What type of gauge monitors both foam concentrate and water pressures simultaneously?

A duplex gauge is specifically designed to monitor two different pressures at the same time, making it particularly useful for applications where two fluids, such as foam concentrate and water, are involved. This dual capability allows a driver/operator to ensure that both the foam and water systems are functioning optimally and provide the necessary data for effective firefighting operations.

By monitoring the pressures of both components simultaneously, the operator can easily identify any issues, such as a blockage or malfunction within either system, thus facilitating timely adjustments to maintain effective firefighting efforts. This simultaneous monitoring is essential for ensuring that the appropriate mix is achieved and maintained, which can have a significant impact on the effectiveness of the firefighting strategy employed.

In other types of gauges, such as pressure gauges, flow meters, and mixing gauges, they tend to focus on either a single fluid or a specific measurement parameter. For instance, a pressure gauge only measures pressure without the ability to monitor two different fluid systems together, while a flow meter measures flow rate rather than pressure. A mixing gauge, on the other hand, is typically utilized to measure the proportion of mixtures rather than maintaining separate pressure readings for foam and water. Thus, the duplex gauge stands out as the most suitable tool for this specific monitoring requirement.