Best tool / gizmo for pressure vessel inflating?

[Mick10256]

I'm sure this has been asked before so if so please direct me to the thread. What do you guys find best to re-inflate pressure vessels? I have a small compressor with a standard tyre inflator (PCL). I find it nearly impossible to get this down the back of boilers, especially when no clearance above e.g. when in lofts or high in kitchens. Even when I can connect it, it usually lets more air out than in. All this whilst trying to catch the expelled water!! There must be an easy way? Best tools found would be much appreciated.Mick

 

[Best]

Needs a long hose for gas boilers - guys on here say the (manual) Regin floor pump for expansion vessels is good.
I use a similar but cheaper Crivit floor pump which only has a short hose but I mostly do accessible or separate expansion vessels on oil boilers & unvented cylinders.
I should add, - it kills me pumping up the air on exp vessels & I am also thinking of a battery operated pump because I wouldn't dream of using a manual pump on my car tyres, (unless really stuck) so makes sense.

 

[Ermintrude]

You can get a cordless rottenburger one ! Or the regin angled exp vessel adaptor and the Reginfoot pump, if the valve on exp is goosed simply leave the adaptor on and but a new one charge custard £10.00 for the privilege.
http://bit.ly/1bWOsq

 

[townfanjon]

halfords foot pump with a mega long extended rubber hose.

 

[Mike Jackson]

I use the Regin pump. I've got the angle adaptor and for pain in the arris vessels I've got some lorry tyre valve extenders.

 

[Chalked]

These are handy.
90 Degree tyre valve adaptor extra long shank motorcycles all Schrader valves | eBay
as are these
Bikers Dream extension adapter set offers at the cycling shop Rose Bikes UK

 

[Ermintrude]

Regin one is a combination of both.

 

[lame plumber]

Stanley DN/8/5 4.5Ltr Portable Air Compressor 240V | Air Compressor | NoLinkingToThis

 

[heliotrope]

It is not necessary to disconnect the vessel from the system when
re pressurising. Make sure that the system is flat.

This can be done by leaving open a drain cock or (not recommended) holding
open the safety valve. (other methods can be used).

The expelled water will be pushed back into the heating system so no mess.

I use a bike pump, have never found a vessel that could not be re-inflated with one.

 

[Ermintrude]

Bike pump on a 100l would take a while. Has yours got a pressure gauge?

 

[jjmmcc]

check this, small pump from Hfords.

 

[Roger Welton]

I use the regin pump with long hose, not cheap but makes life easy and I use bit every day. Before that I was using a foot pump and it was a pain really.

When I know I'm going to a larger site with larger vessels then I take my small air compressor with me

 

[galaxy_plumbing]

i use cordless rothenberger, cost around 40 quid. much easier than foot pump i used to use.

 

[Mick10256]

Thanks guys. I have a small (but heavy!) shhhh air compressor which does the job hands and feet free. It's getting something to seal reliably on the almost inaccessible valves that's the problem and then getting it off again without letting all the air back out. I'll check out the regin. Cheers, Mick