We bought a digital one a couple of months ago. The dial ones are too unreliable because the needle jumps around too much and therefore the actual pressure is very hit & miss.
Quote: Originally posted by lyn hathaway on 02/1/2009
hi just purchased the michelin digital tyre inflator for to have on board when we are touring.does anyone know if they are any good
Dont know if its the same model as yours but I've got a michelin one and its excellent.
Keep the receipt as it doesn't like to run for more than 10mins... My tyres need a high inflation and it struggles to get there but did the job.
I say did, because I tried to blow up a tyre from flat on a car. I had to jack the car up to make the pump's life easier. Unfortunately, the pump gave up when I heard in go into a high pitched whyne. The motor must had disengaged from the pump so now it's stuffed.
mendip i would try it again as ive read that if you run it for about 10 mins you should then wait a while before using it again.i read it on halfords question and answer site for tyre inflators
Make sure you use it regularly. I had a Michelin one, it cost about £30 a few years ago. The valves inside tend to get sticky if it is not used for a while. I eventually bought a cheap analog one and a pressure gauge for checking thr tyre pressure. Having opened a Michelin one up, the actual compressor is incredibly basic and identical to the ones you can get for £5 in a bargain store. You are only really paying for the gauge and the name. You can get a digital gauge for under £10.
And yes, the instructions do state that it needs to cool for ten minutes after every ten minutes of running. So it could take a long time to inflate the wheels on that 4x4.
We have the michelin tyre inflator and the main problem is getting the connector to latch onto the caravan tyre valve. I have now bought a wolf compressor. With 2 cars, a caravan and a horse trailer it is handy ( also inflatable paddling pool ).