Tyre Inflator - Can you recommend one?

[MotorBike001]

Hi All,

 

After being a bit lazy checking my tyre pressures (on the bike and car), and getting a flat after a slow puncture I think it's time I bought a tyre inflator that can plug into the mains.

 

I know there are plenty online and in Halfords.  Can anyone recommend one that they use?

 

Thanks!

[Tiggie]

I bought mine from Aldi. Has worked for last couple of years no issues. 

 

[Capt Sisko]

I've been using a USB rechargeable one for the last couple of years bought off Amazon for about 25 quid. It's about the size of a can of beer and has proven very useful. Not sure how it would cope with whole tyre from completely flat, but for a pre-ride tyre pressure check (my front has a slow that looses about 2psi per week), it's more than good enough. Two complaints, 1/ it's quite noisy and 2/ the flexy hose screws onto the valve stem and can lose a little air when you unscrew it it. The ones that have clip on end are better.

[Fiddlesticks]

17 minutes ago, Capt Sisko said:

I've been using a USB rechargeable one for the last couple of years bought off Amazon for about 25 quid. It's about the size of a can of beer and has proven very useful. Not sure how it would cope with whole tyre from completely flat, but for a pre-ride tyre pressure check (my front has a slow that looses about 2psi per week), it's more than good enough. Two complaints, 1/ it's quite noisy and 2/ the flexy hose screws onto the valve stem and can lose a little air when you unscrew it it. The ones that have clip on end are better.

I've got the Eco | 2023 Smart Portable Tyre Inflator from Amazon and agree about the screw fitting. There's maybe an adapter you can get, haven't looked into it.

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

I cut off the screw connector and replace it with a clip on type. 

 

The daft thing is that if you buy the clip on its own it is more expensive than buying one with a tube attached. 

[MotorBike001]

21 hours ago, Fiddlesticks said:

I've got the Eco | 2023 Smart Portable Tyre Inflator from Amazon and agree about the screw fitting. There's maybe an adapter you can get, haven't looked into it.

Cheers - I never thought about a USB rechargeable option. 

[husoi]

I have been considering this one.

 

USB 8A battery tyre inflator

 

The 8000mA capacity of the battery will be more than adequate for a longer life span.

 

Only setback is the 2 to 3 weeks delivery time.

[MotorBike001]

I've ordered this one - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BRGSNDVY

 

I wouldn't use AliExpress - it gets shipped directly from China.  I'm not sure were that leaves you in terms of warranty if it becomes faulty, or arrives faulty.

[Fiddlesticks]

That one is pretty good - and it fits in my tank bag.

[Capt Sisko]

On 01/08/2023 at 20:50, Capt Sisko said:

I've been using a USB rechargeable one for the last couple of years.............

Just found the one I bought and it's still available from Amazon, (tho' the price has gone up a bit).

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ring-Automotive-RTC2000-Cordless-Rechargeable/dp/B08ZSR8N5P

Still, I'd recommend it or something similar.

[husoi]

7 hours ago, Capt Sisko said:

Just found the one I bought and it's still available from Amazon, (tho' the price has gone up a bit).

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ring-Automotive-RTC2000-Cordless-Rechargeable/dp/B08ZSR8N5P

Still, I'd recommend it or something similar.

I would weary of the micro USB connector that one have.

[Capt Sisko]

5 hours ago, husoi said:

I would weary of the micro USB connector that one have.

Why?

[husoi]

50 minutes ago, Capt Sisko said:

Why?

Because

1 they're shaite

2 because everybody is moving to type C connections

3 because they are really shaite  

[Capt Sisko]

7 hours ago, husoi said:

Because

1 they're shaite

2 because everybody is moving to type C connections

3 because they are really shaite  

They still work though!

[husoi]

10 hours ago, Capt Sisko said:

They still work though!

True, they do work

 

You can only charge at high power with a type C connector.

[Throttled]

I got a Ring RTC 2000 battery powered inflator. Going by other pressure gauges/inflators I have, it under reads slightly. I guess, from my use, when fully charged, it will inflate 2 tyres pretty much from flat before the battery goes. It has a handy light, enough to move about in a tent with and it can act as a power bank for your phone.

[Stu]

I have one of these 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AA-Inflator-Compact-Lightweight-Travel/dp/B00HWMPK6S/ref=asc_df_B00HWMPK6S/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310744208542&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3853699204343254393&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046254&hvtargid=pla-356005205900&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 

 

It works but I had the inflator pipe popped off recently so I am looking for something a little better myself but not a rechargable type 

[MotorBike001]

On 02/08/2023 at 19:50, MotorBike001 said:

I've ordered this one - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BRGSNDVY

 

I wouldn't use AliExpress - it gets shipped directly from China.  I'm not sure were that leaves you in terms of warranty if it becomes faulty, or arrives faulty.

So this arrived today, and first impressions I'm very impressed with it.  Topped up the bike tyres, and checked the 4 car tyres - one was a bit low.  The battery indicator has gone done 1 stop (of 3 levels).

I'm a bit dubious about how it will last long term, especially the battery, but we'll see..

[Yorky]

12 hours ago, Stu said:

I have one of these 

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/AA-Inflator-Compact-Lightweight-Travel/dp/B00HWMPK6S/ref=asc_df_B00HWMPK6S/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310744208542&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3853699204343254393&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046254&hvtargid=pla-356005205900&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 

 

It works but I had the inflator pipe popped off recently so I am looking for something a little better myself but not a rechargable type 

Oh GREAT!!!

 

I bought the same one as you were always singing its praises.

 

Now you tell me I've bought a load of

 

[Stu]

1 minute ago, Yorky said:

Oh GREAT!!!

 

I bought the same one as you were always singing its praises.

 

Now you tell me I've bought a load of

 

 

It's been fine until the other week

 

The pipe went back on and is secure I just want something better 

[Bungleaio]

On 05/08/2023 at 08:54, Yorky said:

Oh GREAT!!!

 

I bought the same one as you were always singing its praises.

 

Now you tell me I've bought a load of

 

I have two of these, one in the car and one on the bike, I just use them for emergency use which iOS thankfully very infrequent