ReplyModel 14571 is an analog micron gauge with dual power source, will run off of 2 D batteries or can be plugged into any 110V outlet. These arent the cheapest gauge but it is reliable as all get out.
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Wanting a micron gauge and does everyone have there's set up.
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Model 14571 is an analog micron gauge with dual power source, will run off of 2 D batteries or can be plugged into any 110V outlet. These arent the cheapest gauge but it is reliable as all get out.
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Accutools BluVac or BluVac LTE is a hands down winner.
http://www.trutechtools.com/Accutools_bymfg_62-4-1.html
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Another vote for the Thermal Engineering Gauge. Anything else is a disposable toy.Originally Posted by 1000535Fitter
Don't pick the fly crap out of the pepper.
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the blu vac is the ultimate in micron gauges in my opinion.
i never thought i would park my mercury manometers but did shortly after
using the blu vac a few times.
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There can be only one!
The one, the only- Yeller Jacket!
Actually I'm getting the Blur-Vac next time around- everyone raves about it so much.
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Yes I once thought the same but I retired my Thermal Engendering for BluVac and am very pleased I did so. A world of difference between the two.
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I have the JB supernova, works well however you need to get Tee for it to work. the supco micron gauge doesn't require one but i've heard many complaints about it from other tech's in my company.
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on the BluVac.
The Thermal Engineering gauge isn't even in the same ballpark as the BluVac.
Had them on the same system with a SMALL leak. BluVac caught it in seconds. I'm still waiting on the Thermal...
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JP, kind of surprised to hear that regarding the TE. I admit I also carry around a cheap CPS digital that I use fairly frequently because its so much smaller and easier to carry and it seems reliable enough but when require absolute certaint on a deep vacuum, I go down to the truck and pull out the TE gauge, make sure it's calibration is correct, and see what's actually happening in the system. The analog dial makes understanding what's happening in the system alot easier IMHO.
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Go to YouTube and watch the videos by user 10pascone
He has some excellent comparisons of Bluvac and several other brands.
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I agree, however I have the newer 69075. Been reliable since 2007, and the tray to the right holds a few gadgets I use from time to time.There can be only one!
The one, the only- Yeller Jacket!
Actually I'm getting the Blur-Vac next time around- everyone raves about it so much.
With any micron gauge, do not let pressure hit the sensor... they do not like that, and are expensive.
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*The duct system keeps the house comfortable; the equipment only heats and cools (and dehumidifies)
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I was doing a tool review on the BluVac and did a side by side on a small sandwich table I was working on.
I knew that there was a leak, but wanted to see the difference between the two units.
Hooked them up to a Tee and let the pump fly.
Got a decent vacuum (for a leaker) and then isolated the pump and sat back.
The BluVac responded INSTANTLY. The Thermal was very slow to respond.
I repeated the test on other units and had the same results.
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Not the BluVac......
Last edited by jpsmith1cm; 04-21-2012 at 03:37 PM. Reason: fixed quote
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BLUUUUUUU...VAAAAAC!!! UNGHHHHH... BLUUUUUU VAAAAAAAC!!!
The Thermal Engineering gauge isn't even in the same ballpark as the BluVac.
Had them on the same system with a SMALL leak. BluVac caught it in seconds. I'm still waiting on the Thermal...
Don't pick the fly crap out of the pepper.
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At least I have actual field experience with the units that I'm comparing and am not dismissing something out of hand.BLUUUUUUU...VAAAAAC!!! UNGHHHHH... BLUUUUUU VAAAAAAAC!!!
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The YJ put up with it for a long time... then quit.
We will see what the BlueVac does...
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Your comfort, Your way, Everyday!
GA's basic rules of home heating and AC upgrades:
*Installation is more important than the brand of equipment
*The duct system keeps the house comfortable; the equipment only heats and cools (and dehumidifies)
*The value of comfort, over the long term; leave economic choices behind!
Choose your contractor wisely!
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Guess the BlueVac has gotta be good if zombies cheer it...BLUUUUUUU...VAAAAAC!!! UNGHHHHH... BLUUUUUU VAAAAAAAC!!!
Speaking of zombies... did any of you see 'Sons of Guns' last week?
GA-HVAC-Tech
Your comfort, Your way, Everyday!
GA's basic rules of home heating and AC upgrades:
*Installation is more important than the brand of equipment
*The duct system keeps the house comfortable; the equipment only heats and cools (and dehumidifies)
*The value of comfort, over the long term; leave economic choices behind!
Choose your contractor wisely!
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You've got me there. I don't have any first hand experience with the bluvac gauge. The only experience I have is with several *other* digital gauges, and none of them have even come close in terms of repeatability and reliability. Whenever I see as much chatter about something like I have with the bluvac, my skeptical nature causes me to reflexively dismiss it as hype. I will wait to see how many people are still using their bluvac gauges 5 years from now. There was one guy on here who said he was on his 3rd bluvac in about a year, yet he was still proudly proclaiming "I'll never use anything else!"At least I have actual field experience with the units that I'm comparing and am not dismissing something out of hand.
I was just trying to inject a little humor with the picture... No disrespect intended, you know I've got a great deal of respect for your knowledge and experience, JP... We just happen to disagree when it comes to digital gauges and micron gauges.
Don't pick the fly crap out of the pepper.
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I may be inclined to change my tune if Joey D sends me one to test, free of charge.
Don't pick the fly crap out of the pepper.
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