Low cost Futura inflation pressure testing

[BumbleAbout]

My cheap digital tyre pressure monitor has given up the ghost (I merely had a bicycle schrader valve attached to a plastic tube which slotted into the valve).

Having done some searching on the web for a replacement, I noticed that many LCD tyre pressure gauges only operate above 5psi but I want to measure 1-3.5 psi (since the Futura performance badly suffers from being under inflated).

Various online chandlers do sell analogue air pressure gauges, but the postage costs seemed unreasonable (typically £5-7), however for the princely sum of £7 (delivered) - I have sourced a replacement gauge which doesn't require a battery :
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=310066877084

I will of course have to connect it to a short length of tube which has a nail inserted about 3/8" from the bottom (to open the valve) - but I already have that from the old arrangement.

Hope this is useful to someone !

[dim.]

Here in Canada I found Sevylor PG. It has screw-in head with adapters for 3 different valves. Cost is $11

[BumbleAbout]

I don't know why those aren't available over here - that would have been perfect !

[Nos4r2]

RibShop sell a gauge. (any chance of a discount code seeing as I've been pimping your stuff on 3 sites? )

[BumbleAbout]

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

RibShop sell a gauge. (any chance of a discount code seeing as I've been pimping your stuff on 3 sites? )

Sadly £13.76 plus £5.75 postage versus the $11 Sevylor gauge or my £7 DIY attempt ...

[ian parkes]

If you still want to use the schrader valve thingy go to a motorcycle shop and buy a low pressure , pressure guage , same as an ordinary guage just reads accurate at low psi .
they sell tham for checking off road tyres and suspension pressures , a shop that deals with dirt bikes may be your best bet .

[jonstret]

Sorry if this is obvious but how do you connect the schrader bike valve to your inflatable valve?

[BumbleAbout]

Originally Posted by ian parkes

If you still want to use the schrader valve thingy go to a motorcycle shop and buy a low pressure , pressure guage , same as an ordinary guage just reads accurate at low psi .
they sell tham for checking off road tyres and suspension pressures , a shop that deals with dirt bikes may be your best bet .

Hmmm - a google for "off road tyre pressure gauge" brought up http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/produc...code=I/C360045 - but it seemed a little expensive

I'll keep hunting - that's why I like this forum - lots of ideas !

[BumbleAbout]

Originally Posted by jonstret

Sorry if this is obvious but how do you connect the schrader bike valve to your inflatable valve?

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Left hand side is the zodiac valve with my plastic tube inserted. Right hand side is the schrader valve glued into the top (right hand side) of the plastic tube. You merely insert the tube into the futura valve (and the schrader valve holds the pressure) and then press your digital tyre gauge onto the schrader valve to measure the air pressure (or you would if my digital gauge hadn't stopped working !).

[dverstege]

Just wondering were you saw this. I would like to order one.

[dim.]

Originally Posted by dverstege

Just wondering were you saw this. I would like to order one.

At LeBaron - http://www.lebaron.ca/english/thestores.htm Store in the Markham located close to HW7&HW404

[mike13401]

Hi just ordered one here

http://www.kodiakoutback.com/detail.aspx?ID=1750

$17.90 including shipping so about £9

Mike

[mike13401]

Ignore previous post,after placing order including destination they sent an email asking for another $10 for postage.
I have cancelled the order and they have refunded.

I can honestly say that I buy a lot fron the states and have never had this problem before.
I will not be dealing with them again
Mike