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02-22-12 | 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by renton

I used to keep it upright in a corner but I believe this is not the best place to keep a floor pump. First of all there is a lot of tension in the pump from standing up the whole time. Second when it's sunny I'm sure the UV rays can't be good for the pump finish. Also the oxygen will probably damage the rubber hose. From now on I think I will lay down the pump in a different corner, away from any windows and I will wrap the hose in shrink wrap when not in use. Am I doing this right?

You're still using an air pump?

You need compressed nitrogen.

Or helium if you're a weight weenie.

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