Flow Meters

[TheFishTeen]

Where could I find some inexpensive low range (200 - 800 GPH) flow meters?

All I could find are the Tom Aquatics but I am looking for other options.

 

[TheFishTeen]

Bump. Anyone?

 

[Steved13]

I'm using the Tom's aquatics, so no help, other than it works well for me, simple design.

 

[TheFishTeen]

I'm using the Tom's aquatics, so no help, other than it works well for me, simple design.

Have any pics of it?

How are you implementing it into your tank?

Did you hard plumb it or soft?

 

[TheFishTeen]

Still needing info on these. Anyone???

 

[Allmost]

not sure what you are trying to measure, but you can use a simpler method of counting how many seconds it takes to fill up a cup 1 L .... would work if you want to calculate flow of a reactor or ...

then simply 3600 seconds / [number of seconds it took] = LPH [Litre per hour]

and you can then convert that to GPH.

GL.

 

[TheFishTeen]

not sure what you are trying to measure, but you can use a simpler method of counting how many seconds it takes to fill up a cup 1 L .... would work if you want to calculate flow of a reactor or ...

then simply 3600 seconds / [number of seconds it took] = LPH [Litre per hour]

and you can then convert that to GPH.

GL.

No, I want to be able to see a real-time GPH or GPM count as the water is going into my skimmer (externally fed), reactors and other equipment.

 

[Allmost]

No, I want to be able to see a real-time GPH or GPM count as the water is going into my skimmer (externally fed), reactors and other equipment.

then dont use that method

 

[Steved13]

Have any pics of it?

How are you implementing it into your tank?

Did you hard plumb it or soft?

I don't have any pics, I'll try and get one for you if you need it.

I'm using it on the exit from my UV unit. I'm using hose, so I can still move the unit when needed.

 

[ReeferAl]

Aquatic Ecosystems has some choices. The least expensive is this, $55:
http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/1225/Clamp-On-Water-Flow-Meters

 

[Steved13]

Aquatic Ecosystems has some choices. The least expensive is this, $55:
http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/1225/Clamp-On-Water-Flow-Meters

Looks nice, but the lowest flow rate is 300GPH

 

[TheFishTeen]

Aquatic Ecosystems has some choices. The least expensive is this, $55:
http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/1225/Clamp-On-Water-Flow-Meters

How would I implement this unit? Would I need to drill a hole in the PVC for the socket?