Best air chuck?

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What is your favorite air chuck to use to inflate tires with an air compressor. I use Jaco digital and analog tire pressure
gauges. But their air chucks do have some naysayers. I do not want one that screws on, because I do not want
to lose air unscrewing it. I am unsure of the ones that clamp on because if the button to hold it on gets stuck, well
that is obviously not good. So what name brand do you folks like to use? I will pay for something good that is heavy duty.

I am using a Craftsman non oil pancake air compressor with a Flexilla air hose. I appreciate your expertise and time to answer my question
 
They're making it in a 90 degree version now as well. If you get one, be sure to order the "open" model. It allows air from the tire to flow back into the inflator gauge so you can get a pressure reading as you're inflating.

 
billt460 said:
They're making it in a 90 degree version now as well. If you get one, be sure to order the "open" model. It allows air from the tire to flow back into the inflator gauge so you can get a pressure reading as you're inflating.

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Thanks so much! Great idea, because I was only thinking of getting the closed one. I don't have an inflator gauge but I am willing to buy one! I have been hesitant because I want the Jaco one, but some reviews have stated that it leaks and is not accurate when rechecking while filling the tire with air. Do you have any suggestions as to what brand? I like the Jaco digital and analog pressure gauges I have now.
 
billt460 said:
They're making it in a 90 degree version now as well. If you get one, be sure to order the "open" model. It allows air from the tire to flow back into the inflator gauge so you can get a pressure reading as you're inflating.

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Also you mentioned in a post about a year ago when you 1st received it you sprayed something on it to lubricate it,...what was that?
 
rcs said:
Is this for the inflator gauge?
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No - S-690. It looks like this. It allows the inside tire of a dual tire mount - like a truck, to be aired as well. Don't need it, but thats what I grew up with.

I have also used Milton couplers for years. Quality stuff - or was ??? You know how it is.

You can buy singles on Amazon, but here are the actual specs. https://miltonindustries.com/produc...chuck-pack-of-10-s-690?variant=45310526816578

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rcs said:
Also you mentioned in a post about a year ago when you 1st received it you sprayed something on it to lubricate it,...what was that?
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I just used some CRC Silicone spray. You can most likely use whatever you have handy. This is the link to that thread.

billt460

Thread 'Lock N Flate Locking Air Chuck'

I just purchased 2 of these, and I'm really impressed at how well they work. I have a closed flow model on a direct airline to my compressor. And another open flow model on my digital tire gauge.

Every locking air chuck I have doesn't work well, if at all. They all leak air regardless of how they're applied, or what type of Schrader valve you try to use them on. I would never trust one on an air gauge because of this.

These lock up nice and tight with zero leakage. They're not the cheapest, but I don't mind paying for something that I use often, and works well. A couple of years ago I...
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SC Maintenance said:
No - S-690. It looks like this. It allows the inside tire of a dual tire mount - like a truck, to be aired as well. Don't need it, but thats what I grew up with.

I have also used Milton couplers for years. Quality stuff - or was ??? You know how it is.

You can buy singles on Amazon, but here are the actual specs. https://miltonindustries.com/produc...chuck-pack-of-10-s-690?variant=45310526816578

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Thanks for the pic. I have one of those now.
 
billt460 said:
I just used some CRC Silicone spray. You can most likely use whatever you have handy. This is the link to that thread.

billt460

Thread 'Lock N Flate Locking Air Chuck'

I just purchased 2 of these, and I'm really impressed at how well they work. I have a closed flow model on a direct airline to my compressor. And another open flow model on my digital tire gauge.

Every locking air chuck I have doesn't work well, if at all. They all leak air regardless of how they're applied, or what type of Schrader valve you try to use them on. I would never trust one on an air gauge because of this.

These lock up nice and tight with zero leakage. They're not the cheapest, but I don't mind paying for something that I use often, and works well. A couple of years ago I...
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Thanks for the link! I have some Super Lube.
 
billt460 said:
I just used some CRC Silicone spray. You can most likely use whatever you have handy. This is the link to that thread.

billt460

Thread 'Lock N Flate Locking Air Chuck'

I just purchased 2 of these, and I'm really impressed at how well they work. I have a closed flow model on a direct airline to my compressor. And another open flow model on my digital tire gauge.

Every locking air chuck I have doesn't work well, if at all. They all leak air regardless of how they're applied, or what type of Schrader valve you try to use them on. I would never trust one on an air gauge because of this.

These lock up nice and tight with zero leakage. They're not the cheapest, but I don't mind paying for something that I use often, and works well. A couple of years ago I...
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Billt460, I did purchase these the open and closed air flow. Did you put the Silicone spray on the lever area or inside where the
opening is "the teeth grip",..not sure what to call that area...thanks in advance for your reply. The closed flow one is much smoother to operate than the open flow one.
I just purchased today their digital attachment, I will have to figure out how to use it with my air compressor. I am new to all of this (being a gal). I usually just use my portable air compressor, but I do not like how it attaches. This comes from a bad experience about 6 months ago when I checked the pressure in my tires, used the portable one, and the valve inside the tire was stuck open,..and I was loosing air! I was freaking out! All I can say is I have never had that happen! I quickly put the cap back on and the air leaking stopped. Now I know what everyone is going to say, that does not work to keep the air in the tire. But I use the Slime TPMS valve caps, and there is a little seal, integrated O ring deep inside those, and it really did stop the air from coming out, I was lucky until I could get to my dealership!
 
I sprayed it into the outside of the threaded collet segments. Where they slide in and out of the chuck body. It doesn't have to be precise. I gave everything a good soaking, then blew the excess off with compressed air.

I do it every so often. It keeps the rubber moist, and flushes out any dirt or crap that gets inside. Mine grips the Schrader Valves with zero leaking.

Before I check my tires, I always give a good blast of air into the Schrader Valve on the tire first. That will blow out any road dust and dirt that might be on the valve.
 
billt460 said:
I sprayed it into the outside of the threaded collet segments. Where they slide in and out of the chuck body. It doesn't have to be precise. I gave everything a good soaking, then blew the excess off with compressed air.

I do it every so often. It keeps the rubber moist, and flushes out any dirt or crap that gets inside. Mine grips the Schrader Valves with zero leaking.

Before I check my tires, I always give a good blast of air into the Schrader Valve on the tire first. That will blow out any road dust and dirt that might be on the valve.
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Awesome, thanks so much Billt for your detailed reply!
What do you use for a pressure reading? I have a Jaco digital pressure gauge but as I mentioned I purchased the Locknflate for use with the compressor. What brand do you use?
 
I have several inflators I use. I have the Lock-N-Flate mounted on a Merlin, that is similar to the one Lock-N-Flate sells. I've cross checked it with my Milton, and it gauges with it pound for pound.

Which aligns itself pretty well with the TPI readers on both my Jeep and Toyota. So I know it's close enough.
 
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