Air gauge for kite pump

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4907 Posts Portland Unstrapped

Anyone know of a place where you can pick these up in Ptown. Got 5 pumps and all the pressure guages failed.

pdxmonkeyboy · Wed Jul 11, 07 10:30 am

I would google gauges, air tool service, or even irrigation supply.

These guys are the super gauges company, give them a call they can point you in the right direction.

http://www.issproinc.com/

Nak · Wed Jul 11, 07 11:20 am

http://cgi.ebay.com/NOSHOK-1-5-Dial-1-8-NPT-0-30-PSI-Pressure-Gauge-NIB_W0QQitemZ7626748682QQihZ017QQcategoryZ55825QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

About $11 with shipping, less if you buy more than one and combine shipping. ($3.30 each plus $7.46 shipping.)

I put these on my pumps. Cheap, consistent, accurate. ABS case so no corrosion. I use the 0-30 psi model because you're less likely to screw it up with an overpressure at the gauge while pumping. They do have a 0-15 psi model, but I'm not sure how long it would remain accurate...

pacifichigh · Since 11 May 2005 1004 Posts ATX Texan

GM-- Just pump up till your kite is "baywatch firm" & call it good.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4907 Posts Portland Unstrapped

I think Silcone may have a higher tensile strength than Waroo

- Thanks Nak

pacifichigh · Since 11 May 2005 1004 Posts ATX Texan

But they are both equally fun to play with

hedquista · Since 13 Apr 2007 72 Posts Salt lake city

i fly waroo and have never used a gauge. i jsut pump until it is firm. a flick of the finger... if it rings its good to go. i have never blown the leading edge. (although i have seen some blow in person, while pumping and in the air)

really, the leading edge will olny fail if the stiching comes out. so check that regularly. i have to to patch stitch about every 5 sessions or so. but a guage would be nice so i would know EXACTLY how much pressure i put in there.

keats