Foot pump

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  1. Great Guy

    Great Guy Well-Known Member

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    My double barrel foot pump seems to have stopped working. It seems to put very little air into the tyres.
    I suspect it is the thumb lock valve connecter. It is about 9 years old. Is this a known problem with foot pumps? Thanks. I have seen this on eBay. s-l500.jpg
     
  2. Iain

    Iain Active Member

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    Do you really think that will last, never mind cope with 42psi?

    Do yourself a favour, and get one of these. :D
     
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  3. Great Guy

    Great Guy Well-Known Member

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    That looks dodgy to me.
     
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    Got one of these myself and great bit of kit! Quick to fill the tyres and very accurate gauge
     
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    Got one of these myself and great bit of kit! Quick to fill the tyres and very accurate gauge
     
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    They're a great bit of kit! Had one for a few years now and wouldn't use anything else
     
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    Do they run off the mains, 12v ciggy socket or what?

    EDIT: Never mind, I actually read the advert on the web page which states:

    • 1 x 12V power socket

    :oops:
     
  8. Iain

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    Actually they run off its own internal battery, and yes it it does have an external 12V power socket. It comes with a small charger so you can keep it topped up when needed.
     
  9. Lozzy

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    Are you sure it's the pump that's faulty with age & not your foot? o_O

    Have you tried using the other one?

    Just a thought before you splash out on a bit of modern technology :D
     
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  10. Great Guy

    Great Guy Well-Known Member

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    What is the other one?
     
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    I reckon I could blow it up faster myself by blowing. I bet It takes about an hour!
     
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    Ze other foot :D
     
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  13. Great Guy

    Great Guy Well-Known Member

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    Lol
     
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    Don't confused him by speaking German :D
     
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    Mine runs off the 12v socket in the car, @Iain has the posh rechargeable one
     
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    Great Guy Well-Known Member

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    IMG_2748.JPG Gone and got this baby. Brilliant.
     
  17. rebel

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    I got the single barrel one good pumps and the gauge is very accurate
     
  18. hitch

    hitch Elite Member

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    How much and where from?

    My very old halfords effort is nearly finished....
     
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    Halfords ( click and collect) £28. Brilliant, the hose now screws onto the bike valve. I reckon one pump delivers about 1 psi. I had a quick go last night. No more unhooking the old valve and then using a digital tyre gauge. The old one resides in the green bin.
     
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    hitch Elite Member

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    This goes onto my list then

    It's fekkin terrible this forum...You all keep spending my money for me :eek:
     
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