Cistern Water Gauge

Harold Trosley developed the cistern water gauge prototype in the 1990's. He was a native of Pennsylvania who fell in love with St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands in 1970 and made the island his home. Harold worked for many years with Gordon and Soraya Coffelt and was a loyal friend and dedicated employee. He died suddenly in September, 2003 of a health condition. Just before he died, he had begun selling the gauges to the public. He loved practical jokes, but knew well the frustration of unexpectedly running out of water in a cistern when you are standing covered with soap in a shower. The Coffelts’ company has now taken over production and distribution of the gauge.

Cistern water Gauge operates on air and water pressure. A ¼ inch tube runs from the wall mounted gauge to the bottom of the cistern. When a small amount of air is pumped through the tube, the gauge displays the number of inches of water in the cistern.

Cistern Water Gauge features:

• Maximum water depth of 13 feet 4 inches (4.06 M)

• Reliable, accurate – zero maintenance

• Handcrafted from solid wood with durable polyurethane finish or made of durable black plastic

• Simple to install