Features:

  • ACCURATE: Performance-tested and calibrated. Measures in pounds per square inch (PSI, 10-60, 2-lb. increments). Kilopascal readings also available per special order (kPa, 80-840, increments of 20)
  • DUAL HEAD CHUCK: Makes tire valves more accessible with the two heads for easier access
  • INFLATOR: Heavy-duty construction. Magnifying window lens. Full-swivel chuck. 15-inch hose
  • REPLACEABLE PARTS: Gauge and valve cartridges can both be replaced
  • MILTON: This is the first original gauge of this type ever built!
Excellent tool

I never thought I would fall in love with an inflator gauge, but I have. I was in a tire shop getting a couple tires fixed that went flat over the winter, this guy was slow as molasses so while he was working on one, I started inflating the other so he could check where the leak was coming from when he was done with the other one. He had one of these and I knew right away I had to have one, I made note of the name, googled it up and ordered it that day. Now my cheepy HF gauge that I have been using is retired, I can once again pump air with pride !

Buy this!

This thing is built well and functions perfectly. It's made in the USA and it shows. Very quality product and you will NOT be disappointed by it, nor will it let you down.

Only the best from Milton

I have used Milton inflators for years at work. Daily use. Assuming you take care of your tools, this inflator will likely last you a lifetime. I had a cheaper version of this from Sears before. The end broke off within a month (still usable though), but it was off by 7psi, ALWAYS. It then broke some more and leaked, and just was a pain to use. I have never had issues with the Milton gauge. I personally have never broken one. I have seen them broken by coworkers who don't take care of their stuff. The gauge is built to last and fairly accurate when compared with TPMS readings. This identical gauge is about $80 on the tool trucks. While it may be worth that much, it's silly to pay it, when it's only $40 or less here.

Looks just like the one I've been using for the last 30 years

The S-506 model now is a 160 lb gauge based on the Milton website information. This inflator gauge was bought as a gift for my son. It's essentially a duplicate of one that I've been using in my own garage for about 30 years except the scale was 160 on the new one instead of 120 like my original. I prefer the 120 lb scale since it's easier to calibrate and easier to read but I'd need my glasses for either scale now so it doesn't really matter much. This is a very convenient, very durable tool; much more convenient than a standard chuck and separate gauge in my opinion. As noted earlier, the one I have is about 30 years old and, even though it's well worn in places, it's still working fine. I did read some of the reviews before buying this since there were a few negatives and some people (very, very few) complained about inaccuracy compared to a digital gauge. My experience has also been that the gauge can get "off" by a pound or two over the years but they are easily calibrated by removing the end plug. A screwdriver and a reference gauge (like a digital or analog gauge that you trust completely) is all you need. Remove the end plug where the hose passes through the loop in the gauge body. Then remove the hard plastic inner washer and the rubber seal and slide the gauge cartridge out of the gauge body. Being reasonably mindful of the inner gauge window so you don't bend the little red line, remove the brass screw in the end of the cartridge and turn the split adjusting screw CW if the gauge is reading "high" or CCW if it's a little low. (All you're doing is adding or reducing tension on the spring that controls the gauge scale.) The adjustment screw is pretty sensitive so don't get carried away. A quarter turn will change the reading about 2 pounds on my 120 lb gauge. You may have to repeat the adjustment a couple of times to get it perfect but it really only takes a few minutes. I think I've re-calibrated mine about once every ten years (just did it recently since it had gotten off about 2 lbs) and it's never been off by more than a couple of pounds at 35 PSI. If your tires are regularly inflated to within a pound or two of the factory recommendation you're probably being more accurate than 90% of the other cars on the road. A final point on the gauge calibration is to be SURE the cartridge scale is aligned and visible in the outer gauge window when you reassemble it. There's nothing more to that than getting it turned right before putting the end plug and plastic washer back in the body of the gauge. I hope the calibration tip is helpful if you're worried about accuracy or if you have an old Milton inflator gauge that's off a little. The gauge itself is a simple, rugged, commercial design that will last a VERY LONG time if you're using it at home.

and that would have been a shame because this is a great product. It's overkill for my home garage

