How to calibrate a Fuel Meter?
- If you buy a Fuel Meter, it is normally pre-calibrated at the factory. However, after some time, you may want to check the integrity of the meter.
- Find a container with the known volume of the fluid
- Fill the container with the known volume
- This video is originally produced by Fill-Rite.
- Fill Rite is a well-known manufacturer of fuel management products.
- In this case, Fill Rite recommended using a 5 Gallon proving can
Once your container is filled, check the Meter register
If it is showing the exact quantity, the meter is working well and does not need recalibration
If the meter shows more or less than the known quantity, the calibration screw can be used to adjust
Normally all manufacturers have this recalibration screw or some similar method to make adjustments, but the method is the same and they normally all provide an easy way to make sure the meter is able to be adjusted on site if necessary.
