TonyBuilder

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My foot pump did not even make it threw one flying season before it broke

Puttputt maru

cmp3cantrj, You might be right about longevity but for the 25$ it cost me, it was on special, it is not a huge risk.

I just like convenience, I have been carrying around to many bits and pieces for too long. This is compact, can be hanged in my trailer permanently, so as not to forget it ever.

An other point is, clip the battery off put it on the charger and leave it there till it is needed on the tool. this is also a big convenience, it stays charged till I need it. Why can't we do that with our lipos?


TTrotary, I never exercise at the flying field, foot pumps are too exhausting.

TonyBuilder

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One season for $25 is not bad, if you get two then your good! Being I have the blower and bat so for $25 just makes sence and low risk. Apposed to $100 plus for the craftsman!

TB

joeflyer

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I like this one from Home Depot http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-12-...D12A/203356023

The price is right. Just cut off the cigarette lighter plug, install a Deans connector and an old 3 cell Lipo. I'm on the second season with mine. Also all of my planes have a standard tire (Schrader) filler valve from Century Jets, so there's no need for and special tubes or screw on fittings.

Joe

TonyBuilder

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That husky cramped out on me!

TB

Johnny9390

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Do you guys use any type of filter to keep water out? I heard some systems are sensitive to water especially the electronic air valves

2walla

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I use a campbell hausefield flashlight/inflator combo. Has wall charger and cigarette adapter that stores inside so you always have them with you. I use a robart fill valve and a short piece of tubing to the fill chuck. Works good and i have filled a flat on my trailer tire. I think it was about 40 bucks 4-5 years ago.

Puttputt maru

Yes, I always have an moisture trap in between the pump and the plane. I am not sure who makes them, I can check if need be when I get back home.

Damn memory sometimes, I just installed it yesterday on my brand new Ryobi pump.

Vincent

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DreamWorks sells a water trap for air pumps

cmp3cantrj

When I fixed my own nicad powered unit the only cost was a single deans plug and a suitable lipo - both of which I alrady had (the lipo came from a model that crashed) - so effectively ZERO.
My put together is the same - the lipo stays attached via the dual lock.

The 4 cell 3900mah lipo stays permanently plugged in on the tool. Every few sessions I feel the urge to check it and top it up -almost always this is completely unnecessary - I've never seen it below 50%. (the old Nicad needed topping up after every session).
Almost all the time IT JUST WORKS!

Puttputt maru

Glad you are happy with your choice so am I. As always in this hobby, more than one way to skin a cat and one man solution is seen as an other man problem.

all in good fun in the end.

Jetset

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Older post but this is what i use. This "Certified" brand pump is on sale at Canadian Tire for $17. There's another with a little bit slower flow for $13 bucks!
Cut the cord and connect a Lipo. Easily fills my air tanks. Rated to 150PSI.

gooseF22

the new one I am seeing all over is the cheap ryobi air pump its about 20 bucks plus a battery and charger, I got mine with a drill for a total of 79 bucks

Desertlakesflying

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Ryobi has a 18v for about 20 bucks if you already have the batteries...