Digital Torque Adapter - Turn Ratchet Into Torque Wrench - Full Review
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- In this video, I will show you how to use a digital torque adapter with your ratchet and turn it into a torque wrench so you can tighten the bolts on your vehicle.
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Best HF Digital Torque Adapter tutorial bar none
This adapter reads up closer to 200 but only if you keep going tighter past 147. I got mine up to 180.
Thanks for this great video. I am a DIY and bought one of them. It works just as good as any other torque wrench.
Thanks so much. Great review.
I will note that the Amazon reviews show a lot of people with battery failures. The AC Delco unit seems to have more consistently positive reviews.
Thanks man
I have this but got it without Manuel and just looking CZcams and found yours it looks easy to use and nice
Best video I've seen on this product. Thank you!
Thank you. Much clearer than the instructions.
10/10 narrative. Impressive. Thank you very much.
Thanks, man! I forget how to use it. I am replacing rotor watching your video at this moment.
These items are sold everywhere under different brand names. I got the Toolpro version here in Australia and it is exactly the same except the logo on both the adapter and the case. Very handy item for the DYI mechanic.
Any issues with it so far mate?
Best review I have watched on the 68283. I use the 68283 to check and re-calibrate my torque wrenches. Occasionally I will check the 68283's against someone else's torque wrench as a double check.
Why didn't youtube recommend this for me 6 years ago, i needed it
Looks like a great product.
Thanks for the video.
Very very helpful video! I have been trying to find this type of information for years since I first saw the torque adapter. My next HF order will have this one!
Thanks for your comment. Link in description for Part 2 showing you how to calibrate torque wrench.
Excellent description, thank you, very much...
Thanks for taking the time to show this model torque adapter
stigonutube Glad you found my video. Cheers!
Your video is the best that described how this HF torque works.
Thanks for your comment!
Thanks for the video..
Awesome..
I got thr device from a friend with no paper on it..
Your video.helped alot👍
Really well done video review. Kudos !
Many many many thanks for posting this tutorial. I bought recently two (1/2 and 3/8 drive with no digital) but can't hear the clicking. The sales people at Harbor Freight DOES NOT KNOW how to operate it. This posting clearly explain in detail how to use digital. I'll buy one ASAP.
Very good & informative article 💯, I was thinking about purchasing, I definitely will now...
Thank you so much for the video. The manual was a bit confusing. It didn't explain what Ptoq or Trace meant
Great video, so much better than the "translated" instructions that came with it. Thanks
thanks again toady. may have to purchase.
Great instructional. I also like your ratchet wrench, looks like one that may be extended?
Keep it up. Much appreciated!
Fantastic review, many thanks
Good video.
Just watch out for those reflections!😂😂
awesome review! thanks so much
Great video , it helps me much
Great tutorial!!
Thank you for video, just got mine and didn't know how to use it, was to lazy to read manual. 😊
great tutorial.
Great review. A little input for ya.... Always push down on the torque wrench. Firstly if it helps if anything breaks you won't get a face full of metallic fury and you won't end up punching yourself in the face (go ahead and laugh but I've seen it happen numerous times). It also allows you to control your torque sequence better and makes it easier to torque in one smooth motion. Lastly if allows you to watch the torque meter turn towards you and not away from you as you complete your torquing operation.
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Very helful, thank you sir.
Great video - save me from reading the manual. Thanks.
Good review. I note the lowest torque is about 29 ft-lbs, surely that torque applied to a quarter inch drive would cause many breakages or bolt extensions beyond the norm?
Thanks will be buying one soon:)
Glad you found the video helpful.
Very informative, if we don't have torque wrench then just gentle tight and not lose a bold will work ?
Good stuff....thanks.
Great video.
Quality manager JACK and inspector Allen. Hahah, yeah sure, must be a common name in China where those are made.
omg lmfao....so true 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Uhm, I happen to know Jack and Allen personally. At the time of their births their Chinese mothers were big fans of Woody Allen and Jack Nicholson movies. How could you make fun of these inspectors who work tirelessly to personally photocopy their signatures to millions of these product certifications?
@Emerald Lx Just curious... on the inspection card, were the test results the same values???
My Mastercraft digital torque adapter have been inspected by Jack and Allen too, but with less accurate results. The inspection have been done 2009 so maybe they improved themselves in 5 years or it's all bogus.
