- Saves Gas - Better Handling
- Check & Inflate Tires
- Inflates Tire with Air Hose
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- 0-100 p.s.i.
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BrandG.H. Meiser
Manufacturer Part NumberEZ02
Sizing and Specifications
Item Weight9.44 Ounces
Height9.50 inches
Length5.50 inches
Width1.50 inches
Product Description
This highly accurate Air Gauge can be used with any stationary or portable air compressor. It includes a bleeder valve to arrive at the exact pressure. Gauges from 0 to 100 psi.
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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I'm one of those people who some times has trouble getting the alignment just right with the traditional "stick" tire gauges with the angled chuck. The EZ Air Tire Gauge makes the procedure a cinch, though -- straight in and out, with no more than a puff of air from the tire when you attach or detach it. The gauge itself seems pretty accurate and the entire assemble feels quite rugged. For use as a pressure gauge, I'm QUITE satisifed with it.
It also has a connector at the other hand that lets you inflate the tire through the gauge. It works with the air hoses you find at most gas stations as well as the screw-on connectors on, for example, the TyphoonMax TX300 portable compressor units. I haven't used this with the gas station air lines myself, but I have used it with my TyphoonMax compressor. The gauge will not give a steady reading while the compressor is on and inflating the tire. The gauge needle vibrates quickly up and down in a blur between two readings while the compressor is on, but you can still see the pressure increase looking at the lower reading of the blurred needle. You can also just switch the compressor off from time to time to check the pressure for sure. It's certainly much easier than swapping back and forth between the compressor and the gauge. The connector on the EZ gauge is probably the only real complaint I have. While it attaches and detaches easily from the tire for quick readings, the spring-loaded piece that actually holds it in place on the valve stem (when you need hands free operation, like for working the compressor hose) will some times not grip very securely and you'll have to jiggle or remove and retry it. It's never taking me more than a couple of tries to get a secure fit, though.
Finally, as a minor nit (but I feel worth noting), the gauge is oddly shaped and it may be hard finding space in, say, your glove compartment or other confined storage space. It isn't BIG, just...oddly shaped.
It also has a connector at the other hand that lets you inflate the tire through the gauge. It works with the air hoses you find at most gas stations as well as the screw-on connectors on, for example, the TyphoonMax TX300 portable compressor units. I haven't used this with the gas station air lines myself, but I have used it with my TyphoonMax compressor. The gauge will not give a steady reading while the compressor is on and inflating the tire. The gauge needle vibrates quickly up and down in a blur between two readings while the compressor is on, but you can still see the pressure increase looking at the lower reading of the blurred needle. You can also just switch the compressor off from time to time to check the pressure for sure. It's certainly much easier than swapping back and forth between the compressor and the gauge. The connector on the EZ gauge is probably the only real complaint I have. While it attaches and detaches easily from the tire for quick readings, the spring-loaded piece that actually holds it in place on the valve stem (when you need hands free operation, like for working the compressor hose) will some times not grip very securely and you'll have to jiggle or remove and retry it. It's never taking me more than a couple of tries to get a secure fit, though.
Finally, as a minor nit (but I feel worth noting), the gauge is oddly shaped and it may be hard finding space in, say, your glove compartment or other confined storage space. It isn't BIG, just...oddly shaped.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I like this tire gauge's ability to add air while still monitoring the pressure. The bleeder valve that allows you to let air out of the tire while still tracking the pressure is nice too. My one complaint is that mine doesn't hold too well to the tire's valve stem. I usually have to "re-attach" it 3 or 4 times to get a good connection. Other than that it does the job and provides accurate pressure.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
I was in the market for the best way to add air to my tires from an air compressor, but also to monitor the pressure easily while doing so. This unit seemed to fit the bill... just attach it to take the reading and then top it off if needed using a cheap air chuck. I also liked that it has a relief valve. So you can get your pressure perfect without taking things on and off the valve stem.
