Friday, February 1, 2013

Astro Pneumatic 3018 3-1/2-Inch Digital Tire Inflator with Hose
The Astro Pneumatic 3018 3-1/2-Inch Digital Tire Inflator with Hose allows accurate reading of tire pressure assisting with functionality of use with TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). The unit has an easy change chuck system and convenient 1-button operation with auto shut-off for increased battery life. The large face, backlit LCD digital read-out displays KG, PSI or BAR measurement. Unit is covered with rubber sleeve for extra comfort and durability. Two position lever – 1st position deflates, 2nd position inflates. Includes 21-inch hose.
With so many on offer these days, it is great to have a name you can trust. This item is certainly that and will be a perfect buy. The distributor have added some great touches and this equals great value.
You can trust this review, i hope you can try to buy this product and then you know this product good or no. Next time you can make a review for another people.

Great gauge till the battery dies
I am a professional mechanic and this was by far the best tire gauge I've ever used--- till the battery died in less than a year.

The battery is extremely difficult to replace if you follow the instructions in the owner's manual.
Two screws need to be removed that you can't see and seem to have been installed with Loc-Tite or tightened by a gorilla.
One screw broke the tip off a quality screwdriver, the other screw's head stripped out.

I gave it two stars only because it was a slow day and I was able to devote a few hours to replacing the battery.
Otherwise I would have thrown the thing away and gave it one star.
I may have been tempted to buy a new gauge just like it though, it's a great gauge other than the battery.

My advice is to ignore the battery replacement instructions in the owners manual and instead remove the allan head screw (metric) in the back and push the entire gauge head out of the rubber. At least this way you can...

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Excellent digital tire inflator/gauge
This tire gauge/inflator is better than Blue-Point (Snap-On). It reads to 0.1-PSI and I got it calibrated to check its accuracy...this gauge is accurate to 0.01-PSI! It was not off more than 0.01-PSI. I only had it calibrated to 80.0-PSI, but will read to 175.0-PSI. This gauge is very well made and tough and it has a nice feel. At half the price of a Blue-Point, it's worth four times that. If you want a tire inflator, this is the one to get.
Works Great, Very Accurate!
I received my item yesterday. The unit arrived packaged great, brand new, no issues. I started to install a male fitting onto it and realized I needed to install the battery. The only issue I had was installing the battery. The directions did not state what size phillips head to use so I started with a typical #2, it ended up being to big, way too big and the screw actually ended up stripping. I know whoever will read this will probably say I should have looked at it, I did. But you cannot see what size the head is because the whole tool is wrapped in rubber for durability I guess. Just two little slots to stick the screw driver in. Anyways, take your time, and start with a smaller screw driver. I ended up replacing the screws to my size liking. Unit works great.
Astro Pneumatic 3018 3-1/2-Inch Digital Tire Inflator with Hose
Product Features :
  • Easy Change Chuck System
  • Displays KG, PSI or BAR measurement
  • Allows accurate reading of tire pressure assisting with functionality of use with TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
  • Two position lever; 1st position deflates, 2nd position inflates
  • Works on a nitrogen system

Rating : 4.6
List Price : $113.68

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