01-11-2024, 07:38 AM | #1 |
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Handy automotive-related gizmos…
Well, call me shocked, but I just replaced my ancient Ring tyre inflator (one of those that you plug into the accessory port) with a cordless one that you charge up via a USB port (the one I bought happens to be a Bosch, but other models are available, including cheaper multi branded ones) and I never before contemplated how simply removing the cord to the power supply in the car made things a whole load easier when popping a few psi into the tyres to compensate for the cold weather…
Got me thinking, what other affordable gizmos might be a life changer for me… 😂 For those interested, I got this one… https://www.bosch-diy.com/gb/en/p/easypump-0603947000 ... and I added a quick release air chuck to the end to make it quick and easy to connect to the valves....
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01-11-2024, 07:48 AM | #2 |
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DaveA thanks for the post, I'll get one of these to save the constant [slight exaggeration] battle with the cable to the 12 volt power outlet aka cigarette lighter in my day.
I was tempted by Ryobi one, but I don't think that one has a light. |
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01-11-2024, 08:54 AM | #4 |
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Thankfully not an issue for me on the 135... one of my old F30's was a problem for this, definitely...
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01-11-2024, 08:59 AM | #5 | |
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Bosch do one that uses the same 18v battery as my other tools, but in the end I went for the one with battery in it and USB charging... Used it today first time and was impressed... it's not the fastest pump in the world, but easily topped up the four tyres nonetheless...
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01-11-2024, 09:01 AM | #6 | |
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On the plus side it's a great excuse to say I didn't hear a word the Mrs said. |
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01-11-2024, 09:04 AM | #7 |
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My last car, the Golf GTI, sounded like an old wooden ship it had so many of those sorts of low frequecny creaks and groans... Lots from the glass roof but there were three or four other areas that made noise too... very annoying... I totally get it...
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01-11-2024, 09:05 AM | #8 |
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Pardon...
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01-11-2024, 09:15 AM | #9 |
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One of the better items bought for tyre inflation, got the Ring RTC4000 along with a short quick release fitting hose instead of the supplied screw on. Checking tyres has got that much quicker than power socket cabled.
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01-11-2024, 09:35 AM | #10 |
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/FreeTec-Man...s%2C112&sr=8-8 Makes life so much easier when it comes to oil changes
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01-11-2024, 09:38 AM | #11 |
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DaveA, I know where you are coming from and I do have the Ryobi inflator which takes the same battery as their other power tools but I'm usually away from home when the low tyre pressure symbol appears.
KRS SN as an owner of a convertible I've got used to the squeaks and groans from the roof, admittedly the squeaks are from one corner [there's a plastic trim in the roof mechanism which needs replacing]. but the service guy who flagged this no longer works for the dealer. |
01-11-2024, 10:22 AM | #12 |
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Thought they had given me some lipstick by mistake when i bought the car , turns out it is for those are OCD about fingerprints in their touchscreens.
Around £20 from your OPC , or £1.08 from Temu. K |
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01-11-2024, 02:27 PM | #13 |
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A jump starter power pack is handy too.
My boy's i10 wouldn't start; the AA attended and as expected diagnose a dying battery. . I told him to say no thanks to their offer to install a new battery there and then for £150. And to buy a jspp on Amazon Prime to get it to start (under £40). I later swapped out the car battery for £55 from Tayna. |
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01-11-2024, 02:44 PM | #14 | |
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My relatives always borrow it for their tyres when they visit. Also useful for charging up pressure vessels for the water/central heating system. |
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01-11-2024, 03:06 PM | #15 |
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I've only just got round to getting one that plugs into the 12v supply... before that it was a foot pump or trip to the petrol station. Which always seemed a bit incongruous in an EV...
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01-11-2024, 05:05 PM | #16 |
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Talk about tools, I bought an air tools system. Got an On offer compressor, 30m auto return hose, wish I got it years ago. once bought you can then buy the tyre inflator you find in garages, just brilliant. Its also really good for touchless cleaning on the car as it blows all the dust and cr4p off, air jacks, air gun, cutting tools etc.
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01-11-2024, 05:18 PM | #17 | |
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Thanks for the link DaveA, I just ordered one. Pretty much everything power tool related that I own is Bosch so this seemed like a logical next step I'm now wondering if I can make an adaptor to make it work on the tubules presta valves fitted to the MTB... |
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They are quite crap, they leak, you can't get a pressure reading and work best from flat. But you can use one to do the bulk of the work, with fine tuning done in the old fashioned way! |
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The battery booster is great, been having probs starting my 205 even tho on a ctek, battery not that old either. Bought a little power pack and first use she fired up perfectly, you get around 4-6 starts out of it without needing to charge and it will hold a charge for a year. Other little useful bits like built in usb sockets and a light https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07S8B3T...t_details&th=1 |
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01-12-2024, 02:49 AM | #21 |
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I too have a compressor in the garage with nice long hose so easy to use for inflating tyres with a nice gauge. Handy for all other 'car' stuff as well.
Downside is it's not very mobile but then you should be checking the pressures before you go not when you're out! I do have a slime kit with their rattley little compressor which has worked okay before so may be that Bosch jobby would be good to have as a replacement in the boot? |
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Turns out these tubes/cans of slime are a bit hit and miss, had a google and saw these type of things suggested so for less than a tenner I got this - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...e?ie=UTF8&th=1 Thankfully not had cause to use them yet but for a couple of quid worth chucking in the boot, you never know they could work and be the difference between being able to carry on under your own steam. |
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