Hi All
This might be a stupid question but, tyre deflators will let the air out automatically to a preset pressure, is there an opposite device? A tyre inflator that cuts out at a preset pressure when inflating? Basicly you don't need to keep checking with a tyre gage, just attach the device to the air hose then to the tyre valve, walk away and let it do its job.
Cheers
1994 GQ 4.2L Y60 turbo Diesel Patrol ute (was a wagon), 4 inch lift, 2 inch body lift, 33 inch Maxxis Bighorn Tyres, endless air compressor, front and rear lockers, 25L water tank, endless hot water, winch, rock lights, reverse camera, dual battery.
Its called a servo. lol
I haven't heard of any such product not to say there isnt one out there
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
Unfortunally only at servos. Some have air stations you can dial a pressure and it will stop when that is reached. A portable device wouod be a bonus if you are on/off road all the time.
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Great idea for a new product for someone eh,,
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
Just get one of those ARB inflators, or similar, with the gauge on the unit itself. Just takes a lift of the thumb off the trigger and it shows the pressure...
4bye4 (26th October 2015), BigRAWesty (26th October 2015), Hodge (26th October 2015), wildgu6 (29th October 2015)
But then you have to stay there holding it..
I'm sure you could rig something up to hold it down.Originally Posted by Throbbinhood
Avo (26th October 2015)
Some tyre shops did have what was called a "Green ring valve stem".
An Aussie invention, looked like a normal tubeless valve that was fitted to the rim the same as a regular tubeless valve.
After inflating the tyre to the correct pressure you could turn the stem so the green ring could be seen.
If the pressure dropped, the green ring could not be seen. The green ring would appear again when you inflated again.
Not sure if they are still available.
Best to ask a tyre shop
You can get those one that replace the valve cap but chances are they would get knocked off.
Last edited by ova50; 26th October 2015 at 01:24 PM.
Was a CRD
What you want to do whilst the tyre is inflating for a few minutes?
My Aldi compressor, which is the same as those Mean Mother ones, just has the clip on chuck and it keeps pumping away until I look at the gauge. One could be made to fit inline from the chuck to the valve using a pressure relief valve so it just releases the air from the compressor but you'd need to put a one way valve in aswell so the air doesn't come back out once the pressure is reached. Could be made pretty easily. Is it worth your while though?
Hmm, I think I have most of the parts here to make something. I might have to look into this now...
Lol
I do heaps in the time that my tyres are inflating.. Clean the lights/mirrors/windows, put the snatchy away if it's not dirty, wind in winch rope, put any rubbish or whatever in a bag, socialize with others, etc.
Plus, means I'm not huddling over for a valve that's at the bottom leading to a sore back.
Mine has a clip on chuck, and I've got a digital pressure gauge that I use and just clip em on off every now and then. I know roughly when I'm close to pressure.
That said, would be great to be able to set 38psi and walk away, and when I hear the relief open up, time for the next wheel.
Winnie (26th October 2015)
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