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motoged
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Nomads,
Wow!!! A lot of gear-head expensive opinions that don't really answer Shari's question (aside from the bicycle standing manual pump).
It would seem that she is looking for an inexpensive and low-tech solution that is durable:
Shari....some info on options:
Michelin makes a few footpumps that are rated highly...some are available through Canadian Tire (Canuck Nomads could bring you one or two:light
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/pw/michelin.htm
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/56696/foot_pumps.html
http://www.michelin.co.uk/uk/front/act_affich.jsp?news_id=19768&lang=EN&codeRubrique=43
These sites provide at least some info....tracking one down seems like a manageable project....the twin-barrel Michelin consistently gets good
reviews.
Good luck, Shari..
Don't believe everything you think....
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standingwave
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BajaNomad's Tienda compressor
Does anyone have a review for the compressor sold in the BajaNomad Tienda?
Product Information
This dual piston compressor puts out 150 psi and 72 liter per minute. The handy 25-foot coil hose with gauge locking air valve makes airing up any
project easy. Rubber grip handle is great for carrying, and the base tray with rubber anti-vibration feet help protect the compressor from the
elements when set on the ground. Alligator power clips included, but can be modified for permanent wiring and mounting.
Please specify your choice of Chrome or Military Green finish for this item below.
Features:
* For trucks, SUVs, RVs & all other full-size vehicles
* Dual Piston compressor
* Quick disconnect 25' coil hose w/screw-on brass inflator nozzle
* 25-30 minute continuous cycle
* 25-foot coil hose w/gauge locking air valve
* Rubber grip handle
* Base tray w/rubber anti-vibration feet
* Alligator power clips included
* Max. 150 PSI
Price: $169.99
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Taco de Baja
You will thank yourself for the ease of quickly filling up a tire when it is 110 outside and not passing out from having to pump up and down with the
foot pump Roberto posted a picture of....Keep that for an emergency backup. |
I changed a tire outside in Downtown San Felipe in June once. With power tools, this would have gone much faster. But, I know ya gotta do what ya
gotta do...
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Taco de Baja
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| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
Nomads,
Wow!!! A lot of gear-head expensive opinions that don't really answer Shari's question (aside from the bicycle standing manual pump).
It would seem that she is looking for an inexpensive and low-tech solution that is durable:
Shari....some info on options:
Michelin makes a few footpumps that are rated highly...some are available through Canadian Tire (Canuck Nomads could bring you one or two )
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Just be careful some of the manual pumps out there. The fine print on some of the foot pumps, and standing pumps say: "great for bicycles,
small tires and mattresses"....
Like this one from Target for $15.
Bell foot pump
The double barrel Michelins look good, as they are probably designed for car tyres....maybe not truck tyres though...
Truth generally lies in the coordination of antagonistic opinions
-Herbert Spencer
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Ken Cooke
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Should these pumps be stored in plastic bags to prevent dust from being sucked inside of them?
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Gadget
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
Should these pumps be stored in plastic bags to prevent dust from being sucked inside of them? |
Yep, there in lies the death of any "air pump". The seals or O rings or rubber washers or the like that make it a "pump" dies a brutal death at the
introduction of dust, which there is alot of in a Baja environment.
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msteve1014
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deals can be found on the viair pumps. you do not have to pay $600 to build something to inflate tires. in the long run, they are the best and you
wont have to kill yourself to air up after running on the sand. check ebay for used units that you can afford. even the best of the hand pumps will
not do what you want for long. you will tire of the work quickly.
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Hook
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Gadget
| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
Should these pumps be stored in plastic bags to prevent dust from being sucked inside of them? |
Yep, there in lies the death of any "air pump". The seals or O rings or rubber washers or the like that make it a "pump" dies a brutal death at the
introduction of dust, which there is alot of in a Baja environment. |
the ones sold at Costco have replaceable, removeable air intake filters. Paper element.
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gibson
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Gadget
Yep, there in lies the death of any "air pump". The seals or O rings or rubber washers or the like that make it a "pump" dies a brutal death at the
introduction of dust, which there is alot of in a Baja environment. |
this is so far removed from how things 'work' (and are made to work) in Mexico ... it's embarassing. As are many of the replies to this nice 'country'
ladies' enquiry. Viva la grrreeeengo! sheez louise.
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Roberto
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Gibson, why don't you go stick your head in a well? Or a septic tank?
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by gibson
this is so far removed from how things 'work' (and are made to work) in Mexico ... it's embarassing. |
When time matters, or theres a long line of folks on the trail, maybe efficiency is a good thing???
10 Jeeps parked at Coco's Corner - Baja Grande #1
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Hook
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Roberto
Gibson, why don't you go stick your head in a well? Or a septic tank? |
Second that. Discussion?
Hearing none, let's vote.
All those in favor of Gibson getting a Septic Swirlie, signify by saying "Aye".
