Are you still using an industrial thermometer that is filled with mercury? You may be and not even know it. Unlike some components in pressure systems, industrial thermometers are very hardy and rarely break or fail, negating the need to replace them with any frequency. In normal circumstances this would be a good trait. Unfortunately this longevity has led to many mercury filled thermometers still being in use today.
Are you still using a mercury thermometer?
June 16th, 2010 by Dale Foster, Jr.How to Buy a Pressure Gauge
June 16th, 2010 by Dale Foster, Jr.If you’ve never done it before, or somehow misplaced your old gauge, selecting a replacement pressure gauge can be an intimidating task. But don’t worry, I’ve created this quick and easy guide to walk you through the basics of selecting a pressure gauge.
STEP 1: PRESSURE RANGE
The first thing you need to know when purchasing a pressure gauge is what pressure range (pounds per square inch, or “psi”) you need. Since the accuracy of most pressure gauges is best in the middle third of a gauge, you should always select a gauge with a range that is about twice your normal operating pressure. For example, if you have an air compressor with a normal working pressure of 50 psi you want to select a gauge with a 100 psi range.
How Often is DFS-Gauges Stock Updated?
June 16th, 2010 by Dale Foster, Jr.People often ask me, Dale, How accurate is your online stock listing? Well, I like to think that it’s as accurate as I am.
I believe a good deal of the skepticism about the availability of stock online is due to bad experiences with other Internet retailers. I know that my customers shop online because they need a product immediately and do not have the time to look for it at a store. Generally, online shoppers are accustomed to searching for the product they need, seeing if it is currently in stock, and if it is, submitting an order for it. But how often have you placed an order online only to be notified a few days later that it’s out of stock?
Are your pressure gauges the real deal?
June 16th, 2010 by Dale Foster, Jr.One of the most common phone calls I receive is the one asking how Dale Foster Sales maintains our low prices. Customers will often ask me if the gauges are the brand name that we advertise, or if they are refurbished or used. I have had customers tell me that they had purchased gauges on eBay only to find out that they were refurbished or “similar to WIKA” and not actual brand name parts. I can say with absolute authority that all of the parts and components we sell are 100% genuine, and all are brand new.
We maintain our low prices by establishing strong ties to our manufacturers so that we can ensure a competitive price for parts. For instance, Dale Foster Sales is one of the largest WIKA dealers in the western United States. The volume of our sales and purchases of WIKA components allows us to purchase those parts at a low price. A low price that we then pass on to you.
If you would like to know more about the pressure gauges and related components that we offer, by all means call me at 800-326-6518.