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I just bought this model today. You'll be happy to hear the new ones do have the back lighting. The torque range is now 25-250 ft lbs. The down side is they no longer include the handy adapters.
I bought this many years ago and I've never used it. Now I need it for the first time today and I couldn't find the instruction manual. Thank you for the helpful video!
I not seen anything on calibration, There might be an adjuster inside, You can always have it tested against a known torque wrench. Thanks for the question
Just purchased this. Only difference is the certificate of inspection. Quality manager jack is on it still but the inspector us Derek. Think they fired Allen.
Great video Joe. One comment, I've looked closely and I don't see where the "." is when you say 7.4. I think it actually starts at 74 ft/lbs. I bought one and set it to 99 ft/lbs and then tested it on my lug nuts that are torqued to 100ft/lbs and it was spot on at around 100.
The display always shows tenths. So 74 foot pounds would display "74.0 lb-ft". I think the decimal point was cut off in this demonstration where it shows 7.4.
Very confusing. Just to point out a few of the many instances, you keep saying " point" as in decimal point. You say 6.7 or 7.9 ft. lbs, instead of 67 or 79 ft lbs. Good video, but since there are lots of these types of errors, I would redo the video to make it clearer.
Great video Joe So if I wanna see how much torque was used installing a spark plug , when I needs to loosen a spark plug I use the peak option correct? So that is the torque needed to loosen it
Why is it nobody ever suggests removing the batteries when you're not using any of these electronic devices that use standard batteries? Nothing like going to use a tool a couple months down the line only to find a battery started leaking and ruined your investment.
Good morning, Joe, I have a quick question about this digital torque device, is this a plug and play type of device? And do you think that I'll be able to achieve a torque of 9nm?
Hey Lamont, minimum ft lbs is 7.4 , converting to nm will be 10.0 nm. I left the unit up north, so I cannot double check that for you. Thanks for the question.
The memory slots are overwritten after your reach the 50 slots. The manual does not indicate any information on clearing the memory. Try pulling the batteries and re-installing them.
Him there are 50 memory settings: To store a torque reading, have the Adapter in “PtoP” mode. When you use it, the Adapter can store the reading automatically. 19. Press the Memory button. The Display Panel will show the stored reading as “P01 To show the second stored reading, press the Memory button again for one second. The second torque value will be designated as “P02”. 21. The Adapter can store up to fifty torque values, the highest being “P50”
Hi, thanks for the great video. I noticed you mention in the video that the lowest setting you were able to set the adapter was 7.4 ft lb. The range of the adapter, according to the description, and calibration certificate is 29.5 - 145 ft lb. Would it be safe to use it below that range? In the video, you tested it with 7.4 ft lb. but that was a test, not a real application. I think it is safe as long as it is below the manufacturer’s range. Did you get a chance to test it on a real application, or compare it with another torque wrench? I need to torque 3 bolts to 8 ft lb and I am thinking about buying this unit from HF. Thanks in advance.
Hi, Yes I noticed the same thing, I have not compared to a torque wrench. But I have several videos that I use it to check for bolt torque and at what torque the Impact wrench can loosen. My torque wrench is really old and has never been calibrated. Great questions, thanks
Thank you for the quick response. I stopped by my local HF store, they didn’t have it in stock. I went with the click torque wrench for $19.99 as I need to get the job done. I will still buy the digital adaptas soon as I get a change, it seems like a good tool to have around.
According to Harbor Freight's 'PRODUCT OVERVIEW' it says it has a Peak Mode and a Track mode, it sounds like you're saying Trace so is it Track or Trace?
Hi, The manual says trace, but track or trace is the same thing. As you increase or decrease the torque, trace will show real time value. Peak show the max torque reading that you achieved
NO, this 1/2" drive mechanism is calibrated for higher torque values, NOT intended to be as accurate down at only 5ft/lbs....that's what their smaller drive tools are for...1/4" or 3/8"....this is no different that standard torque wrenches...you don't use a "giant" 1/2" or 3/4" torque wrench to torque 5ft/lbs....yes, you CAN do it, but it wasn't calibrated for that, so don't expect it to be accurate.
The "range" is limited because like tire pressure gauges the springs in them have ranges that they are accurate. Car gauges are accurate at 15 to 40 pnds truck ones accurate around 80 to 120 pounds. Same as buying 3/8 vs 1/2 torque wrenches. The smaller one has a lower range . And the bigger one has a higher accurate range.
I imagine that any device will need to calibrated every once is a while. If you have a calibrated torque wrench you can use that to calibrate the digital one.
