3/20/2024 0 Comments Rachio flow meter![]() ![]() Ultrasonic: A clamp on meter could read down to 0.1 or less if transducers were spaced far enough apart. Magnetic Meter: Probably the best technology and can read down to 0.2 or less but starts at $1000. Unfortunately, getting a flow meter to read down close to 0 at a low cost is somewhat of a holy grail. Zr100, you are correct that 0.5gpm can be alot of water. I found out from the moderator that I can't promote products so I will respect that and stick to talking about flowmeter technologies in general. We just didn't want customers to expect a bit too much.Īnyway, this looks like a great forum. Unfortunately, people don't know how stable the flow is until after meter is installed. If you have a system that actually stays above the 0.5gpm all the time, it is still quite accurate. ![]() Since flow actually fluctuates in a real system we had a couple users with a drip zone running at 0.6 but would clearly dip below the 0.5 threshold making the meter bounce between 0.0 and 0.6. The statement about totalization was added because even thought it actually is roughly 10% accurate between 0.5 and 0.9, it can't read below 0.5. If you guys ever have any product suggestions, don't hesitate to reach out.Ī quick comment on the 0.5gpm to 0.9gpm note that is referenced in this thread. I just wanted to let you know that we are looking to add wireless for next season. I'm from Everydrop and just wanted to say that I am glad that you have had good experiences with our flowmeter (The Rachio version and our own). Just a bummed that such a slick product is now off the market. If you know what you are doing as a professional you should know when this meter should or shouldn't be installed, know where and how to install it, and understand systems well enough to properly set it up. ![]() It would have been great if it could have at least remained a Pro only product. Unfortunately, since Rachio's wireless protocol for their meter was developed internally, there likely won't be another product that comes out with that same wireless capability.īased on experience, I can see how these could be troublesome installs for non-professionals. Ones that are completely independent from Rachio. The company that made these is working on some new products it looks like. For whatever reason, that business relationship now appears to be over. Sounds like the meter was being made by another company that was private labeling it for Rachio. Looking into things a bit more, this may be a mix between install issues and business issues. ![]()
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