Tire Pressure Gauge

[peterbylt]

So as not to hijack the other topic on Tire Pressure.

The tire pressure gauge I have had for 25 or so years blew its innards out all over the front lawn.

I am now in need of a new gauge.

At the risk of starting a war (I hope it does not end up like an oil topic)
 
What does everyone else use?

I believe my old one was a Milton.

This is currently the one I am looking at.

https://www.amazon.com/Milton-Industries-s-986C-Service-Pressure/dp/B07Q3HMCRG?ref_=ast_sto_dp

Are there any advantages to a digital?
 
https://www.amazon.com/EXELAIR-Milton-Digital-Extended-Swivel/dp/B01GQ7KE9M/ref=pd_di_sccai_2/135-6470938-3694715?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01GQ7KE9M&pd_rd_r=3a53d066-bf6e-4556-ad0d-0dbd61f1756a&pd_rd_w=E9V0U&pd_rd_wg=W3aDY&pf_rd_p=5415687b-2c9d-46da-88a4-bbcfe8e07f3c&pf_rd_r=VG1GHGYMFSMN7G4824NQ&psc=1&refRID=VG1GHGYMFSMN7G4824NQ

I like the no battery aspect of a mechanical.
 
Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

Peter

[richard5933]

A guy can certainly go round and round on this one...

I've got a Milton inflation gauge which I like very much. A bit more money than the standard gauge, but I like the convenience.

https://www.amazon.com/Milton-S-516-Straight-Chuck-Inflator/dp/B0000AXC24/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=milton+inflator+gauge+straight&qid=1602858614&s=automotive&sr=1-3

I've also got an electronic gauge which I got from Tire Minder when I bought the TPMS. It's okay, but to be honest it is more a PITA since you can't store it with batteries in it or it always turns itself on. I have confirmed that the Milton inflation gauge and the electronic one are always spot-on the same as each other.

If I were to get a stand-along gauge, I'd probably go with something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Milton-951-Extended-Reach-Pressure/dp/B00MXU52XK?ref_=ast_sto_dp

Why? It allows you to see the pressure while keeping the chuck on the valve stem, and it has a button to bleed the pressure. Makes it really easy to fine tune the inflation. Just inflate a few more than needed, and bleed till it's spot on.

Milton is my go-to brand.

[Van]

They sure don't make em' like they use to.

[chessie4905]

I just bought the Merlin tire inflator with dual chuck. Very nice and accurate. From Harbor Freight. Looks like a Milton. Precisely made. Not like some of their cheaper stuff.
Cliff, they even came to the house to verify it's  accuracy!😂

[Fred Mc]

I have a 1/2 dozen of various type.I like this one best.
Also easiest to use and most accurate(for me)
https://www.amazon.com/Milton-Industries-s-986C-Service-Pressure/dp/B07Q3HMCRG?ref_=ast_sto_dp

[richard5933]

I just bought the Merlin tire inflator with dual chuck. Very nice and accurate. From Harbor Freight. Looks like a Milton. Precisely made. Not like some of their cheaper stuff.
Cliff, they even came to the house to verify it's  accuracy!😂

Looks identical to the Milton to me. Wonder if Milton is making them for HF?

[chessie4905]

More likely, China is making them for both.

[DoubleEagle]

It looks like a distinct knock-off of the Milton I have. I doubt that the quality would be exactly the same. I would rather support a US company that has been around since WWII. They even tried to trick people with a similar name, sad. If they are both made in the same plant in China, double sad.

[richard5933]

The hose on the Milton states "Made in USA" but I haven't found anything about the rest of it.

[luvrbus]

I have a 200 psi Haltec that was made in the US back in the 60's and I have some Milton's made in the US they are getting old too.H/F gauges are made by Wynnstky not a bad gauge

[chessie4905]

I spent the bucks back in the 80's for a Milton tire inflator-gauge. When it finally needed a cartridge, I passed. It was almost as much as the whole gage cost. Till the Merlin, I've used separate units.

[Lin]

I bought a new Milton inflator/gauge this year.  It seems to be accurate. It has a 4 ft hose and a locking quick release chuck, which connects easily to each of the duals in the rear.  I can't say I love inflating tires, but this does make it almost pleasant. 

[peterbylt]

Thank you everyone for the input.
I have ordered one of each of these.
If I will get another 25 years out of these gauges, at that point I probably won't need another one.

https://www.amazon.com/Milton-Industries-s-986C-Service-Pressure/dp/B07Q3HMCRG?ref_=ast_sto_dp

https://www.amazon.com/Milton-S-516-Straight-Chuck-Inflator/dp/B0000AXC24/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=milton+inflator+gauge+straight&qid=1602858614&s=automotive&sr=1-3

I will let you know how they compare to my old Gauge.

Peter