Air compressor for tyre inflation and cleaning?

[apac]

Anyone use a compressor? If so which ones?
I bought a Bontrager Charger track pump about 6 months ago and it’s already sprung a leak. Taken it apart and rebuilt but can’t solve the issue.
Thinking of investing in compressor.

yes or no?

 

[Mteam]

yep, I bought one of these from screwfix a few years ago, still going strong, makes setting up tubeless tyres very easy.


IMPAX OM227-24 CM2 PROE3625 24Ltr Electric Air Compressor 230V | Air Compressors | Screwfix.com

 

[apac]

yep, I bought one of these from screwfix a few years ago, still going strong, makes setting up tubeless tyres very easy.


IMPAX OM227-24 CM2 PROE3625 24Ltr Electric Air Compressor 230V | Air Compressors | Screwfix.com

Brilliant, thanks! what accessories do you have? Do I need any adaptors? Never used one before so I dont know what's needed with purchase?

 

[Mteam]

Brilliant, thanks! what accessories do you have? Do I need any adaptors? Never used one before so I dont know what's needed with purchase?

I bought these to go with it Air Tool Spray Kit 5 Pieces | Air Tools | Screwfix.com

They're pretty cheap and the pressure guage on the tyre inflator failed fairly quickly, but I dont use a pressure gauge , I just go by feel. Aside from the gauge failing the tyre inflator is still working fine. I havent used any of the other bits in that kit, I suspect they're pretty cheap and nasty though.

You'll also need one of these to inflate presta valve bike tyres Wiggle | LifeLine Presta to Schrader Valve Pump Head Adaptor | Pump Spares

 

[highpeakrider]

I got one of these ages ago, good for bike, car and blowing dust out of the garage.

SGS 50 Litre Direct Drive Air Compressor & 5 Piece Tool Kit - 9.6CFM, 2.5HP, 50L

This 50 litre air compressor and 5 piece tool kit is ideal for DIY and trade applications such as spray-painting, tyre inflation, nailing, stapling, sanding, drilling, cutting and grinding.

www.sgs-engineering.com

 

[Tone461]

Clarke Bandit 4 - 4.5cfm 8Litre 1HP Air Compressor (230V) - Machine Mart - Machine Mart

www.machinemart.co.uk

I got one of these a few years back for use with an air stapler. Pretty light, really reliable and its a helluva lot quieter than some. My mate showed me his Stanley branded compressor, I had buyers envy until he fired it up........Jesus wept, it was deafening compared to mine.?

 

[smtkelly]

Just a related note I have a compressor which I use for various things pressure casting/airtools and spraying. Its worth mentioning they can spray moist air at times which I never really though about till I was having problems spraying a clear finish. I added an air dryer and not had a problem since.

I've not run tubless but I seem to recall moisture making the sealant go off?

 

[B1rdie]

I would suggest one with a small reservoir like @Mteam because they are easyer to move around and enough for tyre inflation and bike service, though a little too small for paint spraying. As per moist, I never had problems with moist/sealants, in fact the air you pump in also goes in with moist. Its only when you use them with solvent based ink that you will need an water remover on the line to get a perfect finish.

 

[apac]

Cheers guys, plenty of options there! Thanks for making the time to post?

 

[RustyIron]

My air compressor is a 3 hp Craftsman that was new in about 1982. In addition to filling tires, it's used for air tools, blast cabinet, paint spraying, etc.

The title mentions tyre inflation and "cleaning." For routine inflation, frankly, a floor pump is sufficient. But for seating tubeless, a compressor with a tank is necessary. As for "cleaning," forget about the compressor. High pressure water or air can force dirt and water past bearing seals and into delicate mechanisms, causing accelerated wear and failure.

 

[B1rdie]

I use to spray the chains only, after removing and giving a shake inside a plastic bottle with water and some kind of cleaner or solvent, then spray it to remove sand and dry it.

 

[apac]

I was getting great success setting up tubeless with my Bontrager Charger floor pump,, until it sprung a leak the other day. It's just a track pump. it will still pump up tyres but when at rest air is hissing out. dont really want to spend over £100 for a pump. This one was £25 and worked real well until something popped inside. I've taken the whole thing apart and checked all rubber seals. It's weird, it just not holding pressure and the pressure gauge has stopped working.

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

yea I have one in the workshop by the door so when I wash my bike I can air blast it and put it away without waiting.
some 25L screwfix special that sounds like all the demons of the underworld are being released when its running but it does the job and I couldnt afford the silent one.

 

[fenwick458]

thinking of buying one, anyone have any experience with either of these? it has to a small one whatever I get as there's just not much room in the garage

Draper 02115 6 Litre Compact Portable Oil Free Air Line Compressor 1.2kW 1.5hp 5010559021154 | eBay

Draper 24973 Oil-Free Air Compressor (1.1kW)

 

[JStrube]

Once you buy a compressor, think about a Prestaflator setup.

Prestaflator Pro Digital Bicycle Tire Inflator - Presta & Schrader Air Compressor Tool - Prestacycle

New Rapid Response™ Digital Gauge. 255 max PSI with 1/10 PSI (0.1) Increments! Also Perfect for Low Pressure Readings! Works as a Pressure Checker w/ 2way Head. All the most popular Accessory heads included!

www.prestacycle.com

I have an older one with a dial gauge & a 90 degree head. Works great.

Buy a rubber hose, not the plastic garbage. The rubber will stay flexible for a very long time, the plastic just becomes a pain to work with. The only exception would be the plastic coil type hose for the prestaflator.

Also, don't skimp on the quick connects. Buy a high quality brand, in the US, that is normally Milton. Cheap ones leak, which doesn't hurt anything, but is annoying. Get the same kind your friends have, so you can borrow his tools.

I won't even show my air compressor. 7.5HP with 90 gallon tank. I am a car enthusiast & having reserve capacity is a must when operating certain tools. I also have an older "pancake" style that I purchased with some air nailers when I was building my house 15 years ago.