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Wolf Glovebox Genie 3in1 Tyre Inflator Digital Pump 12v Air Compressor 150psi with Torch & SOS Light

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The draper inflator is cordless, which is really convenient, but there’s also a 12-volt cable provided so that you can plug it in and carry on pumping if it runs out of battery before you’ve finished inflating the tyre. The gauge, annoyingly, shows target pressure rather than actual pressure, leaving a coloured bar display to chart inflation progress.

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But while its portable nature and trigger style are perfect for squeezing in the odd PSI or two, this model's rather slow inflation speed and short (15cm) air hose make longer pumping jobs tedious.

Most tyre inflators also feature screwed valve couplings which are faster and more effective than the old-fashioned lever coupling, making it even easier to add an accurate amount of air. The RTC6000 isn’t the fastest here at our flat-to-full tyre inflation test, but it’s only 20 seconds behind the two more rapid options here, and we'd argue that you save more time than that thanks to the cordless aspect, so you don’t have to faff about plugging it in. Some units are also equipped with an Auto-stop function, where you simply dial the target pressure into the inflator and it pumps out air until that pressure is reached. Here's a great concept: an inflator that’s cordless for maximum convenience but can also be connected to a 12-volt supply so it can continue pumping if the battery drains down.

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If you really do just want an inflator for top-ups, this is a neat device, but others here are much more powerful and versatile. This compressor scored well in ease of use; it was quick to pack away and simple to swap between the three pressure measurements, and like a few others, a preset function was available and easily initiated. Speed is the only advantage the MAC01 has over the two, though, as we favour the Sakura’s digital gauge and auto-stop to the Sealey's analogue dial. The generous 5m cable means the device can be positioned right next to the tyre, making the 2m air hose actually a little excessive. To prevent this, it's crucial to keep them in tip-top condition, with the first step being to ensure they're inflated to the correct pressures.

Despite its smaller size, the Ring performed well, inflating the tyre faster than some of the larger models in this test. There’s even a tiny rubber protrusion to place the removed tyre valve cap on so that you don’t misplace it while you inflate the tyre. Auto-stop, where you select the pressure you want and the inflator stops when it gets there, is the ultimate in ease of use, and deflate buttons are also worthwhile. We also compared each inflator’s gauge reading to a pinpoint-accurate pressure measuring device to check its precision, while also appraising the extra features that some units have, such as lights.

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Despite its inflation capabilities, the Sealey lacks some of the more modern features that are more commonplace, such as a digital gauge and auto-stop. We factored in how easy each unit was to use and, particularly, whether the wire was long enough to be convenient, and how the air hose was suitable for our needs. It’s not difficult to spot that this unit and the Sakura share the same casing, but the similarities end there. The MAC01's lever-type valve coupling is primitive compared to the Sakura's screw coupling and deflate button.

We like the digital gauge and auto-stop facility, but pressure has to be expressed in PSI only, unlike with all the other units here.

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