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More of a "tool" than a tech question. Tire inflator for air compressor


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So I bought one on a kit a few months ago. It worked 2 times and this weekend it doesn't. It's cheap plastic so I'm not surprised. I posting here to see what you guys have used or are using that you like. I would like one with a built in gauge. Pricing ranges from $14-$250, so I need some help here folks.I'm not running a race team. This will be used, maybe 12 times a year, but I don't want to buy another one for quite some time, if ever.

 

Your experience matters to me, so please assist.

This is what I have seen and have in mind:

http://www.toolsource.com/digital-inflator-2150-p-111885.html

 

 

Thanks you

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I have 2 or 3 cheapy ones off the tool trucks. they arent digital but work perfect every time. think I paid 40 or 50 bucks for them. ill try to find a place to get them.

 

the one you linked will work good also. seen similar ones

 

 

I have one like this but I didn't pay 80 for it I don't think

http://store.snapon.com/Inflators-Tire-Gauge-and-Inflator-P649407.aspx

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I bought a Campbell-Hausfeld from Wal*Mart a couple of years ago. It's worked on Cleetus, BMW, van, VW, I've lent it out to neighbors/in-laws to use with their rinky-dink air compressors, and it's been a great $19 tool. Dial gauge, not digital. pressure relief valve so it holds the maximum pressure reading.
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With the Snap on one, is there a release button to let air out to bring it down to a certain pressure? The spec don't offer and more detail. Though it looks like there is a button that would do that.

 

Well if you pull the handle halfway it let's air out, all the way puts it in. Came with 2 different ends whether you want a dual foot chuck or a clip-on type. Has a nice digital display and can be read in psi, bar, or kpa.

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there is no air release button on the snap on/ blue point ones, unless cordell has a different one? I just unplug air hose and hit button to release air pressure

 

Mine is a newer version I think, and must not be the same as yours.

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Well if you pull the handle halfway it let's air out, all the way puts it in. Came with 2 different ends whether you want a dual foot chuck or a clip-on type. Has a nice digital display and can be read in psi, bar, or kpa.

 

Leaning that way Scott.

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I have this one from harbor freight. Been fine for over a year, use it all the time. Locks on to the valve stem which is nice and has a nice big gauge on it. Plus it's 90% cheaper than the others in this thread. :)

http://www.harborfreight.com/pistol-grip-tire-inflator-with-gauge-68270.html

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I have this one from harbor freight. Been fine for over a year, use it all the time. Locks on to the valve stem which is nice and has a nice big gauge on it. Plus it's 90% cheaper than the others in this thread. :)

http://www.harborfreight.com/pistol-grip-tire-inflator-with-gauge-68270.html

 

+1. I finally replaced the one I lost when my last compressor was stolen, but never had any issues with it other than the gauge wasn't 100% accurate.

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I have this one from harbor freight. Been fine for over a year, use it all the time. Locks on to the valve stem which is nice and has a nice big gauge on it. Plus it's 90% cheaper than the others in this thread. :)

http://www.harborfreight.com/pistol-grip-tire-inflator-with-gauge-68270.html

 

+1. I finally replaced the one I lost when my last compressor was stolen, but never had any issues with it other than the gauge wasn't 100% accurate.

 

Gauge is not accurate, and heaven forbid you don't use it as if it's made of glass. (absolutely not durable for daily use)

 

That said, I have one at home and it still fills up tires after 2 years :)

Would buy again!

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