Cheap Tubeless Tire Inflator hack for mountain bikes! 

Home Depot is going to be so confused about why these are all sold out. hahaha. Also, you did GREAT talking on camera. Charismatic and entertaining as always.

Clever hack! This is also pretty safe because you have high volume at low pressure, and you're not modifying anything so the blow-off valve (that yellow thing) will help you keep your digits. As someone who never had luck seating tires, I would have rather spent $10 on this hack instead of wasting $50+ on a Specialized Air Tool Blast that still doesn't work most of the time. Also, I think this video was well done! You'll get more comfortable in front of a camera the more you do it. Soon enough you'll stop thinking about thousands of people silently watching you from the toilet.

Hot tip: just keep the valve core in your teeth. You'll know exactly where it is, and I've only swallowed 3 of them!

That worked amazingly well!!!!! Seated a tire on the very first try. I modified a bit by using a more flexible hose to connect to the valve stem. Thank you so much! Saves buying a compressor or having to go the bike shop. And, it’s portable!!!

Already had this for washing my bike after a ride, I go search RU-vid for tubeless compressor options, ran into this, worked like a charm. Thanks!

Thanks for the idea, but it can be improved. I bought the same sprayer and remover the handle/valve which restricts flow. You can bend the hose and clip in place while pressurizing and then the flow is much higher. Works great.

Dude, you're a natural in front of the camera! Haha... great job, killer hack, gonna pick one up - thanks!

Thank you so much for this absolutely awesome $10 DIY idea! From the very 1st try, no trial/error, works like a charm! About 50~60 pumps would do it for a 29" tire. (I wasn't able to put in ~70 pumps in it, as it gets too much/hard.) Thanks, Phil!

This is a great example of why I love your channel... Original, helpful, and entertaining. Keep up the good work Phil.

Amazing solution that works! Wife is happy that I didn't spend on a compressor that would add to the mess in the garage.

Damn, I've been using my own version of this for years and never told anyone because I thought everyone else knew. Now I feel like a dick for not telling anyone.

Awesome! I bought pretty much everything I would need for the conversion but so far I didn't know how to work around not having a compressor without blowing myself up. Much appreciated!

Add a presta valve to the side and you can quickly take the pressure to 45psi with you floor pump (sprayer only goes to 30-35psi). Disable the pressure relief valve if it has one. Leave the wand trigger handle on for your dump burst valve. I have a RYOBI ONE+ P737 18v small hand drill size portable air compressor and can air the tank to 45psi in about 45seconds through the presta attachment. The tank doubles as a portable wash station for normal use.

That's friggin' genius!! I may have to get one solely for the dual purpose of being a shower 🚿

Great video. Tip: once seated there no need to worry about the air flowing out again before pumping to full - its not going to "fall out".

Saw this vid just after struggling to seat a tyre with my floor pump. Bought a sprayer today and it works a treat! Cheers Phil!

First off THANK YOU! You just saved me $50. This works great and for anyone thinking about buying the 2 Gal. option for an extra $5 that’s what I did for more volume, and it works exactly the same as the 1 Gal model demonstrated.

Usually just do it with a hand pump, which sucks, but I had a bike sitting for a few months so the tire had a few small creases that weren't sitting perfectly so doing it by hand was impossible.. I remembered watching this 2 years ago and rewatched. I grabbed the 2 gal version of thr same pump for $5 more and it set the bead perfectly on the first try... Excellent hack

nice! I have a compressor but I wanted something portable so if I run into problems I can just reset at my car.

Using a high volume air mattress foot pump works really well for seating the bead as well. They cost $10 at walmart, no mods needed.

Lovely! I was in the market for a compressor. NOT ANYMORE!!! Thanks Phil!

Just found this after struggling to mount plus size tyres on 38mm rims. Worked first time. Excellent tip.

genius! I already used a larger 5 gallon one of those to make a camp shower (almost exactly like Jeff had in the other video)...now I need to see if I can get it to pull double duty like this too!

Hi Phil I've just done this. Terrific idea and it worked fine first time. And shared it with some mates who are goi g tubeless too. Many thanks again from the U.K

First time I tried this, it did not work at all. but a few days later, while blowing up my tire with a tube in it, I found that the tire was actually bad. So I replaced the tire and this thing worked great. Thanks for the idea Phil.

Awesome vid. Just bought one. Under $9. Works perfect. Thanks man. Not sure what 39 people disliked, haha.

