How To Burp A Pressure Gauge

Pressure build up inside a gauge can happen and is very natural for a liquid filled gauge. The pressure build up (usually very minimal) can sometimes cause the needle to move off of zero and/or cause the gauge to read inaccurately. This video will quickly show you how to "burp" the pressure gauge to get your needle back to zero. If you have further questions or would like to learn more about Kodiak Controls, visit our website at kodiakcontrols.com.

[@thematey3592]

This actually fixed my gauge! Thank you so much.

[@cyranox90]

What if the pressure gauge does not have the venting cap?

[@baddxample]

If you have the version with the brass fitting accidentally being pulled out too far, how do you reset it as it’s fallen below zero?

[@MrSal1577]

Nice information!

[@maryd3008]

I have a question I need a oil pump pressure gauge minimum 150 PSI It also has to be engaged that I can use with diesel gas oil kerosene do I need to buy what's called a combo pressure gauge I want to make my own I know I need a high pressure hose and that was my other question when I make the hose up I need a 300 PSI hose hydraulic hose what kind?

[@cristianstanica6914]

I have a watter pressure gauge and the needle jumped some how behind the zero pin. How can I move it back over the pin?

[@Zickcermacity]

Hi: I have a general question regarding gauge design: On some of my dial-type tire pressure gauges, the pointer rests against a stop(fully left or zero), and my others, the pointer simply resides in a zero 'box' or zone when it is reset, or not measuring anything. What are the advantages and disadvantages to either zero design, aaaand: does it matter that much where the needle rests inside the zero box on gauges without the zero rest?

[@jbhaulers]

TIA, got a used trailer with the same guage installed on trailer tandems. Facing problem to take the reading. Whats d right way to scale weight reading.

[@thedobermangang3503]

got a question for you i got a liguid gauge 0 to 60 and i got a 1990 k5 blazer got my engine rebuld i did some up grades and some mods to mt tbi so i need the gauge to set my regulator pressure and i got some to burn my chip i put bigger cam in it ..my gauge were reading 10 psi with the stock spring and i try to adjust it but it stay at 10psi so i were thinking maybe the spring were weak so i put in a 18psi spring when i frist put it in with no adjustment it was reading 10 psi ..so i started to adjust it and it went to 20 psi i were trying to get it to go to 14 psi so when i back off it the screw is not even touching it and it is still at 20 psi it as if it is sticking ..and when unscrew the gauge it dont drop down to 0 and it should what do you think

[@TheFoneGuy]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@wnswmo]

Is it use metal diaphragm? we are the supplier of the metal diaphragm

[@a-aron2276]

The guage reading won't actually be wrong, it's equal to the conditions it was set up in, so for most guages that'd be sea level pressure at most likely 20-25°c. I'm only splitting hairs in this comment, I don't mean to say anything about burping is wrong because it's all about the relative differential pressures.

[@ghostmost2614]

What else you got?

[@stephenkosloff6081]

hi - do i pierce it and make a small hole in it like it says on the instructions ?

[@eleanorwood8344]

Did you find this out? I stupidly tried and now the black rubber part is inside - let me know if you know how to get this out please!

[@13panda13]

@@eleanorwood8344 hahaha

[@englishozzie6703]

Hey mate, the bung on my pressure gauge keep poping out the top, any idears why ? Its on a pressure washing pump. I had a low pressure nozzle in the lance that made the gauge go up to 1000 psi, thats when it kept popping out, the machine is rated to 3600 psi. Its never happened before. The 3rd time it come flying out I couldn't find it, can I bung it up with a bolt. Cheers.

[@meghshah8990]

Your bourdon tube of gauge would have damaged

[@TheDronzDr]

What are you doing when the gauge is that zero and then you’re starting to tighten it up on the bottom and then the gauge goes up?

