Balancing Steam Systems Chart/Radiator Vent Capacity

Abracadabra

DuggieFresh5 said:

Abracadabra said:

Needs to be after the pigtail to protect the gauge from steam.
I get my gauges from Grainger, but some on this forum have indicated that statesupply carries them as well.

Could you give me an example of the gauges you get from Grainger? I was looking at the selection and wasn't sure what might be appropriate for steam.

http://www.grainger.com/product/MILJOCO-Pressure-Gauge-2RHD1

Have several of these running for 5-6 years now. No problems.

Don_197

Those Miljoco's were nice......but apparently no longer available. Try this one.....Ashcroft aren't a bad gauge either.....and this one is available.

http://www.grainger.com/product/ASHCROFT-Pressure-Gauge-2C637?functionCode=P2IDP2PCP

Abracadabra

Don,

Just called grainger... seems the model I used to get has been superceded with this one.

http://www.grainger.com/product/MILJOCO-Vacuum-Gauge-5MLH9?functionCode=P2IDP2PCP

Don_197

Do you like using an Inches WC gauge vs oz of pressure?? Curious......pretty awesome for a system running on .5 psi I guess ...... smack dab in the middle of it's range for sure 8-)

Abracadabra

Well.. that's what I get for posting without looking at the link...
Didn't realize the one they suggested was inches W.C.

http://www.grainger.com/product/Press-Gauge-18C777

Don_197

I like the price WAY better than the one I suggested 8-)

DuggieFresh5

Thanks for the suggestions! It's nice the Ashcroft is made in the USA, but you definitely pay a premium!