How to Install a Flow Meter in an Irrigation System

The installation of a flow sensor can help you prevent water waste in your system by monitoring water use during and after irrigation run cycles. Let’s take a look at how to install a Hunter flow meter to ensure your system is operating at maximum efficiency at all times. (9 of 11 in series)

[e.a.p]

I installed a flow meter several times, my question is why is the flow meter wire not 18 gauge, like regular irrigation wire?

[isaacaflores]

Great video! Is there a particular reason you used SCH 80 pipe on both ends of the flow meter? Thanks

[kwilliamd]

Install instructions say “hunter flow meters are installed between the master valve and zone valves”, but the video says to install this before the master valve.

In my application it would be far easier to install after the master valve.

Is either acceptable?

[davidmuller]

How can I control multiple flow meters? My PRO-HC has only 2 sensor inputs? I want to control all Zones seperatly on water leackage. Thanks for your answer :) David

[MaxAcceleration]

My flow meter is installed inside, why does the video have it installed outside? What's the pros/cons of inside -vs- outside. Seems to me inside would be better because of freeze protection, easier monitoring, etc.

[mrmegahrtz]

Can these be used as a Home Water Meter? Are they drinking water safe?

[jose.g.a]

Will the flow meter shut a system off if detects high flow or will you need the flow sensor for that ?

[floridainvestmentgroupusa]

I would assume that a 1 inch sensor should not be installed in the blackfkow riser as the placement cannot meet your spacing minimum from fittings?