Ring Automotive - RTC1000 12V rapid tyre inflator air compressor car pump with preset digital pressure gauge, memory function, 2 min inflation, LED light, carry case, valve adaptor kit

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Extra long 70cm air hose with easy access storage compartment specifically designed to reduce kinks Overlooking your tyre pressures will not only result in poor performance and reduced safety, but will cost you more money. Having the best car tyre inflator you can find is an important step in maintaining your vehicle. I don't think we've ever had a Ring Automotive product that hasn't felt like a good quality product, this again feels like it will last.

Much improved is the tyre valve connector which, unlike many others, is now sturdier. This new, bigger brass unit makes it much easier to connect to a tyre valve that’s all covered in road gunk because it’s big enough for you to grip properly. It’s also much easier to attach to tyres with awkwardly placed valves. As always, there’s a deflator valve if you need to let some of the air out. Size is probably the most important thing. The smallest inflators are around 20 x 20cm, so you can leave them in your car without losing too much luggage space. The best don’t skimp on the length of the power lead and air hose, which makes it easier to reach all four valves. Most can be preset to stop inflating when your tyre reaches the correct pressure. Beneath the screen is a small wheel that allows you to set the pressure that you’d like your tyres inflated, and to switch between three units of pressure: PSI, BAR and kPA. It’s not often that three products on test gained the maximum 5/5 rating, but both Ring products and the cordless Ryobi were highly impressive. Between them, you should find one that suits your needs and budget, while the Sakura digital air compressor also performed nearly as well. Best digital air compressors Ring RTC1000 Premium Rapid Digital Tyre Inflator review Ideal for inflating car tyres or sports equipment, The Ryobi One has an easy-view pressure gauge and a powerful motor for rapid inflation. It allows up to 150psi of pressure and includes two high pressure nozzles and a sports and ball needle if required.Fitted with extra-long 3.5m power cable and fused 12V DC power plug to help you reach all around the vehicle When attaching the pump to your tyre valve using the screwed air hose the current tyre pressure will be displayed on the screen after a few seconds. Using the small yellow dial on the front you can set your desired pressure and then press it in to confirm your selection. Then at the bottom is a big power button that you can't miss - this gets the inflation process underway.

This is definitely a top-of-the-range item, but if you’re the sort of person who regularly uses an air compressor then the RTC1000 is well worth a look. Although, if you're looking for something cheaper, the RTC200 is another of Ring's inflators in the new range - but it sits at less of a premium price.

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If you want to be equipped for every flat tyre eventuality, the VonHaus Cordless Tyre Inflator has you covered. It will run for up to ten minutes from the supplied 1.5A lithium-ion battery, but if you forget to charge it you can always switch to the bundled 12V adaptor, which comes with an unusually generous 3.5m cable. It has a small, but still readable, digital pressure meter. And you can just set your desired pressure, pull the trigger and let it go to work: it will stop when it reaches the right level. Although all 12V mini air compressors may look similar, their quality and price can vary widely. Because of this, we’ve tested them to find which is the best digital air compressor and the best cordless tyre inflator in the UK to help you decide which one to buy. How we tested them On the left-hand side is a storage gap for the inflation tube and connector, and on the underside is the 3.5m 12V power cable that is on a reel for easy tidy away.

Award-winning digital tyre inflator that rapidly inflates a 13 tyre from 0 to 35PSI in two minutes.

with DC, AC, LF reject input sensitivity ≥ 5 mV/div: < 0.8 div (meas.) input sensitivity < 5 mV/div: < 1.5 div (meas.) with HF reject all input sensitivities: < 1 div (meas.) with noise rejection input sensitivity > 5 mV/div: < 1.5 div (meas.) The inflator sits on four rubber feet to prevent it scuttling around your driveway, while the air hose wraps snugly beneath the device. The same can’t be said for the 12V connector, though, which must be wrapped around your hand and cable tied before it can be reinserted into the inflator. Rechargeable tyre inflators can be extremely useful when on the move, as they're completely portable and can be used anywhere. The Halfords model was one of the most compact devices we tested, meaning that it doesn’t take up precious boot space. However, it doesn’t come with a case, like the admittedly pricier Ring RTC1000, meaning that it’s vulnerable to getting scuffed by other things that you put into your boot. There is a button on the front for the light that is located on the right-hand side of the unit, and a small indent for you to put your valve cap for safekeeping while inflating your tyre.