Btw Chinese often have an occidental name on top of their Chinese name.
That Quinn adapter sucks batteries down fast. Two or three days with 5 saves in memory, the batteries give out and makes the adapter blank out randomly or go back to 4.7 lbs. My advise is to take the batteries out every time you throw it in your toolbox. Fresh batteries is a must.
can you please do a video explaining the angle function?
Good Vid. Man!!
"Jack" is involved in nearly every inspection.
Thanks for the detailed review. Could you please test the accuracy at 10 ft lb. I would be really grateful for that bit of information.
Bakanelli minimum torque is 29.5 ft lb. so I guess the manufacturer has considered the lower accuracy at low torque (strain).
Thanks! I could not quite figure this thing out with the instructions. After adjusting the chain on my sportbike, i want to be darn sure the axle nut is tightened to torque specifications.
Moran.....
thank you for sharing this video and for taking the time to do the test for us!...now my comment on this: due it is made in china, and i can tell some plastic on it, im not quite sure if this tool is gonna stand during heavy use or if is going to break somehow....i think i rather use a torque wrench instead due to the fact that is all made with metal, no plastic cheap digital stuff
Jorge This is not designed to withstand abuse. It is a precision instrument just like a digital torque wrench that also will not hold up to abuse. Even a cheap style all metal click type torque wrench is not designed to hold up to abuse and a simple drop to the floor could render it ineffective or at minimum, inaccurate. That is why these instruments are typically sold with a sturdy case to protect them from inadvertent abuse or neglect. Certain items in your arsenal worth having are also worth taking care of. And if everything made in China was deemed junk you would have a hard time making it through your daily routine without those “junk” items flooding your life. I.E... your cell phone, car, microwave, toaster, tv and just about everything you own. Speaking on this product alone I personally owned this unit for almost 8 years and it held up incredibly well. The only downfall of this item was the watch style batteries needed to run it and they would not last a long time and constantly needed replacement. Fortunately for you the upgraded version of this exact item is now labeled under the “Quinn” brand and requires AAA batteries. It is the only reason I upgraded and sold the old Pittsburgh branded one I had. And going on two years now with the upgraded version I am confident it will last me a fair amount of years.
thanks
Thank you ALL who commented on the "battery issue"; I returned two of these because of the "LO" warning after only a couple of minutes use! I may get another one now that I realize that it wasn't just me! Will use the battery removal 'trick" ! MJ who commented that the HF adapter "EATS" batteries is right on point!!!! Thank you to all, very helpful comments.
what's the trick mine is doing the same
I'm having this "LO" issue also. Can you elaborate?
I have a different brand of digital torque adapter like this, and I found there was a problem with the way mine was soldered, causing the battery to intermittently get shorted against a sharp solder joint peak after it poked through a thin piece of insulation. As I was torquing with it, the display would sometimes suddenly go out, making it fairly useless.
I was able to fix it by reflowing the solder and no more issues. Possibly may be something similar with the HF ones.
Many digital items nowadays have a parasitic draw which kills batteries in no time at all. Even though shut off the battery is still drained. I cannot say that this particular item has that problem, but it is something to keep in mind.
Can you use extension or adapters without effecting torque?
I like this adapter but I was a little taken back when you mentioned that if you press the power and meter button that the factory calibration would be lost.
That comment had me looking for other brand name adapters where that would not be an issue.
Oldnavy It’s not an issue. These units zero out when you power cycle them they work like a digital scale and there is no calibration.
Why did you put a red tape on your impact socket? Great video and I can't wait for the next torque calibration video
The red tape is just so I can be lazy. LOL This is one I use all the time to remove the wheel. So I just grab this one not having to look at the size.
Not only inspected but certificated as well...
Thx
How do you have it recalibrated or checked every year or two?
As I understand from this video, this adapter can be used even from 0nm or 0lb.ft, you would not have just beeping sound and flashing light until 29.5 ft.lb. Is it correct?
How do you delete the stored values when it gets full?
Hi Dial2fast,
Just wanted to know your feedback on the battery life poor performance issues as mentioned in some of the comments?
What has been your experience now after more than 2 years since you posted the video?
Thank you in advance.
To be honest, I really don't use it much as I already have 4 torque wrenches which gets used all the time. I got this to just see how well it works, but mine still works fine.
thanks for prompt reply!
