In this article I would like to focus less on the exact product than on the "product type" itself. As you can already see from the heading, it is about the electrically operated air pumps with rechargeable batteries. Of course, an electric battery-powered air pump is a kind of "luxury item" as any hand air pump does the job just as well. However, from my point of view, the electric air pumps have a few advantages, which must be particularly emphasized, as they are not immediately obvious.
Chapter in this post:
- 1 My test object: Veeape electric tire pump with digital display
- 2 Technical data of my Veeape air pump
- 3 Scope of delivery
- 4 How the electric air pump works
- 5 Operation of the electric air pump
- 6 80 dB volume when pumping
- 7 There is no provision for deflating
- 8 Not suitable for large volumes of air
- 9 Extremely practical for electric unicycles: the supplied air hose
- 10 A permanent companion in my EUC emergency kit
- 11 My conclusion on the electric battery air pump? I would buy again!
- 12 Similar posts
My test object: Veeape electric tire pump with digital display
I had them a good year ago Veeape electric air pump ordered, which is why I would like to briefly introduce their technical data. The photos in my post and the text also refer to this air pump, but I think that any other electric battery pump with a similar design should be just as good. Most of the time you can find the same models under different brand names, but actually it's always the same product.
- 【Up to 150 PSI/10,3 Bar】 The VEEAPE bicycle air pump has an air pressure value of up to 150PSI/10,3 Bar. It takes time...
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Technical data of my Veeape air pump
The specifications of the Veeape air pump are a good basis for me to see what dimensions the air pump is, how loud and how heavy it is.
- Manufacturer: Veeape
- Model: AP2
- Dimensions: 38 60 x x 152 cm
- Weight: 340 g
- Maximum pressure: 100 PSI / 6,8 bar
- Pressure accuracy: +/- 1 PSI / 0,06 bar
- Delivery rate: 20 l / min
- Battery capacity: 2000 mAh / 7,4 V / 14,8 Wh
- Charging port: Micro-USB
- USB output (power bank function): USB-A / 2 A
- Charging time: 2,5 to 4,5 hours
- LED flashlight function: 1 W
- Working noise: 80dB
- Discharge protection: ≤ 6V
- Overtemperature protection: ≥ 65 ° C
- References: here at Amazon (approx. 40 EUR)
What's in the box
The following items come with the pump:
- Air hose with car valve
- Air needle for balls
- Air nozzle adapter for beach balls, armbands, etc.
- Screw adapter for French bicycle valves
- Micro-USB charging cable
- Carrying case
- Manual
How the electric air pump works
The electric pump allows both the setting of a target pressure and the manual switching on and off of the pumping process at the push of a button. This is useful with balls, for example, because you always want to check in between how hard they are already inflated. Once the right pressure has been reached, you can simply stop the process.
Alternatively, the pump has a few preset application scenes that can be selected. To switch between these, press the "Set" button. You can choose from the following:
- Auto: 35 PSI / 2,4 bar
- Motorcycle: 40 PSI / 2,8 bar
- Bicycle: 38 PSI / 2,6 bar
- Ball: 8 PSI / 0,6 bar
- Custom mode: 100 PSI / 6,8 bar
All of these presets can still be adjusted to suit your needs. If you like to inflate your bike to 3 bar, for example, then you can change this setting permanently to 3 bar.
If you don't know much about the PSI unit (it's not very common in Germany), you can use the U/LED button (U for "unit") to change the units. The following are available here:
- PSI
- bar
- kg / cm2
Operation of the electric air pump
There is a larger button in the middle of the air pump. To switch the air pump on or off, press it for approx. 3 seconds.
Now attach the air hose and - if necessary - the appropriate adapter and connect the pump to the tire or ball that is to be inflated.
Use the U / LED key to set the unit (presumably bar) you want and use the small keys with plus and minus symbols to enter the target pressure that is to be achieved.
The currently measured pressure is the upper number in the display, while the lower number indicates the target pressure.
The pumping process is started by briefly pressing the on / off button. Now the pump should start, which you should hear quite clearly.
80 dB volume when pumping
The 80 dB noise is comparable in value to a loud conversation / argument, but the sound is a bit more penetrating and not particularly pleasant. But it's not so loud that hearing protection would be needed. For example, our dog doesn't itch at all. He's having fun when he gets the pulsating air up his snout through the hose, which sounds pretty funny. And don't worry, he has his mouth open and won't burst ...
I cannot fully understand how customers of these types of pumps can give a negative rating because they are "too loud". It was clear to me that they make a bit of noise and are certainly not as quiet as a hand pump. The small size of such devices is also more of a guarantee that they are poorly insulated and therefore make more noise than larger copies.
But since the pump doesn't run for 30 minutes at a time, you can get over the volume.
Bleeding is not provided
But back to the practical application. Sometimes you have the case that the pressure in the hose is already higher than the target pressure. Here I would have expected the pump to deflate the air in a controlled manner until the target pressure is reached. However, this feature is not built into the Veeape pump.
So you have to let out the air yourself. You can do this simply by unscrewing the pump from the hose for a moment, because then the air flows out of the hose unhindered. When you have let out enough air, you can screw the pump back on and let the ball or hose inflate to the appropriate air pressure.
