Compact Size Big Performance
A rare earth magnet is located within the red PVDF float of the new F-300 flowmeters. When the magnet passes through the Alarm Trigger Zone (Hysteresis) of the Sensor Accessory, the built-in contact closure switch sends a signal to external devices.
Note: Two alarms can be placed onto one meter to obtain both 'Flow Switch' and 'Flow Sensor' capabilities.
Features
- NSF 50 LISTED 1", 1.25", 1.5", 2" (L2), 2.5", 3", 4", and 6" (L3) - Horizontal flow only
- Well suited for closed pipe installations
- Easy to read dual scale (GPM / LPM), screen printed on both sides of the meter body
- Acceptable for outdoor installations (direct sunlight okay)
- Pitot Tube (impact tube) design makes it easy to install on existing pipe
- One piece, machined acrylic meter body, annealed for added strength and chemical resistance
- Included SS clamps and gasket seal
- Standard and Low Flow options available
- For use on PVC or Copper Pipes (refer to literature)
Specifications
- Pipe Requirements: IPS inch pipe size (ASTM-D-1785)
- Max. Psi (bar): 150 PSI (10.3 bar) @ 70 F (21 C)
- Max. fluid temp.: 190 F (88 C) @ 0 PSI
- Max. ambient temp.: 14 to 110 F/ -10 to 43 C
- Note: Temperature & Pressure ratings of meter only. Actual pipe rating may vary.
- Full scale accuracy: +/- 5%
- Power requirement: No power required
- Enclosure: NEMA 4X (IP56)
- Approximate shipping wt:
- 1"-4" units: 1 lb. (.45 kg)
- 6"-8"units: 2 lb. (.91 kg)
Simple
- Reduced straight pipe requirements by 50%
- Calibrated to measure flow in SH40 / SCH 80 (ASTM D-1785), Copper Tube, and PN10 / PN16 PVC (DIN 8062)
- Measure flow from 2 to 10 feet per second (pool industry standard)
- Same simple installation, install in 2 minutes or less
Value
- Durable CBC-machined body for high quality and improved accuracy
- priced competitively
- Less than 1 PSI pressure drop
- New UV and chemical resistant red cap and non-stick red float
- No metals in fluid path. Safe to use with salt chlorine generators
Safety
- Optional F-300S flow switch provides a dry contact capable of triggering chemical pump or other external equipment
Materials of Construction
- Meter Body:Cast Acrylic
- Float: Standard range models = 316SS - Low range models = Teflon
- Gasket: Neoprene
- Pipe Clamp: 300 series Stainless Steel
- Pitot screw: 1"thru 2" models only - 300 series stainless Steel
Installation Requirements
Minimum Straight Pipe Length Requirements - The meter's accuracy is affected by disturbances such as pumps, elbows, tees, valves, etc., in the flow stream. Install the meter in a straight run of pipe as far as possible from any disturbances. The distance required for accuracy is 10 times the nominal pipe diameter before the meter and 4 times the nominal pipe diameter after the meter.
Mounting location
- F series meters must be mounted at the vertical (twelve o'clock) position
- Must be mounted on horizontal pipe only
- U & D series meters must be mounted on vertical pipe only
- The pipe must be completely full of water at all times
- See the minimum straight length of pipe requirement chart above
- The meter can accurately measure flow from one direction only
- U-series meters measure upward flows only
- D-series meters measure downward flows only