Masten TP-14 review
Priced at $204.
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Recommended
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We recommend tyre pressure monitoring systems that score 90% or more for accuracy.
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The overall score is made up of accuracy (70%), display (15%) and ease of removing the sensor to adjust tyre pressures (15%).
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Accuracy score
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Tyre pressures were set to 35 psi using a calibrated pressure gauge and readings were taken for each tyre from the device's in-car display. The results were averaged and scored on the difference from the reference reading.
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Display score
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Our experts assessed the display for quality and clarity of readings.
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Ease of removal score
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Our experts removed the sensors from the tyres to evaluate how easy it is to adjust tyre pressure if required.
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Flexibility of alert settings score
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This measures how fine an increment you can adjust the alert ranges in – the smaller the increment, the higher the score.
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Availability
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'Tested model' means you ought to be able to find this unit in stores and online. Discontinued models may still be available second-hand.
- Tested model
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Price
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The recommended retail price at the time of testing. You may be able to find better deals by shopping around.
- $204
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Range (m)
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What is the maximum distance the head unit can pick up a signal from the sensors? This is important if you're towing a trailer or caravan.
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Country of origin
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Where the tyre pressure monitoring system was assembled.
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Range adjustment
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The size of the increments of pressure adjustment
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Maximum number of sensors
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All the products in this test come supplied with four sensors but some allow for extra sensors to be added to the system for use with caravans and trailers.
- 4
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Pressure range (psi)
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The range of pressures at which the sensors are claimed to be accurate. Be sure to choose the product that's suitable for your application. Four-wheel drives may use pressures below 20 psi, regular road cars usually somewhere between 25 and 40 psi, and some caravans and trailers require over 50 psi.
- 1/02/1999 12:00:00 AM
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Temperature range (°C)
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The recommended operating temperature range of the sensors.
- -0.5
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Sensor battery
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The type of replacement battery required for each sensor.
- CR1632
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Items supplied
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A list of the items supplied with each system tested.
- 1 in-car unit
4 sensors with batteries and locknuts
1 locknut hex key
battery opening tool
4 extra o-rings and 4 rubber protective caps
User manual - Website
- www.digoptions.com.au
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High low pressure detector
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Does the unit alert you to excessively high or low tyre pressure?
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Pressure warning
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How the unit indicates there's a problem.
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Sensor failure alert
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Does the unit alert you to a failed or missing sensor?
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Adjustable limits
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Whether you can adjust the upper and lower pressure limits.
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High temperature detection
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Does the unit notify you of high tyre temperatures?
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Sensor low battery alert
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Does the unit warn you when one or more sensor batteries are running low?
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Fast air leak detector
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Detects a fast leak and sends an alert to the display unit so you can stop safely before the tyre becomes severely deflated.
- Yes
- Other features
- USB charging port on the front