Temperature Failures in Gauges

    Common Failure: Temperature 

    How do I know that my gauge is failing due to elevated temperatures?

    • Breakdown of the gauge components
    • Discolored dial or liquid case fill

    What causes temperature failure in my gauge?

    Failure due to temperature can be caused by several things. When looking at your system, consider these:

    • Is your gauge mounted correctly?
    • Is your gauge located too close to system media or accessories?
    • Have you selected the wrong type of gauge? A Bourdon tube system gauge may not be the best fit for your application

    Possible Risks

    • Elevated temperature stresses the pressure system an affects measurement accuracy
    • System media will release into the environment resulting in potential injury and lost system media
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    Gauges can fail due to an increase in temperature.

    If you notice a discolored dial, a color change in the enclosed liquid, or a breakdown in the components, temperature could be the culprit. Breakdown this common failure issue:

     

    Causes

    Failure due to temperature can be caused by several things. When looking at your system, consider these:

    • Is your gauge mounted correctly

    • Is your gauge located too close to system media or accessories

    • Have you selected the wrong type of gauge? A Bourdon tube system gauge may not be the best fit for your application 


    Risk

    Elevated temperature stresses the pressure system and affects measurement accuracy. System media will be released into the environment, resulting in potential injury and lost system media

     

    Solution

    Select a gauge with a different temperature range to accommodate the possible range the system will see. For high-temperature applications, choose a diaphragm seal solution in a non-316 stainless steel alloy.

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