Pore Pressure Apparatus

Model HV-EXP231
The equipment consists of : Pressure Gauge, Bourdon tubetype 8 inch dia graduated 0-150 p.s.i. divisions and 0-10.5kg./sq. cm in 0.1, kg./sq. cm, divisions: Monometer. Glass V-tube manometer for measuring low positive pore pressures,negative pore pressures and checking zero error of pressuregauge. It is provided with a mercury trap. (Mercury can besupplied at extra cost)Null indicator. Perspex null inductor with mercury trap andcursor to indicate the mercury level. Burette. 50 ml burette formeasuring the volume change in the soil specimen. Pressurepump is fitted with four sleeve packed valves. Operated bymeans of a hand wheel on the end of the piston rod which isthreaded through the pump cap and gives a smooth, fineadjustment of pressure. With copper coil, and water reservoir. All parts are fixed on a panel suitable for wall mounting andthe unit is tested against leaks upto 150 p.s