Fieldpiece SDMN6 Pressure Switch Tester
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Low pressure is the only pressure it can handle. A typical measurement will be less than 1 psi with this device.
The case that came with mine was quite nice. There are four pockets on the bag, if it has that many.
Call the manufacturer if all you need to do is
Actually it can because it has the k terminal on both ends of the cable. Therefore, I always reuse one and stuff it in a supply box and a return box
Selected User Reviews For Fieldpiece SDMN6 Pressure Switch Tester
My HVAC unit is used almost every day by me, as a technician. It is designed to be rugged, and the magnet on the back allows you to operate hands free. Make good use of the "hold" button, and be patient when you are testing pressure switches. Pumps can often take some time to get set before pumping up. Several times when I first started using this, I would smash the "up" button as fast as I could, and then the pump would kick in and you would suddenly be in 10" WC. If you're testing pressure switches, be patient, and press the "hold" button to keep the pressure steady. Despite the fact that pressure switches don't fail frequently, having a tool like this in your boot can help you figure out whether the problem is with the pressure switch or something else. In addition to this, it also comes with a bag that stores all the necessary hoses and attachments for other tests, such as checking gas valves and.
Using this, I was able to diagnose my problem with the Pressure Switch very efficiently. As I was going through numerous diagnostic tests to see what the problem was with my furnace, I found several problems. It looked like the Pressure Switch was the culprit. While I do have prior HVAC experience, I was very confused and the item appeared to not include the proper attachments when I purchased one of the other generic brands of manometers online. I was convinced after watching a couple of videos on YouTube of people using this device to test pressure switches that I should give it a try. The device was very easy to use and led me to discover that the pressure switch was the cause of the failure. I was able to figure out my diaphragm was pulled on the pressure switch. It is a great purchase, I.
* Some people may need a reading that goes into the 1,000th of a decimal. There is one I built that reads into 10,000ths on the BillyBob18 YouTube channel. The SDMN6 and my home built one were dead on at 1inWC in the testing I did, although I don't have video of it. It is incredible how powerful the pressure switch pump is and how easily it can end up damaging your
switch if you fail to use the bleeder adapter for switches without bleed ports (READ INSTRUCTIONS! ). Most metal ones don't have a bleeder built into them). As far as build quality is concerned, the thing is solid from every angle. Please don't let the fact that you need to zero it discourage you. Any changes in atmospheric pressure will cause the atmospheric reference to be altered. In order to enter a new pressure zone, you must re-enter Start at zero and work your way up. As well as fieldpiece support, it is the best. The decision was not regretted. If you don't need it, just buy the 5 because the pressure switch tester adds over 100 dollars to the price of the SDMN5.
The best tool ever This is accurate and reliable information. Integration of the pressure switch tester into this small form factor is well thought out and a very good engineering exercise. There used to be a pressure switch tester sold separately by Fieldpiece (I think it was Its nearest rival, the pressure switch tester, had been stopped and replaced by the current version. Is the additional $100 price tag for the pressure switch tester justified? I don't know. A small 6v vacuum pump and some additional silicone tubing are not cheap, so you should consider a vaccum pump first. Then again, that's what they get to charge for innovation, for convenience, and for being the only one to offer it (Fieldpiece being the only one to do so). Therefore, I am not able to complain. This product is different from others. How exactly does it work? Differential pressure sensors are used in other brands and unbranded (Chinese) manometers as well. Each of the ports on the Fieldpiece is equipped with a pressure sensor. When measuring static pressure, the power supply enables us to read each port separately when we have both probes inserted in a duct or plenum. There are other manometers that are only capable of differential readings for this purpose. The accuracy of stand-alone sensors tends to be better as well. In general, a drift in one will not have any effect on A warranty repair is also straightforward, since the failure is simply a problem with the pressure sensor.
One important thing to keep in mind is that Fieldpiece only covers warranties if you purchase it from one of their authorized resellers, whether directly or via If a Fieldpiece product was sold by Amazon and shipped by them, the warranty is not honored. A list of resellers can be found on their website (most of whom, like them, sell on Amazon as well). This is an expensive piece of equipment, so make sure you check before you buy it.
For calibrating pressure switches on large air handlers, this tool works great. It's my job to stay on top of high and low static safety switches as well as filter alarms as part of my duties in the controls department. That process was so much simpler and more accurate with this meter. As an option, I crimped a few alligator clips to the test leads so it would be more convenient to connect to different pressure switches. Easy to do instead of counting turns and hoping you reach the setpoint you are looking for. Having extra batteries is a good idea since it burns through batteries quite quickly.
This is a great Furthermore, it is the only pressure switch tester available for sale. You can actually tell when the switch is closed by monitoring the lights, or you can test it to see when it Having been in the HVAC industry for ten years, I know what I'm doing. Usually, I replace the switch in case it sticks or if there is water in it. It has only happened on a very rare occasion that I have needed to use this tool. Introducing another great piece of equipment from FieldPiece. The shipping from Amazon is always fast and the packaging is excellent.
Now the port number 1 on a natural gas pressure setup points at It was never the same again. Don't just buy a cheap camera. While it could be more expensive, you will not make a fool of yourself in front of a client.
The HVAC techs will find this to be a valuable tool. The process of diagnosing a faulty pressure switch is quick and easy. My university has been using it for a few months now, and it has already saved me.
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