https://www.amazon.com/Accu-Ga..._product_top?ie=UTF8

I bought an Accu-gage for the suv. It seems consistent. But it's off by about 6 psi compared to both my USA Meiser and the TPMS sensor (the latter two match).

So, I'm going to guess that this gauge is off rather than assume the other gauges are off.

I could accept as is and just affix a sticker that it's high by 6 psi.

Or should I return it and get something that's actually correct? If so, what?

I like the straight hose and chuck. I like the hold pressure and bleeder valve. Basically, I don't want to give up the features on this as it makes it very easy to use. It's just off by 6psi.

What would you do? Keep? Or return and buy XXX?

Woodman -- any updates on good gauges?

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Originally posted by konata88:
https://www.amazon.com/Accu-Ga..._product_top?ie=UTF8

I bought an Accu-gage for the suv. It seems consistent. But it's off by about 6 psi compared to both my USA Meiser and the TPMS sensor (the latter two match).

So, I'm going to guess that this gauge is off rather than assume the other gauges are off.

I could accept as is and just affix a sticker that it's high by 6 psi.

Or should I return it and get something that's actually correct? If so, what?

I like the straight hose and chuck. I like the hold pressure and bleeder valve. Basically, I don't want to give up the features on this as it makes it very easy to use. It's just off by 6psi.

What would you do? Keep? Or return and buy XXX?

Woodman -- any updates on good gauges?

Intercomp makes some great gauges. I use this model in my garage, and carry a Milton stick gauge in the truck. The Milton is within a pound of the Intercomp.
 

You could have just gotten a bad gage.

If you bought it from Amazon they should take it back and refund your money at their cost or return it for a new one.

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Originally posted by konata88:
It's just off by 6psi.

"Just" 6psi? That's 15% at 38 psi. Not Acceptable, in my view.

Besides: That's 6psi at the pressures you're measuring. What about at other pressures?

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Originally posted by konata88:
What would you do? Keep? Or return and buy XXX?

If it were me it'd be outta there.

Measurement devices are either correct or they're not. If they're not they're of little use to me.

Sorry: Don't have a suggestion for a replacement.

I have 2 of the Accu-Gage and both have issues!
The one in my Jeep has fallen apart and the one in my Vette the bleeder stopped working.

I'll send them in for warranty and buy just one other for the Jeep. The pressure readings seem accurate.

No gauge updates. I'd either return it for exchange or send it in w/ $3 for repair/replacement. And include a note that the replacement be checked.

The ones assembled here, every last one, is tested before being shipped. The Asian production, I'm sure is not.

Longacre makes excellent products, I started using them back in my track days. I have this one as well as another made in the USA one that is about 15 years old. They are both very accurate and read within 1/2 psi of each other.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...ilpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yep. Return them with a note about poor accuracy. This. The gage may have a bad component or something. I don't think they intend to send out bad equipment.

Heneryaz – Which Milton model do you have? The S-921 looks like a good choice for me:

Single head chuck
Pressure range of 5-50 PSI
Includes deflator valve
Made in USA

Ok. Sending back....

I was looking at the Intercomp on Amazon. Given sometimes Amazon has fakes, maybe I'll order direct from the manufacturer.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

https://www.intercompracing.co...-en.html?cPath=36_38

Hey henryaz (or anyone with the Intercomp 360070 gauge):

The pic in Amazon does match the one of the Intercomp website:
1) Cover color seems different (darker on Amazon)
2) hose color seems different (darker on Amazon)
3) hose on Amazon seems printed with Goodyear (made in USA); can't see printing on Intercomp site
4) crimping seems different at gauge end of hose
5) more thread is exposed on the gauge end of bleeder valve on Amazon

Maybe it's the same just different mfg year or something? Anyway, for those who purchased from Intercomp, any of them match the Amazon pic?

I concerned that that Amazon one may be fraudulent. (but it's more convenient to order through Prime).

I bought an Intercomp direct from their site about a decade ago. 3.5" glow in the dark 60psi job now replaced by their 4" line up. Damn thing is accurate and bullet proof. Agree with henryaz, great product!

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I bought an Intercomp direct from their site about a decade ago. 3.5" glow in the dark 60psi job now replaced by their 4" line up. Damn thing is accurate and bullet proof. Agree with henryaz, great product!

Ok, I'll just play it safe and buy direct from their site. Wish Amazon would do something about fraudulent products on their site.

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Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:
Heneryaz – Which Milton model do you have? The S-921 looks like a good choice for me:

That's what I carry in my truck. In the garage I prefer to use the Intercomp gauge, but some tires want more than 60 PSI, so for that I use a Milton "service" gauge, that is a much stouter pencil gauge. It reads up to 150 PSI, for small tires that require higher pressures.
 

Gauge and instrument accuracy:
Here's the problem: You never really know unless you get it calibrated regularly, like on a 6 month or a year schedule.
But nobody can afford that, right ?
What I did was go buy a variety of pressure gauges, from "expensive" dial gages for about $40, hat at least come "calibrated" from the factory; down to the cheapest "stick" gages I could find for about $1, and compared the readings.
I was actually surprised to note that they all read just about exactly the same thing to within my ability to read the gage.
So just buy some cheap stick gages and compare readings. It is unlikely that they would ALL go inaccurate at the same time, the same amount. As long a couple of the read the same it is most likely "accurate", and 5 $1 gages is still a lot less than a $40 gage.

Of course I would return any new gage that was inaccurate.

I still need multiple gage types because I also have high-pressure bike tires.

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Originally posted by henryaz:

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Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:
Heneryaz – Which Milton model do you have? The S-921 looks like a good choice for me:

That's what I carry in my truck. In the garage I prefer to use the Intercomp gauge, but some tires want more than 60 PSI, so for that I use a Milton "service" gauge, that is a much stouter pencil gauge. It reads up to 150 PSI, for small tires that require higher pressures.
 

Thanks for the reply. I just ordered an S-921 pencil gauge – its 50 PSI range is sufficiently for my needs. Generally speaking, the smaller the range, the more accurate it is within that range, and easier to read.

Waiting for my 4" Intercomp to arrive. Shipping and handling was pricey!

4" sounds like it'll be big but I was having to take my glasses off to read the Meiser. Hopefully I can read the Intercomp okay.

Hope the lug is okay too - I'm used to the straight on lug. Maybe I can change the hose and lug if desired....

This is the only approved gauge where I work:


Milton truck tire gauge. Very accurate. Double ended for checking dual rear tires.

Finally got the Intercomp 4" gauge.

Seems to be spot on with my Meiser and the TPMS readings. Made in USA - what a difference.

It's expensive but it works. Really sad Meiser no longer around. But at least someone is still on the block.

This thing is much larger than I imagined. But at least I can read it without removing my glasses.

https://www.intercompracing.co...-en.html?cPath=36_38


Thanks again!!

Hey, that is a sharp-looking unit. Glow In The Dark Rubber hose or fabric covered? Price is right, too.

Yep, that time of year, it seems. My "new" tires, mounted in May at 37#, finally and evenly were reading 33/34 (I like the "evenly" part for a change). The one Meiser I kept, no hose, straight chuck, is a snappy unit.

Meiser, I do not think, is done. One of the owners, it is his career. It takes time dealing with suppliers. The last USA-made product would have cost $90-$100, was rather large, but did read like a dream. The needle jumped, stopped short, then snuggled up a little more to final reading. Meiser said that was correct. I sent my sample back because I perceived dial/movement positioning issues ... still waiting on another copy, plus one of the "Assembled USA w/ US, Swiss, Polish" parts.