Most New Tire Pressure Gauges are Not Accurate!

[@ProjectFarm]

I reviewed a lot of tire pressure gauges in this review. Here's the list and more details in the video description. A big thanks to everyone who suggested this topic, and I look forward to reading your comments!! JACO Digital: amzn.to/47b1sH0 ETENWOLF: amzn.to/4d2G6gl SKS Germany: amzn.to/3Z76zG7 CZC Auto Pencil: amzn.to/4e6g7FK Milton Dual Head Pencil: amzn.to/4dMcvJ3 Tiretek: amzn.to/3Z4j0CK AstroAI Digital: amzn.to/3z2oumW Milton Pencil: amzn.to/47eSSXC Longacre: amzn.to/3MxFvsm Dewalt Pencil: amzn.to/3MQWYw5 UNCO Pencil: amzn.to/3Tj2V8r JACO ElitePro: amzn.to/4g8m8DD Joe’s Racing: amzn.to/3XsROw4 Rhino USA: amzn.to/3Tg8Aw6 Accu-Gage: amzn.to/4dPgFQu Milton Dial: amzn.to/4dKA1Gz AstroAI Pencil: amzn.to/3AYjeB7 Slime: amzn.to/3MAv9Yo Campbell Hausfeld: amzn.to/3MvWxH9 Rhino USA Digital: amzn.to/3Xr4rrF Vondoir: amzn.to/4dMcPHL Pittsburgh and Merlin are available at Harbor Freight

[@az8677]

Thank you for doing this test. I've always wondered how accurate the tire gauges I've used over the years were. Purchased the JACO Digital from your link.

[@meikgeik]

Can you please do the same test but with gauges that fit Presta valves commonly used in Bikes? It's been hell trying to find a good Presta gauge!

[@donniev8181]

Just a suggestion, I know you usually put different manufacturers products up against each other but what about topics like overall best car accessories?

[@zachkurth]

Todd, with the seasons changing in KC, a long term (6 month time span) video idea would be to test several outdoor thermometers. Whether they be tiny glass vials suction-cupped to a window, or a battery-operated station 50ft from a house. :)

[@_Chev_Chelios]

Please do the next tier of OBD readers!!

[@spencerconstance]

Great test! I work for JOES Racing Products and I'm glad to see our economy gauge performed decent. We also have a pro tire gauge (model 32317) that is about $10 more that has a more accurate gauge head that we recommend for racing. The head is actually made by the same people that make Longacres, but we get the 2.5" head while they get the 2". We also have a digital gauge that is really accurate, and a $1,200 precision digital gauge that is stupid accurate that gets hand calibrated on a $20,000 fluke deadweight tester. When I get into work Monday I'm definitely going to share this video with engineering, product sourcing, and assembly. We are a small family run company of about 30 people and we are always trying to improve!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@ryangross5446]

I gotta say i thought that the JOES gauge looked really cool. I love how the face looks. I think it performed well enough for me to buy one if i ever have the need. Keep up the good work!

[@ras8678]

@@ProjectFarm this means round 2 of gauges, the pro level then round 3 race level gauges

[@n8vy]

I use 32317. It’s an awesome gauge.

[@dennismoore1116]

I've got a 32317. Exactly matches both my Milton gauges. I keep those in my vehicles. The Joe's gauge is so handy to use and adjust tire pressure with. So easy to read precisely. It stays in my garage. Great product.

[@otarsulava]

Suggested video: Best GARDEN SOLAR LIGHTS - those ones that sticks in the ground and automatically lights up at night - light output, waterproof and impact test, can it withstand hail or heavy rain?

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@Bagel-lt2xh]

More people will watch that than will like this comment so you should do it! Too many options on the market

[@danwake4431]

yes! but i dont know how he can test one that lasts more than a year.

[@AI-zk5cc]

Nice idea 💡

[@Johndozer]

I use motion sensor solar lights for camping. Puts the light only where I need it and when I want it.

[@oEQjet]

I am so glad you bought 2 gauges from each brand. Holy cow the variance!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@ababababeebababa]

After testing over 20 gauges, this does not surprise me ... the calibration from unit to unit was huge. Showing how junky that majority of them are, or lack of quality control.

[@TehButterflyEffect]

I've been wanting him to do this kind of testing for a long time. A lot of the products he tests are the same product with a different name on the box. The QC variance is huge with some of that stuff, and it has nothing to do with the brand. The fans he tested, for example.

[@BryanthePlumber]

Thanks again project farm

[@brianp6965]

That Rhino USA gauge was alarming. Imagine if you bought that as your only gauge and it's consistently off by 10lbs... how would you know? Unacceptable to let that through QC.

[@WyJosh]

My wife gets upset when I won't buy something until I've seen your tests. You always manage to cover each base. Thanks for great videos!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@JeffreyAllanBackowski]

Your wife, what's his name?

[@mudknot9000]

"I've tested 10 wives over 60 days. Which wife is the best, well let's find out"

[@WyJosh]

@@mudknot9000 😂😂😂

[@littlegoobie]

@@mudknot9000 did the 60 days include tests to see if she can run with all bananas in the crankcase and an accelerated aging and corrosion check with that spray bottle stuff?

