"Reversing" Harris Flowmeter Fittings

[cornemuse]

I picked up a Harris model 355 flowmeter. I cant use it without doing a lot of changing things in my welding area. Well, I can, but the (tank) pressure gauge would be facing the wall. In view, outtput side would be about ½" away from the garage door hinges. this bothers me. The gauge sticks out a little past the side of the (125 cf) bottle.
My question is:

Can I simply take the input/output fittings & swap them?

Theres no place/opening, threaded or not, on the back.
It will be for argon.
The tube/pellet/indicator is easily turned to where ever I want.
I'm just asking before taking it apart.
Its not a rush, I have a regulator type guage that came with the welder. (Thermal-Arc TA-185)

-corne-

[M J D]

You would have to post a picture at least. The flow gauge is the low pressure side, gauge high pressure side. I would say no.

[Denis G]

You could replace the back stem high pressure gauge with a bottom stem one. When you flip the flowmeter around, you'd be able to see the tank pressure looking down. Not ideal, but I can't think of many options you have. Usually you use that gauge only occasionally to check for adequate supply.

[Gamble]

I tried this on mine, you can't do it. I forgot why, either flow was directional or some other internal issue. Some places sell the same flowmeter with them reversed for this reason

[walker]

Can you swap the location of your blow pipe and chanter and still play Steam Train to Mallaig? No, you can’t.

[Rondo]

Inlet Outlet swap is a No. You can spin the gauge out and install a 90 degree fitting or similar. Or a 45 or 90 on the inlet but it needs to be a high pressure elbow. 4K #s to be safe. Western Enterprises or Superior have these.

[Rondo]

I picked up a Harris model 355 flowmeter. I cant use it without doing a lot of changing things in my welding area. Well, I can, but the (tank) pressure gauge would be facing the wall. In view, outtput side would be about ½" away from the garage door hinges. this bothers me. The gauge sticks out a little past the side of the (125 cf) bottle.
My question is:

Can I simply take the input/output fittings & swap them?

Theres no place/opening, threaded or not, on the back.
It will be for argon.
The tube/pellet/indicator is easily turned to where ever I want.
I'm just asking before taking it apart.
Its not a rush, I have a regulator type guage that came with the welder. (Thermal-Arc TA-185)

-corne-

The problem with switching inlet / outlet is that your high pressure would come in on the wrong side of the needle and seat. It would likely blow the flow tube.

[cornemuse]

Thanks to all, I will live with it.