The gauage reads quickly and seems to be accurate. It is relatively easy enough to pop the chuck on and add air. It can be a little cumbersome trying to hold it while pusing the chuck on, because the chuck needs a bit of force to engage (also depends on the pressure you have your system set at). Overall, there are some ergonomic drawbacks. First, you can only hold it in your left hand if you want to add air and see the gauge, which is OK for me, but maybe not for some. The round shape is alright, but you have to hold it in a very specific way to brace against the pressure needed to engage the air chuck to add air, and it's not always the most comfortable or convenient position. My air chuck has the angle as most do, so I have to press it in with the air hose sort of sticking out at me, which is harder than if I had a straight air chuck (I'll have to see if they make one). This may be a problem with my air chuck, but since most are angled this way, it would be easier if this unit were easier to get a good grip on, or if it had more room between the gauge and the air chuck input. Something like a pistol grip handle on the bottom of the gauge and an inch extension on the air input would be awesome. I don't want to get into a long list of ergonomic suggestions... suffice to say that the ergonomics are definitely not perfect, in my mind.
I do like the way it connects with the quick release lever. No need to spin anything on, or push and activate a clamp (ie like a bicycle pump). The one problem with the quick release lever is that it seems that it's 50/50 whether or not you get a good seal. Half the time you push the lever, slide it onto the valve stem as far as it will go, let go and it seals, half the time it does not seal and leaks. I found that the tip here to stop it from leaking, is to, once it is locked on (but leaking), turn it onto the valve stem a little in the clockwise direction (tightening). This will seal it up just fine. The best I can tell as to why this happens, is that it looks like the locking mechanism (the part that holds it on the stem) is threaded to match the thread of the valve stem. Sometimes it grabs the threads and locks before it bottoms out and seals, and without rotating it a little (in the clockwise tightening direction), it just can't bottom out and seal. Because of the helical nature of the threads, with this type of design, it really can only be 50/50 whether or not it seals (unless it had a thick cushy o ring that could compress enough, but then I guess you could risk not having a tight enough seal for certain pressures). So, this seems to be why half the time you must turn and tighten it a quarter turn or so for it to seal on the valve stem. It's not too big of a deal, but it would be a lot nicer if it just sealed right the first time without any fuss. If it's not possible to have a quick release setup that perfectly seals (and it might not be, I dunno), then I suppose that even with this problem, it's still quicker and easier than the other methods I've seen of the bicycle pump foldover clamp type, and the spin on brass coupler type.
The last problem is that the item feels cheaply made. From the locking mechanism not locking solidly to the rubber grip on the gauage just being a cheap rubber cover (like a rubber cell phone cover) that twists and contorts every time you hold it (instead of being molded right to the gauage), it just does not feel like it will last. Only time will tell, but it's my opinion that, overall, it is not a high quality piece that will last. The rubber cover is the most annoying part, because when you're trying to add air and need a good grip, it just flexes, stretches, and squishes all over. I might try to just take it right off.
Overall, I think this is a convenient product that I will use until it dies. I'm really not sure there is a better product out there? I looked at the unit that is gauage/air chuck in one with the rubber hose, but it was pretty expensive at roughly twice what this unit + an air chuck costs, and didn't have the relief valve. This setup looked like it would be better overall. I have used the other type unit before, and I will say that I do like this setup better, but would prefer it had a little better ergonomics and build quality.
I would buy it again, but before I did, I would double check to see if there is a product out there that performs the same function, but is of higher quality and perhaps improved ergonomics. I would pay more for that product, if it existed. If not, this thing beats the heck out of adding air with a chuck and then using a separate gauge to check the pressure, and repeating. So, not perfect, but definitely a good and convenient product.
Hope this helps!
!!UPDATE!! -- 08-26-11 --
I've owned and used this tire gauge / filler for about 4 months. If you read my original review, you'll notice that I thought it was cheaply made and had ergonomic issues. I originally gave it 4 stars, but after using it even more, I kind of wish I only gave it 3. It's just too cumbersome to use when you're trying to add air with a chuck.
