[s-cars] Got a Compressor - need a tire inflator

[Theodore Chen]

--- Marc Swanson <mswanson at sonitrol.net> wrote:

> Harbor freight has a decent selection but if you are looking for
> something local, walmart sells ones that aren't too bad.
> 
> This is the one I use, no complaints:
> 
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=30502

how's the pressure gauge accuracy?  mine has the (useless) pencil-type
gauge, so i always check with a different pressure gauge.

> although I might also try to get one with a more flexible hose leading
> all the way up to the chuck for hard to reach tire valves.  I haven't
> had a problem (yet) but one can never have too many tools...

well, that is easy.  you can buy a short chuck at a hardware store, and
put it on the end of the whip hose (replacing the long chuck).  if the
whip hose is too short for you, buy a longer one.  you can also make one
with NPT/hose barbs and hose clamps.  but i guess that's a lot of work and
hardware to customize a $10 inflator that frequently goes on sale for $5.

-teddy


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