FERRET Tyre Deflators... Bang for the Buck
Submitted by Ringy35 on Sat, 2011-05-14 20:23
Went down the beach today for a fish and tested out my new FERRET tyre defaltor... AWESOME!! definitely worth the 30 bucks i paid for them off ebay. Dropped the tyre pressure down 10 PSI in about 15 seconds, easy to use and they work! Reccomend them to any one out there.
MattMiller
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Interesting
how do they work? Are they similar to Stauns?
Ringy35
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I tried to explain it but it
I tried to explain it but it made no sense at all haha check out this link http://www.ferretdeflators.com/information.html
They cannot be set to a specific pressure but it worked out to be about 1 PSI every 2 seconds which is pretty bloody quick i thought. They are also made in W.A so its supporting a local business as well.
They have got one pretty happy customer here any way!!
MattMiller
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OK,
so there similar to Stauns without the preset feature. Glad i've got Stauns then
UncutTriggerInWA
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Me Too Matt
My routine is to stop. Open a beer. Let the dog out to do his business, attach the pre-set Stauns and relax for a few minutes before proceeding with confidence that I have even pressure. They cost a bit more but IMO it's well worth it.
Vince.
Work smart and fish often.
Member and die-hard supporter of the mighty West Coast Eagles.
uncleben
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i got some deflators off ebay
i got some deflators off ebay that are exactly the same as stauns but only cost me 30 bucks delivered instead off around 90.....
Ringy35
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I was lookin at them as well
I was lookin at them as well but thought id support and test out a local WA product
MattMiller
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Spot on Ringy
and it would be interesting to hear what those ebay cheapies are made of and how long they last. I doubt they would be made of the same quality materials as the Stauns. I've had mine for 6yrs ($70) and they've been well used and still look like new. I've been very impressed with them and wouldn't recommend anything else.
grantarctic1
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I checked them out
I checked them and other imitations on e-bay. Was intresting to read the feed back from buyers.
Some said they were ok altho you get what you pay for.
There was a lot of negative feedback too. Claims they were useless and failed straight out of the pack.
I think i would just pay the bit extra and have a set that lasts more than once .
PS . Sorry , the ones i looked at were not the Ferret brand.
uncleben
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70 bucks 6 years ago would be
70 bucks 6 years ago would be about right.... now they are between 80-100 depending on where you get your price..... these other ones are made in the same factory as stauns... so yes will be very interesting to see how long they last..... and at 30 bucks its cheap
Ringy35
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Dont get me wrong they
Dont get me wrong they probably work a treat.. i just like purchasing Australian products, even majority of hand tools i own, try my best always ta buy Aussie!! (if i can)
Man Overboard
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I have the stauns, forget
I have the stauns, forget what i paid for them tbh. Bought them about 5 yrs ago
They will last a lifetime, so $100 is cheep cheep, if you ask me.
Matty whats all this chit chat, about you going chuck chunder in the Bay the other day bro
Harro was saying something about "sending a boy to do a man's work"
MattMiller
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HAHA,
lesson learnt mate, steer clear of those 'suspicious' iced coffee handouts.
Man Overboard
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Yeah, with harro's driving it
Yeah, with harro's driving it will end up down the front of your shirt anyway
merman
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I got a set of those cheap
I got a set of those cheap ones off ebay, wasn't actually after them but they came free with a snatch strap that I needed.
Didnt expect much from a freebie and didnt get much either.
They don't work to the presets so stear clear.
The old get what you pay for applies here IMO.
Ringy35
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Good Planking form your
Good Planking form your runnin there mate haha
merman
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Yeh I prefer sandy beaches
Yeh I prefer sandy beaches to balconies for my Planking efforts.
Ringy35
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hahahaha
hahahaha
roddo
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the ferret tyre defelator is
the ferret tyre defelator is great in my opinion.i like the fact that you can go as soft as you want with them unlike the stauns which are preset so its a little more work to let your tyres a bit lower but i guess its each to there own. and being made in wa is even better and the bloke that makes them is a champ ive been in his workshop top bloke.
cheers
Roddo
Ringy35
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I think the bloke that makes
I think the bloke that makes them isn't a bad lad either Rod hahahaha
the ferret
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Did you get that impellor
Did you get that impellor sorted Rod?
THE FERRET Rapid tyre deflator, watch a demo-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1NJjaXbgmA EGR "Shims" and rear light brackets www.ferretdeflators.com
roddo
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yeah mate sure did its not
yeah mate sure did its not that hard a job.
dagree
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Got both
Stauns and a Ferret deflator. Stauns can be reset so have 2 at 18 psi and 2 at 12.... As Uncut says "time for some refreshments and the dog to do his business".
Use the Ferret when have to go lower than 12 when required and has saved a few valve stems going bush
Love them both but if Rod could get the FERRET to be able to be preset/adjustable his blood would be worth bottling!!!
Cheers,
David (AKA Grumps)
Location: Heathridge. Toys: 120 Series Prado ... 5.3 Stacer Seamaster/Merc 90HP.
the ferret
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Ha ha, That'd give the
Ha ha, That'd give the Chinese something ELSE to copy lol, anyway, they do bottle my blood cos it's 50/50!!
THE FERRET Rapid tyre deflator, watch a demo-- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1NJjaXbgmA EGR "Shims" and rear light brackets www.ferretdeflators.com