Accurate Inline Tire Gauge
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Accurate Inline Tire Gauge
So in the process of perfecting my air compressor set up for me needs.
I finally got a quick disconnect chuck, sturdy hose but now I am in search of an accurate inline gauge.
Do these exist? It would be nice to be able to check the tire pressure in real time while one is filling up tires and not needing to disconnect.
Thanks,
Matt
I finally got a quick disconnect chuck, sturdy hose but now I am in search of an accurate inline gauge.
Do these exist? It would be nice to be able to check the tire pressure in real time while one is filling up tires and not needing to disconnect.
Thanks,
Matt
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Why not get an air chuck with integrated gauge? Is that what you are referring to?
I have found the ARB chuck/gauge combo to be pretty accurate. You can also splurge for the PowerTank versions too if you want something digital
I have found the ARB chuck/gauge combo to be pretty accurate. You can also splurge for the PowerTank versions too if you want something digital
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Hey Matt, think I get what you're saying and it would be a novel idea, but I don't think it would work with what you're really wanting. Going with a quick chuck that you snap on and is just open while it's on is going to prohibit that I'd think. The only way for the gauge to pick up the tire pressure would be to stop the flow of air and let the pressure build back to the gauge. With the quick chuck the only way to stop the flow of air is to remove it from the valve stem.
My experience is that regardless of how close I get em filled up, I typically end up tweaking them the next morning when they're all cold and I can get them dialed back in. For rollin' off the trails, I just use the TMPS to get them relatively close to where I want them to hit the pavement again. If you don't have TPMS, after a couple times of filling em up you pretty much know how long it takes....either by counting in your head of watching a stopwatch/phone.
I think you're wanting the best of both worlds.....not to have to sit there and hold a trigger to inflate the tires, but also wanting a gauge to automatically tell you the current pressure. I just opted for the convenience of clip the chuck on and watch em inflate.
My experience is that regardless of how close I get em filled up, I typically end up tweaking them the next morning when they're all cold and I can get them dialed back in. For rollin' off the trails, I just use the TMPS to get them relatively close to where I want them to hit the pavement again. If you don't have TPMS, after a couple times of filling em up you pretty much know how long it takes....either by counting in your head of watching a stopwatch/phone.
I think you're wanting the best of both worlds.....not to have to sit there and hold a trigger to inflate the tires, but also wanting a gauge to automatically tell you the current pressure. I just opted for the convenience of clip the chuck on and watch em inflate.
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Hey Matt, think I get what you're saying and it would be a novel idea, but I don't think it would work with what you're really wanting. Going with a quick chuck that you snap on and is just open while it's on is going to prohibit that I'd think. The only way for the gauge to pick up the tire pressure would be to stop the flow of air and let the pressure build back to the gauge. With the quick chuck the only way to stop the flow of air is to remove it from the valve stem.
My experience is that regardless of how close I get em filled up, I typically end up tweaking them the next morning when they're all cold and I can get them dialed back in. For rollin' off the trails, I just use the TMPS to get them relatively close to where I want them to hit the pavement again. If you don't have TPMS, after a couple times of filling em up you pretty much know how long it takes....either by counting in your head of watching a stopwatch/phone.
I think you're wanting the best of both worlds.....not to have to sit there and hold a trigger to inflate the tires, but also wanting a gauge to automatically tell you the current pressure. I just opted for the convenience of clip the chuck on and watch em inflate.
My experience is that regardless of how close I get em filled up, I typically end up tweaking them the next morning when they're all cold and I can get them dialed back in. For rollin' off the trails, I just use the TMPS to get them relatively close to where I want them to hit the pavement again. If you don't have TPMS, after a couple times of filling em up you pretty much know how long it takes....either by counting in your head of watching a stopwatch/phone.
I think you're wanting the best of both worlds.....not to have to sit there and hold a trigger to inflate the tires, but also wanting a gauge to automatically tell you the current pressure. I just opted for the convenience of clip the chuck on and watch em inflate.
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Search for inline tire chuck and gauge. Lots of what you want out there.
I use the old fashioned gas station type. Had it for 40 years. When you let go of the lever, the pressure indicator pops out, and retracts when you squeeze the lever again.
Accurate? I know it reads about 2 psi high, so I inflate accordingly.
I use the old fashioned gas station type. Had it for 40 years. When you let go of the lever, the pressure indicator pops out, and retracts when you squeeze the lever again.
Accurate? I know it reads about 2 psi high, so I inflate accordingly.
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JK Jedi
Search for inline tire chuck and gauge. Lots of what you want out there.
I use the old fashioned gas station type. Had it for 40 years. When you let go of the lever, the pressure indicator pops out, and retracts when you squeeze the lever again.
Accurate? I know it reads about 2 psi high, so I inflate accordingly.
I use the old fashioned gas station type. Had it for 40 years. When you let go of the lever, the pressure indicator pops out, and retracts when you squeeze the lever again.
Accurate? I know it reads about 2 psi high, so I inflate accordingly.
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Ok I think I am understanding now. There are several systems out there designed to inflate all 4 tires simultaneously that sound like they would meet your needs. Quick google search came up with the 2 below but I know there are others out there:
2air/4air/6air Tire Inflator - Deflator
Klutch 4-Tire Auto-Fill Inflator | Air Accessory Tool Kits| Northern Tool + Equipment
2air/4air/6air Tire Inflator - Deflator
Klutch 4-Tire Auto-Fill Inflator | Air Accessory Tool Kits| Northern Tool + Equipment
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Ronjenx, I think the issue is he wants to use a quick chuck that he clips on the valve stem and the air just continually flows until he disconnects it vs. something where he has to sit there and hold a lever to keep the air flowing. That is how I read it at least......and that is what I do as well. Clip it on and let it be until I disconnect it. No bending over having to hold a lever to keep inflating. The problem with that set up is the only way to stop the flow of air is to disconnect, which would then render an in-line gauge useless. At least in my mind.
Thanks for the input guys
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Ok I think I am understanding now. There are several systems out there designed to inflate all 4 tires simultaneously that sound like they would meet your needs. Quick google search came up with the 2 below but I know there are others out there:
2air/4air/6air Tire Inflator - Deflator
Klutch 4-Tire Auto-Fill Inflator | Air Accessory Tool Kits| Northern Tool + Equipment
2air/4air/6air Tire Inflator - Deflator
Klutch 4-Tire Auto-Fill Inflator | Air Accessory Tool Kits| Northern Tool + Equipment
Thanks!
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That Klutch 1/2 octopus is an interesting product. I guess everything comes at a cost. $150 is a lotta dough for the minor convenience it might provide....and for the space it's gonna take up.