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MudBug
Joined: 10 Feb 2009
Posts: 34
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Posted: 2nd Mar 2009 11:14 am
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Yes, I know, get the Mrs to do it - well done, everybody, on that one! 
What I'd like to know are your recommendations for the best piece of kit to buy (foot pump,; compressor; etc.) for getting the job done.
Needs to be easily available, too, please. Is something from Ar*g*os good enough or are there better places to buy from?
Whilst I think of it, is the supplied jack good enough or should that be swapped out too?
And, no, I'm not going to ask the IRA to blow them up for me, either... 
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chicken george
Joined: 06 Dec 2007
Posts: 6115
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Posted: 2nd Mar 2009 11:33 am
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get a foot pump double preferably, dont bother with a cheap electric one
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npinks
Joined: 28 Jun 2007
Posts: 8104
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Posted: 2nd Mar 2009 12:39 pm
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I use the one from the company 'Smart' car, fits in the boot nicely
Though the Smart car driver would be  if they got a flat 
My brother got a Michelin one, with digital readout, enter the pressure and it pumps it up automatically, checking with my digital pressure reader its accurate as well (if mine is)
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rmbillington
Joined: 28 Aug 2006
Posts: 506
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Posted: 2nd Mar 2009 1:33 pm
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If you look at the offroad suppliers websites, you can get small, but robust electric compressors for about £20, much better than the plastic offering from argos.
Rich
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flycop2000
Joined: 16 Jul 2008
Posts: 108
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Posted: 2nd Mar 2009 6:27 pm
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There is a review of small tyre compressors on the Auto express web site. I bought Halfords brand as it came out tops in their test. 
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bjartin
Joined: 10 Sep 2007
Posts: 612
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Posted: 2nd Mar 2009 6:38 pm
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npinks wrote:
My brother got a Michelin one, with digital readout, enter the pressure and it pumps it up automatically, checking with my digital pressure reader its accurate as well (if mine is)
It is the one I have, and it is working properly.
But should you pump up from Zero, it takes time, for you have take a brake to remove it from being too hot.
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jimmy
Joined: 27 Sep 2007
Posts: 300
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Posted: 2nd Mar 2009 6:45 pm
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has anyone bought / fitted the "D44" LR air compressor ?
Basically, it's a LR air compressor that's permanently fitted - so you simply connect an air hose to inflate your tyres (after an off-road activity, for example).
It's a bit pricey - but convenient - has anyone got one ?
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npinks
Joined: 28 Jun 2007
Posts: 8104
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Posted: 2nd Mar 2009 6:51 pm
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bobbycrispbox on disco3 has a built in compressor, 240v power output in a box he built in to his D3
He might be able to offer a review if you need one
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Tandemman
Joined: 30 Jun 2007
Posts: 437
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Posted: 2nd Mar 2009 7:33 pm
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I use a joe blow bicycle track pump for car and caravan tyres, robust durable and easy to get spares for
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chicken george
Joined: 06 Dec 2007
Posts: 6115
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Posted: 2nd Mar 2009 7:44 pm
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I use match when deflating caravan tyres 
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philsh
Joined: 20 Sep 2008
Posts: 358
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Posted: 2nd Mar 2009 8:02 pm
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flycop2000 wrote:There is a review of small tyre compressors on the Auto express web site. I bought Halfords brand as it came out tops in their test.
Me too. I bought the heavy duty one and it's great. Makes life a lot easier!
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Dave
Joined: 04 Jul 2007
Posts: 1651
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Posted: 2nd Mar 2009 9:07 pm
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I just drive round to Tesco's and use theirs 
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MudBug
Joined: 10 Feb 2009
Posts: 34
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Posted: 6th Mar 2009 5:29 pm
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Thanks very much for all the advice.
Being an "analogue" person I went out with the intention of buying a heavy duty footpump, which I did.
