reflexboy
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Can anyone recommend a 12v tyre inflator. Prezzie for my Dad as he has managed to burn out the last two!! Thanking you
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I use a Michelin. Very good and not expensive.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000Q4UBMW/?tag=amazon0e9db-21
That works perfectly. It's digital, pumps quickly and has a screw on connection. Reviews are good too.
I've had mine for about 6 months and have been pretty happy with it. I got it via flubit.com for about £18.50.
That works perfectly. It's digital, pumps quickly and has a screw on connection. Reviews are good too.
I've had mine for about 6 months and have been pretty happy with it. I got it via flubit.com for about £18.50.
cinek
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Have exactly same one for over a year now.
Easy to set, long set of cables, never failed.
Certainly got thumbs up from me too.
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reflexboy
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They look identical to the Ring Automotive RAC630 I just bought on the bay. Got good reviews. Cheers guys. Let's see if Daddy can break this one 
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Well, it is quiet-er than the one I had before, which sounded like a Bren machine gun... but yes, it isn't whisper-quiet.
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This one gets my vote, the best 12V I've ever used.
Vehicle Lighting, Bulbs, Lamps, Auto Electrical, Chargers, Battery Packs - Ring Automotive
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I think that's the one they sell at Costco, periodically on special offer.
I use a cordless compressor (internal 12V battery) called an 'Air Monster' ... had it for year now and still works perfectly. Does high pressure (tyres) but also high volume (airbeds etc.), it obviously has a 12V lead as standby. We use it for the bikes etc. as well - very handy piece of kit.
ItalianTuneUp
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After reviewing various tyre inflators, and seeing highly variable ratings, I decided to avoid the Ring-made ones, which is a pity as I wanted auto cut off and a digital read out.
In the end I went with a heavy duty German-made one which is superb, although pricier than the Chinese-made ones.
Look up PROFESSIONAL HEAVY DUTY 12V COMPRESSOR 40L BIG AIR CAR VAN TRUCK
BIGAIR40L
About 50 pounds on Amazon. Solid, dependable, no messing about.
Here it is:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009ZHS0UG/?tag=amazon0e9db-21
In the end I went with a heavy duty German-made one which is superb, although pricier than the Chinese-made ones.
Look up PROFESSIONAL HEAVY DUTY 12V COMPRESSOR 40L BIG AIR CAR VAN TRUCK
BIGAIR40L
About 50 pounds on Amazon. Solid, dependable, no messing about.
Here it is:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009ZHS0UG/?tag=amazon0e9db-21
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bigmacplease
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I have one of these I got it off eBay for £10 from a company that sells damaged / worn boxed items over 3 years ago and it works like a treat!
I would highly recommend one
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Some good recommendations here guys....have been looking for one of these recently myself
This is the ONLY one to have
Vehicle Lighting, Bulbs, Lamps, Auto Electrical, Chargers, Battery Packs - Ring Automotive
Vehicle Lighting, Bulbs, Lamps, Auto Electrical, Chargers, Battery Packs - Ring Automotive
IanA2
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I don't know how much that one costs, but it looks very similar to one that Lidl were doing. As ever they had sold out by the time I got there
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reflexboy
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Thanks again for the replies. No doubt my Dad will only use it once a month.
