Pressurization time

post by azdavidr on Jun 28, 2018

Would someone describe what decisions are made at the end of the pressurization time specified ? I was initially under the impression that it was only for calibration, but at least one other post about a flow check made me think that perhaps you use it for normal operation ?

post by theflexdude on Jun 28, 2018

@azdavidr Pressurization is the time when we take a flow reading for calibration or leak/low flow detection during normal zone execution. There is currently only one point of detection. We do not check the flow rate after or before that time. We are currently discussing options for adding detection points after the settle time.

post by crc2004 on Jun 28, 2018

Looks to me like you’re stuck between a rock and a PR nightmare. I’m guessing if you checked flow every minute (or 5 or 10 minutes) the meter battery life would be drastically shortened. I see an aftermarket wired back plate for the flowmeter on the horizon.

post by knighti10 on Jun 28, 2018

Any chance of a solar attachment to recharge batteries in future / next design

post by azdavidr on Jun 28, 2018

I like that idea.

post by scorp508 on Jun 29, 2018

Make the impeller a small generator to charge itself.

post by franz on Jun 29, 2018

No moving parts Vortex!

post by scorp508 on Jun 29, 2018

Ok, a slight change of word then…

Make an impeller and make it a generator.

post by azdavidr on Jun 29, 2018

Maybe a flux capacitor?

post by Kubisuro on Jun 29, 2018

Spore Drive.

post by franz on Jun 29, 2018

@azdavidr @Kubisuro @scorp508 We actually use llamathrust (LT) to power the flow meter. It currently requires 15 units of LT per day.

post by scorp508 on Jun 29, 2018

Llamathrust for the win! Anyone here ever use Winamp back in the day?

“Winamp, it really whips the Llamas ass.”

post by Kubisuro on Jun 29, 2018

Oh I thought that was SimCity. They’ve a llama problem too.

post by franz on Jun 29, 2018

My inspiration. Amazingly he needed to ask the audience

post by Anthony on Jun 29, 2018

I am enjoying this thread for a Friday afternoon this is great.