True. I am wondering why this has not been done the the manufactures of gauges in the past. Did just think the hook was good enough? I am sure techs have had to call/write in about the crappy hook. I ordered one so I will check back in when I get it and put it through the motions. On display it seemed great, but field experience will tell the true test..... Just need mother nature to turn the heat up tad. ...