Nice. Those spray bottles are handy. Plus when you are done you can fill it with water and spray off all sealant you spilled all over the place. One Recommendation, you place the valve in spot you will delinquently loose it, I normally put it somewhere I will knock it on the floor and add a good 20 minutes to the job looking for it.

My local bike shops didn't have any air shots in stock so I bought one of these recently and it still works. great hack.

What a great trick. Actually works. Only issue I had was the clear tube came flying out of the hose. But I just held it in as I released the air and it was good. Thanks!

Was just looking at one of these yesterday thinking how many purposes it would serve. Going to order one with your link. Brilliant! And your tutorial, speaking videos are great!

Hey phill, that yellow cap is a pressure release valve so if you go over the recommended pressure it will automatically open and closed .

Cool idea, Phil. And the more practice you have talking to the camera, the more comfortable and natural it will feel. You're off to a good start.

This is genius ! I will make me one of these pronto .I have been making my own stuff thanks to videos I see here. Stuff that I made include a bike stand, derailleur hanger adjuster, truing stand and dishing tool.Most of my project were made with stuff that I already had laying around.

This works so well! I just did my 2 bikes with this method and one was a fat bike!! Thank you so much for sharing this!

This method works great! I bought the 2 gal version because I have a 29+ wheel set. Just set up some 29x3 tires no problem. I did have to shim the clear tube with the angle cut a bit with some electrical tape to get a tight seal. Thanks for the info.

Holy shit this worked!!! My first time setting up tubeless wheels after 2 hours trying to pump these up with a normal bike pump i looked at my old weed sprayer and within 10 minutes bam! Seated. Dude you're a genius. Thank you so much!

Nice hack! Worked for me with road tubeless. Only mod was to duct tape about a foot long, 1" diameter wooden dowel to the pump handle so now can pump with both hands.

Wow it worked like a charm, With all this pandemic, my bike was seated for more than 3 months, so all the liquid inside was like little marbles, I am using Stan’s race sealant, so it is not possible to add it through the valve, Friday night was a nightmare, y tried everything, even going to the gas station, I ended up with sore arms an of course was not able to ride on Saturday, then I saw this post, on Sunday I run in to a Home Depot and give it a try. It just worked, the only thing I would add is that in order to remove the end tip of the sprayer, you need some heat. Thank you

Works like a charm on 27.5x2.8 Maxxis Minion DHR II (I used the 2 gallons version), thanks for the hack!

I've been using that sprayer for years because I used to live in a condo with no outside hose :-( Great to wash both you and the bike. Even better for wet t shirt contests but I'll leave those pics for the adult channel ;-)

Dude! You're a genius. I'm gonna give this a crack 👍

Love listening to you talk like this!! keep it up my man super entertaining.

I tryed this with my Michelin Pro grip... No success. End up buying today the Specialized air shot. Just writing anyway to let you know that you are awesome. Keep it up man.

Best hack I've seen for....ever! Brilliant. Seth is gunna be like, "why didn't I think of that?!" oh by the way the canister has a safety release valve for consumer safety reasons so no fear of over inflation.

Skills with Phil - Thanks for the video. It worked out well. After 2 attempts, the MTB tire seated to the rim. I've tried other methods posted on blogs and youtube vids = wasting 6 hours. Your approach took me 30 mins to complete, including time spent at Home Depot. Alton Brown shared that he has a strong preference for tools with multiple purposes. This is one of them. Inflate tires and portable hand wash/shower.

That's genius Phil !! On my way to Home Depot right now :)

This wAs awesome. I had this setup in my garage and totally put it to use today. Stoked on a free setup right in my garage. My first ever tubeless setup, and I dot it done.

I use that exact sprayer as a mobile shower! Came in helpful at Lutsen on Saturday. Never thought of using it as a compressor, but I have an air compressor...

Well you should talk on camera more because this video was very helpful and well worth watching. Ridding videos get boring after a while but learning videos are useful and we may watch them more than once. Thanks.

Ha! Awesome tip Phil. I was going to try the gaffa'd, soft drink bottle but will just go get one of these instead. Even at $20 here in Australia, it's still way cheaper than the $100 Airshot! Keep up the channel mate, it's great!

You were great in Dodgeball!!

