Recommend A/C Manifold Gauge Set
Colt Hero
04-06-2010, 05:45 PM
Recommend A/C Manifold Gauge Set
Which A/C Manifold Gauge Set would you recommend for a non-mechanic?
Harbor Freight has a $40 set which claims to be accurate to within 2%. AutoZone has a set of apparently similar quality but cheaper-looking gauges (Quest) for $60, and O'Reilly's has a set by Interdynamics (good gauges, seemingly similar quality) for $90.
I've also located a few units by MasterCool that can run upwards of $160, but I don't know if they're really any better because I don't know what features really matter.
Will the Harbor Freight unit suffice, or will it be too inaccurate (or maybe even leak on me)?
Which A/C Manifold Gauge Set would you recommend for a non-mechanic?
Harbor Freight has a $40 set which claims to be accurate to within 2%. AutoZone has a set of apparently similar quality but cheaper-looking gauges (Quest) for $60, and O'Reilly's has a set by Interdynamics (good gauges, seemingly similar quality) for $90.
I've also located a few units by MasterCool that can run upwards of $160, but I don't know if they're really any better because I don't know what features really matter.
Will the Harbor Freight unit suffice, or will it be too inaccurate (or maybe even leak on me)?
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