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pcxmbfj
08-15-2018, 01:18 PM
My Harbor Freight inflator is starting to die so looking for a replacement.
Thinking Porter Cable like the compressor if they make one and want to know what the forumites use.
gasman
08-15-2018, 02:20 PM
I’be been happy with my Porter Cable pancake air compressor. It doesn’t receive a lot of use but it always works.
pcxmbfj
08-15-2018, 03:12 PM
I’be been happy with my Porter Cable pancake air compressor. It doesn’t receive a lot of use but it always works.

I've got the same compressor.
Looking for a tire inflator gun like this

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Inflator-Gun/1000118747
foo_fighter
08-15-2018, 03:44 PM
Maybe go digital if you have low pressure mtb tires (~15psi)
coreydoesntknow
08-15-2018, 04:32 PM
We've been running the Craftsman version for years with no issues, it's got to be cheaper than the Porter Cable one and I have to imagine they're all overbuilt for the task at hand
coreydoesntknow
08-15-2018, 04:34 PM
I've got the same compressor.
Looking for a tire inflator gun like this

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Inflator-Gun/1000118747

Whoops, I thought we were talking about something like...
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/shc-911586?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-craftsman&gclid=CjwKCAjwns_bBRBCEiwA7AVGHsRrEyJn-BPJEoNF3Ntw5QvJtJxnMFLW_LqBNoVsKkNdL6L3KqJmQRoCrvQ QAvD_BwE
SpokeValley
08-15-2018, 05:25 PM
I've got the same compressor.
Looking for a tire inflator gun like this

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Inflator-Gun/1000118747

I've had good luck with a Prestaflator.

https://www.prestacycle.com/product/prestaflator-presta-schrader-bicycle-inflation-tool/
pcxmbfj
08-15-2018, 07:14 PM
I've had good luck with a Prestaflator.

https://www.prestacycle.com/product/prestaflator-presta-schrader-bicycle-inflation-tool/

This is what I'm wanting. Any other worthy models?
zmudshark
08-15-2018, 08:08 PM
I have something similar to the Lowe's model shown, with an old Silca head on it. Works great. FWIW I have found that the cheap Harbor Freight gauge reads the same as my SKS digital.

https://www.harborfreight.com/pistol-grip-tire-inflator-with-gauge-68270.html
Marc40a
08-16-2018, 10:06 AM
Why not a nice hand pump? Who doesn't need exercise?
pcxmbfj
08-16-2018, 11:40 AM
I have something similar to the Lowe's model shown, with an old Silca head on it. Works great. FWIW I have found that the cheap Harbor Freight gauge reads the same as my SKS digital.

https://www.harborfreight.com/pistol-grip-tire-inflator-with-gauge-68270.html
I have to admit I got several good years from the HF and for $10 versus $30 to $40.
Anyone familiar with this?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0163R0JAE/?coliid=IZZLSS5QI7O24&colid=18EBNO358LL2J&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
foo_fighter
08-16-2018, 12:12 PM
I got a digital one and added a bike specific head (something like the topeak smart head) but a hirame/tanaka combo would be excellent I would imagine.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N99BXT1/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have to admit I got several good years from the HF and for $10 versus $30 to $40.
Anyone familiar with this?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0163R0JAE/?coliid=IZZLSS5QI7O24&colid=18EBNO358LL2J&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it