In New Mexico all summer and needed a way to set beads! Thanks again, Phil! Great hack, and worked the first try! :)

Nice one Phil..! McGyver would be proud!! Im gonna do that.. thanks!

bought trucker tire sealant dries up very quick tired of going to the gas station this worked perfect with my ghetto tubeless setup 10 min. from start to finish

Thx bro.., i use a gallon sprayer for my 700cx35 schwalbe g one rs.., and it works like magic ..., thx bro

Tried the exact same garden sprayer and also tried a regular pump and pumping like i was superman and the beads did not pop. I had to go to the gas station and use their comoressor. Done. Dont waste your time, just do it right.

I've used one of those! Mine was made from a coke bottle though. SKETCHY :D

If you mix a little Dawn dish soap with water in a spray bottle and spray the outside of the tire, it’ll seat super smoothly and will mostly self-adjust as it sets. Other than that, this pump method is great!

Sweet! I made something similar once completely from pvc piping (the pressure rated kind of course) and it works pretty well. Awesome video as always

Loved the video! Thank you for sharing the hack!

Great hack! well done... Bit cumbersome to carry on a bike-packing trip, so there is always a space for some of the "dodgy" ones you refer to near the end. Keep up the great channel.

Nice job with what seems like some honesty! 👍🏻

Brilliant, was getting nowhere with the track pump, had one of these in the garage, and what do you know, it worked! Cheers

great idea, I have a compressor but it's a pain to get it running for one tire, going to Amazon, thanks man, love your riding videos.

Great video! I know you said you don't like making this type but I'd still love to see more in the future :)

please do more videos like this

It's pretty neat that it actually worked.

I have something similar to hose me and my bike down, too, after a muddy ride. Riding buddies always bumming a wash as well. lol But for setting a tire I just went with the Topeak Joe Blow Booster pump.

Thanks! Just ordered mine!

Dude I really like your channel. You seem like a genuinely cool guy. Thanks for the videos

Nice work Phil, that was a really smart idea.

Thanks for this hack. Totally gonna buy a couple and do this.

#SkillswithPhil I would like to thank you so much for this. It actually worked for me. I used a similar pressure sprayer and it worked on my Trek Chekpoint ALR4. Absolutely amazing.

awesome idea and video Phil! definitely picking one up!

I did it with a revamped fire extinguisher that I built from directions from tkors fire extinguisher flame thrower!

Just came across this. Awesome vid Phil, thanks for the tip!

man, just realized I can use this to wash my bike. No outdoor spigot, as I'm in an apartment, was thinking about running a pocket hose from my kitchen sink to my balcony where I keep my bikes. But this is a great Idea as its too hot to keep my door open. 110+ all last week.

I use similar garden sprayer to flush my bike, and I also have my Giant Reign set tubeless.. I think this calls for an experiment when I'm putting winter tires on..! ;)

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That is an awesome hack! And I have that sprayer, too!! Can you do a video on your tool setup?

Are you still using this as a compressor? Great video , u just need better lighting..it was kind of hard to see the small parts... im so going to get one , thank you...👌🏼👌🏼

Very good mimic of a true first time unboxing bro!!~

I wish I saw this video before I bought a 120$ compressor 😂

I tried installing a used tire with weirdly deformed beads on wide rim, and it somehow worked! Installing a new or normal tire to regular wheels are likely to be a breeze.

Loved the video! Actually have one of those and never thought about, I only used it for washing my bike until now :P Definately going to see some tubeless action soon :D

Worked great. Thanks for sharing!

Why not use an inflated car tyre as a reservoir of air for quickly inflating the much smaller volume inside a bike tyre?

Amazing, love the mustache

dang it’s 12.43 now that’s real snack money right there pal

I have no tap outside my house so ive always been using a 5l water sprayer and 1l sprayer filled with muc off to clean my bike.

Great idea, unfortunately it didn't work with panaracer gravel kings, with their beads a full on mile away from the rim. On to a compressor...

You can buy a compressor for less than some people spend on peddles. Great idea though!!

Your so smart how did you come up with this idea

We use these at the shop to fill auto transmissions from the bottom

Look into the joe blow mountian. Seats my tubeless 2.8inch tires every time!!

I used one of those sprayers to clean my bike for four years of college.

you prolly can go to goodwill and pick up a pump for cheap...then cut out the air hose with schrader fitting...use that on this inflator...that way you dont have to remove the stem valve.... or find one of those twist-off air hose...should work.

Great video Phil! Cheers mate!

Great idea! Blows my mind :) - Also, great vid!