What's worse, is that the valve stem where you add air starting leaking air every time it was connected to a tire. I could hold my finger on the stem just so, and it would stop/slow the leaking so I could get a reading, but it was still a PITA. I suspect I could just buy a (or find my) valve stem tool to tighten the stem in there to prevent this, but after 4 months and being used maybe 4 times, I don't think this should have happened. I'm reducing the stars to 3, but not really because of this problem, as I mentioned earlier in this update, this thing got more and more on my nerves as time went on anyway, even without the leaking.
Instead of tinkering with this unit and trying to fix it, I've retired it and replaced it with a digital tire inflating gun. I don't want to get into a full review of that unit here, but if any of you are looking for the perfect way to inflate tires, that's it. It's a bit expensive, but it's solidly built, warranted forever, ridiculously easy to use, ergonomic, the quick release seals very well without tinkering, the list goes on. Something I'll be using for years to come. Instead of saying "ehhh I don't want to go to the trouble of topping off or checking the air pressure because I don't want to struggle with my inflator setup", now I look forward to it because it's so easy and fun. It's everything I wish this unit was. If any of you are looking for a better way, you can investigate the griot's garage tire inflating gun.
The gauage reads quickly and seems to be accurate. It is relatively easy enough to pop the chuck on and add air. It can be a little cumbersome trying to hold it while pusing the chuck on, because the chuck needs a bit of force to engage (also depends on the pressure you have your system set at). Overall, there are some ergonomic drawbacks. First, you can only hold it in your left hand if you want to add air and see the gauge, which is OK for me, but maybe not for some. The round shape is alright, but you have to hold it in a very specific way to brace against the pressure needed to engage the air chuck to add air, and it's not always the most comfortable or convenient position. My air chuck has the angle as most do, so I have to press it in with the air hose sort of sticking out at me, which is harder than if I had a straight air chuck (I'll have to see if they make one). This may be a problem with my air chuck, but since most are angled this way, it would be easier if this unit were easier to get a good grip on, or if it had more room between the gauge and the air chuck input. Something like a pistol grip handle on the bottom of the gauge and an inch extension on the air input would be awesome. I don't want to get into a long list of ergonomic suggestions... suffice to say that the ergonomics are definitely not perfect, in my mind.
I do like the way it connects with the quick release lever. No need to spin anything on, or push and activate a clamp (ie like a bicycle pump). The one problem with the quick release lever is that it seems that it's 50/50 whether or not you get a good seal. Half the time you push the lever, slide it onto the valve stem as far as it will go, let go and it seals, half the time it does not seal and leaks. I found that the tip here to stop it from leaking, is to, once it is locked on (but leaking), turn it onto the valve stem a little in the clockwise direction (tightening). This will seal it up just fine. The best I can tell as to why this happens, is that it looks like the locking mechanism (the part that holds it on the stem) is threaded to match the thread of the valve stem. Sometimes it grabs the threads and locks before it bottoms out and seals, and without rotating it a little (in the clockwise tightening direction), it just can't bottom out and seal. Because of the helical nature of the threads, with this type of design, it really can only be 50/50 whether or not it seals (unless it had a thick cushy o ring that could compress enough, but then I guess you could risk not having a tight enough seal for certain pressures). So, this seems to be why half the time you must turn and tighten it a quarter turn or so for it to seal on the valve stem. It's not too big of a deal, but it would be a lot nicer if it just sealed right the first time without any fuss. If it's not possible to have a quick release setup that perfectly seals (and it might not be, I dunno), then I suppose that even with this problem, it's still quicker and easier than the other methods I've seen of the bicycle pump foldover clamp type, and the spin on brass coupler type.
The last problem is that the item feels cheaply made. From the locking mechanism not locking solidly to the rubber grip on the gauage just being a cheap rubber cover (like a rubber cell phone cover) that twists and contorts every time you hold it (instead of being molded right to the gauage), it just does not feel like it will last. Only time will tell, but it's my opinion that, overall, it is not a high quality piece that will last. The rubber cover is the most annoying part, because when you're trying to add air and need a good grip, it just flexes, stretches, and squishes all over. I might try to just take it right off.
