Handy things to know .

Did you know that the actual valve cap is considered the PRIMARY seal for your your tyre pressure NOT the screw in valve assay in the valve stem . Fit metal caps with an integral seal and tighten a firm finger-tight .

Copper and Ali washers can be re used if they are not badly scored - and you are miles away from the nearest stockist ! You just have to re-anneal them . This is a very simple procedure covered by a video on U-tube . Go to " How to anneal a copper washer."