I'm one of those people who some times has trouble getting the alignment just right with the traditional "stick" tire gauges with the angled chuck.The EZ Air Tire Gauge makes the procedure a cinch, though -- straight in and out, with no more than a puff of air from the tire when you attach or detach it.The gauge itself seems pretty accurate and the entire assemble feels quite rugged.For use as a pressure gauge, I'm QUITE satisifed with it.
It also has a connector at the other hand that lets you inflate the tire through the gauge.It works with the air hoses you find at most gas stations as well as the screw-on connectors on, for example, the TyphoonMax TX300 portable compressor units.I haven't used this with the gas station air lines myself, but I have used it with my TyphoonMax compressor.The gauge will not give a steady reading while the compressor is on and inflating the tire.The gauge needle vibrates quickly up and down in a blur between two readings while the compressor is on, but you can still see the pressure increase looking at the lower reading of the blurred needle.You can also just switch the compressor off from time to time to check the pressure for sure.It's certainly much easier than swapping back and forth between the compressor and the gauge.The connector on the EZ gauge is probably the only real complaint I have.While it attaches and detaches easily from the tire for quick readings, the spring-loaded piece that actually holds it in place on the valve stem (when you need hands free operation, like for working the compressor hose) will some times not grip very securely and you'll have to jiggle or remove and retry it.It's never taking me more than a couple of tries to get a secure fit, though.
Finally, as a minor nit (but I feel worth noting), the gauge is oddly shaped and it may be hard finding space in, say, your glove compartment or other confined storage space.It isn't BIG, just...oddly shaped.
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EZ - Air Tire GaugeProduct Description: This highly accurate Air Gauge can be used with any stationary or portable air compressor. It includes a bleeder valve to arrive at the exact pressure. Gauges from 0 to 100 psi.
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Does the job well and is less expensive than what chain auto parts stores charge.
never received the product.wrote to Northern Tool.never got a response.AMAZON refunded my money.still need the product, but would NOT buy from Northern
Nice little air gauge. Protection around dial. Really works well for low preaaser tires on mowers & other lawn & graden equipment. One drawback, no preassure release valve, otherwise excelent.