Overall, I think this is a convenient product that I will use until it dies. I'm really not sure there is a better product out there? I looked at the unit that is gauage/air chuck in one with the rubber hose, but it was pretty expensive at roughly twice what this unit + an air chuck costs, and didn't have the relief valve. This setup looked like it would be better overall. I have used the other type unit before, and I will say that I do like this setup better, but would prefer it had a little better ergonomics and build quality.
I would buy it again, but before I did, I would double check to see if there is a product out there that performs the same function, but is of higher quality and perhaps improved ergonomics. I would pay more for that product, if it existed. If not, this thing beats the heck out of adding air with a chuck and then using a separate gauge to check the pressure, and repeating. So, not perfect, but definitely a good and convenient product.
Hope this helps!
!!UPDATE!! -- 08-26-11 --
I've owned and used this tire gauge / filler for about 4 months. If you read my original review, you'll notice that I thought it was cheaply made and had ergonomic issues. I originally gave it 4 stars, but after using it even more, I kind of wish I only gave it 3. It's just too cumbersome to use when you're trying to add air with a chuck.
What's worse, is that the valve stem where you add air starting leaking air every time it was connected to a tire. I could hold my finger on the stem just so, and it would stop/slow the leaking so I could get a reading, but it was still a PITA. I suspect I could just buy a (or find my) valve stem tool to tighten the stem in there to prevent this, but after 4 months and being used maybe 4 times, I don't think this should have happened. I'm reducing the stars to 3, but not really because of this problem, as I mentioned earlier in this update, this thing got more and more on my nerves as time went on anyway, even without the leaking.
Instead of tinkering with this unit and trying to fix it, I've retired it and replaced it with a digital tire inflating gun. I don't want to get into a full review of that unit here, but if any of you are looking for the perfect way to inflate tires, that's it. It's a bit expensive, but it's solidly built, warranted forever, ridiculously easy to use, ergonomic, the quick release seals very well without tinkering, the list goes on. Something I'll be using for years to come. Instead of saying "ehhh I don't want to go to the trouble of topping off or checking the air pressure because I don't want to struggle with my inflator setup", now I look forward to it because it's so easy and fun. It's everything I wish this unit was. If any of you are looking for a better way, you can investigate the griot's garage tire inflating gun.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Accurate but fragile
I had this gauge for about a year and was very pleased with the accuracy and handiness, but the first time I dropped it, it was finished. Read more
Published 4 days ago by James Marker
Inoperable in 4 months
Received as gift Dec 2011 for home (infrequent use) Kind of worked for 4 months with multiple tries to get a reading. Doesn't work after 12-15 uses Apr 2012 / not worth a $1
Published 19 days ago by Socked_it_to_me
not for me
To me this item is useless. i dont know why you would design something like this. Most of them hard plumb to a compressed air line. This you have to hold and play around with. Read more
Published 1 month ago by 48olds442
Very pleased
Ordered it for my husband that was having a hard time filling our tires. This made it so easy. Just clip it on.
Published 1 month ago by Judy A. Shirley
Good to use , but breaks too fast
I am an monthly autocrosser, and tire guage is really a necessary to me. I bought this one because it is cheap and have good review. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cesc
Perfect for those whole are picky about tire pressure.
I've hooked this up to a bike pump and now I can fine tune my tire pressure at home. The ability to let the pressure out slowly is a great plus. Read more
Published 3 months ago by George C
Did not work worth a flip for me
I had bought this because it was a bit of a cumbersome chore to use a standard stick tire gage to check the pressure on my motorcycle. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Shawn A. Wolfe
Hose Failure
My gauge was 3 years old, I looped the hose around and attached the chuck to the fill valve so it would hang on a hook, over time the hose deteriorated at the crimpted end and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Beerman
accurate tire gauge
This oldster with bad knees bought this gauge. I was originally searching electronic gauges but found that the battery in them is limiting, so I looked into an accurate gauge with... Read more
Published 4 months ago by BTfromA
Tire management made easy
I use the EZ-Air Tire Gauge along with an electric tire inflator and it makes pressure measurement and tire filling a breeze. It's never been so fast and easy. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Arthur
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