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Frank
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What about this Shari?
Tire inflator that hooks up to a Scuba tank? I dont know if you have access to tanks or if the guys just dive with the hooka rigs.
http://www.joediveramerica.com/page/JDA/PROD/N6
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motoged
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Second that. Discussion?
Hearing none, let's vote.
All those in favor of Gibson getting a Septic Swirlie, signify by saying "Aye". |
C'mon, you guys....Shari asked a simple question looking for a simple solution. She has not received much good advice that was not pretty
expensive....
Gibson (whoever he is) doesn't deserve to be gangbanged just because he makes a point that has a bit of truth to it.
Or am I just going to get the septic sneer for my thoughts?
Ged
Don't believe everything you think....
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Roberto
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Ged, I agree, and that's why I posted the response I did regarding a bicycle floor pump.
The comment on Gibson is prompted by the fact that he seems to do this type of thing on just about every topic. If it had been just this thread,
things would be different.
[Edited on 4-15-2008 by Roberto]
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Mango
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Well, I looked all over the internet the other night for a good simple and inexpensive pump... and didn't find one.
The point that has been made about getting heat exhaustion (or worse) when using a manual pump is very good point.
I checked on army surplus, pumps and what was used in the past on old jeeps, etc. It looked like a bicycle hand pump. Not very fun to use for
extended times on a hot desert day.
I have seen pretty good looking air pumps at Costco in Mexicali a few months back for about 650 pesos. These might be the units Hook was referring
to, and they would be my best suggestion. They looked much like the better units pictured here with cooling fins, coiled air hose, etc..
I've come to the conclusion that there really is no good answer to what you want. I'll keep looking though.
I think the old dilemma of of Fast/Good/Cheap comes in to play here. You only get to pick two.
You can have fast and good; but, it won't be cheap.
You can have good and cheap; but, it won't be fast.
You can have fast and cheap; but, it won't be good.
Take your pick.
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standingwave
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double barrelled foot pump
...of all the manual pumps linked to in this thread - or I've seen myself while searching the 'net, the Michelin pump Motoged refers to is the one
I'd like to try out...
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Hook
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| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Second that. Discussion?
Hearing none, let's vote.
All those in favor of Gibson getting a Septic Swirlie, signify by saying "Aye". |
C'mon, you guys....Shari asked a simple question looking for a simple solution. She has not received much good advice that was not pretty
expensive....
Gibson (whoever he is) doesn't deserve to be gangbanged just because he makes a point that has a bit of truth to it.
Or am I just going to get the septic sneer for my thoughts?
Ged |
Do a recent search on gibby's posts; you'll conclude it was just more of the same. He is clearly trying to be reactionary at this point. My prediction
is he is close to being banned.
60.00 for a pump is expensive? I would submit if you cant afford that for something as important as a pump, you cant afford to drive a car in Baja.
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motoged
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Roberto
Ged, I agree, and that's why I posted the response I did regarding a bicycle floor pump.
The comment on Gibson is prompted by the fact that he seems to do this type of thing on just about every topic. If it had been just this thread,
things would be different.
[Edited on 4-15-2008 by Roberto] |
Roberto,
Oh.....for a moment there I thought the guy was going to get lynched....
Don't believe everything you think....
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Gadget
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
| Quote: | Originally posted by motoged
| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Second that. Discussion?
Hearing none, let's vote.
All those in favor of Gibson getting a Septic Swirlie, signify by saying "Aye". |
C'mon, you guys....Shari asked a simple question looking for a simple solution. She has not received much good advice that was not pretty
expensive....
Gibson (whoever he is) doesn't deserve to be gangbanged just because he makes a point that has a bit of truth to it.
Or am I just going to get the septic sneer for my thoughts?
Ged |
Do a recent search on gibby's posts; you'll conclude it was just more of the same. He is clearly trying to be reactionary at this point. My prediction
is he is close to being banned.
60.00 for a pump is expensive? I would submit if you cant afford that for something as important as a pump, you cant afford to drive a car in Baja.
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I hope one day to find gibson in some sort of distress in some back part of Baja.
I will stop and feed him
shelter him
cold beer him
fix his rig
pump up his tires
wash his windshield
help him until he begs me to stop
Just to show him that there is another attitude out there in the world other than a complete hater of everything.
All any of us have tried to do here is share what we know. I can't talk about the Viair pump or a double cylinder foot pump or anything else because
that is not what I have. I have, like everyone else, made a decision on what to take as rescue equipment to Baja for my own reasons.
Shari is a smart gal, and I bet she is just reading all these post and saying, nope, nope, maybe etc until she finds something that suits her. If not
I bet she does like we all wish we could do, and says man yan na.
Sorry, can't figure out how to get the tilde to go over the "n" so I had to go phonetic.
"Mankind will not be judged by their faults, but by the direction of their lives." Leo Giovinetti
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