Description
Akroflow Portable Flow Meter by Akron Brass
The most accurate firefighting flow meter for hose testing, training, and operations in Australia.
The Akron Brass AkroFlow Portable Flow Meter delivers reliable flow readings in litres per minute (LPM) and gallons per minute (GPM), giving fire crews and trainers the precision they need on the fireground. Designed for use with three common hose sizes (38 mm/1.5″, 45 mm/1.75″, and 65 mm/2.5″), AkroFlow makes flow testing and pump checks simple, fast, and dependable.
Lightweight, compact, and always ready to go, AkroFlow is the go-to portable flow meter for Australian firefighters.
Key Applications
- Calibrate and verify fire suppression equipment
- Test pump performance under real conditions
- Train and teach fire service hydraulics
- Measure flows for nozzles and portable monitors
Why Choose AkroFlow?
- Best-in-Class Accuracy – ±1% (outperforms competitor flow meters)
- Durable Build – corrosion-resistant composite body, stainless steel electrodes, aluminium inlet/outlet
- Ready When You Are – no charging, no calibrating, replaceable lithium batteries
- Portable Design – under 2.3 kg (5 lbs), just 305 mm (12″) long
AkroFlow helps Australian fire brigades, industrial teams, and training providers achieve accurate, repeatable flow measurements every time.
Technical Specifications
- Flow Range: 40–2,270 LPM (6–600 GPM)
- Hose Sizes: 38 mm (1.5″), 45 mm (1.75″), 65 mm (2.5″)
- Flow Device: Electromagnetic
- Thread Options: NH, BSP, NPSH
- Power: 6 × AA Lithium cells (replaceable), approx. 1 year in use/3 years dry. Low battery indicator “Lo Batt”.
- Ingress Protection: IP64, NEMA 4X
- Operating Temp Range: -12 to 54 °C (10 to 130 °F)
- Storage Temp Range: -40 to 80 °C (-40 to 176 °F)
- Dimensions: Length 305 mm (12″), Width 114 mm (4.5″)
- Weight: 2.3 kg (5 lbs)
- Warranty: 1 Year (2 Years EU)
- Recommended Use: Nozzle and portable monitor flow testing. Not suitable for direct truck intake/discharge mounting.
Special Note: Fire Response can provide Education programs for friction loss calculations and perform flow testing of monitors and hydrants.
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