Manufacturer | Drake Off Road Tools |
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Brand | Astro Pneumatic Tool |
Item Weight | 1.8 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 11.5 x 5.51 x 4.17 inches |
Item model number | 3018 |
Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Manufacturer Part Number | 3018 |
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Astro Pneumatic Tool 3018 3.5" Digital Tire Inflator with Hose
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Brand | Astro Pneumatic Tool |
Material | Stainless Steel, Rubber |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 11.5 x 5.51 x 4.17 inches |
Item Weight | 1.8 Pounds |
About this item
- New dual AAA battery powered design. 4X the battery life and simplified battery installation.
- New 21” Stainless braided hose for increased durability
- Maximum accuracy and 0.1psi resolution for use with TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
- Displays KG, PSI or BAR measurement
- Large face backlit LCD digital read-out
- Unit covered with rubber sleeve for extra comfort and durability
- Two position lever. 1st position deflates, 2nd position inflates.
- Easy Change Chuck System
- Works on with nitrogen systems and CO₂
- Batteries Included
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Accuracy | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
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Easy to use | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.8 | — | 4.6 | 4.6 |
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material | Stainless Steel, Rubber | — | Rubber, Aluminum | Blend | Rubber | Stainless Steel |
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From the manufacturer
The Industry Leader: Rugged and Precise Design
The 3018 redesign boasts the most durable steel braided hose and easy to install AAA Battery System on the market. Inflate, Deflate and Measure in KG, PSI or BAR with maximum accuracy and 0.1psi resolution for use with TPMS. (Tire Pressure Monitoring System).
Premium Features
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Easy To Install Battery Port4-times the battery life of other popular models and no disassembly of product required. Simply peel back the rubber sleeve and pop off the cover. |
Durable Steel Braided HoseNow with new rubber bend guard for increased durability where its needed, Astro's long lasting flexible braided stainless hose is a popular feature. |
Lock-On Air ChuckHeavy duty brass chuck clips and holds onto valve stem for easy, one-hand operation. |
Product Description
"The Astro 3018 3.5" Digital Tire Inflator with Hose boasts a durable 21” stainless steel braided hose for increase durability and an easy to install AAA Battery System for 4X the battery life. Inflate, deflate and measure in KG, PSI or BAR with maximum accuracy and 0.1psi resolution for use with TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). This unit is designed with a large face backlit LCD digital read-out and is covered with a rubber sleeve for extra comfort and durability. Specifications: Measuring Range: 3 175PSI, Units: PSI/BAR/KPA/KGF, Resolution: 0.1 PSI, Accuracy: 0 – 58 psi +/- 1.2 PSI, 59 – 174 psi +/- 1.2 PSI, Working Temperature: 32°F104°F (=0°C 40°C), Power: (2) AAA Batteries, Battery Lifetime: 560hr"
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ASIN | B002PUTC0M |
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4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #6,230 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive) #89 in Tire Repair Tools |
Date First Available | June 26, 2009 |
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Customers like the accuracy, quality, ease of use, and value of the electromechanical gauge. They mention that it's accurate to within 1 psi, and it'll survive a bounce off the valve. They also appreciate the deflation feature, saying that it works well and is a great inflator.
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Customers generally like the quality of the electromechanical gauge. They say it works well, is excellent, and is a very good tool. Some customers find it useful for maintaining the low pressures required for their lawn mower. The digital pressure measurement appears to be accurate to within 0.5 pounds as measured by their calibrated, and the gauge is awesome.
"...This is excellent and great for picky customers that demand their tire pressures be exact across all four tires...." Read more
"...Expensive but easy and accurate to use. Very nice purchase. I recommend this if your searching." Read more
"If you're looking for quality and strength, this won't disappoint. I have half a dozen Milton air chucks with gauges...." Read more
"...Quality seems very good...." Read more
Customers find the electromechanical gauge easy to use. They mention the numbers are big, the connection to the valve stem is super easy, and the lever operation is easy. The batteries are AAA and are easily accessed by peeling back the rubber. The liquid crystal displays are easy to look at and the big backlit display is easy to read day or night. The rubber overmold will prevent damage and will last for five to six months. Customers love the digital readout and say it's well made.
"...As far as air chucks go, it's the most comfortable and intuitive I've ever used. The smooth, yet sturdy steel lever is dual purpose...." Read more
"Best I’ve found and I’ve bought a few. Expensive but easy and accurate to use. Very nice purchase. I recommend this if your searching." Read more
"Easyyyy to use and very accurate. Well built" Read more
"...in the garage. It’s ergonomic and easy to use, particularly the clip-on chuck. It flows, too, making car tire air-ups a cinch...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the air inflator gauge. For example, they mention that it is accurate to within 1 psi, and it's accurate enough to play with sensitive TPMS systems. The 0.1 decimal point is a testament to its precision, and the back lit gauge is great for the wide range of PSI readings. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...dumpsters gauges even twice the price in overall comfort, quality, accuracy and reliability...." Read more
"Best I’ve found and I’ve bought a few. Expensive but easy and accurate to use. Very nice purchase. I recommend this if your searching." Read more
"Easyyyy to use and very accurate. Well built" Read more
"...The gauge itself is incredible. It measures to tenths of a pound...." Read more
Customers like the durability of the tire pressure gauge. They mention that the build quality is very sturdy, with brass fittings and a stainless steel hose. The hose is heavy duty and seems reliable. It lasts several years in a busy tire dealership, and it holds the valve stem well.