[@kodiakcontrolsinc4162]

The needle is most likely moving because the gauge is seeing pressure as it's being tightened. This means there's a slight pressure in your line. My guess is your system is sealed everywhere except for the port you're screwing the gauge in. If you have a relatively sensitive gauge, the space the male thread is taking up in your system is causing pressure as you tighten down the thread further. My suggestion would be to bleed your line slightly after installation to alleviate some of this pressure. If that's doesn't work, then you may need a new gauge.

[@TheDronzDr]

Kodiak Controls Your right. After installing the gauge and turning the needle valve all the way, The gauge went to the right pressure that was on the natural gas ⛽️ line. Thanks for your help.

[@kokinkokecruz4476]

GOOD

[@tableshaper4076]

can liquid filled gauges be used horizontally?

[@solace7288]

Surely orientation does affect the principles but it will be a non suitable choice ergonomically

[@charlesrockey1760]

How to remove glass

[@Skatelle]

Do I need to burp a new gauge if it's already at 0?

[@joshlepley1306]

obviously not

[@MrEngineer377]

How to fix a dry guage?

[@marquelwebb9889]

I have one that has dried out also. I wonder what can I fill it up with

[@marquelwebb9889]

How can i refill my gauge

[@WarrenPuffit]

Whats happens if you do that and the needle doesnt move

[@kodiakcontrolsinc4162]

Thanks for watching. If that happens then pressure build up in the case is not the reason the needle is off of zero. There could be a variety of reasons why the needle is off of zero such as over pressurization, the gear shifted in the gauge, age, etc. If the needle is slightly off of zero and it has an adjustable pointer, then I would suggest trying to adjust the position of the pointer. Take a look at our "How To Fix A Pressure Gauge Off Of Zero" video. That might help.

[@WarrenPuffit]

@@kodiakcontrolsinc4162 i did watch it.. I even took the pressure gauge off and it's still on 40psi after i tried to burp it like ur video showed

[@WarrenPuffit]

@@kodiakcontrolsinc4162 i have a liquid filled pressure gauge and i mibed the fill plug and it still sits on 40psi.. This leads me to believe the gauge is bad

[@michaelc7283]

Hi I bought my pressure gauge a few months ago and now I noticed that it's leaking from the bottom. Is it time for a new one? Or is this common?

[@meghshah8990]

Yes you have to buy new as leakage pressure gauge wont last long

[@michaelc7283]

@@meghshah8990 Yes, it was leaking too much and I just bought a new one. Thanks

[@meghshah8990]

@@michaelc7283 which brand Pressure Gauge it was ? I am manufacturing Pressure Gauges in Mumbai India generally gauges don't get leak from thread you must not buy that same brand gauge again as leakage should not happen in gauge Till you use it for minimum 6 months

[@EarthSurferUSA]

@@meghshah8990 6 months life is good quality? Quality engineer here and machinist, disquieted with today's poor quality products. If government gives you money to produce, I guess you don't have to have quality. But if you actually have free market competition, then poor quality (if price and service are good), is a deal breaker. I am sick of buying junk, and I guess communism only hates profit if the citizenry makes it.

[@meghshah8990]

@@EarthSurferUSA yes I think gauges which you would have bought would have been Chinese...... There products look good from outside inside there quality is nothing just an bullshit

[@UglyLama]

i did this with my guage and its still stuck at 5 psi

[@jennyzidich6795]

dont forget full plate

[@jamesross4350]

I burped mine and it didn't move

[@typhoon2827]

2:45

[@13panda13]

BURP! Ahh.....thats better.

[@MrJS0972]

Dude.. you have to learn protocol on making "how to" videos".. your 3min 8 sec video..way too ling.. you talked fir 2/3 of it... 2min 5 sec before you even started burping of gauge..life is short.. nothing you said helped anyone.. we came to find burping.. so either only provide what you promised.. or lBel video."me ranting nonsense for 2min. 5 sec..then I burp gauge" so we can forward you listening to yourself😊

[@wilson120185]

Take your own advice and move along then.... No need to stop and spend valuable time leaving a rude comment when you could be out burping your gauge