Attaching pressure gauge to 1" CPVC

[FS7]

I recently plumbed in a pair of 20" filters following my big (backwashing) sediment and hardness/iron/pH filters. I was having problems with turbid water following heavy rains, so I reduced the backwash cycle delay, crowned the ground around the well cap, and installed the two filters. I've gone between the following filter configurations:

1) 5 micron -> 1 micron
2) 5 micron -> iron reducing
3) 1 micron -> iron reducing
4) 1 micron -> 0.5 micron (carbon)

The one I am using is the most restrictive, and it seems like the water pressure bounces around sometimes. I expected this, which is OK as the 1 micron and 5 micron filters are washable. I have a bypass plumbed in so it is easy to change filters.

That said, I would like to add some pressure gauges before and after to figure out what kind of drop I am experiencing over the filters. This will help me figure out when I need to replace them as well. Sharkbite makes what looked like a very expensive solution, albeit all in one - a 1" tee with an attached pressure gauge, all metal. For $50, that is alot. However, I couldn't find any real alternative. Most pressure gauges seem to be hose thread or 1/4" NPT, and these fittings do not seem to be readily available even with a bunch of adapters.

Any ideas?

[daddo]

If you're using a 1/4" npt gauge, use a 1" slip tee with a 1/2" threaded side and this fitting.


This;


and this;





http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1-2-in-.../100081876




 Maybe that will work for you?

[FS7]

If you're using a 1/4" npt gauge, use a 1" slip tee with a 1/2" threaded side and this fitting.


This;


and this;





http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-1-2-in-.../100081876




 Maybe that will work for you?

That would work wonders. Now where do you find the first fitting? That's exactly the sort of thing I was looking for.

[daddo]

You should find them at the box store or your local plumbing supply.

[FS7]

The ones at Home Depot are all PVC, not CPVC. That's the thing, it doesn't even look like CPVC tees like that exist.

[daddo]

Are you running hot water?

Just need to find a good plumbing supply. I've never had trouble getting either.