Can this measure the torque on a rotating shaft??
is this tool good? i can find it for 40$ (17-340nm)
i want it mainly for engines assembly
try it in cold weather and see how good it is
Brian Holmes they work I have one I fix car on winter and I do my job great with no problem
Can you use it on impact wrench
Many thanks. I wonder if you could tell me if this digital meter can be used for the very common spark plug thread diameter of 14mm, which requires 18ft-lb or 24.4 Nm. I believe the minimum value on the scale of this device is 42 Nm. I suppose I'd have to use the trace mode you mention and watch the screen, as no lighjt ot alarm would come on I'm sure many do-it-yourself folks chnage spark plugs. Perhaps the main difficulty faced by most laymen is to find out the right torque for this or that.
Yes, spark plugs can be tricky if you have not installed a lot of them before. Both NGK and Denso have an installation procedure on installing spark plugs without the use of torque wrench, but instead use the rotation angle of the spark plug wrench. For your 14mm thread spark plug, you first hand thread the spark plug into the engine with your fingers (and an extension) until it doesn't turn anymore. Then using a regular wrench, you tighten (rotate clockwise) the wrench 180 to 240 degrees (or 1/2 turn to 2/3 turn), and stop. That's it. This is for new plugs. If they are reusing the plugs, then you only tighten to 30 degrees. I know I didn't answer your question on this digital torque adapter, but I would not use it for 18 ft-lbs, unless you have a proper torque wrench.
Hi dial2fast, nice video can you please answer a question?. I just got one of these and I am worried that I pressed the M button and the power button by accident as I was switching it on, since you say this will erase he factory settings and accuracy how can I know if I did in fact do this. I would really appreciate your assistance. I also have now begun to get the LO in the display at torque values higher than about 80lbs.ft. I assume this means that the battery is loosing power. Gerry (in the UK)
+Gerry Brown Since I have not factory reset the device myself, I really don't know if the unit looks (work) any different. But that's quite a combination of buttons to push to have accidentally hit those exact buttons.. Perhaps you didn't reset the unit. Try comparing it to a known good torque wrench if you have one.
Funny, my inspection sheet had exactly the same values! :-)
Not funny, they ALL get the same card :(.... good to CHECK with a 2nd cheapy clicker... Also NOW its QUINN Not Pitts. aka NO lifetime warranty ;(
You’re not accusing “Jack” and “Allen” of faking it, are you? I mean, they signed it and everything!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Can this tool be calibrated after some time?
Dose it need recalibration after a while?How to adjust calibration on it?
No it's digital
I am interested in an adapter similar to this one. Can you use it to measure the torque of screws already tightened? What I mean is use Peak/Top mod and use it for unscrewing.
Other videos show this is possible when on Trace mode, not when unscrewing though. Wonder why Dail2fast omits that in his video. Rather his explanation about Trace mode is different. Wouldn't trace mode be to 'trace' something (existing torque in this case) like other youtubers show?
I cannot believe that pressing the wrong couple of buttons would erase the factory settings. That could be done by mistake so easily. If it loses the factory settings, does that negate the usefulness of the tool?
+buddyboy4x44 Yes, without the stored factory calibration, it will no longer be accurate. You can still use it, but just won't know the accuracy.
+dial2fast Thanks for the prompt reply. That amazes me. This is clearly a remarkably good product but that one "flaw" deters me from buying it. The buttons are all small, close together and there are other legitimate double press functions. One wrong move and it loses the one thing it depends on, its accuracy. Thanks for showing it to me. I would have thought that the manufacturers would have had a recessed reset button on the rear, or something like that, like they do on wifi routers.
Amazingly good videos, by the way. I unhesitatingly subscribed.
Just exchange it for a new one.
HF can send it in for recalibration.
customer service told me by doing this is doesn't erase but sets it back to factory specs.
What are "factory specs"?
How do you change the batteries in this?
I keep seeing videos that say pressing the power and memory buttons at the same time will erase the calibration. I downloaded the manual to see what that's about before I buy one.
It says that action will calibrate the tool and alter preset values. I take that to mean that it goes back to factory settings and erases what you have stored in the memory? I'm not sure. I'd like to see somebody press the buttons and test it in a video.
Idem.
Does this work for inch lbs?
When I press the "memory" and "peak/trace" buttons together it just goes into the memory saving mode and does not change the unit.
ty guy help me to know how to us it
Could you use an impact wrench or driver with these devices or does the vibration make it a no?