"...To start, the build quality is very sturdy, with brass fittings and a stainless steel braided hose...." Read more
"Easyyyy to use and very accurate. Well built" Read more
"...The clip fits nicely on the valve stem and holds it well...." Read more
"If you're looking for quality and strength, this won't disappoint. I have half a dozen Milton air chucks with gauges...." Read more
Customers like the value of the electromechanical gauge. They say it's well worth the price.
"Best I’ve found and I’ve bought a few. Expensive but easy and accurate to use. Very nice purchase. I recommend this if your searching." Read more
"...It's a worthwhile investment that truly delivers on its promise." Read more
"This is definitely worth the price. Very accurate and sturdy. Don’t forget to buy some fittings." Read more
"...If it's accurate and durable, and not super expensive, what more is there?" Read more
Customers like the deflation feature of the tire inflator. They say that the handle to inflate and deflate works great, and the chuck locks on the valve. The sturdily built and accurate digital tire inflator does what it says it will do. Customers also appreciate the quick inflating and deflating capabilities, and say the half pull for deflection is genius.
"...first I couldn't figure out how to deflate, but it's easy to just slightly depress the lever to let the air out...." Read more
"...The single lever for inflate/deflate works well; it’s comfy in hand and is easy to operate as well as fast. Quality seems very good...." Read more
"...The gauge is very accurate, and it's great that you can inflate and deflate...." Read more
"...Truly an amazing air digital air chuck for the price! Would recommend this to anyone who needs one over anything else all day!" Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the electromechanical gauge. Some mention that the battery is great, they never had a problem with the batteries draining, and the AAA battery size is a super nice feature. However, others say that the issue needs to be addressed, especially if used in a car. They also say that changing the battery was an unnecessarily difficult chore.
"...In my opinion, this is excellent battery life. Just keep in mind this tool will give you no warning when the batteries are low...." Read more
"...put off at first, because this thing is massive and the battery is a pain in the neck to get to, but once I started using it I changed my mind...." Read more
"...The display shuts off automatically to preserve battery life.-..." Read more
"...Quality seems very good. Battery access is a little fiddly as peeling back the thick rubber cover to access the battery hatch is neither straight..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the product. Some mention that it is large and well built, while others say that it's a little on the big side. They say that the hose is decent length and the lock-on air chuck is great. However, some say that they're unable to fit it in their deep top drawer of their tool box or that big box drawer on the wall. They also say that its too small and looks like it was created from an inkjet printer.
"...Wow! Anyway, that thing is huge and built like a tank. they did not spare any expense in the build...." Read more
"...The back light does not stay on for very long (15 - 20 seconds), but this is okay as our shop is on the darker side, and I still have no trouble..." Read more
"...Fully metal except for the rubber seal, and latches on well. Just make sure to push it on firmly to engage the seal...." Read more
"...The hose is a generous length, and the clip-on tire chuck is well made. The hose swivels, and this helps make a good seal with the clip-on chuck...." Read more
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As far as air chucks go, it's the most comfortable and intuitive I've ever used. The smooth, yet sturdy steel lever is dual purpose. The first 50% of travel will release air. Squeeze it fully and it will start adding air to whatever it's connected to. In my opinion, this is far more comfortable than the vast majority of analog air chucks, which require you to tilt the air fitting off to the side to release air from the schrader valve. The locking chuck is a nice touch, but depending on the condition of the valve stem, it may or may not seal without some extra down-pressure on the fitting. This is less a problem with the chuck and more a problem with worn, dirty or low quality valve stems on tires. In day-to-day usage it's a non-issue for me.
The single button powers on the tool with one press. Press it again and it will turn on the back light. Hold the button and it will switch measurement units (PSI, KG and BAR). The back light does not stay on for very long (15 - 20 seconds), but this is okay as our shop is on the darker side, and I still have no trouble reading the display, even with all the bay doors shut. The back light is there just in case you're airing something up in the dark and need some extra light. It's not something you'll use all the time. It helps a lot with battery life. On average, I use this chuck about 20 times a day, 5 days out of the week and I'm averaging about 1 - 2 months on the 2 AAA batteries. In my opinion, this is excellent battery life. Just keep in mind this tool will give you no warning when the batteries are low. It will simply shut off completely and not power back on. There seems to be no difference in accuracy, regardless of the battery life.
As far as accuracy goes, this tool is right up there with the best of them. I frequently air up tires on Alfa Romeos which have sensors that report pressures to the nearest 10th of a PSI. Airing them up to factory specs, I find the sensors to always report within 1 - 2/10ths of a PSI to the pressure I set. And this across 100+ different cars on different days with different sensors. This is excellent and great for picky customers that demand their tire pressures be exact across all four tires. Good luck trying to achieve this accuracy with an old-school Milton tire inflator. And if you're worried about this gauge taking a while to update the reading, worry no more. As soon as I release the trigger to check the pressure, it updates the reading within 1/4 of a second. Awesome.
