Inflator Hose Problem

[gtto]

I have been having a problem with my inflator hose and wonder if anyone knows why. It seems that it is not making proper contact with the inflator assembly. When i pish the inflate button, i get bery little air coming through. If i squeeze down the female fitting onto the male, it works fine. I first suspected salt in the fitting and soaked it in a vinegar solution. Seemed to work. Then it happened again and nothing seems to fix it. I will buy another hose but i was curious to see if anyone had an explanation. FWIIW, The hose is miflex.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

When was the last time you disassembled, cleaned, and lubed the inflator itself? And did you remove and reinstall the schrader valve in the hose? I'd try those before buying a new hose.

 

[Dsix36]

I have found that some low pressure nipples are not always 100% compatable with all low pressure hoses. I think it might be a slight difference in the lengths of either the nipples or the schrader valves.

 

[j2s]

You can buy the female inflator assembly separate and have the option of attaching it to any LP hose [Miflex or standard] of any length....It's easier to clean that way [ I use an ultra sonic cleaner] and I've found they're usually better made...It gives you the option of eliminating the hose as a possible cause or switching to another hose if the hose does get damaged.....

 

[redacted]

I would try a new schradder valve and see if that fixes the problem. Actually, I would first try another LPI hose. IF that worked OK, I would unscrew the current schradder valve about 1 turn and see if it then worked OK. Then I would try replacing the $2 schradder valve before the $20 LPI hose.

 

[gtto]

Thanks to all. I will try all of the above as soon as I get back to the states.

 

[Randy43068]

the shrader removal tool is a couple bucks from an auto parts store. If I recall correctly, the last one I bought was under 2 bucks. The auto parts store will have the schrader valves, too.

 

[randy88k5]

If you get the Schrader valve tool from the auto parts store, make sure the wrech is deep enough to fit inside the hose. Most auto parts stores carry the "4-way" multi-tool that looks like this:

I found that the one I had was too shallow to reach the valve.
I found the screwdriver style works best