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Steam Boiler Pressure Gauge
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DCMA1
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The Burnham boiler I have has a pressure gauge screwed directly into the side of the boiler. I've replaced it once before, but it doesn't seem accurate - it reads 2 psi after the boilers been running, even with the safety valve removed and the steam coming out there for skimming. It doesn't drop back down until cooled off. I think it's affected by temperature, maybe because it gets too much gunk in it. Would it be good to relocate it off of a pigtail? That could keep it cooler and more gunk free. Not sure I can put one directly in, may be too close to sight glass, might need to extend it a bit more.
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