mrpip Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 Can anyone recommend a 12v portable tyre inflator must be able to plug into 12v socket and inflate tyres up to 80 psi, prepared to spend on a decent one, for home use only cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 I don't know if the one I bought fit all your requirements but the one I bought off Ebay was a General Motors one , mine was like and cost about £15 plus postage , it screw onto the tyres valve and pump the tyre up in no time , very happy with it plus it is not to big and fit into the spare wheel space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 This is the one that I keep in the car. It`s a Michelin DPS (Digital Power Source) and works well. Coincidently, I had to use it only yesterday as, due to the sudden drop in temperature, a warning light came on indicating that the front offside tyre was under inflated. This has happened in the past when the drop in temperature obviously drops the pressure slightly, but enough to set off one or more of the sensors. I think that I paid £25 for it and it`s quite reassuring to have it on board. OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossy 666 Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 I have a T-max pump and I don’t think you will beat it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 Ring rac 900 Not for cigarette lighter you clip to your battery....if you want 80psi this is what you will need..... £80 amazon Keep 1 in the van....used on everything from wheelbarrow to 3t dumper!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) I am a massive fan of the Makita 18v Range. Massive fan. Once you make the investment into a set of batteries you never look back. I have the lawnmower, hedge trimmer, strimmer, 2 of the hoovers, a site hoover, the sliding compound mitre saw, reciprocating saw, orbital sander, power file, car polisher, chainsaw, angle grinder, skill saw, jigsaw, hammer drill, impact driver, radio, multi tool, lamp and most recently the digital tyre inflator (upto 120 psi). The digital tyre inflator is the most handy bit of kit ever; I could drone on and on about how good this kit is and how handy the inflator is but just look at the Amazon reviews. Edited October 22, 2021 by Mungler Forgot the reciprocating saw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovercoupe Posted October 22, 2021 Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 Definitely buy one of the ones recommended above, 80 psi will overheat and kill any of the cheap ones, I got a all metal one for under £30 when maplin closed down and it will just about do a 15” 4x4 tyre without getting too hot so anything more and spending the extra will ensure you don’t buy twice. oh and cigar lighter ones will probably blow the fuse so go straight for one that clips onto the battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpip Posted October 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2021 All, thanks for your replies, done a lot more reading online since posting and your comments and recommendations have been useful. I now know that I will need to go via the direct to battery route looking at the tmax and ring900 at present, once again cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miki Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 I like the T-Max. The key figures are the amount of air in Ltr/Min. The T-Max is 160Ltr/Min @ 0psi and 70Ltr/Min @ 30psi It takes a few minutes to pump up a Landrover tyre from flat and around a minute to go from 15psi to 35psi (off to on-roaf pressures). I does need 45Amps so should be connected directlt to the battery and have the engine running when inflatinbg. I also use a separate gauge as the supplied one isn't that accurate. Vevor also do one which is very similar but red not yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilts#Dave Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 On 22/10/2021 at 19:11, Mungler said: I am a massive fan of the Makita 18v Range. Massive fan. Once you make the investment into a set of batteries you never look back. I have the lawnmower, hedge trimmer, strimmer, 2 of the hoovers, a site hoover, the sliding compound mitre saw, reciprocating saw, orbital sander, power file, car polisher, chainsaw, angle grinder, skill saw, jigsaw, hammer drill, impact driver, radio, multi tool, lamp and most recently the digital tyre inflator (upto 120 psi). The digital tyre inflator is the most handy bit of kit ever; I could drone on and on about how good this kit is and how handy the inflator is but just look at the Amazon reviews. Agree 100%. I’ve got most of what you’ve said above in my armoury…..once you’re setup with 4 or 5 batteries the body’s themselves are incredibly good value for money in my opinion and last well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 Choices choices really. I have a really cheapy pump I purchased amny moons ago and it has helped out a number of times but only probably a dozen in 20 years. These pumps are for emergencies and take up very little room in the boot. I don't know if I would spend a huge amount of money though. My cheapy one blew up a flat on a trailer with 2 tons of slabs on board. Took a while but it got there and saved us a lot of trouble. You spends your money how you wish but there are a lot of choices out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 6 hours ago, Wilts#Dave said: Agree 100%. I’ve got most of what you’ve said above in my armoury…..once you’re setup with 4 or 5 batteries the body’s themselves are incredibly good value for money in my opinion and last well! They are ‘the way’. Once you Makita you never go back 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 Quote Once you Makita you never go back 😆 They used to say that about Dewalt and Snap On. Nowadays the trend is towards Milwaukee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilts#Dave Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 7 minutes ago, Gordon R said: They used to say that about Dewalt and Snap On. Nowadays the trend is towards Milwaukee. Good stuff, but I wouldn’t say the trend is towards it when compared with how many people run Makita kit…..it’s hard to make the switch once you’re in. Pushed well by Screwfix though and good value for money if you were starting out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted October 30, 2021 Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 Wilts#Dave - it was said slightly tongue in cheek, but I know quite a few people in the trade who have dumped Snap On in favour of Milwaukee. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 HEAVY DUTY POWERFUL 300psi 12V ELECTRIC CAR TYRE INFLATOR AIR COMPRESSOR PUMP 5038673812021 | eBay i carry one of these only used twice and one of these and one of these Motorcycle/Car Tubeless Tyre Puncture Repair Kit 10 Strip Tool Tire Plug Auto | eBay ats wouldn't repair as 1.5" from the sidewall new trye needed it was new a week ago i stitched it and got another 30k didnt go to ats for 4 new tyres my eyes work my ears hear bul**** if wore out replace worked in kent with chalk and flint on site i used a can of repair foam in each tyre never suffered a puncture again given a mates van 1/2" re bar through boxer front tyre at 7.30 friday pm still got to get to rugby two cans in did 20k after as wore out i would not repair a sidewall i run with a stitching kit and a 12v compressor to date no dramas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpip Posted November 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Once again thanks for your input, I ended up buying a tmax heavy duty after seeing one working, came today well impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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