Not suitable for large amounts of air
Anyone who wants to inflate tires and balls with the electric pump is well served with the device. Larger things like air mattresses, inflatable boats or guest beds are likely to be a bit problematic, because at 20 liters per minute you need a long time.
A completely empty bicycle tire can be inflated in about one to two minutes. The pump does not run hot during this time. However, if you want to inflate an air mattress, it will take a while and the overheating protection may then also be triggered and the pump switched off. Then you would have to wait until it has cooled down again and continue ... that would probably be a bit annoying in everyday life.
Extremely practical for electric unicycles: the supplied air hose
There is one small detail that inspires me more than anything else about the air pump: the air hose supplied. For years I have had the problem that it is difficult for me to fill my electric unicycles with air, because the manufacturers install the valves on the bikes so tightly that you cannot access them with a normal air pump.
I've already built a little loop out of a metal wire, with which I can pull the nozzle a little away from the rim in order to put on the pump, but that was actually a job intended for two people. You just don't have enough hands on your own.
The air hose that comes with the Veeape pump is perfectly built for these tight-fitting valves. It has a rotatable connection at the front which is very narrow. In terms of thickness, it is less bulky than the protective cap of the valve itself. This makes it easy to screw on and it works reliably with every one of my unicycles. Just great.
A permanent companion in my EUC emergency kit
When I'm on the electric unicycle (EUC), I always have a first aid kit, a breakdown spray and a pump with me. Sometimes I also have a power bank and a flashlight when I'm out in the twilight.
The Veeape electric air pump basically replaces a pump, torch and power bank, making it the perfect companion for such activities. At 340 grams, it also weighs less than a hand pump and a power bank combined, saving weight and space in the backpack.
If you want to read more about electric unicycles, I have put together a few of my articles here:
- My new hobby: learning to ride an electric unicycle (EUC)
- With the electric unicycle KingSong KS 18 L through the dirty German winter weather
- Gotway MTen 3 - the EUC for beginners, children and the backpack
- Inmotion V10F - Test and experience report on Inmotion's flagship
My conclusion on the electric battery air pump? I would buy again!
As I already mentioned, such a battery pump is not necessary for everyone. But I have to admit: it is very practical. I've always used a floor standing pump, which can obviously move more air per minute, but with bike tires or balls it doesn't matter whether I inflated them in 20 seconds or 2 minutes. The electric pump is definitely more convenient.
In my opinion, the biggest pluses of the pump are the small dimensions, the space-saving valve connection on the hose, the valve adapters and, ultimately, the built-in pressure gauge, which is accurate to a fraction of a bar.
This is particularly helpful with electric unicycles, as you cannot see for yourself how “flat” the tire is when you are on the bike. For this reason one goes here more by a pressure gauge and not by "feeling".
The bottom line is that the electric air pump enriches my trips with the unicycle and is also useful for pumping up balls and tires. I would definitely buy it again if I didn't already have it.
If any of you are still looking for such a pump, you will find it my model from Veeape here on Amazon - or via this product box:
- 【Up to 150 PSI/10,3 Bar】 The VEEAPE bicycle air pump has an air pressure value of up to 150PSI/10,3 Bar. It takes time...
- 【Power bank & flashlight】 This VEEAPE electric air pump can also be used as a power bank and flashlight ...
- 【Preset tire pressure, automatic filling】 Our electric bike air pump has 5 ...
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Jens has been running the blog since 2012. He acts as Sir Apfelot for his readers and helps them with technical problems. In his spare time he rides electric unicycles, takes photos (preferably with the iPhone, of course), climbs around in the Hessian mountains or hikes with the family. His articles deal with Apple products, news from the world of drones or solutions to current bugs.
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Of course the small pumps are loud. At the gas station they are also very running, but just in a closed room. You can hardly hear it there.
I have a pump from Maktita, enough, even if it is a bit more expensive than this one. Have fun with the little one
Yes, I also looked at the Makita because I have a lot of batteries and other devices from them, but the thing was too heavy for me to be on the go. One battery alone weighs more than the entire little pump that I have now. : D
I have a different make of battery pump. There, too, a "release of pressure" is not provided. So you do it like you did when you were a cheeky little bully...
Dieter! Did you do something like that ??? How mean… ;-)
I think it is important, regardless of the make, that the charge status of the battery is displayed. (Yes, the first one was without, but you could insert the tube; you can't have everything. I sent it back.)
Why did I buy a battery pump?
Presta valve. (I curse these things)
A flat about 10km from home
(It was just a “little tour around the house”) and no air pump with me. At least not a useful one. (Just a 20 cm thing, the air escapes from the tire faster than you can pump.
So the best of all wives goes home and fetches the floor pump while I push home.
The big pump then did it; inflate four times, no, five times (the troubles of the fourth pump were ruined by a lowered railway barrier). Since I got the e-pump, I have been more relaxed about the next plate.
Haha! Nice description ... the next record will probably not come any more. It's always like that when you have a solution to a problem: it just doesn't happen anymore. Instead, the chain is probably breaking or something. : D
pump doesn't want anymore ... everything works adjust pressure .. lamp works everything ... compressor does not start anymore ... does anyone have an idea ????
thank you Theo
Hello Theo! I have no idea. Times would ask the support of them.
Great post, I bought a pump like this and thanks to this post I'm now fully informed!
Hello Petra! Thank you, I'm glad you liked the post. LG!