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Postby KYLakeKiter » Tue Apr 11, 2017 1:19 am
Lost the pressure gauge on my WMFG pump while it was strapped to my kite bag riding a Seadoo. (It was a bumpy ride, so not bagging on the product). Anyway, while randomly looking around for something to fill the space, I discovered that a golf ball fits perfectly and allows the air to get through the side slots like it's supposed to. Just tape the center hole, push the golf ball in place, and your back in business.
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Postby alford » Tue Apr 11, 2017 3:12 am
Nice!
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Postby WMFG » Tue Apr 11, 2017 4:03 pm
That's pretty funny. email
info@WMFG.co if you want a gauge, I have all parts (gauges, handles, gaskets, etc) in stock
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Postby knotwindy » Tue Apr 11, 2017 4:31 pm
Do you have a way to seal it off without the gauge? I would rather not have the gauge or the golf ball,
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Postby WMFG » Tue Apr 11, 2017 5:27 pm
knotwindy wrote: ↑Tue Apr 11, 2017 4:31 pm
Do you have a way to seal it off without the gauge? I would rather not have the gauge or the golf ball,
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I'd imagine you could put a small bolt in with the same thread as the gauge.
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Postby FLandOBX » Tue Apr 11, 2017 5:34 pm
Nice fix. It not only repairs the pump, but also makes it easier to say "it's golf equipment" when traveling with your roller bag.
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Postby KYLakeKiter » Tue Apr 11, 2017 11:16 pm
WMFG wrote: ↑Tue Apr 11, 2017 5:27 pm
knotwindy wrote: ↑Tue Apr 11, 2017 4:31 pm
Do you have a way to seal it off without the gauge? I would rather not have the gauge or the golf ball,
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I'd imagine you could put a small bolt in with the same thread as the gauge.
Obviously way better deliberate fixes. I just wanted to put this out there for someone to be able to fix their pump quickly with some readily available items. Ill probably use mine like this til I wear it out, but when I do, I have my eye on one of those new double pumps. I used my old small pump again a few times before I figured this out and I am way too spoiled to go back to that. These bigger pumps are nice.
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Postby jeromeL » Thu Apr 13, 2017 3:18 pm
Nice fix but not totally waterproof.
There are other more explicits props/toys I would have shoved up there.
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