This is an awesome idea! I'm going to add this into the 4 tire inflation system that I'm building from the Trail Recon channel. All 4 tires inflated at the same time and no more watching the gauge!
It will work but it will also limit the air flow, which means it will take longer to fill up the tyre. I have set up an adjustable pressure switch to the manifold close to the air compressor in my set up and it works perfectly. I can get all 4 32" tyres from 15psi to 35psi in 3.5 minutes and it will stop automatically :D.
Wow this is an awesome idea this will definitely save me lots of time when having to check and air up 18 tires on my Semi going to give this a shot I was already going to purchase an auto shut of inflator costing about $200. I practically have all that is needed i just need an air regulator thanks for the idea
Lol I was just thinking of this tonight. As a diesel tech I spend too much time in a day changing tire pressures on dually trucks - especially after rotations and tire replacements. I find I’m having to squeeze and hold the stubborn air chucks and constantly be double checking pressure with a gauge as I fill a tire. We have good quality hoses, we have fairly reliable regulators, there is quality clamp on air chucks. Why is this not a tool truck item? Snap-on, I’m looking at you...
I built this kit, great idea bought the recommended Regulator doesn't seem to work accurately no matter how I set it and plumb it... I also changed the gauge since the one that came with the regulator had a much high scale then I needed... I am going to remove the regulator and just check the tire pressure when airing up
I work in a chassis shop what you could do is take some rubber mudflaps or plastic mudflaps cut squares with rounded curves and a sandwich the gauge in between those that way you could throw it on the ground and the gauge won’t break. The only down makes it tougher the store.
Another cool chuck upgrade to use is the Haltec H-5265. It is made for tires and grips the valve stem nicely. It slides just like an air hose disconnect coupler. It is available on Amazon for about $16.
If I understand correctly, it doesn't stop the compressor, it just blocks the air. You still have to pay attention to it when the air is blocked. Right?
Your are right that the regulator blocks the air when the pressure in the tire reaches equilibrium with the regulator setting and in my case, my little Viair pump has a solenoid that automatically shuts off the pump when the pressure reaches 100PSI in the line. The regulator stops air flow to the tire and backs up the pressure in the line until the solenoid shuts off the pump. Not all pumps have a solenoid cut off... but many do.
@lastgreattrip, thank you so much for the brilliant idea, however, can you do another quick video showing this device at work? perhaps you can also run a test to show if it actually restricts air flow causing longer inflation time. Thanks and keep it up and going.
@@lastgreatroadtrip I would love to see this too! Just built out this device but still need a compressor. Looks like you are using Viair. I'm trying to decide if I want an air storage tank mounted in my vehicle or just a portable one I can move around. And then which model. Too many choices. Thank you!
Ummmmm. This doesn't save time. Example: if you set the pressure to 35psi, it won't have the volume of air actually a tire up to 35psi until minutes later. I've tried it. Such a waste of time and money.
You could air it up at full pressure( no regulator) if you’re kind of minding it ,then it’ll fill up fast then you shut off the valve and then use another ball dump valve and then you dump however much you want until you get the pressure you want that would be faster. That way you don’t have to hand stick the tire constantly to get the correct pressure. We use that at the Chassis shop also it’s just faster turn around.Our set up is mounted to a bench.
You're welcome. Glad you like it! Shoot use a picture and let us know how yours turns out. If you go with a different regulator make sure the SCFM is high enough so that it doesn't restrict your pump.
So I tried building this same kit. I’m using it with my onboard ARB compressor. The issue I see is when the regulator is set (35psi) I notice that the compressor started to shut off at about the 32psi mark (I have a scan gauge which tells me my psi reading for each tire). If I’m not quick enough, the pump will then turn back on for a few seconds and then turn back off. This repeats..., on off on off. When I eventually remove the chuck from the tire, I notice that the tire psi is now over my desire setting. Likewise if I remove the chuck once the pump first turns off, the psi reading is below my desired psi setting. 32psi instead of 35psi. Seems more cumbersome then my old way. Plug chuck in, turn on compressor from inside my vehicle and when I see my desired psi on the scan gauge, turn of the pump and move to the next tire.
Just build yourself a 10 lb CO2 tank with a valve and pressure gauge and use a 2 hose or 4 hose inflator setup. These tiny compressors are just a joke.