[@pjkentucky]

Project Farm is still the hardest working channel on KZbin. Your videos always pump me up!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@GarageGeek]

@@ProjectFarm Completely untainted by corporate dollars. Please never change.

[@captainwin6333]

@@ProjectFarm .No pressure!

[@elcastorgrande]

Grace under pressure, that's our Todd!

[@brucemadden1626]

@@captainwin6333 👍👍COMMENT OF THE DAY!!

[@alickilicki]

Protect this man at all costs. I don't buy anything without checking if he's done a video on that product first.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@lynskyrd]

definitely protect this guy... but not with our current Secret Service

[@Bradamsmx5]

I, too, have made several purchasing decisions after watching Project Farm videos. Now, I off to the interwebs to purchase 2 Jaco digital pressure gauges for my wife's car and my truck.

[@GOAT_GOATERSON]

Same

[@imdeplorable2241]

Yup. I'm with ya.

[@gundy9641]

Your reviews have saved me more than I can afford to donate, but instead of upgrading my tire pressure gauge to that Etenwolf, I'll just give you the $10 to help you keep doing what you're doing. Thanks for your hard work!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@Freesteader]

@gundy9641 I applaud you!

[@wkbdgeorge]

Very impressive!

[@gundy9641]

@@Q-nt-Tf Thank you for the suggestion. Not there yet. We'll see if that's the case after my 3 kids go through college 😅

[@imdeplorable2241]

👏👏👏

[@jacopowersports]

Great to see our gauges performed at the top of your testing! We take great pride in the accuracy and quality of our pressure instruments and tools. For those wondering, the 200 psi digital gauge will be restocked on Amazon this week!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@czamara]

Just bought one! By far the best of all of them and not expensive. This review was so helpful.

[@Absaalookemensch]

We, the viewers, rated this channel as the Best Channel for rating products.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@upforellie]

It’s very impressive!

[@Papparratzi]

Gotta feel sorry for Consumer Reports

[@Absaalookemensch]

@@Papparratzi Too many of those end-up selling out for "gifts".

[@courtney5796]

I rated your comment that rated the channel that rates products. 👍

[@dil6969]

This is an S-tier KZbin channel. I work in automotive repair, and have found a lot of consumer gauges to be barely usable. Nearly every major retailer is absolutely flooded by overpriced garbage with a few gems here and there. I have one of the gauges you tested and also found it to be inconsistent, but you'd never know it based on the glowing Amazon reviews page. Thanks to your testing, I'll be picking up a couple of Etenwolfs as that level of accuracy for $10 is unprecedented, and we'd never know it without this video.

[@dougrobinson8602]

Nobody who reviews on Amazon is testing against certified gauges. I've got that Jaco digital, and I like it, but I wouldn't swear to it's accuracy. It gives me some confidence that PF had accurate results with two of them.

[@NobleNobbler]

Same

[@Stoneman1971]

I have a couple of the entenwolf gauges, one in the car and one in the garage. So far I've had great luck with them. But thanks for the testing project farm, there's so many tire gauges out there, and most of them are inaccurate.

[@peckerpeter2078]

Price is now $23 AI checking sales raised prices when inventory gets low.

[@Yielar1]

Agreed, I take Amazon reviews with a large amount of salt as they can often be BS

[@RedShot_Creations]

You want to know how good this channel is? Hear me out - im from EU country, never heard about 80% of US brands, and still just watching 100% of Project Farm videos.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for watching!

[@FinlayDaG33k]

Fellow European here. If not telling me about specific brands I can get, at least it makes me aware about what I should keep in mind.

[@doublejackmcleod9931]

I haven't heard of 80% of those brands either and I live in the US.

[@TheScrubmuffin69]

Most of the time he puts in a few brands we all know and then the rest are like amazon garbage, so even all of us in the USA don't know most of them

[@AgentOffice]

These are mostly fake brands

[@bradbyers7505]

I ordered an ETENWOLF T300 gauge from Amazon and it came in yesterday. The box and information inside was much better than I expected all the way around. The calibration and certification of accuracy card really surprised me. So much so that I involuntarily blurted out “That’s impressive!”

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@radiatordog]

I ordered one on Sept. 12th 2024. Amazon said I would get it on the 16th. Then today they emailed me an update. Now they saying I might get it between Sept 23 - 26th.

[@ynevada]

i ordered a pair after watching this video. they should be in the box when i get home today. excited to have an accurate gauge finally!

[@georgegassmann655]

Mine arrived today. I have had such bad luck with tire gauges most just give me a rough estimate of what the pressure is. Just checked all 4 tires 3 times and they all read the same all 3 times so I might have a keeper!

