I can barely see that Reb-Co one, I definitely can’t see the old school pencil gauge
That Reb-Co gauge has been awesome, no complaints all all other than my eyes!I just wanted one that I could see, and was backlit.
New tire gauge time!
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That Reb-Co gauge has been awesome, no complaints all all other than my eyes!I just wanted one that I could see, and was backlit.
When getting a new tire pressure gauge, I gather up all my tire pressure gauges and do a comparison. I'm looking for them to read very similar. Any outlier is suspect.
I recognize that the method is far from foolproof, but I'm satisfied with it.
I've never had a lot of confidence in the cheap ones. They seem to stick sometimes. And other times, they don't seem all that repeatable, one measurement right after another. And with my eyes getting older, I really like the large numbers. Backlit gauges are really nice on a dark and stormy night. You don't get any of that in a pencil gauge.
that's awesome you mentioned ETENWOLF brand.. just bought the analog version (round dial) on Big A and compared it to my JACO 100psi digital, exactly the same! I love the JACO with the quick connect chuck, no more pushing and holding, nice in this cold weather, easier to use with gloves on!
but.. here's the link for the accurate ETENWOLF analog I got for about $10, came with a case, valve core tool and some spare valve cores, very cool!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D41ZWR68?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1
Yup I can concur, I had to contact JACO for a quick connect chuck that began leaking. They first sent a new chuck but then replaced the entire air gauge because the internal air release (to be connected to an air compressor) was bad. Their customer service was awesome, no issues in helping me diagnose the problem and quick to replace the bad unit. Sure, stuff can go bad, it's when the company steps up that makes the difference, plus it doesn't hurt that JACO units are insanely accurate!
If no one has seen their patented quick connect locking chuck, it's so easy and quick! No more pushing the chuck firmly hoping you have the correct angle not to let air out..
https://jacosuperiorproducts.com/collections/lightning-tire-air-chucks
Pencil gauges are the least accurate type of gauge.
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I have never had good luck with repeatable results with pencil type. I have tried many..I have watched guys at the tire shop use them and have them be 5psi off between tires when I pull out of the tire store...not that it really matters but I like the psi the same in all my tires..whether it is 14psi or 39psi..
gives me the warm and fuzzies
This thread motivated me to get a quality gauge since I have two slow leaks I have to check and fill with air all the time. Tire shop couldn't find a leak but I have to add air.
ANYWAY I GOT A NICE Gauge
ANYWAY I GOT A NICE Gauge
I agree, Jaco has excellent customer service.
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I ordered mine direct from Jaco but just got a tracking number supposed to be delivered via amazon tomorrow....apparently amazon has gotten in the shipping business as this is the second item in the last couple of weeks that haver been delivered via amazon that were ordered direct from the manufacturer....
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Very nice gauges. Would love a digital readout but still using a ten year old ElitePro 60 PSI
i have this joes racing one for a long time and its accurate . no batteries needed . i have a couple of digitals also and its spot on with them
https://www.amazon.com/Joes-Racing-...789615&sprefix=tire+gaug,aps,467&sr=8-45&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Joes-Racing-...789615&sprefix=tire+gaug,aps,467&sr=8-45&th=1
I also ordered directly from Jaco. Received it in three days.
It can be hit or miss with pencil gauges. I have two Slime Pencil gauges I got at Walmart for the glove boxes (liked the bright anodized colors). They both read within .5 to 1 PSI of my Jegs and Intercomp dial gauges. I have a couple of Milton pencil guages that were 2 to 3 PSI off compared to the others! Both of those are now buried in a tool box someplace. The Slime's cost about 1.50 each and the Milton's around 7.50 each....go figure. I'm thinking I got lucky with the 2 slime gauges I ended up with.
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I've kept one of the ETENWOLF in one of our cars for about 4 years. Coincidentally I just installed new batteries today. There's a little red battery light that comes on when they get low.
Always works, has a built in flashlight to aid getting on the valve stem, and seems to be accurate.
A little over 5 months has passed......
Dear Mom bought 2 "dial with hose" tire gauges from Brookstone......similar to the one in post #31 except with smooth rubber, not ridged.
At ~45 years of age one of them has died. It only shows 20 psi on a tire filled to ~38 psi. The other can't have too much life left....
So....I'm in the market. The Etenwolf T300 looks good. For the price, how can you go wrong?
From what people are saying here, the Jaco products seem quite good too.
I shall not obsess.
Dear Mom bought 2 "dial with hose" tire gauges from Brookstone......similar to the one in post #31 except with smooth rubber, not ridged.
At ~45 years of age one of them has died. It only shows 20 psi on a tire filled to ~38 psi. The other can't have too much life left....
So....I'm in the market. The Etenwolf T300 looks good. For the price, how can you go wrong?
From what people are saying here, the Jaco products seem quite good too.
I shall not obsess.
Do what I did and get both. I got the large face digital Jaco for the toolbox, and later got an Etenwolf for the glovebox. And now, all your fault for reminding me of this discussion, I ordered a second Etenwolf for the glovebox of my wife's car.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RJ2R6BN?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_5
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BY2GD9VC?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1
