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Looking for guidance on pressure gauge selection. Is there a requirement for a maximum pressure gauge for testing residual pressures of 40-50 psi on suppression systems?
Wondering if any pressure gauge is adequate or if there's specific guidance I should be following on gauge selection. Posted anonymously for discussion. Discuss This | Submit Your Question | Subscribe
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Mike
11/8/2019 10:32:23 am
What do you mean?
Mike
11/8/2019 10:36:11 am
NFPA 13, 2013, Table A.6.1.1, FM 2311, Pressure Gauges for Fire Protection Systems
Cliff
11/8/2019 10:52:04 am
NFPA 13, 2013 8.17.3 tells you exactly what gauge requirements are.
RL
11/13/2019 06:41:07 am
Rule of thumb ........... use a scale that is twice the anticipated reading. E.G. 40-50 psi anticipated .. use a 100 psi gauge. Leave a Reply. |
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