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How To Properly Store Your Pressure Gauge

By: Paul Francoletti, Product Sales Leader - Process Gauges
October 20th, 2025

This article was originally published on April 11, 2022 and updated on October 20, 2025. Pressure gauges are instruments designed to deliver reliable and accurate readings in demanding applications. Yet, even the most durable gauges can lose accuracy or fail prematurely if they aren’t stored correctly. Many issues that appear as calibration drift or pointer error actually begin long before the gauge is installed—during storage and handling. As a trusted authority in pressure and temperature instrumentation for more than 170 years, Ashcroft has seen how improper storage can shorten the life of an otherwise high-quality gauge. In this article, you’ll learn how to properly store a pressure gauge, how environmental conditions affect performance, and what steps ensure your instruments remain ready for use.