How much air goes from the pump to the tire when you plug it on the valve?
04-22-21, 08:24 AM
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How much air goes from the pump to the tire when you plug it on the valve?
Guys,
I am trying to figure out how much air my tires gains between rides by using my floor pump's pressure gauge. I was always told it could be between 0 to 100 PSI, but I have never verified.
The thing is that there is a loss of pressure inside the tire as soon as I connect the head on the valve (physics
) so the reading is not accurate. I am trying to figure out how much pressure is gained during the connection. Google wasn't helpful. Just in case, I know I can buy a gauge to read the pressure directly at the valve.
Has anyone ever wondered / found the answer or am I the only bored cyclist in the world who has time to think about these things? I know it will vary based on the length of the pump's air hose and surely a few other factors, but there should be a known average, right?
I am trying to figure out how much air my tires gains between rides by using my floor pump's pressure gauge. I was always told it could be between 0 to 100 PSI, but I have never verified.
The thing is that there is a loss of pressure inside the tire as soon as I connect the head on the valve (physics
) so the reading is not accurate. I am trying to figure out how much pressure is gained during the connection. Google wasn't helpful. Just in case, I know I can buy a gauge to read the pressure directly at the valve.Has anyone ever wondered / found the answer or am I the only bored cyclist in the world who has time to think about these things? I know it will vary based on the length of the pump's air hose and surely a few other factors, but there should be a known average, right?
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