Stand alone flow sensors

CasperOe · Jan 13, 2023

Hi Reefers,

I will be embarking on a journy to take custom plumbing for my Cade 1500 and I would like to add a couple of flow sensors to the setup, mainly on the return pipe and my UV.

Now, I do not run an Apex system; i am quite heavily involved with Reef Factory so I am looking for a different solution

Q: Is there any stand alone flow meters; maybe with local reading/gauge available on the market? - Any recomendations?

Does'nt matter if metric or imperial fittings- i will make either work!

blaxsun · Jan 13, 2023

Something like this?

The Perks of Using A Digital Water Flow Meter | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

When I first started using the Corrente Flowmeter by Perfect Reef Systems, I couldn't have known how much I would really fall in love with this device. Having the Corrente installed on my main reef…

reefbuilders.com

EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal · Jan 13, 2023

blaxsun said:
Something like this?

The Perks of Using A Digital Water Flow Meter | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

When I first started using the Corrente Flowmeter by Perfect Reef Systems, I couldn't have known how much I would really fall in love with this device. Having the Corrente installed on my main reef…

reefbuilders.com

This is cool but doesn't seem to be available any longer.

CasperOe · Jan 14, 2023

Erin1971Texas said:
This is cool but doesn't seem to be available any longer.

Exactly something like this

Thanks..

KStatefan · Jan 14, 2023

Royal Exclusive has some mechanical flow sensors. You also could source elsewhere. Keyence makes a clamp on ultrasonic flow sensor that looks interesting. There are a number of flow sensor manufactures the have a local display option.

https://www.bronkhorst.com/getmedia/42c3235f-4d9d-4c44-93f6-4a2b9e708a51/LIQUI-VIEW-Base-brochure.pdf

srobertb · Jan 14, 2023

There are literally hundreds

I’ve been looking at flow sensors and electric valves the last few days for my new tank build. Since Neptune doesn’t make a 1.5” version I’ve had to branch out as well.

There are ones that plug into a controller, mechanical ones that have a gauge on top, digital, etc.

There is an ultra sonic/clamp on sensor sold for home water mains to track useage and detect leaks that may work as well.

Honestly I wish Flo by Moen wasn’t brass. It has a built in high pressure solenoid and flow meter in one.

Siberwulf · Jan 17, 2023

Tagging this thread as I'm super interested as I'm just setting up my UV, and I've heard some reliability issues with Neptune's flow meters.

CasperOe · Jan 18, 2023

KStatefan said:
Royal Exclusive has some mechanical flow sensors. You also could source elsewhere. Keyence makes a clamp on ultrasonic flow sensor that looks interesting. There are a number of flow sensor manufactures the have a local display option.

https://www.bronkhorst.com/getmedia/42c3235f-4d9d-4c44-93f6-4a2b9e708a51/LIQUI-VIEW-Base-brochure.pdf

I never knew about the Royal Exclusive flow sensors, I will definetly have a look at those!

If they are anything like their return pumps and skimmers it'shard to be disapointed!

braaap · Feb 19, 2023

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gbroadbridge · Feb 19, 2023

There are a lot, but unfortunately many of them are not salt water friendly with exposed magnets internally.

Joe's Coral Reef · Apr 27, 2023

So I believe GHL and Royal use a Huba Control flow sensor. looks like a huba type 210. The 212 has a stand alone display and you can get a 0-10v output.