Hi all,

Thanks for the interesting feedback everyone.

Warren made some valid points but I agree that there are situations where a very accurate vacuum gauge is called for. For day-to-day applications a simple vacuum gauge is all that's required, particularly if you're not trying to compare two pumps etc. and of course changes in atmospheric pressure will affect the pressure shown on the gauge anyway which is why we often suggest that people don't rely too heavily on the vacuum gauge as an absolute truth and instead learn to read other signs (like the pump's sound) as indicators of leaks etc. No vacuum gauge I've ever used will indicate the minute difference in pressure between a tiny leak and no leak in the way that opening and closing the valve to the vacuum pump will and so I understand why Warren was emphasizing that point.

I'll certainly look into sourcing some high-end vacuum gauges as an upgrade option for our product range. 'morepower' is quite right that a good gauge doesn't need to cost the earth.

Best regards, Matt

Matt Statham
Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Sales