An impact wrench would yield very inaccurate results and destroy the torque meter.
Mine is only good for 29 to 256 ft lb i have the harbor freight new Quinn model which it doesn't look any new or different from your unit.
Hi, is it still working fine today?
Whats the max lbs?
i want to buy this....but does it require maintenance? like a normal torque wrench you need to lubricate it from time to time
There is no maintenance. Just don't drop it or abuse it.
hello,i would like to know the max and the min torque that we can apply please.thank you
No thanks. Im not your personal Google.
I did not find the information I was looking for. When I use my torque adapter it beeps repeatedly, but never goes to solid tone, but it displays "LOW" and flashes till it powers down. What is up?
Scott NicewongerSr low battery?
I've tried two of these and they both did the same thing even with new batteries. I took the second one back and never tried again. Maybe just a bad batch?
nice video, I just bought it and I set it to 47 ft lb, and it beeps at 38. I turn it very slow, so it is off big time, not to mention it is off compared to two other manual torque wrenches.
+NoShadowOfDoubt1 Return it, maybe you just got a bad one.
+jewllake the first purchase from HF and it was returned.
+NoShadowOfDoubt1 I don't pay attention to the beeps. They come on early as a warning, then steady at the set value. I just use the digital readout instead. I returned my first one due to inconsistent values; the second one was consistent. It just EATS batteries if you leave them installed. I remove/install right before/after using it. Regards.
+Mike Jaureguy , thanks for the reply, I will probably try AC Delco next..
Hi, does it measure torque in anti-clockwise direction?
Probably
Whats the lowest it will reach?
Bought a 68283. Love the concept, I set the target torque to 100 lb-ft. After pulling to target a few times, maybe 10, the display flashes "LO" and the unit shuts off. If i immediately turn it back on It will flash "LO" each time I pull And then turn off. I took the first one back. The Harbor Freight Tech line has no idea. Any idea what's up?
+Pat Fletter I had the same problem. The first one I got did the same thing; also, it flashed/beeped at different torque values, so therefore defective. BUT, the "LO" message means the battery is low(see instructions). I returned it, got a replacement. Torque values are constant, so not defective. BUT, it does the same thing with the batteries; These things don't last for 110 hours as the instruction say; more like 11 minutes!!!! Knowing that, I like the unit, I just take the battery out right after using it, I don't store it with the batteries in it, and install the battery again just before using it. Yes it's a PITA, but WAY cheaper than a $250+ digital critter from another manufacturer. And I can use it to calibrate and reset my other "click" torque wrenches. Cheers.
@@mikejaureguy2648 I bought the same thing a few years ago, with the same battery drain problem. So I opened it up, turns out the underside of the battery connector came in contact with the main shaft of the tool, thus shorting out the battery, draining it almost instantly. The fix is very simple, put a piece of electrical tape over the contacts, done!!! Here is a picture of what I'm talking about, you can see some exposed metal contacts. photos.app.goo.gl/APM8RB2LexUKpezJ6
If the calibration is damage so how we bring back factory calibration? Make a future vedio sir. IN SHAH ALLAH.
Do these adaptors come in 3/4 inch drive with a capacity of say 250 ft/lb?
Did you not watch the video? Does your Google not work? Are your fingers broken?
My father speaks wonders about this and I’m not sure what I do wrong. I never get it to beep. It simply gets to a point where it won’t tighten any further, yet the screen doesn’t reach the number I have set. Yet in all bolts I need to get situated it hits a point where none will tighten. So at this point I’m not even sure my bolts are where they need to be
i certainly wouldn't set any faith in the calibrated{sic{ certificate. real calibration certificates are usually filled in by hand unless a computerized calibration system is used. they are not printed. your technique could use some refining. just lifting the ratchet thus changing the axix of force on the socket/nut affects the torque applied and read.
Did you notice there seems to be no flashing Yellow LED at all?
This is very different than as described by the almost useless HF instruction (they say there should be a Yellow).
Also, battery removal in the HF instructions doesn't seem to match with the reality of the hardware, either.
Maybe sometime later you could explain how to change the battery.
Your video is great, though!
Very clear and informative.
thank you
I don't think there was a yellow LED also. Besides some of the minor things, its a good device.
