Milton S506 Dual Head Inflator Gauge with 12" Air Hose Review
| Product Code | B0002SRL20 |
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| Price | $32.39 |
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #259 in Automotive
- Brand: Milton
- Model: S506
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: .90" h x
14.60" w x
4.30" l,
1.44 pounds
Features
- Magnifying bubble lens allows full view of scale
- Skin-packed
- 10 to 120 lbs pressure
- Magnifying bubble lens allows full view of scale
- Skin-packed
- 10 to 120 lbs pressure
Product 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.
Customer Reviews
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40 of 44 people found the following review helpful.
By Ronald Y. Gutman
I had one of these for 16 years and it always worked great. I only bought a new one because when I moved I sold my air compressor and the Milton went with it. I got a new air compressor and wanted another Milton Tire Inflator with gauge. There is no better tire inflator/gauge on the market.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
By alexanderaku
As a youngster in the 1950's, I could find and use this style gauge at almost every filling station. Back then they were all full service and air was free. You would see these right there beside the pumps. If the attendant didn't use it for you, it was no problem for even a kid to air up tires or pump gas into their parents car - while the attendant checked the oil and water under the hood and washed the windshield. A trip to the local filling station was always a treat where you could buy a Coke and talk to friendly people who worked there while you drank your cold drink. The only trick using a Milton 506 as a kid, was not overfilling your bicycle tires - which never seemed to hold air long back then.In the Southern state I live in, people didn't have a habit of stealing everything that wasn't nailed down until the late 60's. At the time, you could even count on being able to use the air at stations even if they were closed for the evening. Hell, back then everyone left the doors on their homes unlocked at night without fear. A Milton 506 was just a tool to be admired and appreciated as it was always there for use when needed - no one would think of stealing one from anyone. By the time the 70's came, that had ended. If a station had outside air, they could count on some no good to cut the tire air gauge off (even stealing the air hose) during the night, and leaving the compressor inside the building running all night - if it didn't burn up. That's how thoughtless and uncaring people became at the same time racial integration came into full stride with the Vietnam "police action" and rampant drug abuse. At the same time came legislation tying the hands of police, and then crime grew. Petty theft and malicious mischief misdemeanor laws became fairly un-enforcible - and today criminal crimes often carry sentences that are no different from those in years past for misdemeanors.Yes, the Milton S506 holds time with a lot of memories, through the ages it has been manufactured and in use, and my S506 will stay locked up in my garage - as it is an essential tool I use to air the tires up on everything from my tractors, to a customized 2dr 1955 Buick Special, on up to my new Lincoln. Otherwise, I would leave it attached to the outside of my garage for easy quick use at my home. Private property just isn't respected anymore.Okay, I can see why a thief would steal this as it is a jewel of the automotive world - tough enough to last for years of service, and bright and shiny like a large lure to a big fish. It even has that antique knowledgeable look of old school craftsmanship - and when something is good, it is just plain good. The glass magnifier and air-pressure PSI measure still looks the same as it did in the 50's. The whole housing even looks much the same, although there is somewhat less brass and a few different casting changes (the gauge housing is now billet aluminum with a cast aluminum trigger lever, where it once was chromed brass with a steel trigger lever). But, I have to admit even my old eyes are drawn to its timeless nice industrial look and solid feel. I also can't help but appreciate how accurate it is - and it is accurate, and a piece of automotive history and art that performs with excellence.I use my Milton S506 to air my tires - knowing it will air them within safe limits of the exact pressure called for. Yet, I use the Milton S976 Dual Head Chuck Service Gauge - 10 - 160 PSI to keep my tires checked and to double check my S506 readings after airing my tires. That's what old school tire gauges are for - and they still work reliably like they did throughout the last century. Needless to say, I keep both of these under lock and key. I even keep a working antique pocket gauge. It still works correctly after some 30 years - I recently rebuilt and re-calibrated it.Not only is the Milton S506 an impressive and reliable tool, but Milton offers internal repair parts for it when it needs repair. So, don't worry about the price. Being repairable if damaged still makes it a very good deal for even the price of eight "fins" or a "Grant". I bought mine for somewhat less. ;)#507 Replacement Gage Cartridge#512 Replacement Valve Cartridge#509 Hose Whip Assembly Complete#P500-5 4.5" Extension#P500-4 Dual Head Chuck#P506-18 HandleBuy your Milton S506 while you can still get a piece of USA history made in The United States of America. Inflation continues growing, and the world we knew in the last century will never be the same. Theaters years back (in the 60's) would have said "Buy Government Bonds, America needs your support" at this point. This was often encouraged then to save up for college tuitions. Years earlier (WWI and WWII) it was "Buy War Bonds, support our troops". This was encouraged to finance the wars. Only God truly knows what comes next. Government sure doesn't offer us the freedom and trust in such options today - options that were once solvent and trustworthy. Legislative re-distribution of wealth is not the mantra of free societies where anyone has the ability to achieve greatness.Milton Industries was a family owned business founded in 1943. The name became a leader in the tire industry that still survives in spite of a government that encourages USA businesses to close their doors or move overseas. I hope Milton Industries can continue as a USA business for many more years.This gauge has a one year limited warranty, and is military spec. Each is tested and calibrated for accuracy to the National Bureau of Standards specs. These are also the same gauges supplied to the military by contract. The (MIL)506 and S-506 are the same gauge - just packaged differently.***Note***Do not oil or allow moisture into this inflator gauge for longer device life. Use a moisture and oil filter-separator on the air supply to this tire inflator gauge.Hghest accuracy of the gauge will be within the 30 PSI to 90 PSI range.1/4-inch FNPT threadsMade in the USA
30 of 35 people found the following review helpful.
By ECK
I remember this air chuck from when I was a kid filling up my bike tires & parents car.It was so easy & quick to fill & check air presser with this gageYou don't see many used any more because people steal them!!So gas stations get tired of replacing them...I bought a small air compressor for my garage last year and use it for filling my auto & bike tiresSo when I was filling with the air chuck, then checking with the presser gage I though I must see how much one of those cool air chuck / presser gages I used to use at the local gas station cost.If you have a small air compressor for your garage and use it for your auto, bikeI think it is well worth the money.The unit is very well built out of solid aluminum and gives a accurate reading too.ECK
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