epsilonGreedy Posted August 6, 2020 Posted August 6, 2020 Since moving to a rural area garage forecourts with a working tyre pump have become few and far between. Can anyone recommend a combined electric type pump and gauge?
nod Posted August 6, 2020 Posted August 6, 2020 We bought a cheap one from a car accessory shop More than ten years ago Works perfect Though if I had to replace I would get one of the digi ones
PeterW Posted August 6, 2020 Posted August 6, 2020 Home use I use a compressor as it’s useful for a lot more than just tyres. Cheap one can be had for £40-50
Alexphd1 Posted August 6, 2020 Posted August 6, 2020 I prefer a separate gauge with pressure let off to a combined unit. Something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-69924-Pressure-Gauge-Flexible/dp/B0002GV286/ref=asc_df_B0002GV286/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309775958298&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13277172802141127352&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007346&hvtargid=pla-563809190768&psc=1&th=1&psc=1
vitessesteve Posted August 7, 2020 Posted August 7, 2020 Both Aldi and Lidl sell them on occasion. Their stuff tends to be cheap and cheerful.
epsilonGreedy Posted August 7, 2020 Author Posted August 7, 2020 15 hours ago, Onoff said: Makita do an 18V compressor in their LXT range. I like your thinking as I have other Makita 18v gear. A bit pricey at £98... think I will first compare with the Aldi/Lidl option. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-DMP180Z-Compressor-Air/dp/B085M2C6CP/ref=asc_df_B085M2C6CP
epsilonGreedy Posted August 7, 2020 Author Posted August 7, 2020 14 hours ago, Alexphd1 said: I prefer a separate gauge with pressure let off to a combined unit. Something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-69924-Pressure-Gauge-Flexible/dp/B0002GV286/ref=asc_df_B0002GV286/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309775958298&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13277172802141127352&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1007346&hvtargid=pla-563809190768&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 Much sense in that. My concern is that the weak point of the £98 Makita will be the electronics of the gauge. Just reposting a clickable version of your link for others: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-69924-Pressure-Gauge-Flexible/dp/B0002GV286/ref=asc_df_B0002GV286
Onoff Posted August 7, 2020 Posted August 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, epsilonGreedy said: I like your thinking as I have other Makita 18v gear. A bit pricey at £98... think I will first compare with the Aldi/Lidl option. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-DMP180Z-Compressor-Air/dp/B085M2C6CP/ref=asc_df_B085M2C6CP Shop around and you'll get it for £70
epsilonGreedy Posted August 7, 2020 Author Posted August 7, 2020 15 hours ago, PeterW said: Home use I use a compressor as it’s useful for a lot more than just tyres. Cheap one can be had for £40-50 I have never discovered a need for a general purpose compressor, I must have had a sheltered DIY life so far. Once the garage/workshop is finished who knows.
Alexphd1 Posted August 7, 2020 Posted August 7, 2020 £70 for a pump.... fook that I think my electric tyre pump is a £15 Ebay special. I did change the cigarette adapter to crocodile clamps and connect straight to the battery. No problem pumping up the jcb tyres, approx 5 years old.
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