I nearly passed on this product after reading some reviews, and that would have been a shame because this is a great product. It's overkill for my home garage, but it's all in one, it’s neat and I like it. Glad I bought it. Three criticisms that I’d like to comment on that might help someone else … • The gauge and chuck are difficult to handle: One review painted a picture in my mind of a chuck flailing around wildly, mercilessly dinging any car in it’s path. I frankly don't understand this: I have the chuck in one hand and the lever/gauge in the other. I don't mean to be thick about it, but I don’t understand the problem. To the contrary, the lead in hose, combined with a swiveling, dual chuck means that from wheelbarrows and bicycles, to tandem wheel trucks, construction vehicles and everything in between, it is highly unlikely that you will ever come across a valve you can’t reach, or reach more conveniently. • The gauge is imprecise and hard to read: I’ve always been a bit farsighted and now more so as I get older. I hold a 12 pt font almost arms length to read it clearly without reading glasses. But even without my readers, I can see easily both when the gauge lines up on a pressure mark and when it falls between two marks. The gauge is marked in 2lb increments, but I would not call it 2lb resolution. I'm confident I'm within 1lb error max. The difference in temperature when you fill the tire is going to have a greater effect than these markings. • The chuck does not have a clip: I specifically did not want a clip. I passed right away on other chucks because they have clips. I just want to be able to push the valve stem and release. Quick and easy. First, clips make it a two step process. Second, based on my experience with any number of bicycle pumps, I've often not been able to release the clip without losing a good bit of air. When I take the Milton off the stem, there's only the slightest whisp heard - essentially no air lost. I mean, what is the point of a super accurate inflator if you lose a pound or more of air when you detach it? It seemed a little expensive to me, but I now add one more feature to the above: it appears to be indestructible - I’m confident I could run over it repeatedly without damage. I know it’s not going to break. I hope someone has found this helpful.

It is the Best.

Milton costs a little more but its quality is far superior to the other knock offs. We have about 6 of these we use around the farm and they work. One can also get repair parts for them. I wouldn't use any other. The gauge is accurate and the hose stays flexible in cold weather. You won't be disappointed

Quality item that should give years of trouble free service

Well made unit that is assembled in the USA from foreign and domestic components. Has a quality feel and everything works just as it should without fiddling around to get a good seal on the tire valve and any annoying hissing from minor air leaks (unlike the budget priced unit from a well-know chain of tool stores that I was previously using). Gauge is almost correct, but error probably due to the fact that I live at high altitude. As some have commented, it doesn't have a valve to bleed air out of the tire, but I always check my ties with a precision gauge after inflation and my gauge has this facility. I noted that parts are available on line, so if bits ever wear out I can always service it. So far very pleased, will update review if it gives me any trouble in the future

and knew them to be good connections. When I needed a new inflator

I have used Milton connectors in all of my air tools and lines for a couple of years, and knew them to be good connections. When I needed a new inflator, I wanted to check to see if Milton had one. It is pricier then what you can generally buy at the big box stores, but I figured it would be better to buy a Milton once rather then a Tool Shop one every two to three years. I was very impressed when I opened to package. First of all, you will need a connector to hook it to your system; for most people this is going to be a male quick connect fitting. Fortunately I have some sitting around, so I hooked one up and started filling tires. This inflator is much more comfortable then any other that I have used. The trigger is solid, not some thin pot metal (first picture). The gauge is very visible (second picture) and responsive. One thing that I found very nice, and a feature I have never seen on an inflator before, was that if you pull the trigger without it being attached to a stem valve, it blows air just like one of the cleanup fittings. This is really helpful for blowing dirt or debris away from stem valves, as well as general cleanup when I'm too lazy to find the correct fitting. Another thing that I noticed was that it doesn't leak air. Most of the other inflators I have used leak air like crazy when the trigger is not being pulled, and some of them leak even while filling a tire. This one is tight, and doesn't leak at all. I knew a Milton inflator was going to be high quality, and I was pleasantly surprised at how much nicer it actually turned out to be. It is definitely pleasant to use tools that are well made, and not cheap pieces of junk. It is a tool that feels like it is built for a lifetime of use, rather then something that is built to be used for a couple of years and thrown away. And now I have written way more then I ever believed I would be capable of writing about an inflator.

Milton S506 Review

This is an excellent product. It works well at minimizing the time that I spend bent over checking my tire pressures. Some valve stems are difficult to get a tire gauge or air hose on them. I would loose air swapping back and forth between the gauge and hose making it difficult at times to set the desired pressure. With the Milton S506, once I am aligned on the valve stem, it is a simple task to set the pressure. So, how accurate is the gauge on the Milton? I have no way of knowing, but I can compare the readings with other gauges that I own to see how well that track each other. I compared the Milton to three other gauges on three different tires. I call the results good enough. Milton: 95 / 64 / 34 12" stick or pencil style: 97 / 65 / 35 Case analog dial: 94 / 64 / 36 Sears digital: 95 / 64 / 35

Dependable tire gauge

This is a great tire inflater gauge with a dual head chuck. I’m using this to replace my Viair 400P gauge. Trying to clamp one of those things on to the valve requires some patience. I use this as an extension to push down into the valve and check the tire pressure quickly with the lever. I’m also using this as a tire pressure gauge without plugging it into the compressor, by using a female quick connector instead of the male quick connector. It has a clear glass and thin wire for quick and easy view of the tire pressure. It is very sturdy for my off road needs. I’ve dropped it by accident and it didn’t phase it.

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