- Designed to stay accurate, rugged bronze tube, precision made, full geared brass movement
- Angled single head chuck
- 2 In face, easy to read dial, with unbreakable crystal in 1/2 lb increments
- Pressure is indicated on dial until release valve is depressed
- Gauge is tested and checked on a master gauge prior to packaging
My first low pressure gauge I ordered (not through Amazon) was a 0-15lb Accugauge tire gauge that says 'Made in the USA' on the dial in the picture. Find it here: SX Series Accugage Low Pressure Tire Pressure Gauge 1-15 PSI Click on the image to zoom in, it's at the bottom of the dial.
What I received was a piece of junk that said made in china all over it. And yes, the price I paid for it was a little more than this Milton gauge, so it's not like 'I should have known based on the price I paid' that I was getting junk. So, back it went... If you don't know, Accugauge has been around for 100 years. Our grandfathers probably used their tire gauges. I called Accugauge and asked if there was one I could buy that was like the one in the picture, and in fact made in the USA. Sadly, they are not making the low pressure gauge domestically any longer.
I searched and found that Milton offered this gauge and it was still made here in the USA. So I ordered this one. It is much nicer but the plastic housing and plastic lens don't exactly scream quality and longevity. The lens even came with a fair amount of scratches on it, right out of the package.
Oh well, I tried to support my countrymen.
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