Pressure Gauges

Sprinkler system pressure gauges are invaluable tools for maintaining a healthy and efficient irrigation system. By ensuring proper water pressure, they help achieve uniform coverage and extend the life of the system components. In addition to preventing overwatering and underwatering, an irrigation pressure gauge also helps protect your system components like pipes, valves, and sprinklers from pressure damage. Save water and energy by installing a water pressure meter today.

Reading a pressure gauge is an important skill for maintaining an irrigation system. Most gauges display pressure in pounds per square inch (PSI), with a needle indicating the current level. To read it, pay attention to the needle and note the number it points to on the dial while the system is running. This value represents the water pressure at that specific point in the system. It’s important to compare this reading to the recommended pressure range for your irrigation components. If the pressure is too high, your system can experience misting. If the pressure is too low, it can lead to poor coverage.

Choosing the right pressure gauge will help ensure accurate readings for your system. Start by selecting a gauge with an appropriate pressure range for residential systems. You won’t usually need to monitor more than 100 PSI. The connection type is also important. Hose-thread gauges are convenient for quick testing, while inline gauges are a more permanent solution. Accuracy and readability matter, so choose a gauge that you can understand. Some of our most popular water pressure meters are from Aqualine and Hunter, which are both respected names in irrigation.