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brightspark
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ive had mine over 50 years and was second hand when i relieved it err borrowed it from the local garage and it still reads accurately
Erie Fred
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I use needle nosed pliers to hold the stem, whilst applying the chuck.
brightspark
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here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/35455583...id=10001&customid=eb:g:vms:eb:p:354555838142;{GCLID}&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20747180044&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiqbBBhCAARIsAJSfZkaWJsezfXGy2bJKoMYoimwOmSYBSwKFyd_vJa0wmiQ4TNKQ4y8F9O4aApVwEALw_wcB
That's what I have to do when blowing up the wheel barrow but it requires 3 hands.
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i sort of cheat blow up the tyres with the boot type of tyre inflator then go check on the pcl at the garage and then add whats needed everytime i pump the tyres up
as goes for the pcl tyre inflators im not sure garages or the tyre fitter places ever get them tested to be exact
as goes for the pcl tyre inflators im not sure garages or the tyre fitter places ever get them tested to be exact
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Every workshop I have worked in had the PCL inflators, they all went out of spec over a year or two, but this was serious heavy usage with 20 plus blokes.
I find they made my thumb ache.
I have been using a PCL Airforce inflator for a decade or so, been good and gets a rough life.
I find they made my thumb ache.
I have been using a PCL Airforce inflator for a decade or so, been good and gets a rough life.
Erie Fred
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This is a case where you have an inflator chuck with no blow lever....only qty (2) hands needed.
Erie Fred
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Open end used with an inflator.Then of course there is the choice of connector, clip on or push on with open or closed end.
PCL Airline Tyre Inflators
www.machinemart.co.uk
Closed is used with a simple quick coupler (no inflator paddle)
It would have to be something that doesn't harm rubber so I guess silicon oil would be suitable.
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I think there's a specific hole for the gauge to be oiled.
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what a coincidence, i've got a pcl mk4 on its way via ebay. I was also sick of the dial ones always breaking, the last two i bought (machine mart and then halfords) seem to have been made from proper chinesium.
At least the pcl is british made
At least the pcl is british made
Another pleased PCL Airforce Mk 4 user, with the push-on end as found on garage forecourt pumps. Just remember you have to stop inflating in order to check the pressure...
I've found PCL stuff to be well worth buying, and despite almost all of it being made in Sheffield it's remarkably cheap for what you get to my mind, so I just go there first for air bits and pieces.
I've found PCL stuff to be well worth buying, and despite almost all of it being made in Sheffield it's remarkably cheap for what you get to my mind, so I just go there first for air bits and pieces.
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Did you keep letting the tyre down…..
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Screwfix sells a lock on adapter for the pcl mk4. Well worth it IMHO.
