How to measure water pressure

How to measure water pressure

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Statistics demonstrates that to inhabitants of houses with the centralized water supply, especially on the top floors, it is necessary to face sometimes low pressure in network of water supply. Thereof various household appliances because of low pressure refuse to work regularly. To solve this problem, first of all it is necessary to measure water pressure.

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Instruction

1. At installation of the stationary manometer block water supply of cold or hot water, depending on measurementsthe subject pressure. Pick up the manometer with the maximum indicator of 10 kg/cm2 or 10 atm.

2. Define the place of installation of the manometer in a system - it has to be convenient for renting of indicators. Pick up a metal pipe 3-5 cm long and by means of a bar make an external carving which will suit on a carving to the manometer. Further by means of the welding machine cut out an opening in a water pipe of the corresponding diameter and weld on it already prepared tube.

3. Mount by means of a wrench on a metal tube the manometer. In case further there are dribbles on a carving, use the tow wet by paint or special sealing products. After installation of the manometer is completed, restore water supply and measure its pressure.

4. If transitional) nuts. After completion of installation of the cap manometer restore water supply and measure pressure.

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