@@zxtuner4lyfe If you lack the mental capacity the understand how to determine the amount of CO2 in the tank, you shouldn't be doing offroad. The reliability of these CO2 tank system is proven. No compressor system on the market even comes close in all out performance and reliability.
@@LWRC It's not about lacking mental capacity buddy. I air down to 8PSI and back up to 28 way too often I would burn through that tank in no time and have to refill refill refill refill forget that! They have there place. Just not for everyone.
i stumbled upon this while looking around for a good air inflator. How does this pressure regulator work in terms of static and dynamic PSI? When I am filling up my tire with my normal hand held inflator that has a pressure gauge, the gauge always shows much higher than the actual PSI in the tire. Not until I stop the airflow do I see the final/actual tire PSI. How does that work with this regulator?
Nice idea but it'll be slow as heck when tyre vs reg pressure gets closer. have a look at a JAMEC PEM 1000 which inflates at full compressor pressure up to your desired pressure. thumper max dual compressor works well with the JAMEC PEM.
Is this meant mainly for inflators or for compressors as well? For example, could I connect this to my 3 gal compressor at 150psi, set this regulator to 70 psi, and itll automatically stop when my tire reaches 70 psi?
Yes. Tire inflator regulator limits how high the inflator pressure can reach. The same for the compressor regulator that limits how high the compressor output pressure can reach.
Have you timed airing up a tire using the regulator vs no regulator. It would seem that with the regulator in place the tire will fill up slower. Thanks for posting the video.
I've not timed it... but you are correct that if you have a high volume pump it will take longer, but you're no longer tied to the inflator and there is plenty of other stuff to do with that time :-)
Does the regulator read the pressure flow when compressor is on, or when the tyre is at desired pressue. I always find that the pump pressure is higher, and when you switch off the pump, the gauge reads the lower pressure of the tyre, and then you switch on again.
the regulator is restricting the pump pressure and when the pressure in the tire is equal to the pressure setting on the regulator no more air will pass into the tire. Since most of us don't have precision calibrated gauges it may be a little higher or lower when read with a different gauge but that is okay. Just be consistent and adjust your regulator accordingly. Once adjusted the regulator will provide consistent results.
LGRT, that little piece of information about the pump shutoff is rather an important point to be made...you might edit the video with some on screen annotations to that effect...but thank you anyway. Its a great little upload. EDIT: Additional question...how do you go about setting the regulator? Are you reinflating to the same pressure each time? or do you reinflate to different pressure depending on conditions? It seems to me where youre reinflating to a different pressure from the last time the rig was used you'd have to sit there and make sure the reg was set correctly for at least one tire...or am i missing something? (lol which is entirely possible!)
thx for the note... setting the regulator depends on the regulator so we suggest reading all the manufacturer's instructions... but on the Parker I recommended, with a gauge attached, you simply attach to the tire and pump, turn the pump on, lift the yellow lock and turn the yellow nob (right = less, left = more). As you turn the gauge will show how much pressure is allowed through which is where it will stop since the tire and regulator have reached equilibrium. Once dialed into where you want press the yellow lock down and you're done. As for different pressure, I set mine for 45 PSI which is where I run my tires on the blacktop. I've not adjusted the setting since I originally set it since I'm always going back to 45 PSI when I needed it. Of course it is easy to set so you can easily set the regulator for the conditions if you want.
What if your compressor puts out, say, 70psi? You’re then limiting the output to 35 with this regulator and it will actually take twice as long to fill. Sure, you don’t have to sit there and watch it slowly fill, but this doesn’t make sense to me.
@@lastgreatroadtrip I guess my point is, maybe you should point out the downside of this method, as well. I almost ordered the parts, myself, before giving it a good think. You’re throttling your pump output.
Thats not how regulators work Darcy!! The flowrate remains the same. The comoressor regulator can be set at 70PSI and will supply 70PSI air to the tire inflator regulator set at 35PSI. Once the tire inflator regulator reaches 35PSI, it will shut off. The regulator regulates pressure and not flowrate.
@@lastgreatroadtrip You should clarify the point that he had a question on. The regulator regulates the pressure and NOT the flowrate!!! Saying you appreciate the comment doesn't clarify anything!
