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Coldicote | 18:21 Sat 20th Feb 2010 | Motoring
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I bought a double cylinder foot pump for my car tyres, but found it too difficult to use. Firstly the clip to fasten it onto the valve was very stiff to operate. Secondly I needed to support myself and stand on it with both feet to operate it. Needless to say it was an expensive disappointment. I now have a single cylinder pump which is much easier to use. The way these double cylinder things are advertised makes them sound marvellous. Have others had this experience and how did you cope with it?
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Put on weight ; )
Was it from Argos?

I I bought one from there, and couldn't even get the clip down to fasten it to the valve.

I took it back and bought a cheap single cylinder one from Wilko.
It does the job.
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You can get an electric tyre pump for £3.99 which is much easier and quicker and which works from the cigarette/cigar lighter in the car. Had one for years. Also much better for people with angina/heart problems.
if you find yourself continually having to use a footpump there really must be other issues, ie tyre/valve...
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Thank you all for these comments. I wonder if anyone has a double cylinder pump and is satisfied with it? I'm obviously not alone with the problem. No Chas, I don't need to use a pump very often - just for a check over. I hadn't heard of the electric kind you mention Wak, which could be useful on occasions, but for the time being I'll stick with the single cylinder one I have. It's very helpful to share these thoughts with others.

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