Butterbean Posted February 27, 2019 Share So, if you're a cheapskate like me, you will be doing your own tubeless work... You'll also not want to spend ridiculous money on pre charge pumps, or you'll not have the space for a compressor... You'll also not want to take your bike to the local garage, and my closest has even converted their pumps to the digital set and forget ones anyway... So, I am aware of the coke bottle trick... It's not something I like the idea of... So,i found a safer, cheaper, less hacky type solution... I use a Gardena pressure sprayer - the one for weeds. It's pretty simple. Remove the trigger from the empty sprayer. The standard pipe fits perfectly snug over a Schrader valve, so for presta just use a R20 converter. Pop the pipe on the valve, punch it to block it off, and pump the sprayer bottle until the safety valve starts expressing... Then, let go! It's fantastic, I've used it on my fat bike tyres and it's brilliant, much safer, obviously, than the 2L bottle, and as I use it already for washing and cleaning various things around the house, not an extra cent to be spent to have your own tubeless pop! Vetplant, MrJacques, dirtypot and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted February 27, 2019 Share Boer maak n plan???? Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 27, 2019 Share you can also connect a hose to your least favourite neighbours car and presto! So, if you're a cheapskate like me, you will be doing your own tubeless work...You'll also not want to spend ridiculous money on pre charge pumps, or you'll not have the space for a compressor...You'll also not want to take your bike to the local garage, and my closest has even converted their pumps to the digital set and forget ones anyway...So, I am aware of the coke bottle trick... It's not something I like the idea of...So,i found a safer, cheaper, less hacky type solution... I use a Gardena pressure sprayer - the one for weeds.It's pretty simple.Remove the trigger from the empty sprayer. The standard pipe fits perfectly snug over a Schrader valve, so for presta just use a R20 converter. Pop the pipe on the valve, punch it to block it off, and pump the sprayer bottle until the safety valve starts expressing... Then, let go!It's fantastic, I've used it on my fat bike tyres and it's brilliant, much safer, obviously, than the 2L bottle, and as I use it already for washing and cleaning various things around the house, not an extra cent to be spent to have your own tubeless pop! m-squared 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted February 28, 2019 Share So,i found a safer, cheaper, less hacky type solution... I use a Gardena pressure sprayer - the one for weeds. Brilliant! I have been wondering if this would work. What size/volume pressure sprayer are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCO4360 Posted February 28, 2019 Share you can also connect a hose to your least favourite neighbours car and presto!Tried this and it's not super succesful Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCO4360 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Brilliant! I have been wondering if this would work. What size/volume pressure sprayer are you us So, if you're a cheapskate like me, you will be doing your own tubeless work... You'll also not want to spend ridiculous money on pre charge pumps, or you'll not have the space for a compressor... You'll also not want to take your bike to the local garage, and my closest has even converted their pumps to the digital set and forget ones anyway... So, I am aware of the coke bottle trick... It's not something I like the idea of... So,i found a safer, cheaper, less hacky type solution... I use a Gardena pressure sprayer - the one for weeds. It's pretty simple. Remove the trigger from the empty sprayer. The standard pipe fits perfectly snug over a Schrader valve, so for presta just use a R20 converter. Pop the pipe on the valve, punch it to block it off, and pump the sprayer bottle until the safety valve starts expressing... Then, let go! It's fantastic, I've used it on my fat bike tyres and it's brilliant, much safer, obviously, than the 2L bottle, and as I use it already for washing and cleaning various things around the house, not an extra cent to be spent to have your own tubeless pop!I've done this and it definitely works, I think it's 3l that I have Emile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted February 28, 2019 Share How about some photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted February 28, 2019 Share Saw this a while back, thought it was an interesting idea at the time. Swim.Bike.Run and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean Posted February 28, 2019 Share Brilliant! I have been wondering if this would work. What size/volume pressure sprayer are you using?I have a 5L... I find the extra volume is perfect, especially with fat wheels, as you probably only have half that volume at good pressure before it equalizes.. I just think it's a safer, cheaper alternative to the 2L bottle hack, with the built in pump handle and the safety release it should be better than taping up a coke bottle... Emile and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 28, 2019 Share Have you been using the neighbour who drives a little city car or the big bad 4x4 variants ? Tried this and it's not super succesful LOCO4360 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted February 28, 2019 Share Have you been using the neighbour who drives a little city car or the big bad 4x4 variants ? The little old lady's little city car.. The guy who owns a big bad 4x4 also owns a Glock... Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted February 28, 2019 Share How about using a big CO2 cannister, like the ones used for paintball markers? Just for seating, because the CO2 / cold doesn't play well with certain sealants. Or if you really want to overdo it, use a scuba tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted February 28, 2019 Share How about using a big CO2 cannister, like the ones used for paintball markers? Just for seating, because the CO2 / cold doesn't play well with certain sealants. Or if you really want to overdo it, use a scuba tank.i haven't tried it, but reckon the soda stream bottle would be the best bang for buck option here. pun fully intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted February 28, 2019 Share i haven't tried it, but reckon the soda stream bottle would be the best bang for buck option here. pun fully intended. It's been a while since I had a bottle refilled, but the paintball ones are cheaper to refill at about R20 versus the sodastream ones. And yes, there might be a bang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOCO4360 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Have you been using the neighbour who drives a little city car or the big bad 4x4 variants ?Great question - no bleeding 4x4ing neighbours but, I'll do for a walksie next time Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted February 28, 2019 Share How about using a big CO2 cannister, like the ones used for paintball markers? Just for seating, because the CO2 / cold doesn't play well with certain sealants. Or if you really want to overdo it, use a scuba tank.And nitrogen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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