Replace a pressure Gauge

[Jo]

Hi,

My pressure gage died on me the other day. It's a sand filter that I inherited when I bought the house. To replace the gage, other than turning off the pump, do I need to do anything else?

Thanks, Ben

[Big John]

You may need to be quick while doing it. The water may naturally want to flow, even though the pump is off. You may also need a liitle pipe dope or teflon tape so it won't leak.

[Backglass]

Hi,

My pressure gage died on me the other day. It's a sand filter that I inherited when I bought the house. To replace the gage, other than turning off the pump, do I need to do anything else?

Thanks, Ben

Nope. Put your filter on "closed" first if you have such a position. Dont buy the cheap guages from the pool store...they rust out in a season. Get a nice stainless steel one from Grainger or McMaster and it will last forever.