@@JoediyLab is that value accurate ? since they guarantee from 29.5 ft pounds to 147 ft pounds ? Can I rely on this for torque my sparkplug ? I tried to search on intenet and shoping for the models and I found out all guarantee accuracy is between 20℅-100℅ of it's max torque for each model.
That is not an error....there's no confusion....what they're talking about is Range-Accuracy...just like with a volt meter...you don't set a volt meter to a 500volt range to test a 1.5v battery...same here....they're talking about the ACCURACY of this torque meter has been tested and calibrated down to that 29ft/lbs and up to ~147ft/lbs....yes, you can set it down to 7.4ft/lbs, but the mechanism's calibration-accuracy has not been set for that low range...that's what their 1/4 and 3/8" drive units are for, calibrated for lower torque ranges.
@@JoediyLab Yeah I noticed it didn't say as well, no one mentions it! I need it for a flywheel on my old Lambretta scooter which uses a reverse thread!
You complain about the lack of back-light making it likely "difficult" to see under the vehicle and in certain positions and angles of view, which is true, but that's the whole point of the flashing LED light and BEEP warnings....if you know you're going to be in that situation, you don't set it to Trace (real-time) mode and expect to watch the read-out, you trust the warning LED and beep. Also, I've made this comment in a couple of the sub-threads, but figured I'd say it again up here at the message thread top level....YES, you can set this meter to lower torque values like 7.4ft/lbs, but it's not calibrated to be accurate at such a low torque value, that's what their smaller-drive torque meter like 3/8" is for...just like with a standard torque wrench. You wouldn't use a big 1/2" or 3/4" torque wrench for in/lbs or very low ft/lbs and expect it to be accurate....same goes for these..... ....BUT, if Quinn or other mfg bothered to include Calibration procedures for this meter, you could theoretically recalibrate it's accuracy down to whatever low range you want. They DO warn about a button combination that will switch it into Calibration mode, but don't include any procedures after that.
I just bought this model today. You'll be happy to hear the new ones do have the back lighting. The torque range is now 25-250 ft lbs. The down side is they no longer include the handy adapters.
Right I was excited for them but I need this
I bought this many years ago and I've never used it. Now I need it for the first time today and I couldn't find the instruction manual. Thank you for the helpful video!
Thanks for the feedback
I not seen anything on calibration, There might be an adjuster inside, You can always have it tested against a known torque wrench. Thanks for the question
Great video, looking forward to some testing 👍😁
Thanks Dave
Thanks, check out my next video, testing torque on the Bauer 1/4" impact driver, did the torque setting using the adapter
Thanks for the video.
great review, also waiting for the some testing video
Thanks, check out my next video, testing torque on the Bauer 1/4" impact driver, did the torque setting using the adapter
great breakdown of the features and buttons man, you got yourself a subscriber
Thanks
Thanks
“Jack” and “Allen” are pseudonyms for whichever Chinese ladies are working that day.
Yup
Just purchased this. Only difference is the certificate of inspection. Quality manager jack is on it still but the inspector us Derek. Think they fired Allen.
could be, Thanks for the feedback
Great video Joe. One comment, I've looked closely and I don't see where the "." is when you say 7.4. I think it actually starts at 74 ft/lbs. I bought one and set it to 99 ft/lbs and then tested it on my lug nuts that are torqued to 100ft/lbs and it was spot on at around 100.
Thanks Lupe, switch to NM to get to the 7.4 nm. There are two modes, NM and Ft/lbs. Then you have real time reading and peak reading.
The display always shows tenths. So 74 foot pounds would display "74.0 lb-ft". I think the decimal point was cut off in this demonstration where it shows 7.4.
Very confusing. Just to point out a few of the many instances, you keep saying " point" as in decimal point. You say 6.7 or 7.9 ft. lbs, instead of 67 or 79 ft lbs. Good video, but since there are lots of these types of errors, I would redo the video to make it clearer.
Great video Joe
So if I wanna see how much torque was used installing a spark plug , when I needs to loosen a spark plug I use the peak option correct?
So that is the torque needed to loosen it
Came here looking how to switch units at 5:12 , thank you
Thanks for the feedback
Great
Thanks
Why is it nobody ever suggests removing the batteries when you're not using any of these electronic devices that use standard batteries? Nothing like going to use a tool a couple months down the line only to find a battery started leaking and ruined your investment.
Thanks, you are absolutely right.
Will it lose its calibration when the battery dies or is removed?
Good morning, Joe, I have a quick question about this digital torque device, is this a plug and play type of device? And do you think that I'll be able to achieve a torque of 9nm?
