Gauges

This is where you will find all the gauges for mixing panels, whips, compressors and such. There are different types of gauges depending on what you are doing. There is back mount or bottom mount depending where you are planning on putting the gauge. There is also panel mount. Panel Mount gauges have a lip on the outside edge and retainers on the back to secure them to the panel.

Johns Tip’s: Are Glycerin filled Gauge more accurate?

This is one of those fallacies that has been around for year. Glycerin filled gauges are no more accurate then the same gauge that is not glycerin filled. Glycerin filled gauges are for use on places where there is vibration to dampen the needle from vibration. They are common on compressor equipment.

A safety note for those that are not aware glycerin is not oxygen compatible so do not use it anywhere near oxygen.

Johns Tip’s: Teflon Taping Parts

Teflon tape is not for sealing, yeah I said it what you gone to do about it! Follow my train of thought here Teflon tape is guess what Teflon. The Teflon tape is used to make the parts go together smooth. They actually seal by the metal parts coming in tight contact with each other. Teflon tape needs to be wrapped the same direction that the part is being screwed in. You only need one and half to two wraps no more. If the part does not seal with that amount check the threads for foreign material.

Stainless Steel Additional Tips

If you are putting together two stainless steel parts you have to be sure to watch for galling. Stainless steel heats up quick when you put it together and the parts will lock up before the seal is complete. If it is a bad case you might not even be able to get the two parts apart. To avoid having this happen, run a tap “lightly” in the female side of the fitting. Then Teflon tape, after you Teflon tape it run a light bead of christo lube on the starting couple of threads. Then slowly tighten the parts.