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Select the right gauge for the job.

  • Gauges read most accurately in the middle two thirds of the dial
  • Accuracy rating is based on full-scale (1)
  • Our gauges come with everything you need for set up
    • 1/4" Brass Tee
    • 1/4" Brass Nipple
    • 1/4" Drain Cock
    • Quick Disconnect Couplings - Male and Female

Gauge Selection Chart

Anticipated PSI Readings Gauge Range Reads In Accuracy Rating (1) Commonly Used On
1/2%
Item #
1%
Item #
8-23 0-30 1 PSI GK30D4 GK30 Pitotless Nozzles
15-45 0-60 1 PSI GK60D4 GK60 Hose Monsters, Pitotless Nozzles
25-75 0-100 1 PSI GK100D4 GK100 Hose Monsters, Pitotless Nozzles, Gauge Caps
40-120 0-160 2 PSI GK160D4   Hose Monsters, Pitotless Nozzles, Gauge Caps
60-150 0-200 2 PSI GK200D4   Gauge Caps, Pump Discharge
75-225 0-300 5 PSI GK300D4   Pump Discharge
Compound gauges for pump suction folllow the same rules but minimum is 30"Hg. The above gauges are normally in stock. Special gauges available upon request.
(1) ASME B40.1 Grade 2A (1/2%) or Grade 1A (1%)

Gauge Selection Notes

Some manufacturers rate the accuracy of gauges at 2-1-2. This means 2% for the first third, 1% for the middle two-thirds and 2% for the last third.

Example #1: A zero to 100 PSI gauge would read 2% accuracy from 0-33, 1% from 34-66 and 2% from 67-100.

Our gauges are rated at 1/2% (or 1% if 2 1/2" dial) of full scale.

Example #2: A zero to 100 PSI gauge, 1/2% accuracy rated, would read within 0.5 PSI accuracy at both 10 PSI and at 90 PSI.

Example #3: A zero to 60 PSI gauge, 1/2% accuracy rated, would read within 0.3 PSI accuracy at both 10 PSI and at 50 PSI.

For best accuracy it makes sense to use a gauge with a smallest range. If gauge readings are anticipated to be around 30 PSI all the time, it would be better to use a 0-60 PSI gauge than a 0-100. The demarcation increments are wider and easier to read with the smaller range gauge.

Certified Gauges

Need certification? We offer dead-weight testing and traceable NIST certificates for an additional fee.

   
 

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