TPI 605 Digital Accuracy Resolution Review

This device has worked once. Just time. On the second use, it will perform its normal startup routines, and then just display dashes instead of micrometers. I've changed the units of measure, everything else seems to be working and I know there's a vacuum on the line, but there's no countdown. It worked fine the one time it worked.

I wish I had tried it during the return period. Finally a chance to use it 9 months after purchase. It turns on and then only displays dashes for reading, whether at atmospheric pressure or vacuum. It would be really nice if the company would reach out and offer a replacement or refund. Do not buy this product.

The gauge works well as it measures vacuum but as others have seen it leaks. I tested the device by connecting it to my vacuum pump with a short hose and ball valve. My vacuum pump is a 2 stage 12cfm pump, so I was able to lower the vacuum to less than 400 microns in under 30 seconds, then closed the ball valve (with the pump still running). ) and watched as the manometer began to rise and reached "----” within about 45 seconds. Wires coming out of the brass gauge "port". One set of cables…