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Old 03-21-2016, 07:22 PM
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one way to check compression gauge accuracy is I have a new air compressor so it's probily good (a craftsman too), just hook gauge into compressor with hose adaptors and compare with compr. reading.
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Not really.

Compressor gages are not any more accurate that the one you are testing. Best way is to find someone who works in a NIST certified calibration lab and get it calibrated there.
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Originally Posted by aknovaman
Not really.

Compressor gages are not any more accurate that the one you are testing. Best way is to find someone who works in a NIST certified calibration lab and get it calibrated there.
what about calibrating a torque wrench? Buffalo NY here. LOL>
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Ha ha
I supervise techs in an air national guard base cal lab. We can cal just about anything. BTW the snapon suitcase size testers stink for accuracy and repeatability.
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digital is the way. spend $100 for something decent. or go ***** out and spend $300 for something with temp. compensation.
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Dwyer gages are best value. They are rock solid reliable and very affordable. We calibrate these at work and last for years even with abuse.
http://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=dw...r+gage+digital
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Originally Posted by aknovaman
Dwyer gages are best value. They are rock solid reliable and very affordable. We calibrate these at work and last for years even with abuse.
http://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=dw...r+gage+digital
Thanks for the info.
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