The flow switch sends a signal to a device, such as a pump, to turn on or shut off. Single pole, doublethrow snap switch hardened stainless steel bearings minimize friction. Series fs43 continued general purpose liquid flow switches note. However because of space limitations, the only available installation may be in a vertical section of pipe. Mcdonnell miller series fs43 liquid flow control serves the widest variety of applications. Before using product, read and understand instructions. Liquid flow series fs43 general purpose liquid flow switches overview.
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Dwyer we anderson series fs2 vane flow switch, paddle, 1 male npt, 145 psig max. The flow switch should be located in a horizontal section of pipewhere there is a straight horizontal run of at least 5 pipe diameters on each side of the flow. We are committed to ensuring that the individuals whose details we hold understand our privacy practices. Features and benefits universal design serves the widest variety of applications for starting or stopping electrically operated equipment such as signal lights, alarms, motors, automatic burners, metering devices and others replacement for common flow switches from johnsonpenn, pottertaco, watts, hydrolevel and other manufacturers 1. Flow switches selection tool flow switches air flow quick view. Liquid flow switches can be used to help regulate systems such hydronic heating, plumbing, water cooling. The flow switch should be located in a horizontal section of pipewhere there is a straight horizontal run of at least 5 pipe diameters on each side of the flow switch. Series fs43continued general purpose liquid flow switches note.
Series fs43 general purpose liquid flow switch 246796 pipe flow no flow size npt maximum maximum in. Home series fs43 general purpose liquid flow switches. The series fs43, fs8w and fs5 may be used in this situation as they will generally operate satisfactorily when installed in a vertical pipe. Npt two electrical knockouts allows connection from. Mcdonnell miller series fs43 general purpose liquid flow paddle switches. Rugged flow switch for liquids teflon sleeve mounting allows the paddle to swing in both directions so can handle backflow switches only in one direction. Flow switches can be used for air conditioning, heating and hydronic systems, among other applications. A flow switch is an instrument that monitors the flow of steam, air, or liquid.
Fs43 installation instructions mm601j control components. Determine which switch action is required for the flow switch. Switch is ideal for generalpurpose applications requiring lowflow rate sensitivity and is suitable for use in starting and stopping electricallyoperated equipment. Mm 601revi series fs43 general purpose liquid flow switch.
Replacement for common flow switches from johnsonpenn, pottertaco, watts, hydrolevel and other. S i z e 111 3 2 as 1 x 1 x 1 1 furnished only npt tee trim 11. Position of the flow switch installing the flow switch in a horizontal run of pipe is recommended. Users guide thermocouples, pressure transducers, flow. Hardened stainless steel bearings minimize friction. Universal design serves the widest variety of applications. Wfs1001h water flow switch product specification sheet application the paddle type spdt wfs series are designed to provide excellent performance where accuracy, reliability, and rugged construction are required used in liquid flow lines carrying water or any fluid neither harmful to brass and phosphor bronze nor classified as a hazardous fluids. Sensitivity adjusting screw makes flow adjustment easy.
If the flow rate in the pipe exceeds the series fs43 kfactor maximum adjustment on the flow switch use the following formula to change the paddle length. General purpose liquid flow paddle switches industrial. For starting or stopping electrically operated equipment such as signal lights, alarms, motors, automatic burners, metering devices and others. General purpose fs43 flow switch universal design serves the widest variety of applications. Size 111 32 as 1 x 1 x 1 1 furnished only npt tee trim 11 2 pipe size 11 4 x 11 4 x 1 npt tee 11 4 paddle with template paddle must be bowed for insertion into 11 4 tee 21 16 as 11 2 x 11 2 x 1 npt tee 11 2 furnished only paddle must be bowed for insertion into 11. Flow switches xylem applied water systems united states.
Series fs43t general purpose liquid flow switch before using product, read and understand instructions. Two electrical knockouts allows connection from either end. If the flow rate in the pipe exceeds the series fs43 kfactor. General purpose liquid flow switches series fs43 xylem.
The flow switch may be installed in a vertical pipe if the flow is in the upward direction. Single pole, double throw snap switch hardened stainless steel bearings minimize friction sealed monel bellows. An efficient flow switch from grainger can accurately monitor the flow of air, steam or liquid, then send a signal to a pump to turn itself on or itself shut off. Also other products like heat pumps, gas meters, gas regulators, pressure gauges, pressure regulators, control valves, globe valves, openclose ball valves, butterfly valves, valves with rotary actuators, ball valves are pressure independent. Used for starting or stopping electrically operated equipment such as signal lights, alarms, motors, automatic burners and metering devices. Flow switch sensors with an electrical contact output at a specific flow rate have different types of switches, which are paddle, thermal, piezo, and shuttlepiston. Click here for more info on mcdonnell miller flow switches. Series fs43 general purpose liquid flow switches xylem.