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Wher do i buy flow meter

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by fmsill, Feb 16, 2010.

  1. fmsill Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Just wondering if anyone knows where i can get a flow meter that reads over 250 gph, toms makes one but its not rated for saltwater. I want one for my steralizer that needs 290 gph. I realize i can just run the water in a bucket to figure it out but i want a way to constantly monitor it. I know alot of people say not to run one but i just use it as a safeguard when i add fish to my main tank! better safe than sorry lol
     
  2. adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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  3. fmsill Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Adam, That flow meter isnt for use in saltwater use just freshwater. Thanks for the response!
     
  4. adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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    O ****, sorry. I didn't look close enough! haha. I'll do some more digging!
     
  5. adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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    Everything for saltwater that is greater than the 250 gallon meter is way to expensive. If I were you, I'd buy the 250 one, slowly crank up the pump to 250, then just let it go a smidge past so you have roughly 290. If you do it right, it won't be more than 10 gph off.
     
  6. fmsill Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Adam, from the looks of it thats what i will have to do. Like you said over 250 their expensive plus you have to have to drill a a hole in the water line and clamp it onto the water line. they use a rubber seal between the water line and meter im not sure if i trust that. a couple hundred gallons of water on the floor from a leaking seal would prob be bad thing lol. one with a hose barb or in line would be better! I looked online for abought a hour and cant find anything. well if anyone else  has any input i would apreciate it.
    Brian
     
  7. FlyingMoray Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I have always found it easiest to use a stopwatch and measuring cup. Do a little simple math and you have your flow rate.
     
  8. FlyingMoray Experienced Reefkeeper

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    BTW, I was a math major [​IMG]
     
  9. matt1971 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Priceless.
     

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