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Old 03-03-2008, 11:29 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Wayne County Hoses has me on a quest, and I was just looking at Guages for a project.

Wondering if someone can tell me the difference between Liquid, Glycerine and dry guages (OK, I get that it is different fluid but why and how do you apply it in tractor systems).

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Old 03-03-2008, 12:06 PM   #2 (permalink)
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The liquid filled (usually filled with glycerine) gauges are better for mobil equipment because the liquid helps dampen vibration. It makes it easier to get a good gauge reading if the needle is not shaking like a dog ****ing a bone.
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if the needle is not shaking like a dog ****ing a bone.
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Old 03-03-2008, 08:01 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Liquid gauges take pressure spikes better then non-filled gauges too. That extends their life considerably. They are also much more accurate.

Do yourself a favor too, for accuracy sake. If you have a system that runs in the 1500 psi range, make sure you get a gauge that goes from 1000 to 2000 psi. You always want your operating pressure to be in the middle of the gauges range, and that gives you the best accuracy.

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Wondering if someone can tell me the difference between Liquid...and dry guages
Only about $7 at AgriSupply.

$2 for dry and $9 for glycerine, last time I checked. They also replaced
a leaky glycerine guage no questions asked.
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