"Best Buy" Electronic Air Gauge TIRES/WHEELS Miscellaneous 26-2-17 My wife gave me an electronic air pressure gauge for Christmas. It's a "best buy". I've never liked the normal plunger-type mechanical pressure gauges because they never seem to get a correct reading the first time. It always seemed like I had to take two or three readings to make sure I got a true reading. So I was interested when I read about some new electronic gauges last year. But they were selling for $29.95 and that was a bit steep for a minor tool like that. However, when I saw Radio Shack had one for $9.95, I told my wife it would make a good Christmas gift. Once I started using my new gauge, I knew I'd never go back to the old style. It gives instant readings and they're right on (I checked against my old gauge). The only drawback to the gauge is that it's battery-powered and when the battery wears out (they say 10 years), you have to throw the gauge away. No way to replace the battery. Also, when the temperature changes drastically û say from the middle of winter to springtime û you need to recalibrate the unit. But that's simply a matter of taking a reading and waiting 15 seconds before using it. You can find the gauge at any Radio Shack store or call 800 442-7221; Website is www.radioshack.com.

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