Using injector on Fillmore valve 

6-1-22 Good news. I wrote to Fillmore (Reserve Wheels) asking how I could use the Stan's Injector with their valves as the new Fillmore vales I received in early May did not allow me to screw on the injector. Fillmore replied they have just changed the valve and increased the threads on the stem to allow you to attach the Stan's Injector. They sent me a new pair of valves at no charge.

I know this is an old video but the yellow thing hanging on the tube is what stops the flow of the sealant. You have to close it and it pinches the hose so you can fill the it up then screw the top back on, connect it to the tire and open the yellow piece and push the plunger.

I did this yesterday with two new Fillmore valves. My Stan's injector nozzle wasn't long enough to connect with the threads on the Fillmore (they extend beyond the rim and up the valve only about 8mm on my Velocity Cliffhangers). I took the nozzle off but it was clear that the tube wouldn't go over the valve head of the Fillmores. I hunted around for alternative tubing but couldn't find any. In the end, I just dislodged the bead, levered off about 30cm/12" of tyre and poured in directly the Stan's Race sealant. I'll keep looking for a better tube or injector but at present paying NZD$85 for these valves has been a waste of time because filling sealant through the valve after I had got the bead to pop was my number one reason for buying them. For what it's worth, I've always used my Stan's injector as a funnel and not as a syringe. I wouldn't do it your way, though, because you'll never know how much has gone into the tyre. Either use your clamp or do what I do - I have a dedicated measuring cup with a nice spout. I pour the sealant in there first, then pour it into the injector as funnel .... now to find the right tube or preferably an injector with long enough threads/clearance. I emailed Reserve about which injectors work but they're not known for replying often.

I was at a thrift store and saw a bunch of packaged air lines for those oxygen systems. I was thinking I could use them for my aquarium. So I bought one. The air lines have a kind of rubber thicker/wider fitting connection at each end. It fits absolutely perfectly over the Fillmore valve, its nice and snug, and it has a good grip for your hands to work it onto the valve. I am still waiting for a syringe I've ordered to make the connection at the other end.

Easiest way is to draw the sealant into the syringe with the plunger, then connect hose to valve, plunge. Ta da, done. Vacuum will hold it in. Just like giving a shot!

I still have the standard valves and with the core removed, the sealant flows right in like you showed. Your syringe has the hose clamp, use that to allow measuring before it flows into the tire. Some sealant will fill the hose up to the clamp, but who needs such exact measuring? I have the Stans injector which doesn't include the clamp, so I screw on the end and then hold the syringe so that the hose is kinked while I fill it, works fine. I agree, the plunger is mostly useless, I do think there has been a time or two where it did help to get all the sealant into the tire.

Thanks for the video , what syringe did you use ? I ordered some on Amazon and still more is spilled vs going in the tire . Thanks !

Another thing to consider, is the type of sealant you use. If you are using Stans "Race Sealant", you will not be able to add sealent through any type of valve. Even a standard valve with core removed, will not work. It has very large particles so you must pop the bead. To be honest, it only takes me about 3-4 minutes to air down,. pop the bead on one side and lever a small section of the tire open and pour the sealant in the tire. I can do this with the wheel still mounted to the bike. In my opinion, it takes the same amount of time and if you are experienced, no mess... I see no value in adding sealant through any valve. I only bought the Fillmore vales to eliminate the sealant plug up in the valve body...

Hahaa brilliant I've got some that's great only one problem I've had is my digital pressure checker needs shrader so I usually just put a adaptor on the presta valve then check pressure but it doesn't seem to work with fillmore nevermind I'll need to get a dedicated presta pressure tester

Way to go!

So one needs to use a hose to get sealant through the Fillmore valve? No more pouring my 3 oz. Throw aways through it? Thanks

So I tried this with Silca's sealant replenished and that stuff is a bit too thick and viscous to really get thru the valve with no air in tire. Ended up pouring through the side of tire anyways, lol

Thank you for this video. I recently put these Fillmore valves on my road bike. So far, I do like them. They work way better for seating the bead to the rim as well as airing up the tire. I will say that I DON't like the idea of pouring sealant through the valve. Seems sort of counterproductive ....since I bought them to relieve the whole issue of clogging within the valve. I'd rather unseat the bead a little and pour it in that way. I was thinking that if I do use your method, I would still run ( a little) soap & water down a clean tube to prevent any build up on the other end if you know what I mean. I watched other videos (even from the manufacturer) and they mentioned that build up can still "possibly" occur with these valves......but why contribute to that I say. What do you think?

I am wondering if you could post a link to the exact injector you use? I have tried two different ones using your method (still can't find another way to do it) but both of them have too big of tubes, they are tight like yours. Thanks!

Hello, and thanks for this video! Any chance you could add the ref for the injector you are using? I have Stan's but the tube is too wide for the fillmore valve :(

What is the injector you use to add sealant. My Stans NoTube injector hose is too wide and have to break tire seal to add sealant.

So did that Stan’s injector you originally had not work? Or was it the same problem as this one on the video?

In your experience, how does it compare to the MilkIt system?

note this won't work with stans race sealant, it has rocks n stuff in that just block any syringe 😂

What length valve is this a 50mm?

You have to take the valve out…..