[@james-p]

@@radiatordog I guess everyone's snapping them up now that they have the Project Farm Seal of Approval! lol

[@Darkcruzer23]

This is such an important test for everyone who drives. It sucks that a tool that needs to be so precise, so many are so far off. Thanks to you, now we know!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@TadpoleTrainer]

Precision tools can be tricky to make

[@Darkcruzer23]

@@TadpoleTrainer yes but more than 1 brand did it well and at cheap price points. No real good excuses for the poor performers

[@goodun2974]

​​@@TadpoleTrainer, China has trains that run nearly 200 miles an hour. If they can build those there's no reason they can't build anything to high precision, but it's simply a matter of how much profit can they make delivering cheap goods to the American and worldwide consumer. If everybody stopped buying Chinese made stuff for 3 or 4 months they might get wise, up their game, and produce a better product. Unfortunately, from the manufacturer to the distributor to the corporation that is having rebranded crap made in China for them to the end-user/consumer, NOBODY wants to rock the boat. Product must keep flowing, no matter how crappy, and distribution must be allowed to continue making profit off of it, and the consumer must be allowed to buy junk and promptly discard it, and fill up the landfill. Global capitalism knows nothing else.

[@DeadKoby]

Within normal life....... you have a 10% cushion on your tire pressure. The most interesting thing to me was consistency from warm to cold

[@Joe-ix1wd]

This man buys 30 different pressure gauges for unbiased results meanwhile im still using the 99 cent stick gauge i bought in high school. Thanks for the dedication and all the excellent information over the yrs.

[@ProjectFarm]

You're welcome!

[@deniskablukov4404]

Я тоже раньше пользовался простым манометром. У меня был какой то старый производства СССР и этот манометр меня крупно подставил. Оказалось,что механизм был изноше так,что стрелка в районе 2,2 атмосферы как бы фиксировалась. В итоге я полгода проездил с одним колесом и давлением 1,4 атмосферы. Обнаружил я это когда увидел ужасный износ по бокам при том,что колесо ничего не задевало. А это было новое колесо, хоть не дорогое

[@ZAPATTUBE]

You can move-up NOW.

[@brainkill7034]

They don’t make em like they used to

[@mmix224]

I'm an ASE certified suspension tech. My gauge at work, is a $100 napa tire professional gauge and has been repeatedly dead nuts on. At home, I have the tested Merlin gauge. Thank you for the time and energy it takes you to make all these videos Todd.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@Winterstick549]

Do you compare them with the guage on the tire changing (Coats?) machine?

[@logic.and.reasoning]

Hey mate. Aussie shock absorber specialist for 35yrs since I was 17yrs old. 55 now. I helped design many well-known Australian company items. I built Batmobile driving promotional vehicles, designed the Flintstones real driving car.... Ww2 aircraft tailhook dampers remade from corroded units found in the Pacific. I loved my suspension business, it was well known, me and my dad. He had a stroke. My Mrs cheated. Kids involved..... we all know where this goes. Lol. Oh well. But I loved my business as we progressed and gained recognition

[@logic.and.reasoning]

Ps. In Australia we hit the tyre with a road side dead kanga to test pressure. You can tell by the thud... Never use an echidna though.

[@gaveintothedarkness]

Thank you for not starting your comment with "As a BLANK PROFESSION NAME"

[@mikefromwa]

I've been watching project farm for years and it is without a doubt *the best review channel on the internet, period.* No fluff, no boloney, no long intros, just the facts presented as objectively as possible.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@farmermatt7880]

I hate when anything with USA in the name is made elsewhere.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@scythelord]

Yep, I kinda wish there was a law that any business or product with USA in the name must be made in America to be sold here.

[@jcclark2060]

It's not where it is made but to what tolerance it is made to. There are plenty of junk American made products, like any knives or cutting tools.

[@gregl4244]

​@@jcclark2060you have a point but I think he's just saying it's misleading.

[@volvo09]

Yeah, that rhinoUSA name is obviously made to deceive people since it puts USA in the name, but is clearly not made here.

[@floatingdoc4757]

I.use a Jaco digital gauge for my race tires on my autocross track cars. I've been very happy with it, and when I thought I had a problem with the head, I called the company and left a voicemail. They never called back, instead there was a replacement head in my mailbox a few days later. I had called because of it losing pressure. When I got ready to remove the original head, I discovered that it was coming unthreaded. I tightened it back up and it's worked perfectly for the last two years. It's also never loosened up either. Great tool, and great customer support!

[@davepeters4955]

I got a Jaco dial gauge, and it was really inaccurate compared to 3 other random gauges I had. I sent them an email, and they sent me a replacement gauge quickly, and it was comparable to the others when I checked it. They seem to stand by their products.

[@DanMar5858]

I have 2 Jaco gauges and both of them pretty much read identically. I had no idea they were such a good tire gauge. I’m even more impressed with my purchase.

[@MalcolmCir]

Jaco also makes great self-locking quick connect chucks and nozzles for schrader valves. I don't work for them, but I do believe in promoting companies that still make great products and back them up with customer service...

[@speedracerxtreme]

Yep, I checked reviews from several sources and some time ago I settled on the Jaco digitals, both the stand-alone and the inline air compressor combo. They have worked well and and are quality products.

