Pressure Pro VS TST
I have read many postings about TPMS systems.
I first purchased a Pressure Pro system about 7 years ago. Last summer after years of trouble free operation and the system saving damage from tires picking up nails, bolts and a tire stem failure the batteries in my sensors reached their end of life.
I had read many good reports on the TST system. The flow through sensors caught my eye as it should allow pressure adjustments without removing the sensor. (On one occasion I did have a sensor leak from not installing it tight enough after a pressure adjustment.)
I decided to try the TST flow through system. After installing the sensors on my truck I saw how far beyond the wheel they protruded. I was concerned when I go off road and got into deep mud or snow the sensors would be damaged.
I called TST and told them my problem. They agreed to replace the sensors at no charge except postage. I agreed as the issue was in no way the fault of TST.
Shortly after I had the system installed I noticed when I would leave a campground I was still getting what appeared to be valid tire pressures after 30 minutes or so. But when we had finished eating our supper I did have loss of signal alarms on the sensors that were on my trailer.
I did some testing and found that it takes almost exactly one hour before the TST system will set a loss of signal alarm.
Again I called TST and they indicated this was perfectly normal for their system.
I still had a couple sensors from my Pressure Pro that still had some battery life. I installed one on a tire I had in my shop. Then I drove the truck out of the shop closed the shop door and removed the antenna on the receiver. I got a loss of signal alarm in 15 minutes.
I tow a 5th wheel with a utility trailer behind the 5th wheel. With the 1.5 inch antenna that comes with the TST I was not able to maintain communication with the Utility trailer. (The Pressure Pro has a 3 inch antenna)
So I have two issues with the TST vs Pressure Pro. It takes 4 times as long to notify the loss of communication with a sensor. The TST uses a shorter antenna than the Pressure Pro thus probably has less range.
I would be interested if anyone else has noted the long time for a loss of signal alarm on a TST system.
A very easy way to check is have the system operating then with the TST system remove the receiver after you have put it in battery mode. Take the receiver into the house and remove the antenna. Then monitor the display and note when the receiver sets the loss of communication on each tire. (note this may take one hour)
I first purchased a Pressure Pro system about 7 years ago. Last summer after years of trouble free operation and the system saving damage from tires picking up nails, bolts and a tire stem failure the batteries in my sensors reached their end of life.
I had read many good reports on the TST system. The flow through sensors caught my eye as it should allow pressure adjustments without removing the sensor. (On one occasion I did have a sensor leak from not installing it tight enough after a pressure adjustment.)
I decided to try the TST flow through system. After installing the sensors on my truck I saw how far beyond the wheel they protruded. I was concerned when I go off road and got into deep mud or snow the sensors would be damaged.
I called TST and told them my problem. They agreed to replace the sensors at no charge except postage. I agreed as the issue was in no way the fault of TST.
Shortly after I had the system installed I noticed when I would leave a campground I was still getting what appeared to be valid tire pressures after 30 minutes or so. But when we had finished eating our supper I did have loss of signal alarms on the sensors that were on my trailer.
I did some testing and found that it takes almost exactly one hour before the TST system will set a loss of signal alarm.
Again I called TST and they indicated this was perfectly normal for their system.
I still had a couple sensors from my Pressure Pro that still had some battery life. I installed one on a tire I had in my shop. Then I drove the truck out of the shop closed the shop door and removed the antenna on the receiver. I got a loss of signal alarm in 15 minutes.
I tow a 5th wheel with a utility trailer behind the 5th wheel. With the 1.5 inch antenna that comes with the TST I was not able to maintain communication with the Utility trailer. (The Pressure Pro has a 3 inch antenna)
So I have two issues with the TST vs Pressure Pro. It takes 4 times as long to notify the loss of communication with a sensor. The TST uses a shorter antenna than the Pressure Pro thus probably has less range.
I would be interested if anyone else has noted the long time for a loss of signal alarm on a TST system.
A very easy way to check is have the system operating then with the TST system remove the receiver after you have put it in battery mode. Take the receiver into the house and remove the antenna. Then monitor the display and note when the receiver sets the loss of communication on each tire. (note this may take one hour)
