Power Tank TIG-8200 Heavy Duty Tire Inflator

If you're like me, you think hard about buying an item as expensive as this when so many cheaper versions are available. You wonder if you're paying for a name or for some sort of unnecessary luxury that won't really make a difference in use. Well, having used this gauge/filler for over two weeks I can say it was worth the price. It is a pleasure to use in all ways. The chuck clamps onto the valve stem very easily and securely: no fiddling, twisting, readjusting while air hisses out. If for some reason you failed to seat it properly, there will be no pressure reading on the gauge. Once on, it stays on while you add or bleed off air pressure. Also, it can be used without being attached to an air compressor simply as an air pressure gauge. The very large 2" inch gauge is extremely easy to read. When you add pressure the gauge drops down to zero then climbs back up to the new pressure within a couple of seconds. The fluid in the gauge prevents shock to the mechanism and should make it very robust in daily use. It is also accurate as I have tested it against a Longacre digital gauge that I purchased just as a master check gauge. And it is so much easier to use than the Longacre gauge which does require fiddling, twisting, and readjusting to get it to fit on the valve stem. Longacre Digital Tire Air Pressure Gauge It may be luxurious to have a gauge like this on your compressed air line, but every time I use it it provides that satisfying feel of a tool that is perfectly suited to its purpose. Highly recommended.

Item appears well made. However, has large bubbles appearing on dial face. Sent back the first one with the same problem. Both have large dial faces but with approx one inch bubbles within the dial in front of the face. Vendor was quick to replace the first one, yet the second one appears to have the same problem.

I love well-made, precision tools, and I have to agree with the other reviewers that the Power Tank TIG-8200 is an excellent piece of equipment. I spent WAY too much time surfing and researching various tire gauges, so I feel that I made the best informed decision that I could. As far as quality gauges are concerned, I narrowed my choices down to the Power Tank and the Longacre Quick Fill Gauge 0-60 PSI . The price was similar, and although the Longacre has more information and reviews available, I liked the look of the Power Tank better.....i.e. it just looks like the inflation feature would work better because of the angle of the valve. If you want to save a few bucks, you could go with a gauge without the inflation feature, such as this one: Longacre Liquid Filled Deluxe Tire Gauge 0-60 psi . But I liked the idea of having a built-in inflator.....and I'm glad I did. The gauge feels solid, works flawlessly, and the readings are accurate as compared with 2 other less-expensive gauges that I own. The quality of the spring-loaded attachment valve is really impressive. I had purchased the Accu-Gage EZ Air Check and Inflate Tires at the same time so that I could compare the 2 products. (Unfortunately, the Accu-Gage suffered from a poorly-sealing attachment valve.....see my review of that item.) The inflation feature is awesome. You just pop it onto your air compressor hose with a quick-attach and you can inflate right through the gauge. So, you don't have to inflate, test, inflate, test, etc. You just leave the gauge attached and do your thing. So....I love this gauge. I tested and inflated the tires on my car, my truck, my Harley, and both of my bicycles. It's built solidly and should hopefully last for many years to come. Buy with confidence. Oh.....one more thing: regarding liquid-filled vs non-liquid-filled gauges: My research indicated that a liquid-filled gauge is better for precision, consistency and cushioning, but is probably not needed for non-professional home-use where 1-2 psi is not as critical.

Decent inflator with a crappy gauge. First one would not zero and had to be returned because of the lack of response from powertank. I had one years ago with the non glycerin filled gauge, it was fantastic and easy to zero. The new one has no way to zero needle without losing the glycerin. The mechanics of it are excellent, high flow and rugged.

I received the tire pressure gauge in the retail packaging and was happy upon opening the box. I checked my tire pressure immediately (it was just checked with my Quickcar gauge earlier) and found the gauge to be very accurate. I then attempted to hook it up to my air compressor quick disconnect fitting, but it was a different style. I switched out the supplied fitting with my female Milton 727 quick disconnect fitting. Now adding air to my motorcycle tires is easy, I also checked the gauge for leaks and found none. Now the 90 degree fitting was not attached, I had to take it apart and put it on myself. The hose that is supplied with my gauge is different from the picture, the hose supplied with mine is a steel braided hose covered with a yellow vinyl/pvc material. The supplied is also very flexible and bends great. The top and bottom of the hose swivel 360 degrees therefore you never really get a kink in the hose. When adding air to the tires the fitting stays on the valve stem and does not leak air, the air release button also works great too. This item is priced well for what it is, I would suggest that people just go ahead and buy this gauge instead of cheaper options. Especially since over the last 3 years, I know I've spent at least $85.00 on different cheap ones. Please check out my personal photos of the product and remember to have some teflon tape readily available to make any fitting changes.