When it comes to finding the right water flow meter for your garden hose, there isn’t really much to consider. The most important factor is that you’ll want your meter to be durable and give you accurate water readings.
Luckily, there are plenty of products on market that are long-lasting and accurate. Here’s our guide to the best water flow meters available in 2024.
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What is a Water Flow Meter?
If you’re wondering how fast your garden hose flows or how much water you’re using with each water, you’ll want to consider investing in a water flow meter.
A Water flow meter allows you to track your water usage and inevitably save on water and costs.
Summer temperatures are increasing annually, which puts tremendous strain on resources like water. With the growing need to keep a close eye on water usage, investing in a water flow meter is an ideal solution for environmentally conscious irrigation.
Water flow meters are mostly used for:
- Gardening
- Pool + Pond Filing
- Lawn Watering
Some other names you may come across for a water flow meter include:
- Flow Gauge
- Flow Indicator
- Liquid Meter
- Flow Rate Sensor
How Does a Flow Rate Meter Work?
A flow meter measures the water quantity and allows you to control your water consumption. Most water flow meters allow you to track your current flow in litres per minute as well as your consumption per day, per season or per session.
Flow rate meters are battery operated and attach to your tap. Modern meters will easily attach to most common tap and hose types.
How Do I Choose A Flow Meter?
Most modern flow meters work pretty well and will be able to cover your everyday gardening needs.
Ideally, choose a garden flow meter that Is digital and mechanical as those work best. Leading meters come with a smart flow meter that regulates everything from pressure to consumption to temperature.
Low cost, low-quality meters aren’t ideal as they generally aren’t as accurate as the higher quality models.
Which is The Most Accurate Flow Water Meter?
Most digital water flow meters are quite accurate. In general, the accuracy of flow measurement devices is around 5%. Again, your quality of meter will affect your accuracy.
If you’re really wanting the most accurate readings, a meter with an electromagnetic sensor is the way to go as it is most accurate.
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Water Flow Meter Reviews
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Water Flow Meter Frequently Asked Questions
How to Install A Water Flow Meter?
Once you’ve purchased the right meter for you, you’ll want to make sure you install it properly to ensure the most accurate readings.
Depending on your meter, you may need a garden hose adapter which allows for easy connection between your meter and your garden hose.
With an adapter you will easily be able to screw your water meter into your and then onto your hose.
Some flow meters, like the Gardena mentioned above, come with their own, easy to use attachments. Meaning you can just pop it into your tap and start monitoring straight away.
How Fast Does/Should A Garden Hose Flow?
When it comes to the general flow speed of a garden hose, most average hoses should sit between 34-64 litres per minute.
Should you notice that your flow rate is far lower, be sure to check your general water pressure.
Explore our list of in-depth reviews for a variety of tools designed to assist you in effectively watering your plants.
Set Up Your Water Flow Meter Today
Water flow meters really are the best way to ensure you have consistent and conservative watering or pool/pond filling. Especially, as the effects of climate change are so evidently visible in our summers, monitoring your water usage is absolutely vital.
Plus, with the significant impacts of technology in water flow meters, these handy little devices are offering you so much more control than ever before.
Save water. Save money. Invest in a water flow meter.
Published on November 6, 2020 by Aussie Green Thumb
Last Updated on October 17, 2024
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Hello
Are there any similar but cheaper products? i want to measure the amount of water flowing out from domestic taps (kitchen sink, bathroom, etc.).
Hi Pratap, I am sure there are a heap of products out there that perform the same function, to varying degrees, but I couldn’t recommend any to you as I haven’t tried any others. I realise $30 may seem a little steep, but from a conservation and plain geek perspective of tracking water usage, I think it is money well spent, and could help save a lot more over it’s useful life 🙂 good luck with your search!
Thanks Jarratt!
I want this device to be used by a community which will actually lead to conservation of water of substantial amount. With import duties, etc, the product’s price rises to USD 70. Using it for all the taps in your home doesn’t seem feasible and people won’t pay for it 🙁
So, I am looking for a cheaper solution.
My research is going on. Hoping for a solution!
Thanks again, the review is excellent and useful!