Flat Panel High-Pressure Gauge Glass
FA gauge glass is a water level indicator that allows the user to visually inspect liquid levels. It’s nonintrusive, which means the equipment does not experience downtime.
Basic sight glasses have glass tubes connected to the bottom of the tank at one end and the top of the tank at the other. The liquid level in the sight glass is the same as in the tank.
Gauge Glasses for Boilers
A boiler has unique requirements. If the liquid is hazardous or under pressure, as in a boiler, the pressure of the water below and the steam above is equal, so any change in the water level will be seen in the gauge. The glass must be mostly enclosed within a frame to prevent damage or breakage. It is essential to keep the water at the specified level. Otherwise, the top of the firebox will be exposed, creating an overheating hazard and causing damage and possibly catastrophic failure.
A flat-type glass gauge is needed for higher pressures, as in certain boilers. A flat panel gauge consists of a heat-treated glass plate bolted into a steel or bronze housing. Flat glass gauges provide direct observation of the liquid level in a boiler.
Why Flat Panel Gauge Glass at United Brass Works is The Best
The flat panel high-pressure gauge glasses at United Brass Works are bolted into bronze housings with threaded ends. They are designed to comply with boiler and pressure vessel code requirements and are 100% pressure tested. Our sets are available in slow-opening or quick-opening configurations with ball checks. The glass is a unique composition made to resist high temperatures and the effects of steam. The assembly is easy to dismantle for cleaning and routine maintenance. The gauge reading is obvious. These features make them efficient boiler water level indicators.
To check that the device is offering a correct reading and the connecting pipes to the boiler are not blocked by scale, the water level needs to be “bobbed” by quickly opening the taps in turn and allowing a brief spurt of water through the drain cock.
Find The Flat Panel High-Pressure Gauge Glass You Need
United Brass Works has flat panel high-pressure gauges in sizes 5 and 7 in both quick and slow opening configurations. Click on the links below to get specifications on the one you’re looking for. If you don’t see exactly what you need, contact us. We may be able to design a custom solution for you.