[@77Infidel]

I have the regular Jaco. It bleeds a little when removed from the stem, but works great. As having an older all wheel drive vehicle, I find it most important that all tires have the same pressure. Too cheap to get the TPMS system going again. I then use a stick Guage to double check, and they are always 1# off. Close enough. I check tire wear regularly and carry a Dewalt 20V inflator in the trunk, as well as a Jump n Carry 600. I've learned that it sucks to have a flat spare tire or a dead battery with no one to help jump start.

[@JTA1961]

Thanks for bringing up the "gets expensive" part. Easy to focus on items & tend to forget the money spent & time to acquire

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!

[@jameswangerin1755]

Project Farm is the only KZbin channel that you might want to actually watch at slower than 1X speed to soak it all in vs. other channels that I run at 1.25X, 1.5X, or even higher to cut through unnecessary BS. Great job on the review. You don't know how accurate what you have is until you really know. Thanks!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@TurboNorm]

No kidding. I also watch most YT videos at 1.25 or 1.5. Not Todd’s - 1.0 and pause a lot.

[@d.d.5633]

Man! Whoever suggested this one is frigging brilliant! 😃

[@greenfire919]

thanks

[@dirkfrazier9779]

I wonder if he'll test light bulbs?

[@goodun2974]

Thanks!

[@Raoul_Volfoni]

Suggestion : 1) headlamp. 2) foldable work lights. 3) inspection lights. 4) projector work lights . Very usefull video as usual. Thank you from Paris / France!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@robertheinkel6225]

@@ProjectFarm headlamps that last more than a year in use.

[@Darkcruzer23]

Hopefully project farm tests these but until he does, torque test channel has tested a few with data such as lumens and run time but also durability

[@aevangel1]

​@@ProjectFarm OLight makes some very good flashlights, I have an OLight headlamp I have been using with no issues for 6, going on 7 years.. current headlamp is the Perun series (fullsize). They also make a portable folding worklamp called the Swivel series. @ProjectFarm, please reach out to me if planning to compare said items. I can provide you with more information, having been a happy customer of theirs since 2014.

[@laserflyer]

I think you would love the KZbinr "Torque Test Channel" because your suggestions are all things that they would do/have done.

[@njphilwt]

Todd…. You have done it again! I was just researching this myself and needed help deciding!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!

[@MichaelCowden]

This has been a concern of mine for many years. Thank you so much for all the effort and time involved in performing this testing. This is very valuable information and underscores the need for accurate and frequent tire pressure checks to get the maximum safety and life out of tires. Yet another great and helpful video!

[@n1r0l]

Thanks Todd. I appreciate you evaluating accuracy but also mentioning other factors like readability, ease of use, sealing ability is very helpful. You know you can skip the videos and just tell us what to buy, the level of trust you have established with your viewers means we only watch the whole videos for the entertainment value.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@greentriumph1643]

I also wonder about the digital gauges with a battery. I leave it in my car for months at a time and the battery would be dead when I need it.

[@brodriguez11000]

@@greentriumph1643 Worse when the battery leaks. Plus I had one where the rubber grips get gummy and bleed.

[@tyrereviews]

I love accurate tire pressure, it's so critical for handling

[@otarsulava]

@@tyrereviews agree 💯👍

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@ViaticalTree]

@@ProjectFarm disappointing that most of your comments are cookie cutter responses. The comment you replied to isn’t even feedback. Edit: yikes dude. I just saw the generous $100 tip someone left and your only response was “thanks!” Oof

[@TimberWulfIsHere]

@@ViaticalTree Its a bit of a meme, but yea, he really does need to put in more effort for some comments.

[@reigndown]

Yo the tyre reviews cameo!

[@edbrackin]

As the metrologist for my work section, I did the same test and setup you did for 15 analog AstroAI Tire Pressure Gauge 60 PSI. You did better than me with the hot and cold tests. Great job.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@AZREDFERN]

I’ve been only using US-made Milton. I keep one on my motorcycle, however, during the last trip, I had it packed away that I didn’t have access to the cage, and I forgot to check my tires before I headed out. So I just bought a no-name gage at a gas station and checked. I had a little panic because it looked like both my tires were low. I got back home. Got my Milton out. Got the compressor ready. And my tires were absolutely perfect. The no-name gas gauge was about six PSI off, which is dangerous for lower pressure tires.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@volvo09]

I heard a story of a guy who destroyed 2 new tires on his travel trailer on a long road trip before learning his digital gauge was WAY off, so when the 3rd replacement tire was put on he questioned letting air out and "fixing" the shops overpressure and the tire survived... Then he checked his gauge and it was off by about 10 psi, causing him to under inflate all his tires resulting in tread separation.

[@twistedhillbilly6157]

EXACTLY!! 5 to 8 Lbs on a motorcycle can be the difference between rubber side down and disaster......

[@veryfunclub]

I’ve been using a USA-made Milton tire inflator in the shop for a few years. One of the only brands that sells them

[@PageMarker1]

I thought the Milton's performed very well, especially the pencil gauge. It's not the first time I'm not in agreement with Todd's conclusions as some of the tests he uses seem to lean towards circumstances most of us are not likely to encounter. He does, needless to say, outstanding videos nothwithstanding.