Hey Lamont, minimum ft lbs is 7.4 , converting to nm will be 10.0 nm. I left the unit up north, so I cannot double check that for you. Thanks for the question.
As far as plug and play if you set the units first, then after you turn the unit off and then back on it will remember the lowest setting. Thanks
Great video on navigating the torque adapter .
Just wondering how to erase or reset the P1 to P 50 memory slots ?
The memory slots are overwritten after your reach the 50 slots. The manual does not indicate any information on clearing the memory. Try pulling the batteries and re-installing them.
@JoediyLab ok thanks for the reply
I got one today 1/2 inch seems to be good is it accurate enough to do head bolts in 3/4 inch drive
Yes, I have both the 3/8" and the 1/2"
Hope I get a reply but I’m thinking of buying this in a couple of days cause I need something torqued at 13 Fr lbs can I get it to torque at 13 ft lb
They sell several sizes now, get the 3/8 drive model, should work fine, good luck 🤞
Hi... How do you get your memory settings?... I cant program it to have 10, 20, 50, 71nm presets
Him there are 50 memory settings:
To store a torque reading, have the Adapter
in “PtoP” mode. When you use it, the Adapter
can store the reading automatically.
19. Press the Memory button. The Display Panel
will show the stored reading as “P01
To show the second stored reading, press the
Memory button again for one second. The second
torque value will be designated as “P02”.
21. The Adapter can store up to fifty torque
values, the highest being “P50”
Does this have angle gauge too?
Just turn it to be able to see the reading , if in doubt , seems to be a good torque setter😊
Does the 1/4" and 3/8" adapters throw off the torque readings?
No it should not, adapters do not affect torque.
@@JoediyLab
Thank you.
Hi, thanks for the great video.
I noticed you mention in the video that the lowest setting you were able to set the adapter was 7.4 ft lb.
The range of the adapter, according to the description, and calibration certificate is 29.5 - 145 ft lb.
Would it be safe to use it below that range? In the video, you tested it with 7.4 ft lb. but that was a test, not a real application. I think it is safe as long as it is below the manufacturer’s range.
Did you get a chance to test it on a real application, or compare it with another torque wrench?
I need to torque 3 bolts to 8 ft lb and I am thinking about buying this unit from HF.
Thanks in advance.
Hi, Yes I noticed the same thing, I have not compared to a torque wrench. But I have several videos that I use it to check for bolt torque and at what torque the Impact wrench can loosen. My torque wrench is really old and has never been calibrated. Great questions, thanks
Thank you for the quick response.
I stopped by my local HF store, they didn’t have it in stock. I went with the click torque wrench for $19.99 as I need to get the job done.
I will still buy the digital adaptas soon as I get a change, it seems like a good tool to have around.
@@jokekash Yup you have to use what you can. Thanks
According to Harbor Freight's 'PRODUCT OVERVIEW' it says it has a Peak Mode and a Track mode, it sounds like you're saying Trace so is it Track or Trace?
Hi, The manual says trace, but track or trace is the same thing. As you increase or decrease the torque, trace will show real time value. Peak show the max torque reading that you achieved
@@JoediyLab ... OK thanks.
What about testing proper torque settings with ones own Torque wrench ft/in measurement settings on their TorqWenches ?
Thanks for the feedback, yes you could use the adapter for calibrating other torque wrenches.
So I have this I need to torque something to 7nm/5.16 ft lbs could I achieve accurate ratio with trace option?
Either Trace or Ptop option. On Ptop the adapter will beep at 20% of torque and solid beep at torque setting
Thanks
NO, this 1/2" drive mechanism is calibrated for higher torque values, NOT intended to be as accurate down at only 5ft/lbs....that's what their smaller drive tools are for...1/4" or 3/8"....this is no different that standard torque wrenches...you don't use a "giant" 1/2" or 3/4" torque wrench to torque 5ft/lbs....yes, you CAN do it, but it wasn't calibrated for that, so don't expect it to be accurate.
Can this be present to recognize the torque pressure and beep?
Yes a green light and yellow light will light when near the set torque and then it will beep when near 20% of set torque.
@@JoediyLab thank you! I can’t wait to start using it and put my old manual bar in the bottom of the toolbox lol
The "range" is limited because like tire pressure gauges the springs in them have ranges that they are accurate. Car gauges are accurate at 15 to 40 pnds truck ones accurate around 80 to 120 pounds. Same as buying 3/8 vs 1/2 torque wrenches. The smaller one has a lower range . And the bigger one has a higher accurate range.
