Air pump for tires
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Racer
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From: Japan
Air pump for tires
I'm in need of an compact air pump to feed air into my 991' tires. Air gauge is not a requirement, but I need the air pump plugged on wall socket instead of cigarette lighter.
Also, I need them to be made in Germany or US. What do you guys recommend? What do you guys use at the moment?
Also, I need them to be made in Germany or US. What do you guys recommend? What do you guys use at the moment?
Burning Brakes
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From: Kent, England
I guess if you are actually changing a tyre at home (taking it off the wheel) it would be required but otherwise, I'm just interested, why would you need one?
In 40 years of car ownership my requirement for a portable - or home - pump has been exactly zero.
Either (a) the tyre had a puncture so required a change or (b) the pressure was checked at a station and adjusted there.
In 40 years of car ownership my requirement for a portable - or home - pump has been exactly zero.
Either (a) the tyre had a puncture so required a change or (b) the pressure was checked at a station and adjusted there.
Race Car
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Both voltages and outlets are different in the US and Germany than Japan. Anything sold in Japan however will be made for 100 volts with US (non-polarity) plugs. (And thanks for reminding me how they screwed up our plugs with the polarity mandate!) That makes this one really hard to answer for anyone outside Japan.
Race Car
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You could try a pump but will probably find a compressor works better. The difference is a compressor has a storage tank. Pumps are very slow and only operate while actually putting air in the tire. This is one of the better ones and you can see 15-30 psi takes 1.5 minutes. http://www.sdtrucksprings.com/index....D7kaApBk8P8HAQ Another problem, a lot of the pumps like this one have fittings that screw onto the valve stem. Big hassle. Slow. What you want is a compressor and this: http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...do?from=Search
Racer
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Treasure Coast
There is an inflator in my 991 frunk but use http://www.viaircorp.com/85P.html . It is quieter, works faster, and runs cooler...but it does have a 12v plug.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Between Stuttgart and Maranello
One of my favorite features of my current home is: The previous owner ran drop down airlines from a central compressor to both garage areas. I hated having to look for gas station air; they are becoming scarce.
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I have one from Black & Decker. I used it maybe twice a year on tires when they're a bit low. I used it for basketball or inflatable pool toys most of the time. It's noisy and it's made in china like everything else.
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From: Dickson, TN
I'm not sure of your requirements but for the states this one from Lowes is fantastic. 12v/120v
http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?...llow&cId=PDIO1
Burning Brakes
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From: Northern VA
I have the Goodyear i8000 tire inflator that I'm quite happy with. I have a retractable power cord in the ceiling, so I can easily plug the inflator in and go wherever I need to in the garage.