MILO Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 (edited) i had one to use but it was really old and was the kind with just a rubber boot over the nipple and you have to hold it into the head. it always gave varied readings and i don't trust it. so i bought a new one last night. it's an Actron - thread in style, quick disconnect coupler , push button side release, 14mm, 18mm, and 18mm long reach adapters, std and mm scales(0-300lbs)Bourdon tube movement (whatever that is) - $25 anyone ever use this kind? how accurate are they? Edited April 25, 2006 by MILO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipebomb Posted April 25, 2006 Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 I think you should be fine. I got a whole buch of Actron tools and never had any problems. almost every auto parts place I've in sells their stuff, so they have to be pretty decent quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILO Posted April 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2006 yeah, about every parts store that i went to looking for one had the same thing, so i figured they should be decent too. thanks pipebomb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee~ Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Which size fits the banshee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipebomb Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Which size fits the banshee? 507963[/snapback] the fine thread 14mm one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I have a compression tester the kind that threads in place, however it fell off a shelf in my room and landed on teh floor and the gauge broke... Can I just buy a new gauge since i already have the rest of the junk? And where would I get the right kind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBRAD Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 I have a compression tester the kind that threads in place, however it fell off a shelf in my room and landed on teh floor and the gauge broke... Can I just buy a new gauge since i already have the rest of the junk? And where would I get the right kind? 508074[/snapback] Yea, local hardware store or welding supply shop should have them. All you need is one that fits your hose threads and one that reads upwards of 200 psi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzcolobanshee Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 Do NOT get a cheap compression tester, nearly all of them are absolute SHIT. I would only buy a Snap-On. Everything else will give you horribly innacurate readings. I have a cheapo that reads 50lbs less than a snap on. Don't be cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipebomb Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 yes, you most times get what you pay for. But my cheapie $8 "Grip" brand one is dead on w/ my craftsman one and both at dead on w/ the top of the line Snap-on one they use in the repair shop owned by the company my brother works for. So I'm not too worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipebomb Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 (edited) MILO you should be just fine w/ it. http://www.actron.com/ Edited April 26, 2006 by pipebomb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csrmel Posted April 26, 2006 Report Share Posted April 26, 2006 cheap compression testers are just that. cheap. i have about 5 or so cheap ones sitting around here that are broken. anyone want 5 free compression testers? i also have an actron that seems to work good. it reads withgin 5 psi of my uncles 35 year old snap on compression tester. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILO Posted April 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2006 (edited) i looked up craftsman testers on the sears site, and actron stuff is all around it also, with all kinds of testers. the craftsman kit just had a few more hoses and adapters, which i didn't really need anyway. if sears has it along w/craftsman tools, and for the most part you guys seem to approve as well, i'm feeling a lot more confident with the one i bought. thanks guys. Edited April 27, 2006 by MILO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodro77 Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Do NOT get a cheap compression tester, nearly all of them are absolute SHIT. I would only buy a Snap-On. Everything else will give you horribly innacurate readings. I have a cheapo that reads 50lbs less than a snap on. Don't be cheap! 508182[/snapback] thats bullshit, if you think that snapon is the only company that can make a acurate comp tester you are a fool, i have a craftsman tester and i checked it with a snapon at my friends shop and they both read the same thing,, i agree that you get what you pay for, but some times you pay for just a name. but i wouldnt buy a 8 dollar either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepman380 Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 Do NOT get a cheap compression tester, nearly all of them are absolute SHIT. I would only buy a Snap-On. Everything else will give you horribly innacurate readings. I have a cheapo that reads 50lbs less than a snap on. Don't be cheap! 508182[/snapback] Shit...Crap-On is a joke. All you pay for is the name. They are waaaaay overpriced. I have a Craftsman one and it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rzcolobanshee Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 I stated that a little wrong, I know there are other good brands out there, I was just trying to make the point to not buy a cheap one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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