Drinking Water

The Impact of Fluoride on Pressure Gauges and Diaphragm Seals

11/18/2015 | Raimund Weissner | Pressure

Fluoride is added to drinking water in many areas as an important nutrient for the health of human teeth. Too much fluoride in the water, however, can lead to corrosion of pipes or equipment, including sensitive pressure gauges, pressure transmitters, and diaphragm …

SDWA-Compliant Pressure Gauges are Now Required by Law

11/11/2014 | Hardy Orzikowski | Pressure

Only WIKA offers a NSF International certified pressure gauge to meet the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Although stainless steel was an option, it is expensive, so WIKA engineers crafted a gauge with wetted parts made from lead-free brass that …