Alternatives to Mercury Pressure Testing Gauges
The following are some examples of companies that sell non-mercury low-pressure testing gauges suitable for testing gas piping, drainage and vent systems. This list does not attempt to endorse any particular product or company. Suitable pressure testing devices may also be available though your local plumbing supply companies.
- Brand: Wal-Rich
Model: W-Diaphragm Low Pressure, Gas Test Kit, -5 psi and 10 psi configurations
Contact: Wal-Rich Corporation, 97-36 43rd Avenue, Corona, NY 11368
(718) 476-788, (800) 221-1157, www.wal-rich.com
- Brand: TEL-TRU
Model: Low Pressure Gauges
Contact: TEL-TRU Manufacturing Company, 408 St. Paul Street, Rochester, NY 14605
(585) 232-1440, (800) 232-5335, www.teltru.com
- Brand: Versa-Gauge
Model: Low Pressure Gauges, Series 3310, 3340
Contact: Versa Gauge, 600 Ensminger Road, Buffalo, NY 14150
(716) 874-9300, www.VERSAGAUGE.org
- Brand: Ashcroft
Model: Ashcroft Pressure Tester, multi-purpose digital pressure gauge
Contact: Dresser Industries, Instrument Division, Domestic HQ, PO Box 5605, Newtown, CT 06470, (203) 378-8281, www.ashcroft.com
- Brand: Bristol Babcock
Model: Helicoid 900 Series Gauges
Contact: Bristol Babcock Helicoid Instruments, 1100 Buckingham St., Watertown, CT 06795,(860) 945-2218, www.bristolbabcock.com
- Brand: DCT Instruments
Model: Series JK Digital Pressure Test Gauge, Series TK Digitial Pressure Test Gauge
Contact: DCT IInstruments 2080 Arlingate, Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 481-7777, (800) 328-1028-5335, www.dctinstruments.com
- Brand: HAENNI
Model: HAENNI 2 Inch Diameter Gauges, liquid-filled stainless steel Bourdon tube pressure gauges
Contact: HAENNI Instruments, Inc., 1107 Wright Avenue, Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-3344, www.haenni-instr.com
- Brand: TRERICE
Model:Low Pressure Gauges
Contact: TRERICE, 12950 W. Eight Mile Road, Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 399-7246, www.TRERICE.com
Note: Gauges should meet the specifications of ASME B40.100-1998, Standards for Pressure Gauges and Gauge Attachments.
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