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All Springer/NP/PCP Air Gun Discussion General => PCP/CO2/HPA Air Gun Gates "The Darkside" => Topic started by: kcatx on November 01, 2016, 02:15:32 PM
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I just got a Maximus and noticed for the Maximus built in gauge to show 2000psi the pump itself shows well over 2000PSI-- almost at the 150 bar mark.
Which is to be believed, i.e. which is more accurate? It would seem the pump gauge should be, but not sure.
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In general,pump gauges are more accurate,but a true,reliable reading require a good industrial gauge ,almost to check by comparison.
Industrial gauges are +/-1,5% rated,our gauges are far from this.
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Until you can check against a verified gauge, I would always go with the more conservative of the two. Better to short fill and avoid a potentially dangerous situation.
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Until you can check against a verified gauge, I would always go with the more conservative of the two. Better to short fill and avoid a potentially dangerous situation.
This.
Worked n Gauge-Cal program when I was in the Navy. Tuning a bourdon tube and making the tiny adjustments is fun- if you have standardized equipment. I doubt most of us do, so I always go conservative- better to err and be low than have a surprise :D
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Until you can check against a verified gauge, I would always go with the more conservative of the two. Better to short fill and avoid a potentially dangerous situation.
+1, better to be safe than have half your face blown off.
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While going with the lowest one is THE SAFEST WAY, I would split the difference as long as it was only a couple hundred PSI difference ... if it were 300 or more difference I would likely go with the rifle's gauge.