The brown paste is applied to a weighted string or rod, and dipped to the bottom of the tank. The section of the paste that touches water, will immediately turn a brilliant red upon contact, then, once the rod is removed, you can determine the depth of the water by the paste that has changed color.
- Water Gauging Paste, is used to test for the presence of water in the bottom of oil, diesel, petrol, gasoline, fuel oil, and kerosene tanks
- The brown paste is applied to a weighted string or rod, and dipped to the bottom of the tank
- The section of the paste that touches water, will immediately turn a brilliant red upon contact, then, once the rod is removed