rick77 14 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 I recently got a pressure guage for my machine. Is it best to mount the pressure guage on one of the ports on the unloader or directly onto the pump? I've been leaning towards mounting it on the unloader but thought I'd consult all you guys to see which way is best. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Kassander 26 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Where ever it is best visible would be best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick77 14 Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Where ever it is best visible would be best. I guess I could see the guage just as well on either the pump or the unloader because they are so close together. It'll probably be easiest to mount the guage onto one of the ports on the unloader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Orr 206 Report post Posted June 6, 2009 Just don't lose the cap you need to remove to mount it. You may need it down the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick77 14 Report post Posted June 6, 2009 Just don't lose the cap you need to remove to mount it. You may need it down the road. That's a great point. I think it's just a 1/4 brass plug but I do need to keep it on hand just in case something goes wrong with the guage. There are no installation directions with the guage I bought. But there is a sticker on the guage itself with writing about 5 times smaller than this type that you are now reading. The sticker says after installation cut off the top or pierce the hole as shown. The illustration isn't very descriptive so I'm not really sure exactly what they mean. Am I supposed to just clip the yellow plastic stem with scissors? What's the reason for this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One Tough Pressure 580 Report post Posted June 6, 2009 I use quick connects and put on the end of the hose when needed. I have no use for the gauge to always be there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick77 14 Report post Posted June 6, 2009 I use quick connects and put on the end of the hose when needed. I have no use for the gauge to always be there. I guess that's personal preference. I had to make a choice of one or the other and decided that by having the guage mounted on the machine there would be no worry of losing it or dropping it and bursting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
