Micron Gauge Recommendations?

[SVibs]

My mini split (Senville Leto 24K BTU) is on order and I’m ordering the rest of the tools I need to get started with the install but I’m having a tough time deciding on a micron gauge. I’d like to keep it under $200 and I’m looking at Xetron Wireless Digital Micron Vacuum Gauge ($154), the CPS VG200 ($170) and the Testo 552 ($195). The Xetron has a companion app and the price is attractive but there’s not much in way of reviews which is a bit of a concern. The Testo seems to be well rated and also has a companion app. And the CPS is more of an old school gauge that’s been around for a while and is generally well rated. Anyone have any experience with these or have any other recommendations in the under $200 range?

 

[cgrutt]

I don't have any experience with these meters but if it is of any consequence the only one I have seen used in numerous videos is the CPS. I recently bought a vacuum pump and watched a bunch of videos.

 

[purplezr2]

I have the fieldpiece MG44, works well, use it on several mini-split installs

 

[pcmeiners]

Of those listed, I would go CPS. Agree with purpler2, had a Fieldpiece, worked well. Make sure you test the unit carefully for leaks before you use it for real.

 

[SVibs]

Seems like the CPS is the safe bet. The Fieldpiece looks good but it's a bit more money than I'd like to spend--funny how there's always another good option but it's always another 10-20% more expensive.

 

[pcmeiners]

I have one of these, good part if the sensor goes you can get another for approx $60. I bought a fieldpiece, good unit but battery acid got. Two from Elitech, both leaked on arrival.
These look like very little used units, especially the first two, good buys, if anything most likely needed is the seal in the connector cheap easy to replace, sensor might need cleaning with alcohol poured into sensor.....


Two very little used units, good buys.....

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Ritchie Yellow Jacket 69075 SuperEvac™ LCD Full Range Vacuum Gauge 686800690759 | eBay

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[SVibs]

Two very little used units, good buys.....

Thanks for the links. The 69075 looks to be in great shape but is it weird that it's reading 0 when powered on? The range on that unit is 760,000 (Atmosphere) to 1 micron. The other ones I've looked at display 760,000 when powered on and sitting unconnected.

 

[SVibs]

I ended up ordering the CPS VG200--it seemed like the safest bet for my price range.