This is the genuine Fluidra replacement pressure gauge for the Alicante \u00d8600 sand filter with a 1\u00bd” top-mounted multiway valve. Rated to 3 kg\/cm\u00b2, it threads directly into the standard 1\/8″ BSP port on the filter head, giving a clear, at-a-glance reading of system pressure during filtration, backwash and all other valve cycles. Monitoring filter pressure is essential for knowing when backwashing is required and for detecting blockages or air locks before they cause damage.<\/p>\n
This gauge is a factory spare part for the Fluidra Alicante \u00d8600 sand filter (1\u00bd” connections, 2.5 kg\/cm\u00b2 maximum working pressure, top valve). Always confirm your filter model and thread size before ordering. If your filter uses a different gauge port thread, this part will not fit.<\/p>\n
A correctly calibrated gauge gives you a reliable baseline reading from the first start-up, so you can spot a 0.3\u20130.5 kg\/cm\u00b2 pressure rise that signals a dirty filter bed in need of backwashing. Aftermarket gauges may not be calibrated to the same tolerance, leading to missed or false alarms. Genuine Fluidra parts are manufactured to the same specification as the original component, ensuring long-term accuracy and a leak-free threaded seal.<\/p>\n
Switch off the filtration pump and depressurise the filter before removing the old gauge. Wrap the 1\/8″ BSP male thread with PTFE tape for a reliable seal, then hand-tighten and snug up with a spanner \u2014 do not over-torque. Note the baseline pressure on first start-up and check the gauge condition weekly as part of routine filter maintenance.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"