11-0556-Car-Truck-Wheel-/111975837175

 

[Steevo]

Or a PCL compressor version here that would take a standard inflator

https://www.amazon.co.uk/PCL-QUBE1-...ocphy=9045577&hvtargid=pla-730256510850&psc=1

 

[Gerbert]

I would love something similar, can they also deflate, can't seem to find that info.

 

[Steevo]

I would love something similar, can they also deflate, can't seem to find that info.

I assume so:

The Digital Automatic Tyre Inflator is the first truly portable automatic inflator/deflator.

Powered by a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, lasting up to an impressive 15 hours

(continuous use).

Connect to airline, set the required pressure and then let this automatic inflator do the

rest (for deflating connecting the hose is not necessary).

https://www.condorbrands.com/en/jamec-pem-digital-automatic-tyre-inflator-jamec-pe.html

 

[Gerbert]

Well my bad. Thanks though, on my wishlist!

 

[Norfolk Hill Farmer]

Thanks for all replys and info everyone . On reflection, for safety reasons, I think I will buy a basic one which you have to hold.

 

[tomlad]

People do have clip ons on the end of lines don't they , so putting full pressure to tyre , no gauge, seems dodgy to me ??

 

[tinman]

Thanks for all replys and info everyone . On reflection, for safety reasons, I think I will buy a basic one which you have to hold.

Or you mean you seen the price and thought 'to hell with that.

I have the pcl cube here got it a few years ago, its a good job, saves having to stand around holding a lever and freezing my fingers off on a morning like this when I can be doing something else.

It wouldn't be my favourite tool in the workshop but I wouldn't be without it either.

 

[tinman]

People do have clip ons on the end of lines don't they , so putting full pressure to tyre , no gauge, seems dodgy to me ??

Two men died a few years back not far from here under similar circumstances, road compressor, a pipe and a clip, no gauge tho..

 

[tomlad]

Heard the story of a mate whoed clipped it up to big back tractor tyre , saw milk man or whoever, went for a natter ,obviously forgot, then this explosion bang wen tyre let go , took half the cab off with it . Thank god no one about

 

[tomlad]

Mines the standard pcl that i have to hold at just the right angle, i whish it clipped on

 

[Steevo]

Mines the standard pcl that i have to hold at just the right angle, i whish it clipped on

The twin clip-on are much better.

If you have a big enough compressor and a good size air line it rarely takes more than a minute or so to pump a tyre up.

 

[mo!]

Make up a hose with a tee so you can pump up two tyres at once, the valve will be the bottleneck.

 

[TripleSix]

@Nearly has an excellent home built tyre inflator

I must make myself one.

 

[Shavings man]

Heard the story of a mate whoed clipped it up to big back tractor tyre , saw milk man or whoever, went for a natter ,obviously forgot, then this explosion bang wen tyre let go , took half the cab off with it . Thank god no one about

Once did it on a front luckly only damage was popped tyre, helluva bang though!

 

[Nearly]

@Nearly has an excellent home built tyre inflator

I must make myself one.

It's the 3m of hose that keeps you away from the blast zone that makes the difference. Why do most inflators just have 50cm of hose? It costs pennies but is much safer.