Analog dial inflator gauge.

[AffableCurmudgeon]

Hi, looking for an analog dial inflator with a clip-on connector, for home use. Is this Milton any good? Any other recommendations? Don’t need digital, and don’t need bayonet style. COO does not matter either. Just need something that is accurate for home use.

Thanks.

https://www.amazon.com/Milton-573A-Analog-Pistol-Inflator/dp/B075SCL88D?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[mike93lx]

I recently got some clip on connectors from JACO and like them a lot. I'd take a look at their offerings.

 

[Sweetcorn]

I have some JACO gauges (just gauges, not inflators) and those are nice, and I have a Milton inflator with a gauge, but it's a different style.

The only thing that concerns me about that specific inflator is the amount of plastic molded components on a tool that usually doesn't live a pampered life in most environments. Getting dropped or tossed off to the side on the concrete, etc. I know nobody here treats tools like that, just saying... Lol

 

[Pontiac787]

I went with the Astro analog and really like it. The only thing it lacks is a bleed valve for letting air out.

Astro 3082

 

[plinker]

I liked the Astro 3081, goes to 300 psi which may or may not be useful to some. Mine was Matco, reads a couple psi low after years of use. It does let air out, the trigger's first position does that.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005NMCEYU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Rusted Nut]

I have a couple Miltons, been great for 30 years.

 

[nadogail]

My Harbor Freight infiltrator has worked fine for years.

 

[Lucid Moments]

I've got the Astro inflator and am very happy with it, but I have also got a couple of Jaco gauges and those work well for me too.

 

[rayik]

I use the Moroso - 89560. You can get a cover for it.

 

[mslim]

I have that same model Milton although mine has a double ended chuck. It works great. But USA!!!

 

[M6erfan]

Hi, looking for an analog dial inflator with a clip-on connector, for home use. Is this Milton any good? Any other recommendations? Don’t need digital, and don’t need bayonet style. COO does not matter either. Just need something that is accurate for home use.

Thanks.

https://www.amazon.com/Milton-573A-Analog-Pistol-Inflator/dp/B075SCL88D?tag=atomicindus08-20

160 PSI? Are you doing a lot of bike tires or something?

I always recommend Longacre . . .

Longacre Filler Tire Gauges

www.longacreracing.com

 

[autobon7]

160 PSI? Are you doing a lot of bike tires or something?

I always recommend Longacre . . .

Longacre Filler Tire Gauges

www.longacreracing.com

Agree with Longacre.......by far the best inflator gauge Ive ever used. Wish I would have bought one years ago.

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

160 PSI? Are you doing a lot of bike tires or something?

No, just regular cars with 60 psi max for spares. Just came upon that one when searching for clip-on connector.

I did order a JACO, primarily due to reading about their warranty and customer service. It should come in this week.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ETXA2EW?tag=atomicindus08-20

Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[M6erfan]

No, just regular cars with 60 psi max for spares. Just came upon that one when searching for clip-on connector.

I did order a JACO, primarily due to reading about their warranty and customer service. It should come in this week.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ETXA2EW?tag=atomicindus08-20

Thanks for all the suggestions.

I sincerely hope it works well for you. I've thrown 2 of their pressure gauges in the trash after they stopped working. Quality on the Jaco's seems really hit or miss.

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

I sincerely hope it works well for you. I've thrown 2 of their pressure gauges in the trash after they stopped working. Quality on the Jaco's seems really hit or miss.

I hope it works. They advertise a lifetime warranty so if it dies, hopefully they will replace it. Fingers crossed.

 

[Snapped-off]

160 PSI? Are you doing a lot of bike tires or something?

I always recommend Longacre . . .

Longacre Filler Tire Gauges

www.longacreracing.com

***** they only go to 60psi. I have their digital tire gauge and it's really nice. My truck and trailer need 80psi.

 

[pelletman]

I really like the one I have from Griot's garage

 

[M6erfan]

***** they only go to 60psi. I have their digital tire gauge and it's really nice. My truck and trailer need 80psi.

Well sure, if one has equipment that needs higher pressure that Milton is great. I have a gauge that goes to 100psi, It gathers dust.

 

[Astro_Pneumatic_Tools]

I liked the Astro 3081, goes to 300 psi which may or may not be useful to some. Mine was Matco, reads a couple psi low after years of use. It does let air out, the trigger's first position does that.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005NMCEYU/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Our 3082 goes to 65PSI in order to have much finer resolution and ease of spotting the exact reading

https://www.amazon.com/Astro-3082-TPMS-Inflator-Stainless/dp/B015NC4DXY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[RAS61]

I have a Longacre with a bleeder valve that is great, doesn't have the clip though, maybe could be added?

Longacre® 50417 0-60 PSI Analog Tire Pressure Gauge, 2 Inch

www.speedwaymotors.com

 

[M6erfan]

I have a Longacre with a bleeder valve that is great, doesn't have the clip though, maybe could be added?

Longacre® 50417 0-60 PSI Analog Tire Pressure Gauge, 2 Inch

www.speedwaymotors.com

https://www.amazon.com/LockNFlate%C2%AE-Locking-Air-Chuck-Steel/dp/B0BWNQHPSF/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[RAS61]

https://www.amazon.com/LockNFlate%C2%AE-Locking-Air-Chuck-Steel/dp/B0BWNQHPSF/?tag=atomicindus08-20

OUCH, that's more than the gauge costs! Don't understand the need for checking pressure, isn't it more of a fill thing?

 

[johnre]

My pressure guage, unfortunately no longer available, but it last retailed for about $90:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QKR2HQM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I suspect a lot of the Taiwan-made 2.5” dial guages you see here are very similar, aside from the air hose, air chuck, and proptective casing, and the difference in pricing often is only a matter of whether it’s calibrated and ANSI tested.

 

[babylou]

The Milton 573 trigger is super durable American made quality. Alot of the systems have crappy Schrader clips but not Milton.

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

The Milton 573 trigger is super durable American made quality. Alot of the systems have crappy Schrader clips but not Milton.

Amazon warehouse had a “used like new” Milton 573A, same as what I originally linked in the first post, for $37. I bought that too just now. When they both (JACO and Milton) arrive, I will keep the one I like the best.

 

[mslim]

***** they only go to 60psi. I have their digital tire gauge and it's really nice. My truck and trailer need 80psi.

I use a Milton s927 for RV and truck tires.

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

Update: Got both JACO and Milton 573A today. JACO is nice but Milton is definitely better built. I am keeping the Milton.

 

[M6erfan]

OUCH, that's more than the gauge costs! Don't understand the need for checking pressure, isn't it more of a fill thing?

Clip? What exactly are you referring to?