Presta (and schraeder) compressor tool

Build a head for your compressor to fill your presta valve bicycle tires. Something like this is available commercially, but I already had the blower tool, and wanted to see if I could build it at a lower cost.

Step 1: Parts list

• compressor blower tool
• Silca presta pump head. The one I got came with the barbed fitting that fits schraeder valves in addition to the press-on presta head.
• 1/4" male pipe threads to 1/8" barbed adapter.
• 1/8" plastic tubing (like for a refrigerator ice maker)

Optional:

• 1/4" brass street tee fitting
• pressure valve

Comments

[jarvallmighty]

I like it! Simple and to the point, but, theres always a but, that tubing will fail! It will likely burst without warning. Farm and home stores sell rubber and vinyl pressure hose for air compresors by the foot and a couple hose clamps are only a few dollars. If that tubing you're using ruptures in your hand plan on a trip to the doctor. Other than that it's great and still works as a blower.