+pee cee Mine does have the yellow light. However, I find it best to apply torque slowly and gently until the desired reading appears on the dial, for the greatest accuracy. Additionally, the battery change is accomplished vial 4 small phillips head screws on the back as per the instructions. It really eats up batteries, so I remove/install the battery right after/before using the device. Nice deal at the price, and a LIFETIME warranty!!!!! Regards
Any bets that it works in the same way digital calipers do, only turning off the display!
Can We save the data of check /verificatian..?
I will use this for verification click wrench ( Taking CP/CPK)
The 'M' button is to store the reading in memory.
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great video thanks the spec stated only gets torque from 25 to 145 ft lb. I need a 18 ft lb would this still work ????????
Sorry it will not.
+john chan It will show a value when you reach that torque; but not to the stated accuracy specs. Its in the instructions.
how about 9 NM ?
Depending on how acurate this device is????? You can put this in a vice and connect to your torque wrench, set you torque wrench to whatever you need to torque to. Then do a pull to see what the indicated torque is? Then readjust your torque wrench accordingly to get the best reading. Then torque to the right setting...
Good advice, but it's a viSe not a viCe.
First - Great video, very clear & it had me on the point of ordering one ........................
Until I saw that factory calibration can easily if accidentally be wiped - & you have no way of knowing! Great pity because this renders the tool to junk status.
You have to ask what idiot designed this in???
Peter Owens That’s not how these work. There is no factory calibration. The certificate is a factory certification showing you they tested it for accuracy. This unit zeros out every time you power cycle it in case you twist it past the point of deforming the extension bar that runs through the unit.
works with a impact drill?
Impact drills are for removing. Not installing.
Can you use that with impact wrench
No
Harbor Freight's Pittsburg product are sometimes of dubious quality - under engineered, or poorly constructed or both. For example an electric drill will have a powerful motor but the bearings, whether they are oil-filled bronze, roller, or ball, are often undersized, or may come with a thin plastic bearing cage. Electronic devices will often have poor quality capacitors which work nicely for only a couple of years, and then fail. Yes it is cheap to replace small capacitors but you have to take the whole thing apart and check what size is needed.
I have no idea how this kind of torque meter works. The most accurate kind of torque wrench is actually the cheapest - the "beam" type, with a flexible beam having a scale, and a fixed beam that points to the scale. It is also the most rugged and long lasting, and keeps its accuracy for the longest time. The next most accurate and rugged is the "deflecting" beam type. This is essentially the same as the "beam" type but it has a little clicker that pops out and clicks when you reach the correct torque, in addition to a scale. This is just as accurate as the beam type, and has the additional advantage of being audible, which is often very desirable for fasteners where the beam type's scale would be in a hard to see place, or require you to contort your body in order to see it. It is very rugged. Everything about it is just as rugged as the beam type, except for the clicker, which is subject to some wear. It also does this type click when the torque is reached, but the wrench also stops turning, I think. Third kind is the coil-spring-operate clicker. This has a coil spring in the handle. You adjust it for the correct torque by compressing or releasing tension on the spring. When the correct torque is reached, the clicker clicks. The more pretension there is on the spring, the more torque you have to put on the beam, to compress the spring some more and instigate the click. This is very much less accurate initially, and also has the most loss of accuracy over time.
How this electronic device works? I don't know. But I'm guessing there is a coil spring inside and that there is an electronic device that measures how far the spring has been sprung. The more torque you apply, the more the spring gets sprung. Now I could be entirely wrong. But if I am right, it may not be as accurate as it appears. Digital devices are notorious for displaying measurements in small increments, whilst only being accurate to a larger increment. For example my digital thermometer displays in increments of 1/10 of a degree F, but it accuracy is only plus or minus 2 degrees. It is good for showing small increments in temperature though. In other words, if one bowl of water causes the thermometer to read 70.1 deg, and a second bowl causes it to read 70.6, you know that the second bowl is definitely hotter, and is about 1/2 degree hotter than the first, but the first bowl could be anywhere between 68.1 to 72.1, and the second anywher from 68.6 to 72.6.
What "Pittsburgh" drill are you speaking of in your earlier criticism of Pittsburgh quality?
It detects a change in voltage caused by deflection. Pretty darn accurate. Unaffected by temperature. It zeroes out every time it power cycles. Low voltage from a used battery won't affect its accuracy either.