I did like the reviews you directed me to of the Michelin Hi-Power Rapid Inflator (very well built and lots of helpful features) but at 56 Euros I decided against it.
Until, that is, I spotted one being sold as a kit with a torch, tyre depth gauge, overalls, etc. in a "canvas" holdall - for 20 Euros less..!?!
Must have been a left over Christmas special. Either way, I bought that, also, so now I have the best of both worlds - a BF Footpump, to impress the girls with my calf muscles, and a "push the program button and open a beer" one for lazy Sundays.
Cheers 
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bjartin
Joined: 10 Sep 2007
Posts: 612
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Posted: 27th Apr 2009 4:53 pm
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Mav71
Joined: 15 Nov 2008
Posts: 379
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Posted: 18th Sep 2009 9:25 pm
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My garage is kitted out with a compressor and air tools, so it's just like blowing up your tyres at a service station, unfortuantly all the neighbours think so too!
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Firestar
Joined: 11 Oct 2008
Posts: 92
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Posted: 19th Sep 2009 12:30 pm
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I use a 12V Woolworth's compressor / lantern that I was given for Christmas by my parents one year. It must be nearly 30 years old by now.
A bit noisy and slow to inflate a large volume (e.g. swmbo's exercise ball) but it does the job and it also holds some sentimental value now.
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John L
Joined: 07 Jul 2007
Posts: 157
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Posted: 28th Dec 2009 10:20 pm
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Used to use an old Dunlop Standard footpump which my dad bought back in the 1940's. Packed up working a couple of years ago as the leather seal in it had perished....wouldn't mind geting my hands on another seal if I could because that was a damn good pump.
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10forcash
Joined: 31 Jan 2007
Posts: 103
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Posted: 28th Dec 2009 11:46 pm
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I can supply these
Price is £60 inc vat + delivery, they're similar to the ViAir ones I use on adventure trips but made of cheaper materials, fine for 'normal' use but may begin to wear after 10+ trips to the Sahara
ViAir one (complete with sand!) is on the right, the ViAir one costs more than double the one on the left...
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petendroberts
Joined: 06 Mar 2010
Posts: 2
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Posted: 23rd Mar 2010 7:38 pm
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I bought the michelin CAE12262 for around £40 or so,runs off the cigar lighter socket and fits snuggly next to the spare wheel(back left side),works very well
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Northern Monkey
Joined: 24 Feb 2008
Posts: 112
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Posted: 23rd Mar 2010 9:10 pm
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Stole the compressor from my last Merc before I traded it in It also fits snugly next to my spare.
Did feel slightly sorry for the new merc owners as the spare was one of those inflatable spacesaver ones!!
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W.D.C.A.P.H.
Joined: 19 Feb 2010
Posts: 124
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Posted: 24th Mar 2010 1:45 am
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Just buy an "s", you get a, to be honest, good compressor free!
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Carnoch
Joined: 04 Sep 2008
Posts: 707
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Posted: 24th Mar 2010 3:14 am
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Doesn't matter what you use to blow them up with, but always use a proper seperate psi gauge to check them with. The crap ones on foot pumps and the ones you get at the garage are useless, they can be out by 4/5 psi.
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druand
Joined: 07 Sep 2009
Posts: 154
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Posted: 24th Mar 2010 12:07 pm
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In defence of garages, where I worked we had "free air" top quality pressure gauge/inflator which was at side of forecourt. This was often left lying on ground to be run over by next car, thrown to ground when finished with and in general missused. These cost £40-50 each and at end of day a pay to use unit was installed.
Local trading standards check garage gauges regularly, unfortunately the person sent to check them did not know how to use a pressure gauge.
I was called to office where I was told customer gauge was 4-5psi out, I produced calibration certificate for the nearly new gauge. Went with person concerned to reckeck and foud she did not use gauge or her own equipment properly. Instruction on gauge "inflate above desired pressure then lower to correct pressure" was ignored. Test 2 was100% accurate.
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