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1. PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR REPAIR NEAR ME HOW TO
2. PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR REPAIR NEAR ME INSTALL
3. PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR REPAIR NEAR ME FULL

PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR REPAIR NEAR ME HOW TO

How to connect the air compressor, pneumatic lines, 1/4" I/M fittings, and bicycle inflator tool This connector is used on many compressors, air lines, pneumatic power tools, and most importantly, it's also the connector used on the Prestaflator and Arundel inflator tools. To keep it compatible, look for equipment with the 1/4" I/M type connector to ensure everything matches up. These allow you to "quick release" your air tools from the air line, so you can change tools for different jobs. If your kit didn't come with them, you might need a set of I/M 1/4" male and female couplers. You can buy the lines, fittings, and accessories separately, but this kit is super economical and has everything in one box. It's nice to get the hose that coils up automatically to keep things organized in your shop. 1/4" I/M is a common size used on smaller compressors for home use.

PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR REPAIR NEAR ME FULL

(scroll down further for a full list of recommended compressors, below)Ī starter kit like this one includes both the air line and all the 1/4" I/M fittings required to get things hooked up. Shops might want a larger capacity model, so the motor runs to refill the air tank less often, and you can work on many wheels in a row. If you aren't sure which is best for you, I recommend the Prestaflator Professional, or Arundel Shop Inflator.įor bicycle use, small capacity 2 or 3 gallon models work fine. This is the "magic" part that converts the fitting on an air compressor into a presta or schrader valve that works on your bikes. Let's go shopping! Here's what you need: Prestaflator inflation tool for bikes Bike shops and pro mechanics use compressors for this purpose, and so should you. More stubborn tires or tricky rims need more consistent, higher-pressure air to seat the beads. It varies quite a bit based on the tire, rim tape, and rim. Sometimes, when installing tubeless tires, the beads can be seated using a floor pump. Why you want an air compressor in your bicycle workshop In this article I'll share with you a shopping list to create your own home compressor setup, and step-by-step instructions for how to use it for bikes. It's now possible to get a full home workshop compressor setup for working on bicycles for about $200, making it within range of the home mechanic. In addition to their usefulness on tubeless bicycle tires, owning an air compressor has many other household uses, and adding one to your home workshop is more realistic and useful than ever. While some tubeless tires can be seated using a floor pump, using an air compressor is the "easy button" method. Tubeless tires have become an essential for modern cyclocross, gravel, and mountain bikes.