Motoring Discussion > Resealing a footpump: any point, and what with?	Accessories and Parts
Thread Author: WillDeBeest	Replies: 14

New Sun 20 May 12 17:40   Resealing a footpump: any point, and what with? - WillDeBeest

Giving both cars an overdue tyre check just now, I noticed one of my ten-year-old Michelin single-barrel pumps wasn't offering much resistance to my foot. When I checked, the metal round the hole where the hose meets the cylinder was buckled, allowing the air to escape. Question: is there any point in trying to reseal the cylinder, and if so, what product might have the adhesion to withstand the pressure? I probably have some vastly expensive epoxy putty somewhere. Might that be worth a go? Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 20 May 12 17:41   Resealing a footpump: any point, and what with? - Zero

Bin. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 20 May 12 18:08   Resealing a footpump: any point, and what with? - Runfer D'Hills

If you haven't spent quite all the beestlings pocket money on the new car, get a double barrelled one. Much better. Unless of course you need the exercise. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 20 May 12 18:10   Resealing a footpump: any point, and what with? - R.P.

Or get a mains compressor. I bought one of these last year. Ideal to fettle the fleet's tyres (16 + 4 winter tyres !) www.amazon.co.uk/Ring-Automotive-RAC750-Powered-Compressor/dp/B00133VDCM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337533751&sr=8-1 Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 20 May 12 18:13   Resealing a footpump: any point, and what with? - Runfer D'Hills

Not very "green" that though is it Rob? :-)) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 20 May 12 18:24   Resealing a footpump: any point, and what with? - R.P.

No grey...:-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 20 May 12 18:12   Resealing a footpump: any point, and what with? - corax

Get another Michelin. I've got one - they're good pumps. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 20 May 12 18:20   Resealing a footpump: any point, and what with? - Skip

I have the Michelin twin barrel, much more stable than a single pump and has strong return springs so it gives the leg muscles a good workout too ! Gauge is accurate as well. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 20 May 12 19:56   Resealing a footpump: any point, and what with? - WillDeBeest

Been happy enough with the single-barrel version - it's inflated one of the Volvo's 205x16s from near-flat a couple of times after a screw in a car park - and it has the benefit of fitting neatly into each car's spare wheel compartment, which I'm not sure the twin would. Is anyone really weedy enough to need an electric tyre pump? };---) I'm more concerned with the prospect of having to make another trip to Argos, if they still stock them; there's something profoundly wrong about queueing three times for one product. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 20 May 12 20:24   Resealing a footpump: any point, and what with? - -

If you're going to get a tyre pump get a proper one, i've got one of these, from flat to fully inflated about a minute. www.paddockspares.com/pm982-twin-cylinder-12v-compressor-usually-60-00gbp.html Single cyl model linked on same page @ £36. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 21 May 12 08:35   Resealing a footpump: any point, and what with? - Tigger

>> If you're going to get a tyre pump get a proper one, i've got one >> of these, from flat to fully inflated about a minute. >> >> www.paddockspares.com/pm982-twin-cylinder-12v-compressor-usually-60-00gbp.html >> >> Single cyl model linked on same page @ £36. >> >> I agree - I have the same pump and very happy with it. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 20 May 12 21:03   Resealing a footpump: any point, and what with? - Zero

>> I'm more concerned with the prospect of having to make another trip to Argos, if >> they still stock them; there's something profoundly wrong about queueing three times for one product. How does that work then? Argos is www.argos.co.uk check stock walk into branch to machine, punch in item number and credit card sit in chair (or stand in awe and wonder at the tatt bling display) Walk to A B or C (matters not which - they are all the same) and collect goods when your number is called. Where is the queue? Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 20 May 12 22:27   Resealing a footpump: any point, and what with? - swiss tony

>> Been happy enough with the single-barrel version - it's inflated one of the Volvo's 205x16s >> from near-flat a couple of times after a screw in a car park Isnt that illegal? Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 20 May 12 22:38   Resealing a footpump: any point, and what with? - Runfer D'Hills

I think it's called dogging ST. Nearest I get is taking mine for a walk. Reply to this message | Report message

New Mon 21 May 12 08:59   Resealing a footpump: any point, and what with? - Cliff Pope

Why did you let the tyres down first? Reply to this message | Report message