Schrader valve/mini pump problem

[Cloudymoor]

You're too kind Sundial. To complicate matters. I just went back to try again, found my valve under the tire, sort of crooked in there and I couldn't pop it out without risking further damage. When I tried to pump it in that position, all I succeeded in doing was making the schrader pump adapter damaged. I'm disgusted. Quite frankly, I agree about the floor pump.

[sundial]

Here's the mini pump. This head is set for a presta (skinny) valve, so I need to change it for schrader.



I unscrewed the outer black ring and pulled out the presta adapter.



This is the presta adapter and I'll need to reverse it for the schrader.



I've set it for schrader and I need to screw the black ring back on the pump at this point.



Now I'm attaching it to my valve. Notice the lever is in the down position. Press the pump down firmly until you feel it "give".



Now pull up the lever and it should lock it into place. Now you can start pumping up your tire. Be very careful to not jiggle the valve too much so as not to break it.

[lph]

What an excellent pictorial

Note that the Presta valve has a small screw on it that keeps it from disappearing into the rim as you attach the pump.

[Cloudymoor]

Well Sundial,
You're a treasure. What incredible photos! Due to this great pictorial, I was able to confirm that I had been doing everything correctly and still no luck. I got the confidence to go to my LBS a whiel ago and sure enough----defective pump!! I was thrilled to hear it. Shook my confidence. They changed it on the spot.

Many many thanks for the generous time you took in getting this information to me!!

Best regards.

[sundial]

I got the confidence to go to my LBS a whiel ago and sure enough----defective pump!! They changed it on the spot.

You're more than welcome! What kind of pump did you get? Any pictures?

[Cloudymoor]

No photos Sundial (tee hee), but it's a "Planet Bike" pump. They gave it to me already out of the package, but it's very similar to the Fuji pump---same gauge. More substantial feel to it however.

[sundial]

Did you test it in the comfort and safety of your home?