SECTION 15130 - THERMOMETERS AND PRESSURE GAUGES
PART I - GENERAL
1.1
1.2
RELATED DOCUMENTS:
A.
Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division-1 Specification sections, apply to work of this section.
B.
This section is Division-15 Thermometers and Pressure Gauges section, and is part of
each Division-15 section making reference to thermometers and pressure gauges specified
herein.
C.
Division-15 General Mechanical Requirements apply to work of this section.
SUMMARY
A.
Meters and gauges specified in this section include the following:
1.
Temperature Gauges and Fittings.
2.
a.
Digital Thermometers.
b.
Thermometer Wells.
c.
Temperature Gauge Connector Plugs.
d.
Pressure Gauges and Fittings.
a.
b.
c.
1.3
1.4
Pressure Gauges.
Pressure Gauge Valves.
Pressure Gauge Connector Plugs.
QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A.
Manufacturer’s Qualifications: Firms regularly engaged in manufacture of thermometers
and/or pressure gauges, of types and sizes required, whose products have been in
satisfactory use in similar service for not less than 5 years.
B.
Temperature and Pressure Gauge Types: Provide temperature and pressure gauges of
same type by same manufacturer.
SUBMITTALS:
A.
Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical product data, including installation
instructions for each type of thermometer and pressure gauge.
B.
Shop Drawings: Submit manufacturer's assembly-type shop drawings for each type of
valve, indicating dimensions, weights, materials, and methods of assembly of components.
C.
Maintenance Data: Submit maintenance data and spare parts lists for each type of
thermometer and pressure gauge. Include this data, product data, and shop drawings in
Maintenance Manual; in accordance with requirements of General Conditions.
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PART II - PRODUCTS
2.1
DIGITAL THERMOMETERS:
A.
General: Provide digital thermometers, designed and constructed for use in service
indicated variable angle, light powered.
B.
Case: High impact ABS.
C.
Range: -40/300°F.
D.
Display: 3/8" LLD digits.
E.
Accuracy: 1% of reading or 1°F, whichever is greater.
F.
Resolution: 1/10° between -19.9°/199.9°F.
G.
Recalibration: Internal potentiometer.
H.
Lux Rating: 10 lux.
I.
Update: 10 seconds.
J.
Ambient Operating: -30/110°F.
K.
Sensor: Glass passivated thermistor.
L.
Stem Assembly: Industrial Glass.
M.
Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide glass thermometers of
one of the following:
1.
2.
3.
2.2
2.3
Weiss Instruments, Inc.
Weksler
Trerice
THERMOMETER WELLS:
A.
General: Provide thermometer wells constructed of brass or stainless steel, pressure rated
to match piping system design pressure. Provide 2" extension for insulated piping. Provide
cap nut with chain fastened permanently to thermometer well.
B.
Manufacturer: Same as thermometers.
TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE GAUGE CONNECTOR PLUGS:
A.
General: Provide temperature gauge connector plugs pressure rated for 500 psi and 200
degrees F (93 degrees C). Construct of brass and finish in nickel-plate, equip with ½" NPS
fitting, with self-sealing valve core type neoprene gasketed orifice suitable for inserting
1/8" O.D. probe assembly from dial type insertion thermometer. Equip orifice with
gasketed screw cap and chain. Provide extension, length equal to insulation thickness, for
insulated piping.
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B.
Manufacturer: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide temperature gauge
connector plugs of one of the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
2.4
HEATING WATER PRESSURE GAUGES: (Liquid Filled)
A.
General: Provide pressure gauges of materials, capacities, and ranges indicated, designed
and constructed for use in service indicated. Liquid filled.
B.
Type: Liquid filled for use with temperature up to 200°F.
C.
Case: 4-1/2" type ABS.
D.
Dial: White aluminum with black permanently etched markings.
E.
Window: Clear glass.
F.
Tube: Phosphor bronze.
G.
Socket: Brass with restrictor.
H.
Pointer: Black anodized aluminum, adjustable.
I.
Movement: Stainless steel rotary type with bushings.
J.
Accuracy: 1% of full scale.
K.
Connection: 1/4" male NPT, Provide pressure snubber, for water service.
L.
Range: Conform to the following; place operating pressure in mid-range.
M.
1.
Vacuum: 30" Hg - 15 psi - 30 psi, as needed.
2.
Water: 0 - 100 psi - 160 psi, as needed.
Manufacturer: Marsh Instrument Co. X32508P or equal by one of the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
2.5
Peterson Equipment Co.
SISCO
Universal
Flow Design
U.S. Gauge
Marshalltown
Trerice.
Weiss.
Weksler.
PRESSURE GAUGE VALVES:
A.
General: Provide pressure gauge valves between pressure gauges and gauge tees on
piping systems. Use 1/4" ball valve with tee handle.
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PART III – EXECUTION
3.1
INSPECTION:
A.
3.2
3.3
Examine areas and conditions under which meters and gauges are to be installed. Do not
proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected ina manner
acceptable to Engineer.
INSTALLATION OF WELLS:
A.
General: Install Owner furnished thermometer and temperature sensor wells where shown
on the drawing. Thermometer wells will be 3/4" IPS. Sensor wells will be 1/2” IPS.
B.
Locations: Exact location to be determined by the Owner.
C.
Installation: Install in piping tee where indicated, in vertical upright position. Fill well with
oil or graphite. Secure cap.
D.
Temperature Gauge Connector Plus: Install in piping tee where indicated, located on pipe at
most readable position. Secure cap.
INSTALLATION OF PRESSURE GAUGES:
A.
General: Install pressure gauges in piping tee with pressure gauge bar stock valve located on
pipe at most readable position.
B.
Locations: Install in the following locations and elsewhere as indicated:
1.
C.
At suction and discharge of each pump, manifolded single gauge. See detail on the
drawings.
Pressure Gauge Valves: Install in piping tee.
END OF SECTION 15130
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