Oh u answers it lol
Thanks
2021 now, that thing still working fine ?? or out of accuracy now ???
Still working fine
Mine is also( Half in Quinn Adapter Set) good deal from H.F.
Do these lose their accuracy after time? Do they need to be calibrated ?
I imagine that any device will need to calibrated every once is a while. If you have a calibrated torque wrench you can use that to calibrate the digital one.
The manual does say you can switch it into "Calibration" mode BUT does NOT say how to proceed to calibrate it once in that mode.😮
the settins on this do they go as low as 7 ft pounds ?
4 ft lbs is the lowest I could get it to go,. Thanks
@@JoediyLab thanks
@@streetministry62 Thanks for the question
@@JoediyLab is that value accurate ? since they guarantee from 29.5 ft pounds to 147 ft pounds ?
Can I rely on this for torque my sparkplug ?
I tried to search on intenet and shoping for the models and I found out all guarantee accuracy is between 20℅-100℅ of it's max torque for each model.
@@singachuotodiy I have not done any calibration testing. My torque wrenches are out of calibration.
Just confused when you said 7.4 is its lowest setting but later in the video you go to 5 ft.lbs. looks like it staryed at zero as you increased.
I'm puzzled : How can this Quinn read as low as 7.4 ft lbs, when the minimum range advertised is 29 ft. lbs)?
I was able to adjust the lowest setting to 7.4 ft lbs
That is not an error....there's no confusion....what they're talking about is Range-Accuracy...just like with a volt meter...you don't set a volt meter to a 500volt range to test a 1.5v battery...same here....they're talking about the ACCURACY of this torque meter has been tested and calibrated down to that 29ft/lbs and up to ~147ft/lbs....yes, you can set it down to 7.4ft/lbs, but the mechanism's calibration-accuracy has not been set for that low range...that's what their 1/4 and 3/8" drive units are for, calibrated for lower torque ranges.
Mine says:
29.5 / 29.3 / 0.68%
88.5 / 88.4 / 0.11%
147.5 / 147.7 / -0.14%
jack and allen also
Thanks Mark, Looks like they may check each one then. That is good news.
can it detect 2nm?
not the 1/2" drive model, check out the 3/8" drive model.
how can a person eracface the memory ?
erase
Nothing in the instructions, you more than likely can over write the memory slots, Try pulling the battery and re-inserting them.
How do u turn it to NM
Press the Memory (“M”) button and the “P/T” button
at the same time to select the desired torque unit.
@@JoediyLab I got it when I watched your video to the end
Does it also measure in reverse
Tyler I think it should, it has a peak setting. Let me double check
@@JoediyLab Did it measure in reverse Joe?
@@jfrorn Sorry, I am away from where that product is and did not get a chance to test that. I checked the manual and it does not indicate that.
@@JoediyLab Yeah I noticed it didn't say as well, no one mentions it! I need it for a flywheel on my old Lambretta scooter which uses a reverse thread!
@@jfrorn go ahead and buy it, Harbor Freight has a good return policy
I would assume it would work
Who’s joe
That would be me
doe's that say TrACE or ErACE ? watched on cell, small screen 😎
TrACE, Thanks for your question
ErASE ..lol
@@megadeth1763 lol, no problem
Pretty sure that “Jack” signature is stolen off the old Pep Boys logo.
www.roadarch.com/05/8/pep2.jpg
You complain about the lack of back-light making it likely "difficult" to see under the vehicle and in certain positions and angles of view, which is true, but that's the whole point of the flashing LED light and BEEP warnings....if you know you're going to be in that situation, you don't set it to Trace (real-time) mode and expect to watch the read-out, you trust the warning LED and beep.
Also, I've made this comment in a couple of the sub-threads, but figured I'd say it again up here at the message thread top level....YES, you can set this meter to lower torque values like 7.4ft/lbs, but it's not calibrated to be accurate at such a low torque value, that's what their smaller-drive torque meter like 3/8" is for...just like with a standard torque wrench. You wouldn't use a big 1/2" or 3/4" torque wrench for in/lbs or very low ft/lbs and expect it to be accurate....same goes for these.....
....BUT, if Quinn or other mfg bothered to include Calibration procedures for this meter, you could theoretically recalibrate it's accuracy down to whatever low range you want. They DO warn about a button combination that will switch it into Calibration mode, but don't include any procedures after that.
Yes, you can rely on the red LED's but sometimes they appear to come on late, I would really like to see the torque values.
these are $40 now, not worth it anymore