Digital Water Meter
General Description
This electronic water meter easily installs at the end of a hose for accurate sailplane water ballast loading. Visit your local hardware store for hose, PVC hose fittings and shutoff valve. Typically when filling a wing tank place a wingstand under the first wing you're filling or both wings if possible so that the wings are horizontal. After you reach the calculated water quantity (gallons or liters) turn off the water then repeat with other wing tank(s). Check your flight, operating or maintenance manual for details on loading water ballast for your sailplane.
The water meter has a large easy to read display and compact lightweight design making it easy to handle. A rugged nylon housing and sealed electronic circuitry provides years of durable use in almost any condition. Two AAA batteries power the small microprocessor for a year and are very easy to replace.
Features
• Flow Range: 3-30 Gallons Per Minute, 10-100 Liters Per Minute• Rugged Construction
• Designed for Indoor/Outdoor Use
• Digital Display
• Large 1/2" Tall Digits
• Maximum Batch Total 9,999
• Approximate Battery Life is 9,000 hrs
• Meter Made in America
Specifications
Materials• Nylon Housing
• Nylon Turbine & Supports
• 316SS Rings
• Tungsten Carbide Shafts
• Ceramic Bearings
End Connections
• NPT Threaded (1" female)
• Garden Hose Adapters Available
Temperature Range
• 130°F
Maximum Pressure
• 150psi
Accuracy
• ± 2.5% (typical... can vary up to 5%)
Weight
• 1.1 lbs.
Installation
• If necessary, remove nozzle from hose.• Apply pipe sealant to all threaded connections.
• Attach meter to hose with arrow on outlet port pointed in the direction of flow.
• If necessary, attach nozzle to meter.
• Hand tighten the meter at the housing ends. Do not use a wrench or similar tools to tighten the meter housing. The plastic housing could be damaged.