Is the connector hard to screw onto the valve stem on a car tire? If so does anyone know of an adapter to turn it into a push/pull connection?
1846761
The "Accu-Gage EZ air check" has a quick clip that remedies that. Sells on Amazon for $13. The Bon-Aire compressor is garbage........same manufacturer as the Sears unit which dies ASAP. Refer to my review dated 12/20/20 of the Campbell Hausfeld compressor. No problems since then so far with that unit having used it many times, outlasting the Bon-Aire in just it's first year.
1846762
The "Accu-Gage EZ air check" has a quick clip that remedies that. Sells on Amazon for $13.The Bon-Aire compressor is garbage........same manufacturer as the Sears unit which dies ASAP. Refer to my review dated 12/20/20 of the Campbell Hausfeld compressor. No problems since then so far with that unit having used it many times, outlasting the Bon-Aire in just it's first year.
1846763
no its not hard to screw in BUT, I had mine for about 6 mos and it caught fire. never used it that much in that time frame either
2051333
It's a quick connect fitting. You push the end of the fitting up towards the tubing. The fitting end should move a slight amount, and the tubing should be able to be pulled out. It may take a little force.
543593
Yes it does but the air comes out fairly slow. If you have to let a tire down a lot it is easier to use the nub on the end to push the valve stem. However it works great to get it to the exact pressure.
197331
It should be pressed against the valve stem without bending the valve stem. On my SUV, it can be done very easily. But, on my Royal Enfield motorcycle, I had to maneuver it as I had to insert the digital tire pressure gauge in between the spokes and measure the pressure with the dial facing the opposite side due to the angle and spokes. Of course, I can read the value after measuring and removing it from the wheel.
1341333
I did the same thing, filling race tires with a standard hose and quick connect. It's been some time, but I recall having to put the regulator in to my vise, gently/carefully, but it did break free eventually. I looked at adapters, I seem to recall some issue with those.
1250195
Electric cord to charge the unit + the usual tubing that attaches to the tire stem (Electric disconnected) Didnt work for me and I am still loking for a replacement. I still cant decide which other unit is better. Some blow fuses, but they sell an adapter to run unit directly off your car battery. Good luck and let us know if you have sucess.
53120
The end isn't threaded. It pushes on the tire valve and clips on so you don't have to hold it on the valve while you're using it. The other end has a 1/4" quick connect fitting.
1015357
I don't believe any conventional air pressure gauge will work on the presta style valve. Even with the adapter there is no way for the gauge to depress the valve stem to allow pressure to release from the tire. Your best bet is to attach a pump that has a pressure gauge attached.
267964
My works well. The connection is deeper then it looks. It can be a tight fit. The hard part is swinging the level up to clamp on to the valve if your tire is small. You may have to adjust the depth of the plunger in the valve. If it is too deep the clamp will not be able to fully push it down to allow air to enter. There is a small tool for that. A bike shop should be able to help with this. If there is not one near you most auto supply stores should have this tool as vehicle tires can have the same problem.
416732
It is a push on locking adaptor for the tire. I use it on my Harley tires. The only awkward part is sometimes the length of the hose can be a bit short to reach if the tire stem is not low to the ground.
1275525
I do not believe it is a matter of the threaded adapter - I believe they are warning about use on car tires because car tires require much more air than bike or motorcycle tires and might force the unit to be left on so long as to burn out the motor. The Shrader valve on my motorcycle and bicycle tires is the same as on my car - it will fit, but the machine is not meant to be used at that volume.
1239522
At the valve/pressure gauge end there is a 1/2 inch diameter gray ring about 1/2 an inch long. This is the bit that is held fairly tightly into the black plastic tube. Hold the black tube in your left hand and pull on the valve/gauge with the other hand. A slight anticlockwise twist seems to help
352688
No. Valve stems are usually part of mounting and balancing. Let the tire shop provide them.
1488278
Jade, The problem I see here would 100% depend witch way your valve stems faces, if its straight up and down between the spokes this most likely won't work, as you must keep this gauge perfectly straight when applying it to the valve (you must come straight in with this gauge other than that its perfect)...I had to purchase a second one as I had this problem with mine, so I purchased a second one...Tekton 5941...that has an angled head $7.97 shipped, it works excellent...Rich
444375
Yes, it bolts to one of the bolts on the hub then then air line screws onto the valve stem. I hope that helped.
1269156
I have had it for a few months and used it three times to top off my tires. so far so good. the screw type valve connection works so much better than the ones that have the lever type this don't let any air out when you hook it up or take it off.
1603971
This is the ONLY thing that worked for us. Bite the valve while blowing. We pinched those stupid valves for over an hour with no success. Tire pump - no luck. Sticking holes in it with a safety pin - nada. But biting the valve open while blowing - yup, that is the only way we got it to work.