All hydraulic hose companies that make up hoses have the equipment to
pressure test hoses.
You won't find farm and ranch stores or Napa with this equipment but its
available and the pros will test your hoses for a nominal fee.

Stan Wilder

On Thu, 27 Jun 2002 21:15:49 EDT Richie Chunda <Richiesbad@AOL.COM>
writes:
> In a message dated 6/27/02 11:26:06 AM, afox@CNR.COLOSTATE.EDU
> writes:
>
> << I have never seen a pressure gauge that goes this high. >>
>
> Andrew,
>
> I know from firsthand experience that mechanical pressure gauges
> with a
> maximum reading of 30,000 PSI are known to mankind; I imagine that
> they are
> also available for higher pressure applications.  If nothing else,
> check out
> an oxyacetylene outfit.  You will find an oxygen tank gauge which
> pegs out at
> 4000 PSI.
>
> Richie
>

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