Checking Tire Pressure

[Ted Lambert]

This is what I use to check tire pressure. With this setup it takes no time at all.
The valve and gauge setup is used to check the pressure and inflate the tires.
There is no need to switch back from testing pressure to fill mode.
One simple setup.

At the end of the flexible hose is a tire chuck which is from a TADANO crane.
They are supplied in a tool kit from a Tadano dealer.
The nice part about this is there is no trying to hold it on the valve stem against the air pressure. Once it is on it stays on. Nothing awkward about this set up.
There is no need for extensions and other things. Just plain old reliable valve stems.

The straight chuck I use where the stems are accessible like on the front tires.
Or on other vehicles such as my truck and the DW's car.
I have used this system for years.

It is the most simple setup you could ever use.

With the valve closed you are checking tire pressue
With the valve open you are filling the tire.

Go to your local Tadano dealer and get a chuck. Than off to the hardware store for the rest of the stuff.

I quite fighting with the inside duals a long time ago.

[chboone]

Don't know what it costs from Tando Crane, but I bought mine on Amazon for just under $10.00. Of course I don't know how much it costs to ship to Canada. The adapter does work good, locks on the valve stem without leaking.
BTW, I like your setup.
http://www.amazon.com/Coilhose-Pneum...ords=coilhouse

Chuck

[Tha_Rooster]

I purchased mine already made with a flew able hose and squeeze handle to inflate.

[chboone]

Never seen an inflator with the lock-on fitting already on it. Where did you get it from?

Chuck

[Vickie 4369]

I really like this one one handed simple operation, Very Accurate.

Amazon.com: Astro Pneumatic (3081) Dial Tire Inflator: Home Improvement

[Ted Lambert]

Originally Posted by chboone

Never seen an inflator with the lock-on fitting already on it. Where did you get it from?

Chuck

Here is where I got mine,but I believe they are available at other places.

Tadano America Corporation

[1ciderdog]

Originally Posted by narampa

This is what I use to check tire pressure. With this setup it takes no time at all.
The valve and gauge setup is used to check the pressure and inflate the tires.
There is no need to switch back from testing pressure to fill mode.
One simple setup.

At the end of the flexible hose is a tire chuck which is from a TADANO crane.
They are supplied in a tool kit from a Tadano dealer.
The nice part about this is there is no trying to hold it on the valve stem against the air pressure. Once it is on it stays on. Nothing awkward about this set up.
There is no need for extensions and other things. Just plain old reliable valve stems.

The straight chuck I use where the stems are accessible like on the front tires.
Or on other vehicles such as my truck and the DW's car.
I have used this system for years.

It is the most simple setup you could ever use.

With the valve closed you are checking tire pressue
With the valve open you are filling the tire.

Go to your local Tadano dealer and get a chuck. Than off to the hardware store for the rest of the stuff.

I quite fighting with the inside duals a long time ago.

I did similar but added another connection and I can add a length of air hose and fill both front tires at the same time resulting in the same pressure in both tires. Works on the rears also.

[Ray,IN]

I've used one of these for several years: Dual Chuck Tire Inflator with Dial Gauge I did modify it after buying a MH. I added a straight-foot extended chuck to reach any inside dual valve stem.

[Ted Lambert]

Originally Posted by GULFSTREAM37

I really like this one one handed simple operation, Very Accurate.

Amazon.com: Astro Pneumatic (3081) Dial Tire Inflator: Home Improvement

That is a nice unit we have used those in our shop but the accuracy of the gauge was not great so we changed it out withe a better one.

[Ted Lambert]

Originally Posted by 1ciderdog

I did similar but added another connection and I can add a length of air hose and fill both front tires at the same time resulting in the same pressure in both tires. Works on the rears also.

Never thought of that but you would have equal pressure and that is what you want.

[rdelcamp]

To make it easy to check your tires go to a commercial truck tire dealer and get a set of valve caps that let you check and inflate your tires without removing the the caps. Really works great.
Ron D

[scenic route]

Originally Posted by rdelcamp

To make it easy to check your tires go to a commercial truck tire dealer and get a set of valve caps that let you check and inflate your tires without removing the the caps. Really works great.
Ron D

When we recently installed new rear tires, the dealer gave us six of these to try. I'm a little hesitant to install these because of the Florida sand...ever have any problems with slow leaks?

[chboone]

Originally Posted by rdelcamp

To make it easy to check your tires go to a commercial truck tire dealer and get a set of valve caps that let you check and inflate your tires without removing the the caps. Really works great.
Ron D

I have the flow through stem caps on all eight tires. Never had a problem with leaks going off road at Borrago, Ocotillo or Oceano dunes. The only problem I have found with them is some of the lever type lock-on air chuck don't like to lock-on them very well. Thats why I switched to this lock-on type chuck Amazon.com: Coilhose Pneumatics CH15 Closed Lock-On Chuck, 1/4-Inch FPT: Industrial & Scientific It locks on the stem when you push it on and release it by pulling back on the collar. Never leaks no matter how much you move it around.

Chuck

[Ted Lambert]

Originally Posted by rdelcamp

To make it easy to check your tires go to a commercial truck tire dealer and get a set of valve caps that let you check and inflate your tires without removing the the caps. Really works great.
Ron D

I'm not familiar with axle caps. Would you have a picture?
I have seem most items for airing tires but maybe the terminology is different.