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Why is the dial reading on uninstalled gas density meters not at zero position (relative pressure) or 1 atm (absolute pressure)?

The reason why the pointer of SF6 density meter/monitor is not at zero position is because of the built-in temperature compensation mechanism. When the ambient temperature changes, the bimetal chip deforms due to the temperature change, which drives the pointer to deflect. However, the temperature compensation is meant to target SF6 gas, not atmospheric air. Therefore, when the ambient temperature exceeds 20 ℃, the pointer will tend to deflect downward; when the ambient temperature is below 20 ℃, the pointer will deflect upward. This accuracy of the gauge will perform normally when installed onto SF6 gas tanks.


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233 W 1st St #210, North Vancouver, Canada
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233 W 1st St #210, North Vancouver, Canada
info@lansoinstruments.com