The stroller is an indispensable "helper" for parents with small children. Today on the market you can find various models of the first transport of the baby. They are divided into two large groups: with inflatable and hard wheels. The former are more popular among modern parents. Such models have better cross-country ability and depreciation properties. But, unlike rubber or plastic options, the tubes of inflatable wheels require some maintenance: periodic pumping and repair in case of a rubber tire rupture or valve failure.
The question of how to pump up the wheels on a baby stroller sometimes arises at the most inopportune moment. Not always within walking distance there is a service center that will help solve the problem. And pumping up cameras is quite possible even for a woman, the main thing is to carefully study the instructions presented in this article.
Distinctive features of inflatable wheels,for baby strollers
Before you pump up the wheels on a baby stroller, you need to understand what type it belongs to. Devices are of two types: with the presence of a camera and without a camera. Inflatable wheels allow you to achieve good depreciation of the baby carriage, as a result of which, when it is moving, the baby does not feel any unpleasant shaking on uneven, bumpy sections of the road. A distinctive feature of such wheels is good stability, snow flotation, as well as easy maneuverability when driving
This type of wheel requires special maintenance, in particular, in case of punctures - gluing the damaged area and inflating the tires. To do this, you need to have a special pump. Very often it is included in the set of a baby stroller equipped with inflatable wheels. If it is not included in the kit or is lost, other types of pumps can be used to inflate tires, including car compressors.
What can I pump up?
You can pump up the tubes on the wheels of a baby stroller:
- Hand pump. Mechanical pumps are compact. Their weight is less than one kilogram. These indicators allow you to apply them anywhere. Tire inflation can be done both at home and outside. In the manufacture of hand pumps, light types of plastic are used. Their functioning is carried out with the help of the mechanical impact of a person on the handle of the device. Pumps of this type are produced in two versions, which differ in the connection element: a device with a hose (withusing pumps of this variant, there is a small loss of air; The "culprits" of such losses are threads arranged in the inner plane of the end of the connecting element); a product equipped with a special nozzle (this option is equipped with a rubber seal that makes a tight and rigid abutment to the nipple; thanks to the rubber gasket, there is no loss of air mass entering the wheel chamber through the nipple).
2. Foot pump. Its functioning is carried out with the help of the mechanical action of the human foot. Such options are used to inflate tires for baby strollers, air mattresses and pools. Some models are equipped with pressure gauges, which allows you to monitor the pressure of the inflated product.
3. Automobile automatic compressor. In this case, please note that when using such a pump, you will have to purchase an adapter for the nipple.
Pram flat tire: reasons
Among the main reasons are:
- Tire puncture with a sharp object. Most often, the place of descent can simply be sealed. To do this, you need to purchase a bicycle kit with ready-made rubber patches and glue. If the puncture or wear is large, then it is better to replace the wheel completely. Experts recommend changing the entire axle at once. Tires and tires for prams can be bought at bike shops. Before buying, it is better to remove the old sample and select a replacement directly from it.
- Not using transport for a long time.
- Failure to follow the rules of preventive maintenance of the baby stroller. Tires should be inflated at least once every 2-3 months.
Dependence of the movement of the stroller on the wheel pressure indicator
Before you pump up the wheels on the baby stroller, you should study the technical data sheet of the product. This document indicates the size of the tires and the allowable tire pressure. If this information is not in the technical passport or the document is lost, you can find the necessary information about the pressure indicators directly on the wheel tire. Very often, manufacturers place this information on the frame on stickers that indicate the allowable tire pressures.
The tire pressure is determined using a pressure gauge. If it is absent, it can also be detected manually by squeezing the spikes by pressing with a hand with little effort. Tire pressure for 8" to 14" tires will vary depending on where they are installed:
- front axle: summer time - 0.6 to 0.7 BAR; winter period - from 0.5 to 0.6 BAR;
- rear axle: summer - from 0.7 to 0.8 BAR; winter - from 0.6 to 0.7 BAR.
If the tire pressure is exceeded, there will be a hard movement of children's vehicles, which can lead to a puncture, as well as spontaneous removal of the tire from the disk. Otherwise, when the tire pressure is low, the traffic process willdifficult.
Characteristic features of the location of the nipple
The complexity of the tire inflation process will be directly dependent on the location of the nipple. In some models of strollers, it is built between the spokes installed in the plane of the rim, which has a small size. It is its parameters that do not allow free access to the nipple located on the tire.
The nipple can be straight or curved. In the first case, before inflating the wheels on a baby stroller, you need to purchase an adapter that has a curved shape. You can buy it at a bike shop. The adapter is installed directly on the nipple. To do this, remove the cap from the nipple and screw on the adapter.
How to inflate wheels on a baby stroller: procedure
The process of inflating wheels is quite simple and does not require special technical knowledge, so you can do it yourself. The main requirement is the presence of a pump. Tires can be inflated without removing the wheel from the stroller:
- Remove the cap mounted on the nipple.
- Install the adapter. This action must be performed when there is no free access to the connector.
- Screw the pump hose onto the nipple (or curved adapter).
- Inflate the tire with a pump.
- Check the pressure by squeezing an inflated tire by hand or using a pressure gauge.
- Disconnect the pump hose from the tire nipple.
- Install the removed cap on the nipple.
Timely maintenance of children's transport will minimize the risk of carrying out the necessary repairs at the wrong time. As for the chassis, you can also purchase special wheel covers for the baby stroller.
They will not affect the functioning of the transport itself in any way, but they will allow you to keep the apartment clean (in the case of storing transport in the corridor or on the balcony), as well as in the car trunk (during transportation).