@@cdnjeepoverland Negative! The output of the compressor is not throttled. The only time your flowrate is throttled is by the inside diameter of the hoses you use. 3/4" hose will flow more than 1/4" hoses! All regulators regulate air PRESSURE and NOT FLOWRATE!!
its not accurate when the pump is working because the guage measures the pumping pressure. it will give the exact psi when the pump stops so it will measue the pressure that comes out of the tire. So you will need to switch off the pump and turn it on till you get the desired psi
So I have a version of this. Once it gets close to my desired pressure it surges the pump for the last few psi. Not sure if that's the fault of the 1/4 hose or that my regulator is at the pump instead of tire.
I built this product and added a t-piece to do two tyres at once. I am having this problem of trying to set say 40psi , and because it is squeezing the flow, my high output compressor (which switches off at 120psi) starts turning off and on way before it’s gets to 40 psi. I hope that made sense ? Any way to fix ?
You may want to set the regulator without the T split setup, then reinstall the T splitter after the regulator is set. I have used this set up with small trail pumps as well as large (4hp / 10 gal) shop pumps and have not run into any issues.
Interesting. Had not considered that. I use a quick deflator from ARB that removes the core and airs down tires very quickly and very precisely. (studio.th-cam.com/users/videoAKnU-IpNruU/edit)
How does this work exactly? Don't you have to adjust the pressure when the air is actually flowing through to the tire? You can't set the tire pressure otherwise right?
The regulator only allows a set amount of pressure out, and holds back anything above that. If you set it to 60 psi, you get 60 psi out, even if the compressor is set to 120 psi. There is a spring inside which is closing off the air supply once the pressure equalizes with the spring (air in outlet + spring = air inlet)
Thank you for the video, very helpful. I read the specs on my Viair 400H compressor and it does not have an auto shutoff for line pressure. Are you aware of an air regulator that can bleed off instead of shutting closed, or another solution? I'd rather build than buy something like the longacre, I like your idea better. Thanks again!
i know there are bleed offs out there but I've not looked into it. Let me know if you find something that will work. I'm with you on build and try too when I can.
Ummmmm. This doesn't save time. Example: if you set the pressure to 35psi, it won't have the volume of air actually a tire up to 35psi until minutes later. I've tried it. Such a waste of time and money.
I'm guessing you do not know that the regulator you've told people to get, does not have a one way valve. You should know without it, you can not regulate the pressure and expect it to hold. the gauge will be erratic.Don't even know if you still have a channel.
Wrong title . Should be “HOW TO CONNECT A TIRE INFLATOR REGULATOR “. You didn’t build the entire tire inflator system including the air pump itself w/c is the most important part from scratch. Helpful, nevertheless.
I'm disappointed in your configuration of this. First, it takes a long time for the air to flow in and pump up the tire. And second, the gauge you reccomended to buy, does not hold it's setting. This is not like having this unit with electricity going to it and shutting off once it reaches it's psi. So, at this point, you are telling people false information. I'm looking forward to your response. Thanks!!!
Exactly what I was looking for because I have 12 tires to inflate and my knees were taking a beating! 6 on the Truck and 6 on the RV. Thanks!
I know about knees. Glad to help!
This is an awesome idea! I'm going to add this into the 4 tire inflation system that I'm building from the Trail Recon channel. All 4 tires inflated at the same time and no more watching the gauge!
It will work but it will also limit the air flow, which means it will take longer to fill up the tyre. I have set up an adjustable pressure switch to the manifold close to the air compressor in my set up and it works perfectly. I can get all 4 32" tyres from 15psi to 35psi in 3.5 minutes and it will stop automatically :D.
Could you share the adjustable pressure switch how it looks like?
sounds like a nice option
Wow this is an awesome idea this will definitely save me lots of time when having to check and air up 18 tires on my Semi going to give this a shot I was already going to purchase an auto shut of inflator costing about $200. I practically have all that is needed i just need an air regulator thanks for the idea
hope it works out for you
same reason im here. what did you end up doing?
Lol I was just thinking of this tonight.
As a diesel tech I spend too much time in a day changing tire pressures on dually trucks
- especially after rotations and tire replacements. I find I’m having to squeeze and hold the stubborn air chucks and constantly be double checking pressure with a gauge as I fill a tire. We have good quality hoses, we have fairly reliable regulators, there is quality clamp on air chucks. Why is this not a tool truck item? Snap-on, I’m looking at you...
