micron gauge

[thomcael]

I need to buy a new micron gauge Im thinking of the YJ 69075 or maybe the inficon pilot gauge. Any suggestions? I havent heard much about the inficon.

[beachtech]

i use and like the Y/J myself :)

[atoztech]

I also use the yellowjacket now.Just stay away from j/b went through two.Didnt last long.Total junk.:mad:

[johncavh]

why not buy digital gauges with micron capabilities:confused::confused:

[atoztech]

Very good point and working on it.Just very slow in the great state of michigan.

[sysrq2000]

Anyone use the Supco VG-64. Just picked one up the other day, and its acting rather bizarre. After pulling a vacuum, I disconnect the hose from the system, and the hose is still connected to the micron gauge, with nothing connected to the other end of the hose, and the gauge would still read a vacuum. :confused: Just removing the hose wouldnt even get it to fall back to atmosphere reading, I would even have to remove the cap on the other side of the gauge, even though its just a Tee on the bottom of the gauge. I know this sounds really retarded, but I assure you I have tested this theory several times, and cannot figure out why it does it...

I probably should just get it warrantied, but was curious if anyone else has used them.

[thomcael]

Ive never had any luck with supco. I dont know if it was the way I was using them but I had a couple of them fail rather quickly. I think Ill just go ahead and pick up the YJ 69075 then hopefully I wont have to pay for the same tool twice. That sucks:mad:

[DPSwitch]

why not buy digital gauges with micron capabilities:confused::confused:

Because you need the micron gauge connected to or as close as possible to the system.

[Glenn Harrison]

Anyone use the Supco VG-64. Just picked one up the other day, and its acting rather bizarre. After pulling a vacuum, I disconnect the hose from the system, and the hose is still connected to the micron gauge, with nothing connected to the other end of the hose, and the gauge would still read a vacuum. :confused: Just removing the hose wouldnt even get it to fall back to atmosphere reading, I would even have to remove the cap on the other side of the gauge, even though its just a Tee on the bottom of the gauge. I know this sounds really retarded, but I assure you I have tested this theory several times, and cannot figure out why it does it...

I probably should just get it warrantied, but was curious if anyone else has used them.

I have had the Supco VG64 for several years. I have found it almost critical to clean the sensor as described in the instructions using rubbing alcohol. I clean it every other time I use it, and any time it seems to act wierd. Also, it does seem to respond better when hooked up to the system, rather than at the manifold or the vacuum pump.

[beachtech]

why not buy digital gauges with micron capabilities:confused::confused:

several reasons like refrigerant oil ruins the sensor and saturating the sensor with liquid refer will ruin it. static electricity and there are more :)

[Gunslinger]

I use the Yellow Jacket 69075. Have had no problems. Battery lasts a long time. 1 D cell.

[DHC]

I have had the Supco VG64 for several years. I have found it almost critical to clean the sensor as described in the instructions using rubbing alcohol. I clean it every other time I use it, and any time it seems to act wierd. Also, it does seem to respond better when hooked up to the system, rather than at the manifold or the vacuum pump.
Ditto

[MechAcc]

In 89 bought a Thermal Care 4501 replaced sensors twice. Last year it got retired and replaced with the 14571. This one should last to retirement.

[lbf]

I've got the Inficon right now and it seems to be very accurate, but the top of it has cracked and also the clear plastic viewing window. If I didn't know better I would think someone stepped on it. I'm thinking that they've glued the window in place and the heat in the van has caused the cracking. I'm getting ready to buy another complete set of tools for the new van and I'm going to try something different. I also have their Shark pump and it's well built but bulky.

[smokin68]

I have a J&B now which has worked well IMO. A Supco I use for a doorstop, worthless. Yellowjacket makes good products so i wouldn't be afraid of one. JMO.

[Bovio]

Just dont try and save a buck and go with the refco digimon gauges with "micron meter". Turns out its a kmicron....I dont even know what a kmicron is i think they just made it up LoL. The conversion is very bizare. I hooked up a true micron meter to compare the two and the readings were very inaccurate......=/

[thomcael]

picked up my YJ 69075 today! The guys at the local supply house gave me a really good deal. I cant wait to use it. Thanks for the help!

[towdriver80]

I've given up on my supco too. The cheesy pleather case it came in holds a lot of drill bits now.:D

[mattinorange]

When I was in automotive i used a CPS tools VG-200. Its digital and very accurate. worked great on the small systems I worked on.

[fixitguy]

I thought mine was toast too, turns out I have a ever so tiny leak on the manifold, found with big blue, looked like a spittle bug, with 120 pounds of nitro.

Now its working really well, I use it on my 4 hose outfit, on the freon port.
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[sysrq2000]

You guys seem to have me convinced on a YJ 69075, but I noticed they have a new 69086 model. Decent looking handheld, anyone have any experience with that one? Looks like the replaceable sensor is the same style on the 69075, so I would think they would both be about the same in accuracy/reliability. I'm looking to replace my Supco now, but now I am torn between those 2 models.

[snewman24]

You guys seem to have me convinced on a YJ 69075, but I noticed they have a new 69086 model. Decent looking handheld, anyone have any experience with that one? Looks like the replaceable sensor is the same style on the 69075, so I would think they would both be about the same in accuracy/reliability. I'm looking to replace my Supco now, but now I am torn between those 2 models.

The 69075 has battery life of 70 hrs. continuous on one "D" battery (cheap) vs. 69086 of 25 hours on a 9V alkaline (expensive).
69075 uses sensor 69073 which costs more than 69087 for the 69086.
69075 goes down to 1 micron - 69086 goes down to 10 microns (no big deal)
Operating temperatures are the same. You'll have to decide whether the cheaper meter, and replacement sensor on the 69086 balances the increased expense of all of those 9V batteries.

[Space Racer]

Whenever we had problems with supco it was because they were installed in-line.
Every time, all we had to do was clean them with a little alcohol.
They work fine.

[smokin68]

Whenever we had problems with supco it was because they were installed in-line.
Every time, all we had to do was clean them with a little alcohol.
They work fine.


They're factory made to be in-line with a T off the end. However, I capped off one end and kept it isolated from the system with a ball valve hose. The battery door kept falling off and soon the battery wire pulled loose. A POS no matter what anyone says. Poorly made. I'll pay more for a quality one.

[Wheelbaron]

I like my SUPCO vg64 Works for me every time. I have it in line on my pump. No problems with it yet. Knock on wood. I bought a CPS once and took it back in a few days. I did not like the read out, and it acted wonky for me.:confused:

Any way I give my vote to Supco on this one.

[aintitfun]

I like my SUPCO vg64 Works for me every time. I have it in line on my pump. No problems with it yet. Knock on wood. I bought a CPS once and took it back in a few days. I did not like the read out, and it acted wonky for me.:confused:

Any way I give my vote to Supco on this one.

YOU HAVE BEEN OUT-VOTED

[badboyheel]

Whenever we had problems with supco it was because they were installed in-line.
Every time, all we had to do was clean them with a little alcohol.
They work fine.

i had the same exact experience with the supco but it finally died, i would not buy it again. i bought the YJ this time