Tyre pressure gauge and portable inflator pump / foot pump

kutlee · 2nd August 2010, 19:24

Has any one got any leads on where to get a decent tyre pressure gauge in Blore?

smsrini · 2nd August 2010, 19:42

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Originally Posted by kutlee

Has any one got any leads on where to get a decent tyre pressure gauge in Blore?

most of the accessory shops should have them. I bought a digital one from Autoshop ( JBL dealer ) in Koramangala. works pretty well.

rgds
Srini

dadu · 2nd August 2010, 20:02

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Originally Posted by smsrini

most of the accessory shops should have them. I bought a digital one from Autoshop ( JBL dealer ) in Koramangala. works pretty well.

rgds
Srini

What was the cost ??

sohail99 · 2nd August 2010, 20:48

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Originally Posted by blue_pulsar

Hi! I wanted to buy a digital tyre pressure gauge from the U.S. Please help me know whether it will work in India. Might sound foolish, but I want to confirm.
Thanks!

I have an Accutire gauge I bought from US! works perfectly here!
It offers a good seal.

If buying from there, do read a few reviews. I came across a few nice looking ones but they didn't seem to get a good seal around the valve.

Here are a few pics

smsrini · 3rd August 2010, 14:20

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Originally Posted by dadu

What was the cost ??

Dadu, dont remember exact cost but am sure it was less than INR 500/-

khan_sultan · 3rd August 2010, 14:34

Well, am getting this air pump for off-road use.

VIAIR Corporation - 85P Part No. 00085

Works out of 12V socket, good for 31" tyres.

kutlee · 3rd August 2010, 15:38

Hey Khan Sultan, i just visited the site. It doesn't say much about where to buy this thing online. What's the price? how are you getting it?

khan_sultan · 3rd August 2010, 16:16

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Originally Posted by kutlee

Hey Khan Sultan, i just visited the site. It doesn't say much about where to buy this thing online. What's the price? how are you getting it?

This is from Amazon, getting it shipped over here. Cost will be 5K

kutlee · 3rd August 2010, 18:23

Thanks Khan, I have read the reviews on amazon. The pump looks pretty solid. Can i Join you in shopping this?

Jaggu · 3rd August 2010, 18:57

LOL you are again with online buy eh Mr Khan!

But seriously dont plug it to your stock ciggie lighter point, it will just blow the fuse and the holder of Spidey. The power rating is higher, so ensure you rewire with higher capacity fuse, wire and socket or connect direct to battery.

Dieselone · 19th August 2010, 15:16

The 12 volts car air compressor is being advertised heavily and is available at very cheap prices , times shopping, rediff shopping etc offering this at between Rs 500 to 700. Want to know from members who own one of these- how practical is this devise, will this pump inflate the tire of a safari?

anupam00 · 19th August 2010, 15:24

Well I was given negative opinion in regards to the same by another Bhpian Forbhaskarm - as he has brought the same.

It takes 20 minutes for 1 Psi.

May be adding a Jack & then filling by 12v can help.

or otherwise.
Buy a good quality mechanical Air leg operated pump.

I recently bought a normal manual leg operated Air pump - that filled air very easily & I am quiet happy with it.

Thanks & Regards
Anupam00

mmxylorider · 19th August 2010, 15:33

Got 1 recently. This one, for a change, is 'Made in Taiwan'. The accessory shop owner recommended it and is using it personally. I trust him.

Performance is reasonable. I am able to top up Estilo tires - all 4 - in about 10-15 mins to 32 psi. Haven't tried on Xylo tires. Kids' cycle, football is a breeze (no pun intended!).

challa · 19th August 2010, 15:47

I bought one of these from Ebay, the socket seemed to have some problem with my piece, whenever i plugin and plugout with ignition ON the fuse of cigarette lighter used to blow off. I replaced the fuses and using it by plugging in with ignition off and then ON the ignition when i want the machine to run.

The air compressor comes with Analog metre which is bit difficult to exactly cutoff the airpump else it does the job and a very useful piece to own.

HappyWheels · 19th August 2010, 16:14

Had got one. Used it to fill the tires in the Alto and used to work properly. Last for 1 year with, maybe, 15 to 20 times of use.

Have got myself one of those single barrel foot pumps few days back from ebay. Had difficulty in filling my daughters' cycle tire. Need to check with the Alto's tire.

And as for using either one for filling a larger vehicles tire, think again.

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khan_sultan Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Noida/Bangalore Posts: 4,925 Thanked: 5,853 Times View My Garage	Well, am getting this air pump for off-road use. VIAIR Corporation - 85P Part No. 00085 Works out of 12V socket, good for 31" tyres. Last edited by khan_sultan : 3rd August 2010 at 14:37.
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kutlee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,141 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	Hey Khan Sultan, i just visited the site. It doesn't say much about where to buy this thing online. What's the price? how are you getting it?
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3rd August 2010, 18:23	#84
kutlee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,141 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	Thanks Khan, I have read the reviews on amazon. The pump looks pretty solid. Can i Join you in shopping this?
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3rd August 2010, 18:57	#85
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,215 Thanked: 15,907 Times	LOL you are again with online buy eh Mr Khan! But seriously dont plug it to your stock ciggie lighter point, it will just blow the fuse and the holder of Spidey. The power rating is higher, so ensure you rewire with higher capacity fuse, wire and socket or connect direct to battery.
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19th August 2010, 15:16	#86
Dieselone BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 60 Thanked: 2 Times	12 v car air compressor - how good is it ? The 12 volts car air compressor is being advertised heavily and is available at very cheap prices , times shopping, rediff shopping etc offering this at between Rs 500 to 700. Want to know from members who own one of these- how practical is this devise, will this pump inflate the tire of a safari? Attached Thumbnails
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19th August 2010, 15:24	#87
anupam00 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 218 Thanked: 425 Times	Well I was given negative opinion in regards to the same by another Bhpian Forbhaskarm - as he has brought the same. It takes 20 minutes for 1 Psi. May be adding a Jack & then filling by 12v can help. or otherwise. Buy a good quality mechanical Air leg operated pump. I recently bought a normal manual leg operated Air pump - that filled air very easily & I am quiet happy with it. Thanks & Regards Anupam00
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19th August 2010, 15:33	#88
mmxylorider BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 950 Thanked: 620 Times	Got 1 recently. This one, for a change, is 'Made in Taiwan'. The accessory shop owner recommended it and is using it personally. I trust him. Performance is reasonable. I am able to top up Estilo tires - all 4 - in about 10-15 mins to 32 psi. Haven't tried on Xylo tires. Kids' cycle, football is a breeze (no pun intended!).
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19th August 2010, 15:47	#89
challa BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 81 Thanked: Once	I bought one of these from Ebay, the socket seemed to have some problem with my piece, whenever i plugin and plugout with ignition ON the fuse of cigarette lighter used to blow off. I replaced the fuses and using it by plugging in with ignition off and then ON the ignition when i want the machine to run. The air compressor comes with Analog metre which is bit difficult to exactly cutoff the airpump else it does the job and a very useful piece to own.
	() Thanks

19th August 2010, 16:14	#90
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	Had got one. Used it to fill the tires in the Alto and used to work properly. Last for 1 year with, maybe, 15 to 20 times of use. Have got myself one of those single barrel foot pumps few days back from ebay. Had difficulty in filling my daughters' cycle tire. Need to check with the Alto's tire. And as for using either one for filling a larger vehicles tire, think again.
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