What's best air inflator/pump?

[Gramas]

Just looking for good value electric pump to inflate tubes, looked at some but want something that will last but not break the bank

[Bushrider]

do not think you have too much choice ..
I had a Bravo HD digital pump for my Bombard Aerotec which I sold with the boat and to get the 170mb into my Searider toobs I use the Bravo analog pump and I am happy .

[thestig1973]

Another vote for bravo

Not cheap but will easily sell second hand if you ever want to (unlike unbranded inflators)

[Leapy]

Do a search on here for pumps. You'll find a consistent thumbs for Bravo

[thomas]

I bought one last week and should have bought one years ago, very happy.

Just make sure you don't get the base model as it only has the high pressure part of the pump so is very slow, you want one with a two stage system.

[lukewhiting]

I got a 1.5hp electric air compressor from B&Q with a 5ltr air tank & acessory kit for £100. I pressurise my thunderat with it & it takes no time at all! I ended up using it for the car tyres too so saves me some time with that too!

Not sure if your looking for one you plug into a car or plug socket? but the B&Q compressors brilliant!

[Gramas]

Borrowed mates large stirrup pump today and to be honest didn't take long to inflate the 3chambers. Anybody else use manual pumps?less money did job well

[Locozodiac]

Bravo 9 foot pump & Alu 4 hand pump works very well, you decide foot or hand, the Alu 4 has a attached pressure gauge. If going electric Bravo 0V10, inflates straight up to 3.5 psi. All mentioned pumps are well priced.

Happy Boating

[npm108]

Originally Posted by lukewhiting

I got a 1.5hp electric air compressor from B&Q with a 5ltr air tank & acessory kit for £100. I pressurise my thunderat with it & it takes no time at all! I ended up using it for the car tyres too so saves me some time with that too!

Not sure if your looking for one you plug into a car or plug socket? but the B&Q compressors brilliant!

What adapter do you use between the compressor hose and rib inflator valves?

[lukewhiting]

Originally Posted by npm108

What adapter do you use between the compressor hose and rib inflator valves?

Its a valve from a car tyre & just has a little electrical tape wrapped around the end to pad it out. It works perfect for me but depends what size your valves are

[simon23]

I bought a large kids pool inflator from makro for £20 which fills my 5mtr tornado from flat in about 2 mins just use bellows to finish after launch

[Gramas]

Originally Posted by simon23

I bought a large kids pool inflator from makro for £20 which fills my 5mtr tornado from flat in about 2 mins just use bellows to finish after launch

When you say after launch is that because of tubes hitting cold surface it losses a bit pressure ? I new so forgive the dumb question

[simon23]

Yes it can make a big difference to the pressure

[Gramas]

So after launching rib how long do you normally give?

[lukewhiting]

Its just a case of topping it up if its needed. My old SIB we'd just pumped it up till it was fairly firm & if it deflated alittle just top it up out on the water. As long as there firm its usually fine i found. The pressures always changing though with cause of the sun verses cold water.

Its like with my thundercat, its pressured to 0.4 bar on the tubes & 0.8 on the hyjackers but if i beach it & leave it in the sun i have to take some air out otherwise it gets too much pressure leading to blown tubes!

[simon23]

Yer you just play it by ear some times top it up during the day and always leave tubes soft when not in the water what is your rib

[Gramas]

Originally Posted by simon23

Yer you just play it by ear some times top it up during the day and always leave tubes soft when not in the water what is your rib

Just bought it last month in ok condition

[kerny]

Originally Posted by Gramas

Just bought it last month in ok condition

Looks a lot of boat and very hardy looking for a 4.5

Not heard of that make though.

[Gramas]

Originally Posted by kerny

Looks a lot of boat and very hardy looking for a 4.5

Not heard of that make though.

Its old boat and i posted on here while back if anybody knew make, one lad said it was an old Northern Diver boat before they stopped making them????
Im looking to replace the console for sure as its very shoddy but will do for the time being, hoping the 90hp yam is fine also

[simon23]

Nice set up,seen it advertised somewhere on net myself,ive never heared of it before but ive only been playing with ribs about 5years they say the yam is bullet proof although i have a yam80 auto-lube thats not very well just now but thats another story