my guage leaks

[lcplwan]

I unscrewed it and screwd it back in and it leaks, could it be a bad guage? I checked the oring and its fine.do you think wdp can replace it? or do i have to shell out 40$ for a simple guage?... or can i buy another brand that costs like 15$..?

[mpire123]

Try lubing up the o-ring. As far as buying another one you cannot, since the threads are different from the normal microgauges.

[dark2k2LCD]

blue locktite or teflon tape should do the trick

[Sparco]

Has it leaked from the moment you gassed it up? If so then it's possible that the threads were machined improperly or that the o-ring is torn. Otherwise, try some oil on the o-ring. The gauge should screw in completely under hand tight force and not leak and I strongly urge you to avoid teflon tape. If a shred of the tape gets into your marker it could cause permanent damage.

[lcplwan]

I found out my guage's coil which is made of copper has totally cracked, therefore air was leaking out of the coil and that was the leak. I doubt WDP would replace it, should I even bother? I already ordered a new one anyways.

[Sparco]

It might not hurt to contact the place you bought it from or a certified service center and ask. If you can prove it was a manufacturer's defect then that would be covered under the 6-month warranty.

[lcplwan]

I just dont get why these little things cost 40$!!!!!
they are making at least 350% profit.. I doubt they cost no more than 5$ to make..

[Emmit]

I just dont get why these little things cost 40$!!!!!
they are making at least 350% profit.. I doubt they cost no more than 5$ to make..
if you truly think that you have no idea how much an accurate gauge really costs.

[Worr Angel]

if you truly think that you have no idea how much an accurate gauge really costs.

Emmit is right, guages are pretty expensive to make. Especially accurate guages.

I work at a chemical plant and I am always surprised at how much pressure gauges cost. Even for water service they are expensive.