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 Well built with no problems January 15, 2008
George (Texas)
48 out of 49 found this review helpful
I assume that Amazon will directly be selling this product at some point in the future (1/2008 right now), so I wanted to take the time to review this product.
I purchased this product from Costco for Christmas (well, the wife did for me) ... price was about $15. The model number was MS-4751WC. I can't see a difference betweeen mine and the MS-4751B advertised here.
Correcting some specs that are in the description ... Range is 5-99 PSI, Accuracy is +/- 1% + 0.1 PSI. Resolution is .1 PSI. The unit uses two replaceable batteries (CR2032). The unit is extremely well built ... with a heavy solid feeling that probably comes from its 1/2 pound weight! The unit is 5-1/4" Long by 2-1/2" Wide by 1-1/4" Thick. There is a bright white LED light in the tip of the unit that works well. Strange is that neither the users guide nor the unit itself tells you the model number ... it is only on the cardboard in the blister pack. Perhaps it is under the battery compartment that is held on by a philips screw. The actual display is 1-1/2 in diameter. The unit comes with a nice zippered storage case.
The unit allows you to program in front and rear tire pressures, and then will indicate if your pressure is either high or low. It looks more like a marketing gimmick, but I did program the front tires for one car, and the rear for my other car so I don't forget the inflation pressures that I use.
The unit needs to be held onto the valve stem for 2-3 seconds before the unit beeps to tell you that the pressure is recorded. It stays on the screen for 10 seconds and displays with a nice blue LCD backlight display. Unlike other Accutire gauges, this one makes a great seal between the gauge and the valve stem with absolutely no hissing or loss of air. This was on different types of tire valve stems.
Overall I like the unit, although it's a tad on the large size. It fits my hand well and the outside has a nice rubber cushion to allow you to have a good grip. A definite 5 star rating in my book.
How handy and it WORKS May 4, 2008
John N. Schear (Roanoke, Virginia United States)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Some of you may agree that when you get old you often need numbers that you can see without having to get assistance. This gizmo does just that and it works well. I had no problem getting it to work and it did a fine job. Still does actually. It fits your hand well. It is easy to operate even after reading the instructions that were well written. Buy again? You bet.
Accurate, but not easy to get a seal May 23, 2008
t9k (Bethesda, MD USA)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
It does seem very accurate, but it takes some practice to position it correctly to get a seal.
The included LED light is a great idea and is surprisingly useful. It is bright enough and points in the right direction to help you use the gauge in poor lighting.
Accurate and sturdy August 2, 2008
Sudhanshu Grover (DEARBORN, MICHIGAN United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Haven't used a whole lot but whatever I did, it seems to be accurate and sturdy. For getting an accurate reading, make sure to hold it along the curve between the thumb and index finger, so that the pressure along the edge is uniform and that way it makes a good seal with the tyre valve.
great tool! July 14, 2008
Jerry (Baltimore)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This tire gauge is easy to use with large numbers. It illustrates both front and back tire pressure so you can set both and alternate between as you check your tires. I recommend it highly especially during this time of high gas prices when you want to get the most out of a tank of gas.
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