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  1. jackowens

    jackowens New Member

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    Dear Friends,

    Anyone know of a quality tire pump? The one I have doesn't seal the tire-valve with the result that half the air I pump in leaks out while I continue to pump.

    Regards to all,

    Jack Owen
     
  2. tekn0wledg

    tekn0wledg New Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jackowens @ Aug 27 2007, 04:05 AM) [snapback]502644[/snapback]</div>
    I just ordered a Black and Decker VEC026BD 400 Electromate JumpStarter / Inflator from Amazon.com. It works pretty well and can serve as a seperate power source, battery jumper etc. It's a bit pricey at about $90, but it's worth it and shows the current tire pressure on the analog gauge while inflating.
     
  3. PA Prius

    PA Prius Active Member

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    I use a good bicycle floor pump-- uses no electricity and as a bonus you get a bit of exercise. Two good online sources, and currently on sale--

    www.nashbar.com
    www.performancebike.com

    PA P
     
  4. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Michelin have a good pump. They have 2 actually, a single and double barrel foot pump.
     
  5. nerfer

    nerfer A young senior member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(PA Prius @ Aug 27 2007, 07:42 AM) [snapback]502668[/snapback]</div>
    I second that. But don't get the cheapest bicycle floor pump, it doesn't work as well, will only last a couple years and you don't save any money that way. I now have one where all the parts are supposedly replaceable, but it's better built so I haven't had to test that in the 6 years I've used it, and I've used it to pump my 17" Subaru tires when there was a slow leak requiring frequent additions of 10 psi, so it's not just for bicycles. Not much exercise though, I typically spend more time walking around the car checking the air pressure than actually pumping air in.
     
  6. Charles Suitt

    Charles Suitt Senior Member

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    :mellow: In 2004 I bought my first Prius and after the hassle of trying to check/maintain tire pressures, I purchased a high-quality digital gauge and 12-volt compressor. They have served me well and now I avoid 'down on my knees in gravel or rough pavement plus 3 or 4 quarters trying to check and maintain tire pressures. Both store neatly in the cargo area storage on the left.

    Compressor bought at WallMart, Gauge ordered online from Racer Parts Wholesale.

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