Milwaukee M12 Inflator Hack: Adding a better chuck for quicker use and less air loss.

[@mnight207]

I definitely agree with you on the buttons. I always turn mine off

[@russellpottenger8584]

Hi Doc, we sometimes take it for granted but want you to know we always appreciate when you provide the links as you do.

[@feanor5037]

I'm in the market for a drill with interchangeable chucks and this inflator is why I'm leaning towards the Milwaukee 12v system

[@chiphill4856]

The Milwaukee Installation Driver with interchangeable chucks is a fantastic tool. It gets into places other drivers can't. The trigger action is smooth allowing the correct rpm's for the given application. Highly recommended.

[@feanor5037]

@@chiphill4856 Thanks... a major thing that's making me hesitate is some confusion over the difference between the T and the D drill shape options. The T has much more power and a 13mm chuck but if I understood a test I saw correctly the concentric driver doesn't seem to get as close to edges as the one that comes with the D shape. The magetic holder on the D also looks really useful, albeit with a possible downside of ferrous metal shavings sticking to it. I already have a brushed 18v Bosch drill, the 18v-21, so I do already have a 13mm drill in my collection - so maybe the D M12 drill would be better? The 18v-21 is just a bit under-powered by the latest brushless standards but I'll probably never need that extra power

[@thomashaugen4514]

I am constantly hitting the power button instead of the inflate button as well. Also, I use the JACO Lightning S2X Tire Inflator Hose Extension Self Locking Nozzle my M18 and M12 inflator and it works well without any adaptors.

[@rjthomasindyusa]

Does your M12 inflator work at low pressure? I recently bought a M18 and it won't do anything below 10 psi. Thanks.

[@do-ineedtosay723]

JACO... never even knew this product existed till this post! Thank you for educating me! *

[@k3n85]

Thank you thank you!

[@FixitFred]

I did this exact mod two years ago I find that chuck leaks alot when installed. I am going to buy the locknflate with the adapter its super pricey but ultra reliable

[@chiphill4856]

I had the same experience. I have these cheaper chucks but they are leaky. I find I have to fidget with it quite a bit to be air tight.

[@MORGANSMaintenance]

I’ve done the same thing with the buttons…. Great Video as always 👍

[@PersonaN007Grata]

Great idea. I love my M12 inflator too. But recently I picked up the M18 and it’s a game changer. Pumps way faster and it’s quieter. Has memory settings too. I even use it to fill my Harbor Freight 11 gallon portable air tank! Did I say game changer?

[@BrewCityRider]

Just get a Jaco Lightning hose extender. You can directly connect it to the Milwaukee, and it has the best self locking chuck on the market. All you do is push it on the valve, and then press a button to release it. Make sure to get the open flow variety though - the closed flow is for use with a compressor. You'll spend a bit more on the Jaco (about $25,) but it is so much slicker.

[@garygullikson6349]

Most quick lock-on chucks won't fit into the access hole in an RV "beauty disk" and lock onto the tire valve securely. The screw-on type will fit.

[@CodyLeon]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who turns it off when I mean to push start 😂

[@vicarod]

Saw this on a Milwaukie fan page or something. Did this on my M12 a few months ago and WOW what a difference. I bought the ones that just screw on to my current M12 chuck.

[@John-eq8cu]

I really wanted to see someone snip that hose, and attach some air fittings to upgrade it.

[@zackmerrill8593]

I like that you made it so that you can still run the factory thread on version. I find the clip on style tend to leak unless the hose is putting zero strain on the valve stem. I’m very curious about the locknflate.

[@MattLitkeRacing]

I made one of these last year for mine with the standard Milton air chuck

[@kxiong93]

Have you tired this on a multi hose line to pump 4 tires at once?

[@Sylvan_dB]

Instead of all the adapters, did you consider removing the existing female fitting and replacing it with your desired fitting?

[@NickMach007]

This! That's exactly what I did. Cheaper and easier :)

[@gl0sek]

If you are worried about accessibility perhaps you could use angled adapter?

[@chiphill4856]

Yes. A universal joint would also alleviate some of the force on the stem.

[@garygullikson6349]

The original screw-on air chuck has a Shrader valve in it, don't you need to remove that Shader valve so that you have airflow to the new lock on air chuck?

[@do-ineedtosay723]

I agree, for the most part, that the Milwaukee M12 inflator is wonderful except when it's time for battery removal. Ridiculous that I have to fight to get it out! *

[@mrharleyguy2u]

Should use a 90 degree chuck, Adding those adaptors make it kind of long to fit in some wheels.

[@rjthomasindyusa]

Does the M12 inflate low pressures? The M18 won't go below 10 psi. Great video!

[@Zet1988]

does your default screw chuck leaks? cuz mine leaks from between the brass and the where the hose starts unless i have something really tight

[@1bra89]

can u blow air and remove dust with that example the pc etc ...?

[@chiphill4856]

You removed the shrader valve from the new adapter but I noticed you left the shrader in the original fitting on the hose. Wouldn't it benefit from the removal of that valve as well?

[@GenePavlovsky]

The thing in the original fitting is not a schrader valve, it's a valve core depressor (it opens the schrader valve mechanically once the fitting is attached). I'm not familiar with this inflator, but generally these things are a non-removable part of the chuck. With the mod it is indeed not serving any function, but if you wanted to remove it, you would have to use a dremel or something like this to grind it out (possibly damaging the threads on the fitting in the process). I think the OP wanted to leave the original fitting untouched, in case he wants to go back to how things were. If not, the simplest thing would be to cut off the original hose and fit a single suitable barb or hose clamp adapter, rather than mix and match multiple screw-in adaptors as in the video. Or just use some nice replacement head for a bicycle pump, that can fit more than one type of valve.

[@pecerra]

I actually got a nice shorter piece on Amazon for a lot less. Beats all the length from couplers

[@joedaddy9610]

link?

[@pecerra]

@@joedaddy9610 2-pack is more worth your money tbh

[@michaelt.3632]

They have them at JDTCO that has a diffrent one piece connector LAC0132

[@hogwashsentinel]

I used a Slime 20332 Inflator Hose Adapter

[@andyx7013]

@lastbesttool Can you please do a video of new homeowner tool box.

[@jaxbrewery]

They do sell one piece adapters on Amazon so you won’t need those couplers. I have then on my M18 inflators

[@stihlpro2401]

Link please

[@coryulrich6489]

I thought I was only one turning it off by accident

[@elliotkane4443]

Nice idea but that kind of clamp always leaks.

[@markifi]

all it needs is a number keypad. not even a power button. you key in the pressure you want, i should inflate to and maintain that pressure until you come back to detach it. a few seconds after detecting normal athmospheric pressure, it should switch itself off automatically. no manual operation. it could prectically be operated by a blind person

[@markifi]

typo

[@joshconstant312]

What’s $60 when you are wearing a Rolex😂

[@Trump-The-GREATEST]

Yeah you didnt had to go all the way with those adapters when Amazon already have the 1/4" screw in chucks that fit all these standard 1/4" air compressor connections. You get 2 for $7! They work perfect and they just screw in tight and forget it!