[@andythompson3528]

I could binge watch this KZbin channel for a very long time! You know it’s a good channel when you look forward to the newest videos every week. Keep up the amazing work!

[@ProjectFarm]

Wow, thanks!

[@m.necatisepetcioglu4391]

The best youtube channel by so far all time.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@johnd8783]

Todd, you outdid yourself again... Thanks! Did my heart good to see that a Milton pencil is still made in USA and scored very well... I remember the days when it was about the only game in town for cars, & every service-station guy in America carried one in his pocket.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

[@HaOsLsE]

ProjectFarm for President! He'd be a busy honest man working hard for the people!

[@accudave]

We need Todd right where he is, but I could see him move up. "Ok today we are going to be testing rockets. SpaceX, Boeing, Lockheed, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, Northrup Grummin, and others. I buy these rockets with my own money so I appreciate your support."

[@vapor3764]

Placed my order for two Milton S-920 pencil gauges before they are sold out. Thanks, Project Farm for another useful video.

[@ProjectFarm]

You're welcome!

[@richardmaya8914]

You’re the man. Doing gods work. I love the facts that you mention country of manufacturing.

[@SamuelSmith-ip2pg]

If it's tools and you're shopping this is just the best channel. I'm a very strange car with very small wheels that I need to test the pressure on because they'll go highway speed. This was so important for me because balancing them myself including buying a balancer and a new pressure gauge is still so much cheaper than a shop. About $75 cheaper. I'm only one of so many people getting better and safer equipment. I don't think I could give high enough praise

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@tomp5377]

My father and I did similar- him with his Schrader pencil gauges, one similar to the Milton dual head, and his tire inflators- and I brought my Autometer and Milton gauges. Nothing lined up but the Schrader was the most consistent. Thanks for bringing back a great memory with my father 😊

[@ProjectFarm]

Glad to help!

[@tpress5050]

I love when I end up having purchased the product that wins in these tests. I researched and struggled with finding accurate gauges and ended up buying the Jaco digital gauge. It always seemed to be good, but I just never really know since I never had anything to test it against other than all the "unreliable" gauges I already have and use. So this just gives me that extra bit of confidence that I made the right choice, and that the research paid off. Thanks for your great work. Keep it up! This channel has to be one the most valuable resources for consumer information out there.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!

[@pault151]

@@ProjectFarm Jaco Digital now unavailable. I guess having 3.3 million subscribers has an economic impact! ;-)

[@jakesynapse6417]

I really like how you did this with TWO tire gauges for each brand!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@45KevinR]

What was shocking was the variation between some pairs. It's actually worse if he bought the pair at same time from the same seller. They'd likely be from the same batch - so thats item to item variation. So a lot of them had little or no Q/A and/or degraded in transit. The ones claiming 1.5% accuracy should be within 0.3 lb at 20psi so even if the pair was the very highest and lowest they should be within 0.6lb of each other. Some were hugely worse than that.

[@fflife6730]

I’ve been really happy with the Merlin products. Have them all over. In the shop. In the trucks. On the lawnmower. Seem accurate enough for my needs and cheap! Project Farm remains the most helpful channel on KZbin!! Thanks!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

[@TySchmidt]

Can you test ultrasonic cleaners next? The machines themselves, and then degreasers

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@LordSaliss]

That would be too hard to test, as you cant just throw a bunch of different brands in a video and say "this is the best" since you are supposed to use a different ultrasonic frequency for different tasks and items, as well as how dirty they are or what type of contaminant you are trying to get off.

[@TySchmidt]

@LordSaliss most of the consumer grade ones just have temp and time adjustments. Throw in some carbon covered valves or rusted bolts into each and let them run at 50°C for 20 minutes and compare. Doesn't need to be anything too crazy

[@NorthWoodsDiver]

After almost 20yrs using an ultrasonic to clean things for scuba I can say a mix provided by GMC Scuba works amazingly well. The discarded dirty liquid left from scuba stuff has worked on bolts and things for me in the past. The best I can tell its phosphoric acid plus Blue gold and simple green. The odor is like windex but more mild. Great stuff, super expensive but you can filter it and get a lot of use from it.

[@Dan-ez6dr]

Milton has been the industry benchmark for 75 years. Made in the USA. Thanks Todd, great job as always.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@jdl1276]

American made wins in my book

[@balsalmalberto8086]

And they are competitively priced (affordable) to the Chinese counterparts. win-win.

[@maticuno]

I just picked up the Merlin digital inflator a few weeks ago and have been happy so far. Thank you for confirming that I made the right choice.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@charleshamlin3122]

"A man with one watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never quite sure." Excellent comparison video and the variety of results is amazing.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@echobeefpv8530]

I watch the reviews, even for products I really don't need, just to see how you test, and the results. Best review channel , by far, just for the straight up honesty and great tests !!

