Problems with Water Pressure Gauges

[Ron Tipton]

I've used numerous different manufacturers of water pressure gauges but continue to have the same problem. After I use it a few times, the gauge gets stuck at between 40 and 60 and will not reset. Currently, I am using Rainbird gauges and have now taken back 5 over the last 3 months. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm in Denver, so we use frost free faucets. I wonder if air is causing the problem.

[Jim Luttrall]

I've used numerous different manufacturers of water pressure gauges but continue to have the same problem. After I use it a few times, the gauge gets stuck at between 40 and 60 and will not reset. Currently, I am using Rainbird gauges and have now taken back 5 over the last 3 months. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm in Denver, so we use frost free faucets. I wonder if air is causing the problem.
I buy the liquid filled (Glycerin?) from professional equipment (can't recall the brand) for around $25 each and have few problems. You MUST protect from freezing though. Take them inside with you each night during cold weather.

[Scott Patterson]

Sounds like the are freezing.

[Ron Tipton]

It never occurred to me that they might freeze causing the problem. Great advise! I'll bring them in.
Thanks.

[Dana Bostick]

It never occurred to me that they might freeze causing the problem. Great advise! I'll bring them in.
Thanks.

Just keep them with your brass monkeys.:p

[Fidel Gonzales]

I've used numerous different manufacturers of water pressure gauges but continue to have the same problem. After I use it a few times, the gauge gets stuck at between 40 and 60 and will not reset. Currently, I am using Rainbird gauges and have now taken back 5 over the last 3 months. Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm in Denver, so we use frost free faucets. I wonder if air is causing the problem.

Hi Ron,

I had the same problem and was told not to leave it my truck over night in the winter.