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Title: Air hose, probably a dumb question!
Post by: Don Armstrong on February 28, 2011, 03:19:00 PM

Is it possible to pump up my air hose to 60 lbs. with a bike pump, on my form. I realize it would be good to use the bike pump till everything is lined up, then use an air compressor to finish. The problem is, I don't have one or the funds to buy one, right now. My have to get a air tank till I can afford an air compressor if bike pump is a no go   :(   . Thanks, Don

Title: Re: Air hose, probably a dumb question!
Post by: Bradford on February 28, 2011, 03:40:00 PM

I don't see why not.. bike tires require up to 60 lbs on the road bikes if memory serves me right..

Will take you a bit.. but should work.. even if you hit around 55psi, you should be good.

Title: Re: Air hose, probably a dumb question!
Post by: R.W. on February 28, 2011, 04:33:00 PM

Just a little more "cardio" in the airing up of your hose.
A good bicycle tire pump will certainly get you 60 PSI.
Best of luck with your project, Don

R.W.

Title: Re: Air hose, probably a dumb question!
Post by: Don Armstrong on February 28, 2011, 04:51:00 PM

Thanks guys, I'm getting old but have a 19 year old son in the house for back up "cardio"  :D  . Don

Title: Re: Air hose, probably a dumb question!
Post by: bjansen on February 28, 2011, 05:02:00 PM

A 19 year old boy and a tire pump will absolutely do the trick.  There is really no need for an expensive compressor to fill the air hose, it is however quite convenient.

Title: Re: Air hose, probably a dumb question!
Post by: milehi101 on February 28, 2011, 06:37:00 PM

I have always used a bike pump for the reasons you just explained.  It doesn't take to long and you can see when things start to move. It probably isnt necessary since I have the fender washers on the side of my forms but old habits are hard to break

Title: Re: Air hose, probably a dumb question!
Post by: No-sage on February 28, 2011, 06:55:00 PM

You just have to make sure you have no leaks first.  I've always left my compressor hooked up in case the pressure dropped, the compressor would kick in again and refill.

An airtank would work the same way.

Do a dry run with everything you are going to use except the glue.  The heat may change something.  Better to be safe than sorry.

Title: Re: Air hose, probably a dumb question!
Post by: Robertfishes on February 28, 2011, 07:41:00 PM

I hit 60 psi with my bike pump, I then hit it with the compressor to 65-70 psi..I then check pressure after 15 minutes in the oven. You will lose about 2 psi every time you check pressure so don't over do it,, but the pressure increases in the hose from the heat, at 15 minutes it is usually 70 psi

Title: Re: Air hose, probably a dumb question!
Post by: Don Armstrong on February 28, 2011, 08:31:00 PM

Thanks guys, I'm feeling a little better about this glass thing. It's great to have a resource like TG. Thanks again, Don

Title: Re: Air hose, probably a dumb question!
Post by: Dick in Seattle on March 01, 2011, 12:35:00 AM

I had no trouble pumping up the hose with a bike pump.   Didn't care for the system, though.  (I'm in a definite minority there...)   I finally decided the best way to use it was to pump it up, then set it aside and get out my clamps   :)    I need to give it another try sometime.