In spite of my glowing review, I do see some areas that could be improved in a later version. First of all, the hanging loop built into the rubber boot that fits around the tool is starting to show very slight tearing (I always hang it from a re-purposed coat hanger on the side of my lift. I would prefer a hard hanger molded into the body of the tool for better longevity. Second, it would be nice to have a mode where the backlight turns on as soon as the trigger is pressed (like some digital gauges from Mac). Lastly, there could be more contrast in the display itself. With the back light on, the reading looks somewhat ghostly and not as clear as you would hope. Again, it hasn't been a real problem in my usage, but those with worse eyesight would definitely appreciate more contrast.
TL;DR: This unit from Astro absolutely dumpsters gauges even twice the price in overall comfort, quality, accuracy and reliability. If any of you air up tires very often, and you're still using an analog gauge, I strongly urge you to give this inflator a try. After getting used to this gauge, trying to read an analog gauge is like going back to the stone age. You will not be disappointed.
Lastly, if I have any problems with this tool, I will update my review. If there are no updates, then you know it's still working perfect.
The clip fits nicely on the valve stem and holds it well. The extension hose is just long enough that I can stand most of the way up while inflating. The gauge itself is incredible. It measures to tenths of a pound. I can't believe I can actually inflate/deflate my tires with that much accuracy.
The grip and lever fit my had perfectly. Since my compressor has to chug pretty hard to fill eight tires to 80 PSI I can be standing there holding this thing for awhile. It's nice that it doesn't make my hand sore. At first I couldn't figure out how to deflate, but it's easy to just slightly depress the lever to let the air out.
The blue backlight is also a nice touch. I usually fill my tires at night before we leave on a long trip. It's always dark when I drag the compressor hose out to the street. I'm glad I won't have to use a flashlight anymore to read the gauge. That's a great touch.
The battery replacement isn't good. In that regard the design has some problems. It's difficult to get to the screws and it's easy to damage the heads since you can't see them inside the rubberized case. I'm not looking forward to replacing them. And of course the battery will run out with no warning, so the gauge won't be usable until I find a replacement battery. That's not the end of the world though.
This was a lot of money to spend on a tire inflator & gauge, but I'm glad I invested in this product.
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UPDATE (3/8/16:
I just upgraded to a dually pickup truck and now I can't reach the inner tires with this inflator. I bought an Astro 30DC 6-Inch Dual Head Chuck and used it to replace the clip-on chuck from this inflator. It works great.
So last weekend I drove 4 hours to purchase a mini excavator. When I loaded it, one of my tires was very low. I went to the shop and they filled it for me. The gauge used was a Mac tools gauge. I asked the tech if it was accurate, he said it was and he's used it daily for over 5 years. When I looked it up after getting home, I found this one and found Astro makes these for Matco Tools and they were very highly rated. I checked the Mac Tools air chuck and it seems to also be the same one.
I ordered it yesterday morning about 7am, it was at my house by 8pm. Wow! Anyway, that thing is huge and built like a tank. they did not spare any expense in the build. I tested it against my accurate gauge and it is spot on. I"ll update as time goes on.
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In short, I loved my original unit enough to buy a second one and this one has proven even better than the original unit. For anyone looking for a well built digital tire inflator at a decent price, look no further than the Astro 3018 as it's simply unmatched at it's price point.
Matco was selling this inflator for about $140. So buying it here was a no-brainer. Time will tell how long this actually lasts. Will update if there are any problems.
My ONLY complaint is that it doesn't come with a male air hose fitting. I wouldn't even mention it if other air tools I've bought in the past hadn't included them. This is hardly a deal breaker and it's barely worth mentioning but some people may want to know that before purchasing this product.
Update: A year later and it still works perfectly. I use it almost everyday and still haven't needed to change the batteries. Even if I do, I still have the extra set that came with it.
HOWEVER, I suspect that I will one day have an issue to address. The matco version of this gauge that we have at work have started to degrade but note that they see heavy use. The affected parts are serviceable (main issue was gasket for the valve/switch beneath the lever).
Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2016
Matco was selling this inflator for about $140. So buying it here was a no-brainer. Time will tell how long this actually lasts. Will update if there are any problems.
My ONLY complaint is that it doesn't come with a male air hose fitting. I wouldn't even mention it if other air tools I've bought in the past hadn't included them. This is hardly a deal breaker and it's barely worth mentioning but some people may want to know that before purchasing this product.
Update: A year later and it still works perfectly. I use it almost everyday and still haven't needed to change the batteries. Even if I do, I still have the extra set that came with it.
HOWEVER, I suspect that I will one day have an issue to address. The matco version of this gauge that we have at work have started to degrade but note that they see heavy use. The affected parts are serviceable (main issue was gasket for the valve/switch beneath the lever).