byAstroAI
Price:$29.99+ Free shipping with Amazon Prime
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on July 14, 2017
I purchased this gauge as a secondary/backup use inflator for my portable compressor. My primary inflator (Astro 3018 Digital Tire Inflator with Stainless Steel Braided Hose) is a high quality gauge that I leave in the garage for on-site maintenance and will be keeping this one in the truck with my portable for jobs away from home. It's slightly smaller than my Astro 3018, so it's not as bulky to store in the toolbox. This gauge doesn't have as much rubber to protect it from drops (only around the sides and back edges of of the display), but it seems heavy-duty enough with solid metal construction. Had some problems with a leak at the base initially, but simply reapplied Teflon tape (included) for a better seal and all was good. The battery cover is directly accessible on the back making for easy battery (2 AAA included) replacement. The downside is this exposed plastic surface of the battery cover could be vulnerable to damage/loss if you're rough with your tools, but the plastic doesn't feel cheap so I don't see this as a problem for how I store/use my tools. I quickly aired up my lawn tractor tires and found the grip comfortable and easy to use. The display reads bright. Purchased on sale at less than half the price of the Astro 3018, this gauge is fantastic and would serve well as a primary inflator.