I built this kit, great idea bought the recommended Regulator doesn't seem to work accurately no matter how I set it and plumb it... I also changed the gauge since the one that came with the regulator had a much high scale then I needed... I am going to remove the regulator and just check the tire pressure when airing up
I work in a chassis shop what you could do is take some rubber mudflaps or plastic mudflaps cut squares with rounded curves and a sandwich the gauge in between those that way you could throw it on the ground and the gauge won’t break. The only down makes it tougher the store.
tough is good
Another cool chuck upgrade to use is the Haltec H-5265. It is made for tires and grips the valve stem nicely. It slides just like an air hose disconnect coupler. It is available on Amazon for about $16.
If I understand correctly, it doesn't stop the compressor, it just blocks the air. You still have to pay attention to it when the air is blocked. Right?
Your are right that the regulator blocks the air when the pressure in the tire reaches equilibrium with the regulator setting and in my case, my little Viair pump has a solenoid that automatically shuts off the pump when the pressure reaches 100PSI in the line. The regulator stops air flow to the tire and backs up the pressure in the line until the solenoid shuts off the pump. Not all pumps have a solenoid cut off... but many do.
Thanks. Great video by the way.
@lastgreattrip, thank you so much for the brilliant idea, however, can you do another quick video showing this device at work? perhaps you can also run a test to show if it actually restricts air flow causing longer inflation time. Thanks and keep it up and going.
thank you for the note and the great suggestions!
@@lastgreatroadtrip I would love to see this too! Just built out this device but still need a compressor. Looks like you are using Viair. I'm trying to decide if I want an air storage tank mounted in my vehicle or just a portable one I can move around. And then which model. Too many choices. Thank you!
Ummmmm. This doesn't save time. Example: if you set the pressure to 35psi, it won't have the volume of air actually a tire up to 35psi until minutes later. I've tried it. Such a waste of time and money.
You could air it up at full pressure( no regulator) if you’re kind of minding it ,then it’ll fill up fast then you shut off the valve and then use another ball dump valve and then you dump however much you want until you get the pressure you want that would be faster. That way you don’t have to hand stick the tire constantly to get the correct pressure. We use that at the Chassis shop also it’s just faster turn around.Our set up is mounted to a bench.
@@edwardstagner1021 could you give an example of parts so I can build one?
Kudos to you buddy thanks this is awesome I need this desperately thanks
No problem 👍
Last Great Road Trip Awesome video thank you for this I need it
You're welcome. Glad you like it! Shoot use a picture and let us know how yours turns out. If you go with a different regulator make sure the SCFM is high enough so that it doesn't restrict your pump.
So I tried building this same kit. I’m using it with my onboard ARB compressor. The issue I see is when the regulator is set (35psi) I notice that the compressor started to shut off at about the 32psi mark (I have a scan gauge which tells me my psi reading for each tire). If I’m not quick enough, the pump will then turn back on for a few seconds and then turn back off. This repeats..., on off on off. When I eventually remove the chuck from the tire, I notice that the tire psi is now over my desire setting.
Likewise if I remove the chuck once the pump first turns off, the psi reading is below my desired psi setting. 32psi instead of 35psi.
Seems more cumbersome then my old way. Plug chuck in, turn on compressor from inside my vehicle and when I see my desired psi on the scan gauge, turn of the pump and move to the next tire.
Just build yourself a 10 lb CO2 tank with a valve and pressure gauge and use a 2 hose or 4 hose inflator setup. These tiny compressors are just a joke.
@@LWRC yeah… I have it on a shelf collecting dust. Hopefully I can use the parts in the future for something else.
@@LWRC a joke till the power tank runs out in the middle of nowhere.
@@zxtuner4lyfe If you lack the mental capacity the understand how to determine the amount of CO2 in the tank, you shouldn't be doing offroad.
The reliability of these CO2 tank system is proven. No compressor system on the market even comes close in all out performance and reliability.
@@LWRC It's not about lacking mental capacity buddy. I air down to 8PSI and back up to 28 way too often I would burn through that tank in no time and have to refill refill refill refill forget that! They have there place. Just not for everyone.
Can you show how does it work?
i stumbled upon this while looking around for a good air inflator. How does this pressure regulator work in terms of static and dynamic PSI?
