Can anyone recommend a turbine flowmeter for ethanol or another way to measure transfer of spirits.

[Lorenzo]

Have been searching for a reliable meter to use for spirit transfer from one tank to another, seems the only accurate ones are turbine flow meters and the prices are all over the place what are some of you guys using? Anyone had luck with the units that are made in China?

Thanks

[Dehner Distillery]

On 12/10/2020 at 5:24 AM, Lorenzo said:

Have been searching for a reliable meter to use for spirit transfer from one tank to another, seems the only accurate ones are turbine flow meters and the prices are all over the place what are some of you guys using? Anyone had luck with the units that are made in China?

Thanks

mag meter, automation direct.

cheap.....

[MichaelAtTCW]

On 1/15/2021 at 4:45 PM, Dehner Distillery said:

mag meter, automation direct.

cheap.....

Magnetic flowmeters require the passing liquid to be conductive. Distilled spirits that have been proofed down with RO or otherwise deionized water are typically non-conductive. So while a mag flowmeter may work in some cases, it might be touch-and-go or inaccurate depending on how conductive the liquid is. Just a heads-up.

[Lorenzo]

Michael,

Thanks so much for the information, in all of the flow meter search for an ethanol compatible unit no one of the manufacturers or brokers could provide your information !!!

so what can we use to double check the gallons of proofed spirits coming from the tank to our bottling line?    

[MichaelAtTCW]

A paddle flow meter with a totalizer will work. They work best with pumps that have a smooth flow without much turbulence (flexible impeller, RPD, or centrifugal).

You must ensure that there is relatively straight path in the run-up to the meter itself. No elbows or twists.

We sell flow meters from Burkert, and include a length of stainless Tri Clamp spool for the entrance and outlet that match the manufacturer's recommendations for straight, hard-piped tubing to the entrance of the meter.