Document Overview
Key Findings The ETENWOLF S1 portable tire inflator (unit S1-1#) completed 10 basketball inflation accuracy tests on 2025-08-15, achieving stop pressures within −0.1 to −1.1 PSI of preset targets across a 0–9 PSI working range. Product: ETENWOLF S1-1# Portable Tire Inflator Test type: Pressure accuracy…
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Key Findings
The ETENWOLF S1 portable tire inflator (unit S1-1#) completed 10 basketball inflation accuracy tests on 2025-08-15, achieving stop pressures within −0.1 to −1.1 PSI of preset targets across a 0–9 PSI working range.
- Product: ETENWOLF S1-1# Portable Tire Inflator
- Test type: Pressure accuracy — basketball inflation
- Pressure range tested: 0–9 PSI
- Number of test runs: 10
- Accuracy deviation range: −0.2 to −1.1 PSI
- 5-second hold pressure drop: 0 to −0.1 PSI across all runs
- Overall verdict: All runs completed; deviations recorded for engineering review
Test Overview
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Test Date | 2025-08-15 |
| Test Type | Pressure Accuracy — Basketball Inflation |
| Sheet Name | S1-1#-蓝球 (S1-1# Basketball) |
| Product | ETENWOLF S1 Portable Tire Inflator |
| Unit / Sample ID | S1-1# |
| Inflation Target Object | Basketball (篮球) |
| Tester Organization | BTK |
| Source File | S1-精度测试-2025.8.15.xlsx |
| Sheet Index | 2 of 4 |
| Total Data Rows | 10 |
Test Equipment & Setup
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Inflator Unit | ETENWOLF S1-1# Portable Tire Inflator |
| Inflation Object | Standard basketball |
| Pressure Unit | PSI (pounds per square inch) |
| Preset Pressure Range | 3 PSI – 9 PSI |
| Inflation Range per Run | Incremental segments from 0 PSI up to maximum 9 PSI |
| Hold Duration for Stability Check | 5 seconds post-stop |
| Measured Parameters | Inflation range (PSI), preset target pressure, stop pressure, 5-second hold pressure, hold-pressure delta, accuracy delta |
Test Procedure
- Pre-test: Confirm basketball is at or near the lower bound of the target inflation range. Verify inflator unit is S1-1# and pressure display reads correctly.
- Set preset pressure: Enter the target stop pressure (PSI) into the inflator before each run.
- Inflate: Connect the inflator nozzle to the basketball valve and begin inflation from the recorded starting pressure up to the preset target.
- Record stop pressure: Note the actual pressure at which the inflator automatically stops (PSI).
- 5-second hold check: Allow 5 seconds after stop, then record the stabilized hold pressure (PSI).
- Calculate hold-pressure delta: Subtract stop pressure from 5-second hold pressure to assess short-term pressure retention.
- Calculate accuracy delta: Subtract preset target pressure from the 5-second hold pressure to determine final accuracy deviation.
- Post-test: Deflate basketball to the next starting pressure as required and repeat for all 10 runs.
- Acceptance criteria: Accuracy deviations are recorded for engineering review; results are compared against product specification tolerances.
Test Data & Results
| No. | Object | Inflation Range (PSI) | Preset Pressure (PSI) | Stop Pressure (PSI) | 5-Second Hold Pressure (PSI) | Hold-Pressure Delta (PSI) | Accuracy Delta (PSI) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basketball | 0–3 | 3 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 0.0 | −0.7 | |
| 2 | Basketball | 3–6 | 6 | 5.5 | 5.4 | −0.1 | −0.6 | |
| 3 | Basketball | 6–8 | 8 | 7.4 | 7.3 | −0.1 | −0.7 | |
| 4 | Basketball | 8–9 | 9 | 8.9 | 8.8 | −0.1 | −0.2 | |
| 5 | Basketball | 0–4 | 4 | 3.1 | 3.0 | −0.1 | −1.0 | |
| 6 | Basketball | 4–6 | 6 | 5.4 | 5.3 | −0.1 | −0.7 | |
| 7 | Basketball | 0–5 | 5 | 4.0 | 3.9 | −0.1 | −1.1 | |
| 8 | Basketball | 5–7 | 7 | 6.5 | 6.4 | −0.1 | −0.6 | |
| 9 | Basketball | 7–8 | 8 | 7.7 | 7.6 | −0.1 | −0.4 | |
| 10 | Basketball | 8–9 | 9 | 8.9 | 8.8 | −0.1 | −0.2 |
Observations: All 10 runs show the inflator stopping below the preset target, with accuracy deviations ranging from −0.2 PSI (runs 4 and 10, target 9 PSI) to −1.1 PSI (run 7, target 5 PSI). The 5-second hold-pressure delta is consistently −0.1 PSI or 0.0 PSI, indicating stable short-term pressure retention after shutoff. Lower preset targets (3–5 PSI) exhibit larger negative accuracy deviations, suggesting the inflator undershoots more at lower pressures during basketball inflation.
Conclusion
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Test Conducted | Pressure accuracy — basketball inflation, 10 runs |
| Unit Tested | S1-1# |
| Pressure Range | 0–9 PSI |
| Accuracy Deviation Range | −0.2 PSI to −1.1 PSI (all negative; inflator consistently undershoots preset) |
| Hold-Pressure Stability (5 s) | 0.0 to −0.1 PSI drop — stable across all runs |
| Notable Pattern | Larger undershoot observed at lower preset pressures (3–5 PSI range) |
| Verdict | Data recorded and available for engineering tolerance review against product specification |
Document Information
| Role | Name | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Testing Organization | BTK | Identified in source document header |
| Author (Article) | Daniel Wright | daniel.wright |
| Source File | S1-精度测试-2025.8.15.xlsx | Sheet: S1-1#-蓝球 (index 2 of 4) |
| Report Date | 2025-08-15 | |
| Article Published | 2026-07-11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What pressure accuracy can I expect from the ETENWOLF S1 when inflating a basketball?
In testing with unit S1-1#, the S1 consistently stopped within −0.2 to −1.1 PSI below the preset target across a 0–9 PSI range. The inflator tends to undershoot more at lower target pressures (3–5 PSI), while accuracy improves at higher pressures near 9 PSI.
Does the ETENWOLF S1 hold pressure steadily after it shuts off?
Yes. In all 10 basketball inflation test runs, the pressure 5 seconds after shutoff dropped by no more than 0.1 PSI compared to the stop pressure, indicating stable short-term pressure retention through the valve connection.
What PSI range does the ETENWOLF S1 support for basketball inflation?
The test covers a working range of 0–9 PSI for basketball inflation. The inflator accepts incremental preset targets within this range and automatically stops when the target is reached.
How does the S1-1# unit compare to S1-2# in basketball inflation accuracy?
This report covers unit S1-1# only. Accuracy results for unit S1-2# basketball inflation are documented in the sibling test sheet S1-2#-蓝球, which is linked in the Related Products section below.
Related Products
Explore the full ETENWOLF S1 test series and related products:
- ETENWOLF S1 Portable Tire Inflator — Product Page
- S1-1# Mountain Bike Accuracy Test: S1-1#-自行车-山地车 — accuracy data for unit S1-1# inflating a mountain bike tire
- S1-2# Mountain Bike Accuracy Test: S1-2#自行车-山地车 — accuracy data for unit S1-2# inflating a mountain bike tire
- S1-2# Basketball Accuracy Test: S1-2#-蓝球 — accuracy data for unit S1-2# basketball inflation, for direct comparison with this report