Tyre pressure gauge and portable inflator pump / foot pump

a4anurag · 13th September 2015, 22:45

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Originally Posted by sumeethaldankar

My Emporis pump blew my car's fuse when i let it run to close to a minute. I guess i should follow the practice of switching it off after 20 to 30 seconds and resume as it seemed to do ok with the on off method.

When you are using the pump, is the engine idling at that time or are you running it on battery?

sumeethaldankar · 13th September 2015, 23:23

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Originally Posted by a4anurag

When you are using the pump, is the engine idling at that time or are you running it on battery?

I had kept the engine off. I was running the pump through the accessories socket.

Warwithwheels · 14th September 2015, 15:50

How do I reduce the pressure in a tire manually. My portable air compressor only inflates and doesn't deflate.

paragsachania · 14th September 2015, 16:07

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Originally Posted by Warwithwheels

How do I reduce the pressure in a tire manually. My portable air compressor only inflates and doesn't deflate.

Use your car's key to deflate. Else, hold the Inflator's nozzle lightly and release air and lock the nozzle in between to assess if the desired pressure is set.

For reducing this pain, I have a portable pressure gauge (apart from the Inflator) and I use the key to release excess air and use this pressure gauge to check till desired pressure is attained.

BenjiRoss · 20th September 2015, 07:38

Went ahead and ordered the ResQTech inflator from Amazon.
Awaiting delivery now and hope to use it on my car and bike. Maybe could even inflate a few balloons for my son!

hyper-VTEC · 2nd October 2015, 11:27

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Originally Posted by BenjiRoss

Went ahead and ordered the ResQTech inflator from Amazon.
Awaiting delivery now and hope to use it on my car and bike. Maybe could even inflate a few balloons for my son!

Could you provide your review of this product? Have you used it in your car.

Gannu_1 · 2nd October 2015, 12:27

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Originally Posted by hyper-VTEC

Could you provide your review of this product? Have you used it in your car.

There's one here.

Few members have pitched in with their 2 cents on the next page. Do check it out!

CoolCarNi · 7th October 2015, 10:10

Got myself resqtech air inflator from the company directly. The delivery time could have been better (8 days)!Anyway!!

I have not used it so far as I have been filling nitrogen ever since I purchased my Ertiga. Now the question is, do I need to deflate completely and fill normal air before I start using this? Any help on " how to use" is welcome.

Thanks!

deepv · 7th October 2015, 12:52

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Originally Posted by CoolCarNi

... Now the question is, do I need to deflate completely and fill normal air before I start using this? ...

No you don't need to push out nitrogen in order to fill normal air, as and when you will refill air the percentage of N2 will decrease gradually.
Normal air anyway contains >75% of it.

filcord · 7th October 2015, 17:15

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Originally Posted by a4anurag

When you are using the pump, is the engine idling at that time or are you running it on battery?

Quote:

Originally Posted by sumeethaldankar

My Emporis pump blew my car's fuse when i let it run to close to a minute. I guess i should follow the practice of switching it off after 20 to 30 seconds and resume as it seemed to do ok with the on off method.

I've been using the Emporis pump for about ten months now. On my daughter's Alto it worked well. Then fearing battery drain, I stopped the pump, started the engine, and plugged it in again. The fuse blew.
On my SX4 I have been using it without any issues without the engine running.

JG_SYZ · 27th October 2015, 15:30

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Originally Posted by car love

I bought this air comp recently based on my previous experience with this company. I used it a couple of times. Its a superb unit. The moment the motor starts you realize its power and strength. I paid around 2200/- for it. Very happy with its performance.

Hi car_love,

Can please specify the exact brand name. I can read "ITC". Is this available online? Any links will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

car love · 27th October 2015, 19:22

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Originally Posted by JG_SYZ

Hi car_love,

Can please specify the exact brand name. I can read "ITC". Is this available online? Any links will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

It is ITC of England. I think you will find it on Snapdeal etc or you can contact them directly on their website
http://www.international-tool.co.in/aboutus

JG_SYZ · 28th October 2015, 02:42

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Originally Posted by car love

It is ITC of England. I think you will find it on Snapdeal etc or you can contact them directly on their website
http://www.international-tool.co.in/aboutus

Thankyou. I have just sent them an enquiry mail. Fingers Crossed. Let me see if they will respond or not. BTW, you recommend it, right?

kavensri · 28th October 2015, 12:41

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Originally Posted by filcord

I've been using the Emporis pump for about ten months now. On my daughter's Alto it worked well. Then fearing battery drain, I stopped the pump, started the engine, and plugged it in again. The fuse blew.
On my SX4 I have been using it without any issues without the engine running.

Last year I had brought emporis pump after referring to team-bhp. But, I have hardly used it fearing for the fuse. First time when i tried, it worked fine. Next time, it blew the fuse and after replacing the fuse, i tried using it with 'engine running', but still the fuse went off. Since then i stopped using it.
Any idea why this is happening and how to avoid it?

Happysmiles · 29th October 2015, 22:42

I have been using LIMI portable digital tyre inflator since last 3 years. Got this from a car accessories shop on Pune for Rs. 2500.

Fearing battery drain, I have always used this with the ignition on and engine running in different cars, and have never faced a problem with the fuses.

Apart from the usual emergency flash light, the inflator pumps air effortlessly and auto cuts off at the preset values.

14th September 2015, 15:50	#513
Warwithwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: India Posts: 1,348 Thanked: 1,739 Times	How do I reduce the pressure in a tire manually. My portable air compressor only inflates and doesn't deflate.
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20th September 2015, 07:38	#515
BenjiRoss Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tamilnadu Posts: 1,066 Thanked: 1,330 Times	Re: Tyre pressure gauge and portable inflator pump / foot pump Went ahead and ordered the ResQTech inflator from Amazon. Awaiting delivery now and hope to use it on my car and bike. Maybe could even inflate a few balloons for my son!
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7th October 2015, 10:10	#518
CoolCarNi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Pune Posts: 62 Thanked: 53 Times	Re: Tyre pressure gauge and portable inflator pump / foot pump Got myself resqtech air inflator from the company directly. The delivery time could have been better (8 days)!Anyway!! I have not used it so far as I have been filling nitrogen ever since I purchased my Ertiga. Now the question is, do I need to deflate completely and fill normal air before I start using this? Any help on " how to use" is welcome. Thanks!
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29th October 2015, 22:42	#525
Happysmiles BHPian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: pune Posts: 151 Thanked: 260 Times	I have been using LIMI portable digital tyre inflator since last 3 years. Got this from a car accessories shop on Pune for Rs. 2500. Fearing battery drain, I have always used this with the ignition on and engine running in different cars, and have never faced a problem with the fuses. Apart from the usual emergency flash light, the inflator pumps air effortlessly and auto cuts off at the preset values.
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