Propeller Meters
Sparling’s line of propeller flowmeters supplies an economical way to measure cold water in agricultural and municipal environments.
FM132
VertiFlo meters provide an economical meter installation for
accurately measuring flows from wells equipped with
submersible pumps. Equally ideal applications are
installations on the suction side of centrifugal pumps or
similar installations where space limitations and piping
configurations deem it inadvisable to utilize the Sparling
tube-type or conventional saddle type meters. Special
requirements for meter installation are reduced to a
minimum because the meter is installed in a standard
flanged tee.
FM134
VertiFlo meters provide an economical meter installation for
accurately measuring flows from wells equipped with
submersible pumps. Equally ideal applications are
installations on the suction side of centrifugal pumps or
similar installations where space limitations and piping
configurations deem it inadvisable to utilize the Sparling
tube-type or conventional saddle type meters. Special
requirements for meter installation are reduced to a
minimum because the meter is installed in a standard
flanged tee.
FM102
The Series 102 Direct Drive Meters are designed to provide
accurate and reliable flow measurements where mainline
service is required in the municipal and industrial areas.
These meters have been used for over seventy years and
have proven their reputation for rugged, continuous duty
with minimum maintenance.
This meter can be easily maintained or repaired with
standard tools. The mechanical worm and gear drive is
positive and prevents the possibility of slippage and low
readings.
The meter is available as a meterhead only or a meterhead
complete with saddle or tube.
See PDS-110.
FM182 Direct
The Series 182 Direct Drive Meters are designed to provide
accurate and reliable flow measurements where mainline
service is required in the municipal and industrial areas.
These meters have been used for over seventy years and
have proven their reputation for rugged, continuous duty
with minimum maintenance.
This meter can be easily maintained or repaired with
standard tools. The mechanical worm and gear drive is
positive and prevents the possibility of slippage and low
readings.
The meter is available as a meterhead only or a meterhead
complete with saddle or tube.
See PDS-110.
FM182 Magnetic
The Series 182 Direct Drive Meters are designed to provide
accurate and reliable flow measurements where mainline
service is required in the municipal and industrial areas.
These meters have been used for over seventy years and
have proven their reputation for rugged, continuous duty
with minimum maintenance.
This meter can be easily maintained or repaired with
standard tools. The mechanical worm and gear drive is
positive and prevents the possibility of slippage and low
readings.
The meter is available as a meterhead only or a meterhead
complete with saddle or tube.
See PDS-110.
FM142
A Waterworks Intake Meter is an economical and easily
installed meter for large volume flow measurement at the
discharge end of a closed conduit, inverted siphon, and
reservoirs. Existing structures often provide an excellent
mounting for the meter.
FM144
A Waterworks Intake Meter is an economical and easily
installed meter for large volume flow measurement at the
discharge end of a closed conduit, inverted siphon, and
reservoirs. Existing structures often provide an excellent
mounting for the meter.
FM312
Specifically designed to provide accurate and reliable flow
measurement to the irrigation marketplace, Sparling's saddle
flow meter is the ideal solution to trouble-free water flow
measurement in irrigation's severe environments. The saddle
design allows the meter to be used on existing piping, and in
many cases, these meters can replace other saddle flow
meters.
These meters feature cast saddles and gear boxes making
them robust and reliable. The simple and rugged design
ensures that the meter can be maintained using standard
tools.
The design is based on Sparling's proven meters that have
been used in agricultural, municipal and industrial
applications for decades. The meter is perfect for measuring
flow in sprinkler systems and center pivot systems as well as
irrigation systems used in agriculture, golf courses and
nurseries.
MainLine
The MainLine electronic propeller meter was designed to
provide accurate and reliable flow measurement where main
line service is required in municipal and industrial areas.
The Model MainLine features the FT194-II battery powered
electronic rate/totalizer which senses the rotation of the
propeller by means of a magnetic pickup sensor located in
the gearbox. The rate/totalizer and pickup are completely
isolated from the flow stream.
Fewer moving parts combined with a proven Sparling design
relluts in less wear, reduced maintenace costs and longer life.
The FM104/184 Series II is available with an optional 4-20mA
output for remote totalizations using either the Sparling
Model 787, 710 or the customer's remote totalizer with
24VDC power supply. Registration can be changed in the field
with the Sparling Model 705 programmer.
FM112/114
The FM112 and FM114 Propeller meters are drop-in replacements for Sparling's
Masterflo meters.
The FM112 is identical in construction to Sparling's FM102 meters except that the
FM112 features a custom coverplate and propeller center line dimension ('M
Dimension') to allow this unit to replace Masterflo propeller meters without any
changes to the piping or meter tube. The FM114 is identical in construction to
Sparling's FM182 meters except that the FM114 features a custom coverplate and
propeller center line dimension ('M Dimension') to allow this unit to replace
Masterflo propeller meters without any changes to the piping or meter tube.
These meters are designed to provide accurate and reliable flow measurements
where mainline service is required in municipal and industrial environments.
These meters have a proven design and a reputation for rugged, continuous, duty
with minimal required maintenance.
Sparling's propeller meters are ideally suited for clean water applications where
the temperature of the water does not exceed 100°F and suspended solids do not
exceed 0.5%.
Totalizers
Provides mechanical totalization (registration), mechanical
rate indication.
FT190-111
For applications where the environment is unfriendly to a
digital microprocessor device, Sparling has updated its FT190
to incorporate a 4-20mA and scaled pulse output. The FT190
is a rugged mechanical transmitter that has been successfully
used in the field for over thirty years and the FT1990-111
continues Sparling's tradition of highly robust solutions for
the flow metering world.
The FT190-111 mechanical indicator/totalizer is used in
combination with, and mounted on Sparling mechanical
propeller flowmeters to provide mechanical totalization
(registration), mechanical indication (flow rate) and a 4-
20mA and scaled pulse output.
Register Extension
This rigid extension is suggested for pit or other installations
to raise the register clock to a more convenient level for
reading and servicing. The extension is coupled directly to
the meterhead, replacing the original register clock.
Installation can normally be completed in the field without
removing the meter from the line. The original register clock
is relocated on top of the extension.
The original register clock is relocated on top of the
extension. To order an extension, simply specify the distance
requested on the above drawing. Not suitable for Masterflo
Models. Consult Factory.
Tubes and Saddles
Sparling MainLine direct or magnetic drive propeller meters
may be furnished with a flanged tube or with a saddle for
field welding onto the customer's pipe
Tubes
Small tubes up to 3" are provided in heavy duty cast iron.
Larger tubes are epxoy polyamide lined and coated
fabricated steel. Meters 6" and larger are equipped with
three integrally mounted straightening vanes. Flanges are as
required.
150# or 250# AWWA
Saddles
Saddles for meterheads from 6" - 14" are provided in heavy
duty cast steel with the Sparling standard bolt pattern.
Saddles for meterheads from 16" - 72" are fabricated.