When I am filling up my tire with my normal hand held inflator that has a pressure gauge, the gauge always shows much higher than the actual PSI in the tire. Not until I stop the airflow do I see the final/actual tire PSI. How does that work with this regulator?
Nice idea but it'll be slow as heck when tyre vs reg pressure gets closer. have a look at a JAMEC PEM 1000 which inflates at full compressor pressure up to your desired pressure. thumper max dual compressor works well with the JAMEC PEM.
BTW: not slow as heck.... PEM is certainly an option.
its been 2.5 years. how well have the parts held up? any leaks?
Yes! Subscribing now, keep it up!
Thx!
Is this meant mainly for inflators or for compressors as well? For example, could I connect this to my 3 gal compressor at 150psi, set this regulator to 70 psi, and itll automatically stop when my tire reaches 70 psi?
Yes. Tire inflator regulator limits how high the inflator pressure can reach. The same for the compressor regulator that limits how high the compressor output pressure can reach.
I got this all build but there is the exposed port that just causes air to come out. What did you do on the open port?
i did not have any open ports?
@@lastgreatroadtrip I found the piece.
Have you timed airing up a tire using the regulator vs no regulator. It would seem that with the regulator in place the tire will fill up slower.
Thanks for posting the video.
I've not timed it... but you are correct that if you have a high volume pump it will take longer, but you're no longer tied to the inflator and there is plenty of other stuff to do with that time :-)
Hi. May i ask how much was your total cost to make this automatic tire inflator set. Thanks for very helpful video. More power to your channel.
Ingenious.
thank you!
Does it matter how close the air regulator is to the compressor output?
should not but haven't tested it.
Could I simply connect this to a large O2/CO2 tank?
sure but a large CO2 tank can fill a tire supper quick so you don't need to leave it.
would a hotdog or pancake compressor auto shut off with this setup? I've got a bad back and can't stay bent over airing up tires.
any compressor with an auto shut-off should work.
Does the regulator read the pressure flow when compressor is on, or when the tyre is at desired pressue. I always find that the pump pressure is higher, and when you switch off the pump, the gauge reads the lower pressure of the tyre, and then you switch on again.
the regulator is restricting the pump pressure and when the pressure in the tire is equal to the pressure setting on the regulator no more air will pass into the tire. Since most of us don't have precision calibrated gauges it may be a little higher or lower when read with a different gauge but that is okay. Just be consistent and adjust your regulator accordingly. Once adjusted the regulator will provide consistent results.
LGRT, that little piece of information about the pump shutoff is rather an important point to be made...you might edit the video with some on screen annotations to that effect...but thank you anyway. Its a great little upload. EDIT: Additional question...how do you go about setting the regulator? Are you reinflating to the same pressure each time? or do you reinflate to different pressure depending on conditions? It seems to me where youre reinflating to a different pressure from the last time the rig was used you'd have to sit there and make sure the reg was set correctly for at least one tire...or am i missing something? (lol which is entirely possible!)
thx for the note... setting the regulator depends on the regulator so we suggest reading all the manufacturer's instructions... but on the Parker I recommended, with a gauge attached, you simply attach to the tire and pump, turn the pump on, lift the yellow lock and turn the yellow nob (right = less, left = more). As you turn the gauge will show how much pressure is allowed through which is where it will stop since the tire and regulator have reached equilibrium. Once dialed into where you want press the yellow lock down and you're done.
As for different pressure, I set mine for 45 PSI which is where I run my tires on the blacktop. I've not adjusted the setting since I originally set it since I'm always going back to 45 PSI when I needed it. Of course it is easy to set so you can easily set the regulator for the conditions if you want.
What if your compressor puts out, say, 70psi? You’re then limiting the output to 35 with this regulator and it will actually take twice as long to fill. Sure, you don’t have to sit there and watch it slowly fill, but this doesn’t make sense to me.
thx for the comment.
@@lastgreatroadtrip I guess my point is, maybe you should point out the downside of this method, as well. I almost ordered the parts, myself, before giving it a good think. You’re throttling your pump output.
Thats not how regulators work Darcy!! The flowrate remains the same. The comoressor regulator can be set at 70PSI and will supply 70PSI air to the tire inflator regulator set at 35PSI. Once the tire inflator regulator reaches 35PSI, it will shut off. The regulator regulates pressure and not flowrate.
