Filling tractor tires

[digger1803]

I`m able to buy rimguard by a 55 gal. drum, what type of pump, and attachments do I need to fill tractor tires?
Thanks for any info digger1803

 

[Soundguy]

Wow.. you must be rich! Around here rimguard is hefty expensive.

I'd say just set back and have one of your servants do it while another few of them fan you and get you fresh grapes and some cold drinks!!

Seriously though What about a drill pump? and the burp valve kit for the valve stem?

soundguy

 

[MarkV]

What Soundguy said. I’ve never seen Rimguard so I don’t know how thick it is but the drill pump worked great for water and environmentally friendly anti-freeze when I did mine. If you are not familiar with what Soundguy calls a “burp valve”, it attaches to the valve stem and has a button to release air as the pressure builds from pumping in liquid. Many farm type stores carry them and Napa can get them for you. As I remember they are only about five dollars.

MarkV

 

[Farmwithjunk]

What Soundguy said. I’ve never seen Rimguard so I don’t know how thick it is but the drill pump worked great for water and environmentally friendly anti-freeze when I did mine. If you are not familiar with what Soundguy calls a “burp valve”, it attaches to the valve stem and has a button to release air as the pressure builds from pumping in liquid. Many farm type stores carry them and Napa can get them for you. As I remember they are only about five dollars.

MarkV

NAPA sells 3 variants of that valve. One is a simple affair that sells for just under $10 now. #2 is a "deluxe" version of #1. Better quality, bigger price tag. $20. #3 is a commercial application tool. (Like a tire repair business might own) It screws on the stem. then removes the valve core internally without loosing a DROP of fluid. It has an automatic air bleed valve. It sells for well over $150. I bought #2.

I bought a "TEEL" chemical pump through WW Grainger. (110v) It's stainless steel with replaceable rubber impeller. You get 2 "re-builds" with the pump. It was about $55 if I recall correctly. Beyond that, a couple pieces of garden hose, a 55 gallon drum, a jack, and you're in business! I've pumped (in AND out) probably 100 tires over the years with this set-up. Never used the first rebuild kit yet. I've pumped Ca/Cl. Windshield washer fluid, and RV anti-freeze with no problems. Teel pump will fill a 16.9X30" tire (74 gal.) in about 10 minutes.

Most tire repair companies use an air-powered "suction pump" that will literally suck every drop out of a filled tire/tube. Removing ALL the fluid is much more difficult than filling a tire.

 

[digger1803]

Wow.. you must be rich! Around here rimguard is hefty expensive.

I'd say just set back and have one of your servants do it while another few of them fan you and get you fresh grapes and some cold drinks!!

Seriously though What about a drill pump? and the burp valve kit for the valve stem?

soundguy

$2.50 per gal. for rimguard, but they want $48.00 per hr. to fill tires and no set time, the dealer is 75 miles away easier to take a couple drums there than rims and tires or the tractor, Thanks for reply