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5thcivic

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Re: Tyre pump/gauge
« Reply #15 on: May 06, 2026, 05:03:15 PM »
Agreed, my old foot pump was screw on and seemed to have a long whistle of air escaping getting it off no matter how fast you tried to unscrew. But it must also depend on the design of the head, my programmable one has a screw on pipe and unscrewing that just has a micro second puff, so I assume maybe it has a tiny non return valve built in?

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Re: Tyre pump/gauge
« Reply #16 on: May 06, 2026, 05:46:47 PM »
Another reason I got the Makita

Those screw on connectors are useless. Had a Michelin once and as you say, lost loads of air taking it off
Let's be careful out there !

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Re: Tyre pump/gauge
« Reply #17 on: May 06, 2026, 05:51:10 PM »
I totally agree, screw on air fittings are (generally) useless unless you over inflate and reduce the pressure checking the pressure with an accurate gauge.

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Re: Tyre pump/gauge
« Reply #18 on: Today at 06:52:08 AM »
i bought this one. Will be connected to the compressor via an air hose:

https://www.hbm-machines.com/nl/p/hbm-professionele-digitale-bandenpomp-met-lcd-display-en-terugloop-02-138-bar

not sure what connector it has. Looks like it can be disconnected quickly. Will test in the weekend.

Only thing I did not know is that compressors need to be plugged into a regular socket, you can not use an extension cord. The air hose I bought is only 5 meters long. The compressor has to stay inside the home. I hope the air hose is long enough else I need to buy a longer one:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-9SHdXee0oQ
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Lord Voltermore

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Re: Tyre pump/gauge
« Reply #19 on: Today at 09:25:12 AM »
i bought this one. Will be connected to the compressor via an air hose:

Your connector looks like one of these , where you push the connector onto the valve which is then clamped in place by a small blade that engages with the thread in one place, rather than being screwed onto the whole thread.    It should be quick to fit and remove without air loss .

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/236633389673?

I have only ever seen this type on proper air lines with an air tank, that are able to provide a rapid burst of air at sufficient pressure to open the Schrader valve by  itself.   Small portable tyre inflators rely on  the connector opening the valve.
 
My little compressor uses a screw- on  connector hose. I too  have in the past found this type can leak air whilst being unscrewed,  but  the new one  only releases a tiny amount.  Maybe the match between the hose and the valve is better than some. 

A  compressor  with tank may be a bit over the top just  for inflating tyres. But it gives the opportunity of using range  other  air tools  such as , polishing mops,  air wrenches  , spray guns etc  which are  generally cheaper and more efficient than electric ones.   I  regret selling my  old  tank air  compressor.     I sold it several years ago for more than i paid for it new. It sold quickly on ebay ,(buyer collect) , so thats always an option for the future. .
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Re: Tyre pump/gauge
« Reply #20 on: Today at 10:01:42 AM »
i bought this one. Will be connected to the compressor via an air hose:

Your connector looks like one of these , where you push the connector onto the valve which is then clamped in place by a small blade that engages with the thread in one place, rather than being screwed onto the whole thread.    It should be quick to fit and remove without air loss .

yes I watched a couple of videos how to use the pump, it should work fine. Yes the compressor is over the top. I should have bought a small 1 with 6 liter. But there are many uses for it. I have been reading the manual carefully because these things can be very dangerous when you do not use it properly. Just watched a video of a guy who had 1 explode in his garage.

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