Bravo Pump

[Fenlander]

I have said upthread my use is dictated by respect for others... if it's a quiet location I'll often use the footpump. I'm sort of not fussed either way but the Bravo 12v does give an impressive fuss free setup when in normal situations.

[Mollers]

I have a Rule high speed inflator. It appears to be pretty robust and tops out at just the right pressure for the SR.

[willk]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Electric Pumps bit like Driverless Cars IMO.. NOT needed and making more problems than they solve...for the amount it's needed cost and effort and control involved (minimal) Good ol Foot pump for me every time
The Guys I know who carry electric pumps always seem to carry a manual one for "Backup" anyway!

I'm guessing that you're thinking of "topping up" an already inflated tubeset/SIB? Fair comment if so.

For those of us who are filling SIBs and RIBs from flat tubes on a regular basis - the effort & time saved is enormous over a season. It means I can prep while the pump fills.

[Stigomery]

Originally Posted by willk

I'm guessing that you're thinking of "topping up" an already inflated tubeset/SIB? Fair comment if so.

For those of us who are filling SIBs and RIBs from flat tubes on a regular basis - the effort & time saved is enormous over a season. It means I can prep while the pump fills.

I was an electric pump skeptic until I tried one... if it costs me a new pump every couple of years it's well worth it for the grief it will save from wife & kids... I reckon it saves me 15-20 minutes in setting up the boat!

[willk]

Piston and gear assembly on the way from IBS. Lotta good kit on there - inflation/patching/solvents/adhesives.

Piston/Rings & Gear for BP12/BTP12 Pumps

[Max...]

I hate pumping up boats too - (some on here seem right old masochists and actually enjoy it?! )

Pump it up once at Easter and stick it in the garage, carry it on the roof when actually using the blasted thing and then let it down in September.

Fair weather fairy, faff free (who am I kidding) boating - you can't beat it!

[willk]

Originally Posted by Fenlander

Think I'll pop the case apart and see if extra grease might help avoid this.

Time to update this thread.

The new piston and gear assembly arrived from IBS - good service and the part was correct. I fitted it and ran the pump up. Unfortunately the pressure sensor for the low pressure/high pressure switchover seems to have been damaged during my endeavours. I need a working pump in the next week or so and I bit the bullet and ordered a new Analogue pump from Keiron at RIBshop. Good service as ever!

I REALLY wouldn't open one of these pumps unless it needs repair - the wiring is quite delicate and there are multiple PCBs kicking around in there. That said, I now have a pile of spare motors, connectors, plugs, etc. that all work - will serve as spares should I never need them (or anyone else on here)

[Sailpower]

My Bravo BTP12 manometer pump let me down on holiday this year - pumped the Honwave up just fine before the holiday, when we came to re inflate the pump cut our at really low pressure and kept doing it each time we pressed start - the manometer dial position seemed to make no difference at all - just wondering if this pump is now beyond repair ? I borrowed a £35 Sevylor digital pump bought at Decathalon and it worked perfectly to finish it off - not madly enthusiastic about the durability of the bravo pump.

[thestig1973]

Originally Posted by Sailpower

My Bravo BTP12 manometer pump let me down on holiday this year - pumped the Honwave up just fine before the holiday, when we came to re inflate the pump cut our at really low pressure and kept doing it each time we pressed start - the manometer dial position seemed to make no difference at all - just wondering if this pump is now beyond repair ? I borrowed a £35 Sevylor digital pump bought at Decathalon and it worked perfectly to finish it off - not madly enthusiastic about the durability of the bravo pump.

Same thing happened to me this year on my second (attempted) outing with the honwave

High pressure pump wasn't kicking in.... Possibly a faulty relay

I sold it on ribnet as faulty.... warranty backup was in Italy

I've bought another bravo since but haven't had time to use it yet

[Sailpower]

Originally Posted by thestig1973

Same thing happened to me this year on my second (attempted) outing with the honwave

High pressure pump wasn't kicking in.... Possibly a faulty relay

I sold it on ribnet as faulty.... warranty backup was in Italy

I've bought another bravo since but haven't had time to use it yet

Thanks, maybe that's the way to go - I'd rather replace the £35 pump every couple of years than risk a £115 pump failing when it's needed most - I've got a high volume low pressure pump from ebay that gets the tubes most of the way there quite well.

[Poly]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Electric Pumps bit like Driverless Cars IMO.. NOT needed and making more problems than they solve...for the amount it's needed cost and effort and control involved (minimal) Good ol Foot pump for me every time
The Guys I know who carry electric pumps always seem to carry a manual one for "Backup" anyway!

I'm not convinced on your driver less car analogy! However I think air floor sib people who pack up and fold down each time would say electric pumps are as much of a convenience as the hoover, the electric iron or the washing machine... ...You can manage without, and if you rarely need one it's probably an extravagant luxury, but if it's a "daily chore" then it saves time and effort.

[Danncus]

The sevylor one is very cheap at Decathlon.
Bought one today and seems good

12V 15 PSI KAYAK SUP PUMP - | Decathlon

[thestig1973]

Originally Posted by Danncus

The sevylor one is very cheap at Decathlon.
Bought one today and seems good

12V 15 PSI KAYAK SUP PUMP - | Decathlon

I looked at these, mostly good reviews but the hose is usually the first part to fail. Absolute bargain though 👍

[Explore Cowal]

Pre-set pressure and 1bar at £35. Looks good, how easy would it be to swap hose, especially the coupling that attaches to the unit?

[chipko]

After 4 years constant use my Genovo GP80BD 12v battery powered high power pump has finally started to malfunction. Been a great pump but the salty air has finally taken its toll on the electronics and has developed intermittent faults so time to replace, probably with another one. Amazing its lasted so long considering it always comes on board with us.
In the meantime I have, but not regularly used, a Bravo BST 12 rechargeable, as never really got on with it despite being favoured on here. My question is it normal when the set pressure is reached the compressor slowly shuts down.....as mine seems to slowly peter out rather than shut off instantly. Done this from new. Any users confirm if this is normal.
Thanks.

[Sailpower]

From what I remember of mine it just stopped at the dial setting - the pointer on the dial completes a circuit when the needle touches it and cuts out the pump so I guess it should be more or less instant?

[paddlers]

Only used it a couple of times but the Sevylor one does exactly what it's supposed to.

[Fenlander]

Paddlers how is it for noise and speed vs the Bravo models?

[paddlers]

Never used the Bravo so I can't comment but it sure as hell beats the foot pump. The only thing l did do to preserve the baffles was to set it below max pressure initially so that I could 'top off' the pressure to max .Shut itself off as marked and it matched the pressure when I checked it with the gauge,
Cheap as chips compared to the Bravo and there seems to be an issue over the longer term with the Bravo pump where you'd just replace these with a new one at these prices plus Sevylor are a reasonable quality brand for inflatable gear.

[psycho]

Just had an email from Towsure, and wondered if anybody had actually tried one of these yet, or to early to say.....?

Outdoor Revolution Jet Stream Electric Pump

Inflates to 8psi, so presuming ok for most ribs and sibs..!