hyd gauge

[retiredmgn]

This the critter I need to 'T' into my FEL line?



GLYCERIN FILLED PRESSURE GAUGES
Brand new. Glycerin damps vibrations, protects against surge pressure.

SPECIFICATIONS0-3000 PSI
2 1/2" dia face
Chrome case
1/4" NPT lower connection
Glycerin filled
Shpg 1 lbs

 

[Zebrafive]

That will work. 3,000 psi should cover your hydraulic max pressure. Glycerin filled nice to have (dampens needle movement for easy reading) but not absolutely required.

 

[retiredmgn]

That will work. 3,000 psi should cover your hydraulic max pressure. Glycerin filled nice to have (dampens needle movement for easy reading) but not absolutely required.

What the heck, it's $16. I'll splurge. It's the $11 shipping that gets me.
So from what I've been reading I should mount it on the line out from the valve heading to the FEL.
I'm at a bit of a loss as to where to tap into said line. Not keen on just cutting into one of the metal lines to install. Have you performed this exercise?

 

[CalG]

This the critter I need to 'T' into my FEL line?

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GLYCERIN FILLED PRESSURE GAUGES
Brand new. Glycerin damps vibrations, protects against surge pressure.

SPECIFICATIONS0-3000 PSI
2 1/2" dia face
Chrome case
1/4" NPT lower connection
Glycerin filled
Shpg 1 lbs

What are you trying to determine by knowing system pressure? The condition of your pump, line losses? Break out force? lifting capacity?

For me, the bucket goes up or it doesn't. Excuse me if you have posted about problem diagnosis.

Cheers

Cal in Vt

 

[kennyd]

I dont think you need to Tee it in and mount it permanently, get a short (24") hose, a coupler and a QD nipple and just test it occasionally.

Here is mine:


And a short video I made:

 

[retiredmgn]

What are you trying to determine by knowing system pressure? The condition of your pump, line losses? Break out force? lifting capacity?

For me, the bucket goes up or it doesn't. Excuse me if you have posted about problem diagnosis.

Cheers

Cal in Vt

Yes. All those things. Currently I have no way of knowing what is going on with the hyd system. I don't know if the dealer set the relief pressure correctly and besides, I just like to be able to monitor things. While you are comfortable if it is simply working there is something to be said to educate, to understand, - what makes it work, how it works, how to determine if things are going south.
Different strokes for different folks.

 

[SSdoxie]

If you want to leave it on permanately to monitor on a ongoing basis, then tee it inot the line between gear pump and inlet of the loader valve. This will give you reading of whatever pressure is required to complete any function at any load.

 

[MHarryE]

The gauge is a simple Bourdon tube type. Inexpensive and good for testing, but don't be surprised if it does not last a long time. Google Bourdon tube. Look for images. You will find illustrations of the internals, a curved tube that straightens with pressure, the amount of straightening being translated into dial movement. I have had gauges placed on the instrument panel for measuring the hydraulic load on some machines, but they were ruggedized for durability and were incredibly expensive compared to the general shop type gauge you have shown. Make sure to place your gauge where you can see it easily from the seat because after having the capability to monitor your system, you will find all kinds of interesting things to observe beside just checking to see if they set the relief right, like relief pressure with cold oil vs. fully warmed up, how close is that boulder on the edge of the field to my loader's limit, etc.

 

[J_J]

You can build one of these hyd test sets or mount the gage in the IN port, in a tee at the loader valve .

You can use it to monitor the hyd system, test the system and observe just how much pressure it take to do a certain job.

 

[LD1]

Sorry for the delay.

I have one on my lift circuit. Its teed in and stays on all the time. I can switch it to any of the circuits if need be. But I keep it on the lift, cause with a little creative math, you can get a good guess of how much weight you have in the bucket.