[@gregbarnett3141]

I've had many tire gauges through the years, and I have always relied heavily on the Milton brand. The last one I purchased was the S-506, which is a dual chuck inflator gauge. It's all analog, and one thing I like about it is I can calibrate easily. I really appreciate your channel and your hard work. I have used your suggestions many times! Proud to be a Patreon subscriber!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the video idea.

[@timsilva1944]

Well done! As someone that is very frequently checking/airing down/inflating tires for street driving, off road and on motorcycles for grip, comfort and safety, this exhaustive test is awesome. For all the reasons you mentioned, the Etenwolf is going in my cart as an extra.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@Bumpy8]

I'll throw my 2 cents in. Before retirement, I worked wholesale in the bicycle industry for 40 years. I had to make many recommendations over those years including tire gauges. Knowing my reputation was on the line, I was careful about what I recommended. Working for different wholesalers, I sold many of these brands (and many more) simultaneously. It's nice to know my recommended brand, SKS Germany, was rated highly at #3. Additional, unique features of the SKS and not mentioned is it's a dual Schrader and Presta pivoting head, measures both PSI and BAR, and can easily handle 140 PSI for track racing tubulars. I was always worried about my recommendation due to its plastic construction, but I've been using mine for about 20 years having dropped it many times and it's still going strong for car and bicycle use. Even the light still works! The only issue is the battery compartment sometimes falls off from all the drops, but doesn't affect the function and it's as accurate as day 1. The SKS has seen the inside of a car glove box during Florida summers and NY winters as well as wet, muddy mountain bike trails. I don't remember any complaints or returns in all those years selling them, which is unusual when selling electronics to cyclists (a lot of mishaps). Lastly, although low weight is a negative in these tests, in the world of cycling low weight is a huge plus when carrying your tire gauge in a seat bag.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@_DST0NE_]

Always releasing videos for something else I need to buy right now. Bravo sir.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@herewegoagain7403]

he does it again! looking for a tire gauge and this video just got uploaded. It's like he knows what i'm thinking

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@grndpnder7]

I have bought and replace so many tools based on Project Farm recs. Thank you for what you do, I finally feel like I can get quality tools again.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

[@tiredofit1429]

Thanks! Todd, no one else does such a thorough review.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!

[@KSMike1]

Nothing but Milton pencils for my cars, for nearly 50 years. U.S. made, brass bodies, no batteries to die/leak, no gauges to go bad, and absolute minimum space for storage.

[@goodun2974]

* No batteries to leak* is extremely important for a device that probably sits in the glove box or the toolbox in the back of the car and only gets taken out and used 3 or 4 times a year. For what it's worth, I only use Eveready Lithium-max AA and AAA batteries for anything that's going to sit in the car or in a drawer and maybe only get used or tested a few times a year. You definitely want the best batteries possible in a flashlight that's going to be stored/stowed away in the car!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@krissanderson5004]

I also have a Milton stick gage. It works very well.

[@krissanderson5004]

You should drop the gages a short distance, a foot or two and test again. Pressure gages can be very shock sensitive. I stay with stick gages.

[@tsl7881]

I like the no batteries; ready for the zombie apocalypse.

[@johnmarston9001]

as a tire technician, this will be a good addition to my arsenal of my personal tools so i dont have to rely on crappy shop stuff

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@8000RPM.]

You know a presenter is good when you can check the "Like" before watching the Vid!!! "We're going to test that",....Golden 👍

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@astehouse240]

Out of pure accident, I purchased the Jaco ElitePro Digital and was super happy with the choice. It's been solid with accuracy in my Jeeps and hasn't let me down. I am glad to see that it compared well to the others. Great test!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

[@CarQuestion]

It's astonishing how two identical gauges can show such a big difference! The company needs to wake up and stop selling us subpar products while making us believe they're made in the USA. Great job on the review!

[@KF1]

I've always liked the simple pencil gauges because they cost almost nothing, take up no room in the glovebox and don't require batteries. Great video and thanks for showing.

[@volvo09]

They also fit in a pocket easily if you check a lot of tires.

[@peterkowlessar7823]

Same here. I have two PCL pencil gauges made in Sheffield, UK. They both read 3psi over compared to the Master Gauge at the tyre repair shop I use, so I take that into account when checking and inflating.

[@ColinCarFan]

Also, surprisingly tough when you inevitably drop them

[@aeric_]

Always look forward to every Sunday with Project Farm. Definitely excited to see this my old Tire Pressure gauge is broken and needs a replacement!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much! This means a lot to me!

[@brodriguez11000]

Moisture getting into gauge.

[@mikefisc9989]

I bought my JACO digital gauge 4 years ago. So happy to learn I made a good choice. Thanks for the video.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

[@foxwood67]

I’ve used the Milton pencil gauges for years. Accurate , small footprint, affordable

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@ViaticalTree]

@@ProjectFarmthis isn’t feedback. 🤦‍♂️

[@geoffreyjones2000]

I remember a similar test done some 40 years ago. KD tools pencil gauge for under 10 bucks was the winner

[@JohnDop]

I don't even need one but you made me go out and by the Etenwolf. Thanks!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@onepunch7632]

Same here 😂 Can't beat it for $10.

