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      11-11-2014, 01:18 PM   #1
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Tyre inflaters?

Since shedding my RFTs I have found myself checking the tyre pressures more often, a bit OCD actually. The tyre inflater that I use is OK but is about 20yrs old. The problem is the 40mm dia. pressure reads 0-300 psi. so it is awkward to get 34psi and 40psi. spot on. I normally over inflate, then bleed down using a handheld gauge which is becoming a right pain. I checked out digital inflaters on Amazon and discovered a pre-set type which switches itself off when reaching the required pressure. Sounds like a plan until I read the reviews. Digital unreliable. The Michelin one was just as bad. So keep it simple I thought and get an analogue one with bigger dial with maybe 0-60psi reading. This is where you guys come in. Any suggestions. Please
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      11-11-2014, 04:14 PM   #2
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http://www.viair.co.uk/index.php?rou...product_id=107

They're not cheap but they're quality
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      11-11-2014, 04:20 PM   #3
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Or go to Tesco and spend 20p at the petrol station
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      11-11-2014, 04:44 PM   #4
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I got the Halfords digital one with auto cut off, about £35 I think.

Pretty accurate so far, always within less that 1psi when I've checked one a calibrated gauge.
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      11-11-2014, 04:50 PM   #5
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I usually check them once a month in a Sainsburys petrol station as they're free. Went to non run flats recently so I know what you mean about the OCD! Lol.
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I moved over to non run-flats and purchased one of these.

Got it imported from America as I couldn't find it over here, £50 delivered.
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I moved over to non run-flats and purchased one of these.

Got it imported from America as I couldn't find it over here, £50 delivered.
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