Xiaomi's Mi Tyre Inflator

saket77 · 24th August 2021, 18:40

This looks like a nice device that I missed earlier. This runs of charge right? Is there a provision to run it directly through cigarette lighter too, in case the device runs out of battery?

Thanks in anticipation of response.

Regards.

splitsecond · 24th August 2021, 19:07

I have been using it for one year, it has auto cut off feature when set psi is reached, it has chargable battery inside, wont run from cigarette lighter.
Using to top up my bicycle, brezza, chevrolet spark, scooter and bike no problem very easy. Inflating a flat tyre will take time.

arpanjha · 14th March 2022, 14:48

I have been using this since nearly 2 years now, I had bought it in prelaunch stage and got a great deal as a BETA tester at that time.
But, ultimately my inflator has now given up, and since last few days is unable to pump in any air, although the motor starts whinning, vibrates and does everything else, but pressure does not build up.
Any idea if it can be repaired?

ms001 · 14th March 2022, 15:40

My MI tyre inflator does not retain any charge, even after charging for more than 12 hours. Any idea if there is a possibility to replace the battery.

ms001 · 17th March 2022, 10:48

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Originally Posted by arpanjha

I have been using this since nearly 2 years now, I had bought it in prelaunch stage and got a great deal as a BETA tester at that time.
But, ultimately my inflator has now given up, and since last few days is unable to pump in any air, although the motor starts whinning, vibrates and does everything else, but pressure does not build up.
Any idea if it can be repaired?

You can try this DIY method

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ12AmH7ovY

arpanjha · 17th March 2022, 13:02

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Originally Posted by ms001

You can try this DIY method

https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=eJ12AmH7ovY

Thanks MS, will try out over the weekend. I have some doubts over availability of the O ring, but lets hope I can find it. Shall keep you updated.

arpanjha · 18th March 2022, 22:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms001

You can try this DIY method

https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=eJ12AmH7ovY

I tried it out, and IT WORKED

I did not need to replace the O ring since it was bent on one side, I correctly positioned it and installed back. But I will keep one in spare. It is a little difficult for the first time to open up, but can be done.

Cresterk · 19th March 2022, 13:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms001

My MI tyre inflator does not retain any charge, even after charging for more than 12 hours. Any idea if there is a possibility to replace the battery.

Same issue here. I was wondering how soon the battery would give up considering it takes considerable power to run an electric pump like this. Looks like MI hasn’t really designed this to last.

bj96 · 19th March 2022, 17:38

Looks like V2 of this handy compressor has just been launched at introductory price of Rs 2999/-

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https://www.mi.com/in/product/air-compressor-1s/

-BJ

ms001 · 28th March 2022, 10:11

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Originally Posted by Cresterk

Same issue here. I was wondering how soon the battery would give up considering it takes considerable power to run an electric pump like this. Looks like MI hasn’t really designed this to last.

I tried figuring out if it is feasible to replace the battery, but that seems complicated with circuit board soldered onto the battery pack. Did not find any other suitable replacement devices, so went ahead and got the new version from MI.

https://www.mi.com/in/buy/product/ai...xoCoaUQAvD_BwE

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpanjha

I tried it out, and IT WORKED

I did not need to replace the O ring since it was bent on one side, I correctly positioned it and installed back. But I will keep one in spare. It is a little difficult for the first time to open up, but can be done.

Wow that's great glad the video link was helpful.

siddhant · 20th July 2022, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms001

I tried figuring out if it is feasible to replace the battery, but that seems complicated with circuit board soldered onto the battery pack. Did not find any other suitable replacement devices, so went ahead and got the new version from MI.

How long did your battery last? I bought mine in Feb 2021 and barely 5 minutes of usage after a full charge, the orange light started flashing. This is too soon for a Li-ion to detoriorate so much.

ms001 · 1st September 2022, 16:32

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Originally Posted by siddhant

How long did your battery last? I bought mine in Feb 2021 and barely 5 minutes of usage after a full charge, the orange light started flashing. This is too soon for a Li-ion to detoriorate so much.

Mine lasted about a year as well.

Sebring · 1st September 2022, 17:06

Mine held 75% charge for a full year. And recently I had a 'full flat' and was hoping there would be charge, and indeed there was. Life saver this is

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Originally Posted by ms001

Mine lasted about a year as well.

NILESHLOG · 2nd September 2022, 08:32

I purchased Amazon Basics Inflator with auto stop feature. It works flawlessly as of now.

Kosfactor · 2nd September 2022, 09:22

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Originally Posted by siddhant

How long did your battery last? I bought mine in Feb 2021 and barely 5 minutes of usage after a full charge, the orange light started flashing. This is too soon for a Li-ion to detoriorate so much.

It would flash orange and red while inflating, that is normal even with a full charge. You can top up about 8-10 tires to about 3 PSi before it shuts down.

24th August 2021, 18:40	#31
saket77 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: India Posts: 4,835 Thanked: 14,723 Times	Re: Xiaomi's Mi Tyre Inflator This looks like a nice device that I missed earlier. This runs of charge right? Is there a provision to run it directly through cigarette lighter too, in case the device runs out of battery? Thanks in anticipation of response. Regards.
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24th August 2021, 19:07	#32
splitsecond BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerala Posts: 135 Thanked: 105 Times View My Garage	Re: Xiaomi's Mi Tyre Inflator I have been using it for one year, it has auto cut off feature when set psi is reached, it has chargable battery inside, wont run from cigarette lighter. Using to top up my bicycle, brezza, chevrolet spark, scooter and bike no problem very easy. Inflating a flat tyre will take time.
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14th March 2022, 14:48	#33
arpanjha BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 382 Thanked: 617 Times	Re: Xiaomi's Mi Tyre Inflator I have been using this since nearly 2 years now, I had bought it in prelaunch stage and got a great deal as a BETA tester at that time. But, ultimately my inflator has now given up, and since last few days is unable to pump in any air, although the motor starts whinning, vibrates and does everything else, but pressure does not build up. Any idea if it can be repaired?
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14th March 2022, 15:40	#34
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 299 Times	Re: Xiaomi's Mi Tyre Inflator My MI tyre inflator does not retain any charge, even after charging for more than 12 hours. Any idea if there is a possibility to replace the battery.
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19th March 2022, 17:38	#39
bj96 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 1,551 Times View My Garage	Re: Xiaomi's Mi Tyre Inflator Looks like V2 of this handy compressor has just been launched at introductory price of Rs 2999/- . https://www.mi.com/in/product/air-compressor-1s/ -BJ
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2nd September 2022, 08:32	#44
NILESHLOG Newbie Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Virar Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Xiaomi's Mi Tyre Inflator I purchased Amazon Basics Inflator with auto stop feature. It works flawlessly as of now.
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