[@volvo09]

Looks like they actually calibrate them, or use a quality sensor. The harbor freight inflator / gauge is very good too... Good to know since it's fairly common.

[@BRUXXUS]

@@volvo09 I got one a few months ago after my ancient pencil one self destructed. Was really impressed when the box came with a hand written calibration card!

[@coldstayr]

Same!

[@Alexander-sr5fg]

Thank you for providing a resource to send people when they wonder why the tire shop overfills their tires and everything is 6psi low by the time they get home. I'm so happy you included the part with hot and cold weather. I live in Vermont and it becomes apparent that some gauges suck when you're out there at 0600 when it's -15f and you notice one of your tires looks tired.

[@benvincent24]

My dad used Milton products when he operated his full service stations (50s-70s). Milton pencil gauges is all I use.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@RealMrBen]

Every time the milton pencil gages came on i start cheering like its a football game. Haha

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@bobdobalina8910]

GREAT Video! I can only imagine that you were under a lot of Pressure to get this done. Some of the pricey ones are definitely over inflated hype. I was amazed at how well the Digitals did, it really deflates the notion that analog is better, at least in this case.

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

You're right about the marketing - there's lots of hot air out there.

[@BrBill]

Careful or Todd's head is going to get too full

[@Zadnak1]

I bought the Merlin guage a few days ago to check and inflate the tire pressure in my truck. It works great with my portable air compressor. Thank you for such a great video!

[@ProjectFarm]

You're welcome!

[@RickShort21]

Exactly what I needed to learn since I purchased a 3/4-ton HD pickup truck that needs the tires pressurized beyond the range (up to 80psi) of my SUV gauge. I can’t thank you enough. I’m now buying 3 JACO digital gauges, for me and our two sons, because of this. THANK YOU!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are most welcome!

[@kritz480z]

I’m not sure how you could test this, but I think testing mosquito repellants (sprays and/or other methods) would be super helpful!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@volvo09]

He should test bee suits against bald face hornets Just kidding!

[@ducewags]

@kritz480z That is the Minnesota State bird, and protected by it's ability to laugh at a spray. And have a nice day.

[@mistral-unizion-music]

@@volvo09😂 poor guy

[@KameraShy]

I have been thinking 1) Foggers - propane and electric powered and 2) Electric bug zappers.

[@randysavage8963]

Happy Sunday Todd . Thank you for all the useful videos

[@ProjectFarm]

Happy Sunday and thank you!

[@tomduer2744]

Just ordered my Etenwolf pressure gauge, Can't wait to use it knowing it is very accurate. Thanks for testing all these products.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

[@Colorado_Native]

Do you ever have a yard sale? That would be awesome with all the stuff you have left over from your tests.

[@KF1]

Haha just imagine, neighbours wondering why you're selling 12 different vacuums and 14 different impact guns.

[@45KevinR]

I commented on another video. Imagine being family and borrowing a socket set from PF and finding they've all got 3 broken/missing sockets...

[@KF1]

@@45KevinR lol not a 10mm in sight

[@Colorado_Native]

@45KevinR ... or going to his garage sale and all the sets have the same broken tools.

[@wrathofsocrus]

To the rescue! I've been complaining about this for a few months how I couldn't trust my gauges and couldn't afford to do all the testing myself. People looked at me like I was silly for not trusting whatever random stuff is available out there. Much appreciated!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@AndrewBehm]

Nothing gives me as consistent a chuckle as “The Rhino USA is made in China”

[@trailrunnah8886]

Yep, very misleading. I've been aware of this company for a while due to their recovery gear, but I would never purchase anything from them on principal.

[@rachelblack3816]

I just want to say that I just ran across and watched your 4-year old video, "Does Project Farm Actually Farm? Let's find out!" Even though I love all of your amazing videos, your actual farming video was the most amazing one I've seen yet! Now, I've never been on a proper farm (my dad said he grew up on a farm-- and hated it!), but I found the machines you use and their care and repair, the mowing and collecting hay, absolutely fascinating! Living in Kentucky, I drive along lots of road and highways with those huge rolls of-- honestly, I had no idea what they were, or what they were for!-- but now, because of your video, I know! Farming is one of the least-appreciated but most important missions there is, so I wanted to say God Bless You and all of the other farmers that keep us from starving to death, I truly, truly appreciate the work you do on the farm, and wish God's blessing and protection on you and your family, always!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@bradleys2857]

Whew, glad I made an ok guess when I purchased the Merlin gauge a few months ago. It does work well and I like the digital display.

[@volvo09]

I think I'll pick one up. I like the inflator gauge combos.

[@Steven-qt4vx]

i have always used Milton very accurate 👌🏽😁

[@ProjectFarm]

Great feedback on the Milton!

[@shopart1488]

Basically what we found through this thorough testing is it probably 90% of the vehicles on the road are caring the wrong tire pressure. Great video as usual for Project Farm.

