Flow tests on sprinkler systems in the UK using a portable flow meter
A&F Sprinklers uses the KATflow 200 to test sprinkler systems.
KATflow 200 clamp-on flow meter successfully in use for checking the operation of sprinkler systems
The English company A&F Sprinklers specialises in the installation and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems and uses a KATflow 200 ultrasonic flow meter from Katronic to test the systems’ functionality. The device is used to measure flow rates in more than 100 systems across the UK without the need for any mechanical intervention in the pipes. The installed systems are used in a wide variety of settings, ranging from supermarkets, hotels, fashion retail outlets and warehouses to chemical plants.
Once a sprinkler system has been installed and commissioned by A&F, responsibility for its maintenance passes to the building owner. In accordance with the British and European standard (BS EN 12845 Fixed Firefighting Systems), weekly, quarterly and annual inspections must be carried out, with the quarterly and annual inspections also including a flow test.
The battery-powered flow meter, designed for convenient one-handed operation, features a large display, and setting up the device takes just a few minutes thanks to its simple menu navigation. The measurement data is recorded in a data logger for later download.
Nathan O’Connor, Sprinkler Pumps Manager at A&F, commented: “The KATflow 200 is a really important tool for us. We like its ease of use and accuracy, and in particular how easy it is to clamp onto the pipes. We service systems across the country, so it’s also very helpful for us that all the measurement equipment fits into a single carry case and that I can charge the meter in the car whilst travelling from one job to the next.”
