Alas, I must disagree with everybody else about this inflator.Yes, it is quite sturdy.But any individual who purchases this heavy-duty item is probably a little bit fanatic about their vehicle(s) -- so you must hear of its 3 basic flaws: (1) This particular model (the 506) *does not* have the deflation action built into the spring-loaded inflator lever.(You deflate similarly as on any other inflator, by pulling the chuck slightly off the valve stem.)(2) The accuracy is not great in general: The window doesn't really line up perfectly over the gauge line, and a 2PSI resolution with close-together markings (to allow for up to 120PSI) is much harder to read than a 0-60PSI Accu-Gage with wider spaced 1-PSI marks (or an Accutire with the electronic strain .5-PSI increments).Worse, my specific Milton unit always reads low by ~2 PSI!(3) The long-handle chuck flops around unless you always keep one hand on it, and the other hand on the inflator lever/gauge.(The photo shows the hose folded, packing-taped together.)And definitely don't let go of the lever/gauge because it will swing about on its long tail (remember you're dragging around an entire hose with it).I didn't actually nick my car while dragging the hose, but had one close call in my garage.
This unit is fine for non-precision work, and absolutely the best for high-volume work (or "unattended locations") -- where you can't trust that a separate gauge won't be mislaid.(E.g. a contractor's garage for their fleet of vans or similar.)But for home use, I prefer my cheapo ball chuck and my higher-accuracy gauge.I can manipulate them more easily, and switching chuck and gauge is no less annoying than lifting and re-seating the Milton chuck.(If you do go my route, you have to decide if you want the convenience of final adjustment by deflating with a button on the gauge (AccuGage) or the extra precision but no deflator (AccuTire).)Truly, I *wanted* to like the Milton 506 -- and to be uber-cool with a professional inflator and retracting hose reel in my home garage!But it was just... sub-optimal.
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Milton S506 Dual Head Inflator Gauge with 12" Air HoseProduct Description: This dual head inflator gauge includes a 12" air hose and a bubble lens for easy reading. This gauge can be used for 10 to 120 pounds of pressure.
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Does the job well and is less expensive than what chain auto parts stores charge.
What is deplicted in the picture of the product is not what you'll receive. The picture is of a male fitting that is screwed onto the dual hose air chuck so the chuck can be attached to an air hose.BTW, the 4 star rating is for the dual hose air chuck and NOT the fitting.
The photo in the ad makes this product appear to be of quality and weight, when it arrived in a envolope it was so light weight I wasn't sure what it was.The metal is cheap pot metal nothing that will stand up over a long period of usage, I would pay a little more for a quality item that you'll only have to purchase one time.