[@ReadtheBible88]

Correct tire pressure is very important. You ever pushed a wheelbarrow full of concrete with a slack tire ? It isn't easy. Good day.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@CorvetteTrev]

I bought a Merlin today, I actually came on here to quickly see how people are putting the batteries in. It seems the jacket is glued on. I'm not certain if I should cut the little square on the back *. ... funny this video came up and after watching I have 0 buyers remorse. Very thorough. This weekend only they're $19.99; and I paid $6 for a two year warranty. (*26$) 10/26/24-10/27/24. With winter coming this is a perfectly timed video!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks.

[@BL-yj2wp]

This confirms my suspicions about tire gauges, some are accurate while others are worse than just feeling the tire by hand. It's just hard to tell with no reference at hand.

[@fearthehoneybadger]

Waiting for years for this one.

[@ProjectFarm]

Sorry it's taken so long. Hopefully, it's worth the wait!

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

Same here.

[@fearthehoneybadger]

@@ProjectFarm It's great.

[@volvo09]

I misplaced my blue point dial gauge my brother gave me and have been using a cheap dial gauge which reads 10 under.

[@keelannaughton3283]

"And the Rhino USA is made in China" 😂😂😂

[@RyanMcDonald]

Seriously man, you have helped me make SOOOO many purchases. I love your methods and passion for being objective.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Glad to hear!

[@chapinsolitario1980]

Good morning everyone..!!!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Good morning!!

[@tahmcruise1343]

Please woodworking finishes next. There are new technology out there like UV-activated finishes which cures instant, epoxy, lacquer, ceramic finishes and all the other traditional.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@paper_says_no]

​@ProjectFarm definitely should try N3 nano from blacktail studio

[@Garth2011]

None of them work ! Waste of time.

[@AlexGarcia-ur9dy]

Thank you. Please consider rating paper shredders for a future video. 😊

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@KameraShy]

That will be difficult because my experience with paper shredders is their longevity. They don't last.

[@tookitogo]

@@KameraShyWell, I think that a lot of people buy shredders that are undersized for the shredding volume they need.

[@rts3613]

I own the Jaco, and it's been a very good tool. I bought it because of the good reviews, and your test and my own experience confirm it. I have a FJR 1300 motorcycle, and with the side cases and the shaft drive, it's much easier to get to the rear tire stem with the flex hose and swivel head. I also have 3 Accu Gauge digital gauges that read the same as the Jaco, and have been very reliable. I don't have any Milton gauges, but they make the best air tool fittings. Everything I have from Milton has been high commercial grade quality and very durable.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Dust76tr]

“The first [brand redacted] gauge hit the 40psi mark, and the second gauge just about hit cousin Eddie in the forehead” 🤣🤣🤣

[@vapor3764]

Poor cousin Eddie takes a beating in some of his videos.

[@Dust76tr]

@@vapor3764 Hopefully, cousin Eddie has good insurance!

[@nikking5277]

I used to have a fancy eastwood tire gauge when I was a mechanic. Unfortunately it broke before i changed professions and now keep the merlin harborfreight on my garage. Good to know it is acurate!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@saysbadman]

2:07 Rhino USA... made in China 😅

[@harisjaved1379]

LOL! I thought it was made in USA, until Todd mentioned it.

[@bojow8102]

😆😆 I was going to comment this and you beat me to it.😆✌️

[@artvandelay1099]

SKS Germany....made in China.

[@John-Smith02]

And SKS Germany made in China 6:13

[@alp3781]

I just ordered the Etenwolf and got it yesterday. Fantastic PSI reader. I was so impressed with the quality for only 10.00. Thank you for this video.

[@ProjectFarm]

Nice! You are welcome!

[@therealdojj]

Accuracy is a must for this sort of thing so I'm glad you've got that covered But that we ever thought you wouldn't 😎

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@TBPony]

It's disgustingly eye opening to see how inaccurate most of these gauges are, we are supposed to trust them to keep your investment on your tire life, if they are off by 4 psi then it's basically useless

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@snorman1911]

To think of all the times I've carefully adjusted a tire pressure to the exact psi called for only for my gauge to unknowingly be off 5 psi... 😂

[@RacingAnt]

If it's consistent, then it doesn't matter if it's off, assuming you've got a reference to compare to. Just add the error into the reading.

[@ovidiuciuparu6421]

19:11 astroai.. i have that for some time.. really good for the price!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rbias9688]

Thanks for the great video. The Milton Dual Head gauge is available in a version that allows calibration. When I first bought mine, I found a racing shop that had a gauge calibration setup. They allowed me to check and calibrate my gauge for free. It was originally off by 1-psi or so at the pressures that I normally use (60-80 psi), so I calibrated it to zero error. About two years later, I re-checked it and it is still error-free.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

[@mondragon9282]

Let's find out!

[@ProjectFarm]

Yes indeed. Thank you!!

[@willblanton3120]

“The Rhino USA is made in China.” Lol

[@ferb_hd]

Thank you for making me feel better about the Jaco digital purchase I made a few months ago. The title of the video had me worried at first, good to know the Harbor Freight one isn’t too bad if you want something in a pinch.

[@blake7297]

Doing the Lords work out there sir! Thank you!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!