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The instructions say to wait 15 minutes after 15 minutes of use; after this run the pump’s body felt only slightly warm to touch, but taking it apart I found the motor was extremely hot, so I really would give it a break between long runs; it’s not designed to compete with an industrial compressor so be sensible. Much improved is the tyre valve connector which, unlike many others, is now sturdier. This new, bigger brass unit makes it much easier to connect to a tyre valve that’s all covered in road gunk because it’s big enough for you to grip properly. It’s also much easier to attach to tyres with awkwardly placed valves. As always, there’s a deflator valve if you need to let some of the air out. RTC200 analogue tyre inflator with large on/off button for ease of use. Its stable design keeps the inflator still while in use.
Given most people are used to tyre inflators being the size of a kids lunchbox with wires and cables, this small handlheld design might come as a surprise. It's about the size of a standard 50cl bottle of water and not much different in weight either. To charge it up took about three hours when it first arrived and since then we've been charging it up between uses.Finally we tried it on a few flat footballs and a basketball, using the attachment which cleverly slots in the base. Again it was simple to use and fast to inflate - a handy thing to have for when the kids decide they want to play football there and then. Over the time we've used it, we found it has kept its charge well, even when sat in the boot of the car for a few months. Ring's RTC2000 Rechargeable Handheld Tyre Inflator is a compact, lightweight, hand-held solution to inflating tyres on the go. Includes storage compartment for tyre valve caps when in use. Shows pressure readings in kPA, bar and PSI. Obviously, extras like a light or a digital display would make a tyre pressure far more useful. However, at this price, Ring's offering does exactly what it says on the tin.
Free Delivery is not available for Over-Sized parcels, such as Exhausts, Radiators & Headlamps - For details on these items please see the 'Oversized Items' section below. The Sealey is a good little tool but a bit expensive to justify, especially compared to the performance of the Worx and the value of the Ring. First place: Ring Automotive RTC2000Even when you have filtered products in line with our advice above, you are still presented with a large range of candidates, with the playing field being far from level. To help you along, we’ve gathered three small tyre inflators from reputable brands and tested them against one another to establish a winner. Ring Automotive: a heavyweight in the automotive aftermarket world. Like Sealey, Ring Automotive caters to the wider public and specialists with a wide product range that includes car light bulbs, battery chargers, inspection lamps and many other things besides. An easy to read digital display is included. Inflating tyres is incredibly easy, with 4 programmable pressures and autostop included. In the box you get the inflator as well as a carrying bag and a bottle cage attachment so you can carry it on your bike. The unit is charged via a standard USB cable that's supplied.
As if all these features weren’t enough, the Ring Handheld tyre inflator can act as a powerbank, coming as it does with a USB charging port and micro USB cable so you can charge mobile devices and laptops. The Ring is the best value and great in most scenarios. Its decent battery capacity makes it a great emergency power bank too. Sealey: a very well-known name in tools, producing a vast range of common and niche tools for DIYers and professionals alike. Despite its handy size, the Ring Handheld has a lot of functions that you more commonly find on the larger types of tyre inflators.
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The cable and air line are neatly stored within the inflator, while the three attachments for bikes, air beds and other inflatables are clipped into place near the 12v wire. Like most simple tyre inflators, there's no set up required with the RTC200; it's simply a case of plugging the 12v end into your car's cigarette lighter and attaching the compressor nozzle to the tyre's valve. Quite possibly the ultimate in lightweight and compact tyre inflators, this handheld inflator weighs just 0.55kg and measures 17.3cm by 6.8cm by 6.8cm. If you’re wanting a tyre inflator that can cope with any domestic task from fully inflating rugby balls to car tyres, the Worx is the best of the three. Though it is the most expensive and becomes quite an investment if you need the battery and charger kit. That being said, it gives you access to the excellent world of Worx PowerShare. Turn your car on and hey presto, you're ready to go. The Ring RTC200 inflates a 13-inch tyre from flat to 35PSI in less than 4.5 minutes. The air hose does the job well enough and looks reasonably sturdy, but it's a bit shorter than we'd like at 50cm. The power cable is usefully long (3m), though, so it's not a big issue. The RTC2000 is ideal for cars, motorbikes, bikes, scooters and other inflatables and can top up a car tyre in under 3 mins and a bike tyre from flat in under 2 mins. A digital autostop feature automatically stops the inflation process once the desired pressue is reached meaning you don't need to worry about over inflation.
This torch-like inflator actually doubles as a torch with its built-in white LED light, which makes the Ring Handheld especially useful for pumping up tyres late at night or, indeed, doing any work on the car in darkness.
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Smart storage case allows you to charge the inflator whilst still in the bag, with storage for cable
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