Typically most water consents will have an ultrasonic inline meter fitted to their consent take.

Meters range from 65mm – 500mm in diameter.

Offer a range of meters from vendors like: Siemens, Kronhe, ABB

Highly reliable and accurate.

Mains power, battery power or solar power options available.

Verification required by National Environmental Standards every 5 years.

Prewired and checked to Watermetrics logger.

Can be used to monitor effluent flows.

Lower purchase costs.

Lower installation costs.

Typically in the medium range of pipe sizes (80mm – 200mm).

Ideal for on farm sub-metering – e.g. pivots.

Easier to service if required – easy to remove and replace.

Can be tuned for specific pipe and flow rates.

Typically for stock tank or washdown water.

20mm – 50mm.

Low price and low installation costs.

More costly in the long run, annual verifications more prone to breaking down and wearing out (replacement equipment required).

Accuracy tends to deviate over time.

Can be interfered with by magnetics – less secure.