Seems like the majority of the one star reviews are due to faulty gauge on the product. Is there a gauge for sale that can show me correct pressure?
503825
I agree with davidgreene, you can buy an AC gauge anywhere, but again you are going to be getting into more of a cost than taking it to a shop to have them do it. We have used the same gauge 3 or 4 times that originally came with first bottle we bought. It works fine. My husband does have mechanical and A/C experience. The A/C in my Blazer works great. We live in a small town in Kansas and when we first moved here, we had a local shop service the A/C and it cost about a hundred dollars! Then we found A/C Pro and the cost was WAY less and works great.
503826
I didn't have any problem with the gauge. Having never used this product and not being a car guy I was using the gauge, but once the compressor kicked on the needled redlined. So I had to start letting coolant out, while the compressor was engaged, until the needle on the dial dropped back to the proper zone. Some of those responses may have been from people like me who have no experience and just don't know how to work it properly. That being said, I am sure you could buy just a gauge on amazon or your local car supply store.
993177
Hi,Rule of thumb is to get a gauge that is double what the inflation pressure should be set. My rears are set at 35psi and imho this gauge can handle that.
901699
If the manufacturer doesn't post the ga. then I'm assuming it's just another thin gauge that you'll get 1-2 years out of. There is a good one made from a boiler pressure tank end (commercial) for ~$300 woodlanddirect.com (The Patriot).
842263
I've had two of these over the years, and neither one had the pressure gauge. Just wait for the light to go out, and it's ready to brew.
2055024
No, gauge worked, but the presto valve busted five or six valve needle. I replaced the valve head.
538175
I also bought a tire gauge, but I think the cut-off switch setting on this unit will get you very close. I usually slightly over-inflate all tires (except the spares) on all three of our cars and then use the gauge to let air out lowering the pressure to the right level for each tire. Saves time. The pressure gauge is much more accurate if you are OCD as I am.machine separately
1698799
The gauge shows two things, and they move together. One has a * 2 * 4 * 6 (etc) scale, the other has little bars that measure each 10 pounds of pressure. The first bar corresponds to 20, then there's the number 30, then two more bars, then the number 60, etc. The needle on the gauge, when I tried it just now, begins to move when I get more than 20 lbs. of pressure into the tube. The "2" on the numeric scale roughly corresponds to 35 lbs of pressure. Hope that's helpful
1278391
A big problem is that one has no idea what the temperature and pressure actually is. There is no read out of either. You have to take is on faith and that is not worth the risk. Get a GoWISE it has a real time pressure readout.
432706
I have not. Without comparing to a calibrated gauge, you won't know which has gauge is actually the accurate one. What I like about this gauge is that it gives me percise consistent results.. Hard to tell how accurate they are however like I mentioned.
968907
The pressure gauge on my unit redlines at 144 psi. I doubt very seriously that it will deliver anything close to that.
1525445
I am having the same problem with mine. My friend tested it and found it works okay at some water pressures but not others.
967847
I don't use a gauge. I pump until pressing down with your my thumb, depresses the pontoon approximately 1/4 inch. this was the advice given me by my boating guru, who has many inflatibles.
889954
I guess not enough pressure (though mine works on almost no pressure) or somehow defective...maybe return and get a new one.
1442798
The "old fashioned way". Get a good quality tire pressure gauge. You can also use it to compare pressures from your other tires to be more certain.
2055026
"Do you have to do something special for the gauge to work?"Yep. You do have to do something special. Return the pump. I'm assuming that air is actually getting into the tube?
1395550
Honestly, I haven't used it yet. I'm keeping it for the purpose of an emergency fix when I need it. I would contact the company and ask them how many psi line it will support. good luck.
1048828
It sounds like you might have a problem. I would suggest that you call Milton in Chicago and ask them about a replacement. I have had contact with them in the past and they have been very helpful. You can get their number via their Internet site. It is my view that Milton is the best tire inflator on the market. Final thought: I had a problem with a CH gauge once and it turned out to be a small speck of rubber lodged in the valve stem, which stopped the gauge from recording air pressure. Thus I might recommend that you try the gauge on different tires before contacting Milton. Good luck. John