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Review on KAIFNT K552 Digital Torque Adapter: 3/8-Inch 5 to 100 ft·lbs, Buzzer/LED Flash Notification - Dual Direction by Keith Bradley

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good almost great in wrenches

I bought this torque adapter at a special Black Friday price because it's compact and easy to carry. Overall I'm happy with it for the under $50 price as I also have a couple of good full size torque wrenches it seems to be on par with them in my limited testing it's definitely lighter and smaller which is the main reason why i bought it i just want to make its carrying case a bit more compact. .Now the good and the bad, I like the color coded LED display and the progressive beep as you approach the torque set point. Good points, it seems to work over a wide torque range, there was also an attached calibration test sheet (although some lines are blank, like test date and signature), the display is quite intuitive, there's also a set of spare batteries, one of which is in a Adapter with a plastic tab for activation is located. , as well as a spare set in a case. The kit even includes a small screwdriver to open the battery compartment. There are also up/down adapters for use with 1/2" or 3/4" sockets and a step down wrench adapter for use with 1/2" sockets. Turnkey handles 2 or 3/8. Now for the bad, as mentioned above, the carrying case is quite large, with room for those adapters, spare batteries, etc. Overall the feature is good, but there is a BIG downside: it turns itself off after 60 seconds. an inactivity that can often be too short to get the keys in the right position in awkward places. Also, one of the included batteries was inserted upside down, which I noticed right away, but it could have been a huge headache if I hadn't been careful when I tugged on the pull to activate the plastic tab. Also, as with many tools, the instructions are minimal and written in poor English, although it's better than many I've seen. but 60 seconds is not enough time. bad moments

Pros
  • Perfect for outdoor activities
Cons
  • Operating speed