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Title: Re: Best pressure gauge for Jensen 20
Post by: Jim on July 16, 2024, 08:10:25 pm

I made these fixtures up years ago so I could retain the whistle, SV and have a gauge.

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Title: Re: Best pressure gauge for Jensen 20
Post by: krypto31337 on July 15, 2024, 01:49:52 pm

https://www.ebay.com/itm/283853920576

This is the smallest 0-30 PSI gauge I have found.

Title: Re: Best pressure gauge for Jensen 20
Post by: Stoker on July 15, 2024, 09:22:38 am

I will second Gil's recommendations, but if you want to DIY then small pressure gauges in the 30 PSI range are available from multiple sources, like ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/115385897140?

However, the problem being that you will need to make an adaptor to fit the Jensen threads!

I will add that you really don't NEED a pressure gauge, as your Safety Valve will actually be all the pressure indicator you really need, but I will also add that having a pressure gauge is sort of fun and does add another dimension to steaming up!!!

Title: Re: Best pressure gauge for Jensen 20
Post by: RedRyder on July 15, 2024, 09:02:15 am

You can check with Bruce   ( @St Paul Steam (https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/index.php?action=profile;u=3) ). He may have available one of his nicely made adapters that places a gauge right above the steam dome.

Or

You can call Jensen and order a gauge and adapter which works great but you give up the hole for the whistle.

Gil

Title: Best pressure gauge for Jensen 20
Post by: 1stimestm on July 15, 2024, 08:06:25 am

Being new to the hobby I am trying to start off right. What do you folks suggest as the best pressure gauge for a Jensen 20g? Thank you in advance!