@@lastgreatroadtrip You should clarify the point that he had a question on. The regulator regulates the pressure and NOT the flowrate!!! Saying you appreciate the comment doesn't clarify anything!
@@cdnjeepoverland Negative! The output of the compressor is not throttled. The only time your flowrate is throttled is by the inside diameter of the hoses you use. 3/4" hose will flow more than 1/4" hoses!
All regulators regulate air PRESSURE and NOT FLOWRATE!!
its not accurate when the pump is working because the guage measures the pumping pressure. it will give the exact psi when the pump stops so it will measue the pressure that comes out of the tire. So you will need to switch off the pump and turn it on till you get the desired psi
thx for the comment
So I have a version of this. Once it gets close to my desired pressure it surges the pump for the last few psi. Not sure if that's the fault of the 1/4 hose or that my regulator is at the pump instead of tire.
OFF MAP Overland let us know how you resolve this.
I would say because the regulator being at the pump would be the cause, as the air in the line has to balance with the air in the tire
I built this product and added a t-piece to do two tyres at once. I am having this problem of trying to set say 40psi , and because it is squeezing the flow, my high output compressor (which switches off at 120psi) starts turning off and on way before it’s gets to 40 psi. I hope that made sense ? Any way to fix ?
You may want to set the regulator without the T split setup, then reinstall the T splitter after the regulator is set. I have used this set up with small trail pumps as well as large (4hp / 10 gal) shop pumps and have not run into any issues.
Does this work to air down as well? Plug in, set and it bleeds?
I was thinking about this too
You said automatically stops but you don't explain how to setup the stopping point.
check the show notes for a link to our website. it has more information.
Do you think you could use this consept to air down?
Interesting. Had not considered that. I use a quick deflator from ARB that removes the core and airs down tires very quickly and very precisely. (studio.th-cam.com/users/videoAKnU-IpNruU/edit)
How does this work exactly? Don't you have to adjust the pressure when the air is actually flowing through to the tire? You can't set the tire pressure otherwise right?
The regulator only allows a set amount of pressure out, and holds back anything above that. If you set it to 60 psi, you get 60 psi out, even if the compressor is set to 120 psi. There is a spring inside which is closing off the air supply once the pressure equalizes with the spring (air in outlet + spring = air inlet)
anybody showed this actually working ?
Nope, but I just bought a tire inflator for 56 dollars at home depot that shuts off auto at a programmed PSI number.
Thank you for the video, very helpful. I read the specs on my Viair 400H compressor and it does not have an auto shutoff for line pressure. Are you aware of an air regulator that can bleed off instead of shutting closed, or another solution? I'd rather build than buy something like the longacre, I like your idea better. Thanks again!
i know there are bleed offs out there but I've not looked into it. Let me know if you find something that will work. I'm with you on build and try too when I can.
We want only Chuck because my air pumping machine chuks have been losted so I am finding a dealer that can deal with us for chuks plz help me
You dint show it worked
it works!
Ummmmm. This doesn't save time. Example: if you set the pressure to 35psi, it won't have the volume of air actually a tire up to 35psi until minutes later. I've tried it. Such a waste of time and money.
This is not about speed. It is about freeing you up to do other things.
I'm guessing you do not know that the regulator you've told people to get, does not have a one way valve. You should know without it, you can not regulate the pressure and expect it to hold. the gauge will be erratic.Don't even know if you still have a channel.
Wrong title . Should be “HOW TO CONNECT A TIRE INFLATOR REGULATOR “. You didn’t build the entire tire inflator system including the air pump itself w/c is the most important part from scratch. Helpful, nevertheless.
TWO cameras are nice, back and fourth is annoying.
thx for the feedback
@@lastgreatroadtrip great video, ignore the negative folks who always find fault and have to tell you
@@deathtotaxes thanks so much for the support!!!! Really appreciate that you cared enough to let me know!
You spent 8 years talking about this?
wondering why it wasn't already out there.
I'm disappointed in your configuration of this. First, it takes a long time for the air to flow in and pump up the tire. And second, the gauge you reccomended to buy, does not hold it's setting. This is not like having this unit with electricity going to it and shutting off once it reaches it's psi. So, at this point, you are telling people false information. I'm looking forward to your response. Thanks!!!