– Vertiflo Vertical Flow Meter

Sparling VertiFlo meters are ideal for installations where space limitations or piping configurations preclude the use of Sparling MainLine tube or saddle mounted meters, for measuring flows from wells equipped with submersible pumps and installations on the suction side of centrifugal pumps.

Vertiflo meters are economical - the meter is installed in a standard flanged tee and can be configured for up or down flow conditions.

INSTALLATION—VertiFlo meterheads are drilled with 150 lb or 300 lb flanged tee requirements, as specified, and are simply bolted into position. The length of the meter drop pipe is manufactured to overall dimensions as stated in the customers order.

For down-flow installations, the straightening vanes are supplied integrally welded to the drop pipe and no further work is required. For up-flow, three straightening vanes are recommended to be welded, or bolted, upstream of the meter.

SPECIFICATIONS—

Temperature Limits

Materials of Construction

Direct Drive / Magnetic / Fire Hydrant / Irrigation / Waterworks / Home

Model 142 – Waterworks Intake Meter

Economical and easily installed, the Waterworks Intake meter is designed for large volume flow measurement at the discharge end of a closed conduit, inverted siphon or reservoir. The meter can often be mounted on existing structures.

The conical shape and flexing properties of Sparling's propeller design minimizes maintenance by allowing it to shed debris such as clumps of algae or rags without damage. The wetted drop pipe, propeller shaft and bearing housing are hefty brass or steel castings that are designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. Materials used are resistant to normal water corrosion but are not guaranteed against chemical or electrolytic attack.

INSTALLATION—The meter propeller, fully submerged and facing the center of the flow at the discharge end of a pipe, closed conduit, or inverted siphon, is suspended from a pipe column attached to a wall or simple support structure. Concrete pipe or a simple culvert structure is a satisfactory meter tube. Gate valves or other obstructions should be at least ten pipe diameters upstream from the meter.

SPECIFICATIONS—

Materials of Construction

Direct Drive / Magnetic / Vertiflo / Fire Hydrant / Irrigation / Home

Model 312 – Irrigation Low Pressure Meters

	Sparling Irrigation Meters were specifically designed for the irrigation market to provide accurate and reliable flow measurement. Irrigation meters are available factory calibrated and ready to mount to your existing pipe or mounted on plain end steel tubes.
	INSTALLATION — This meter may be installed at any convenient angle in a full flowing suction or discharge line. Avoid a valve, fitting or obstruction directly upstream from the meter propeller. At least five diameters of straight pipe upstream and one diameter downstream from the meter are recommended.

SPECIFICATIONS—

Temperature Limits

Materials of Construction

Mounting Options

Direct Drive / Magnetic / Vertiflo / Fire Hydrant / Waterworks / Home

Model 162 – Fire Hydrant Meter

Sparling's Fire Hydrant Meter is fitted for fire hydrant connection and is designed to measure flows from 35 gpm up. The pressure drop through the meter is approximately one pound per square inch at 200 gallons per minute.

Weighing only 20 lbs., it is convenient to carry and attach. Installation on fire hydrant and connection to hose can be made in one minute.

The connections are 2-1/2-inch National Fire Hose, 7-1/2 thread coupling and spigot. 3" Standard National Pipe Thread tapped both ends may be supplied if preferred.

Materials of Construction

Direct Drive / Magnetic / Vertiflo / Irrigation / Waterworks / Home

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