BFKK
BFKK IPX8 Metal Water Flow Meter Control Sensor
Measures water flow with ±1% accuracy via a durable metal body, IPX8 waterproofing, and a rotatable 360° display for outdoor or indoor use
- Durable aluminum alloy housing resists impact and cracking
- IPX8 waterproof rating ensures reliable outdoor and irrigation performance
- ±1% accuracy provides precise water usage monitoring
- LCD auto-off after 10 min extends battery life to 1 year+
- 360° rotatable display panel allows easy reading from any angle
What it is and who it fits
The BFKK IPX8 Metal Water Flow Meter Control Sensor is a solid aluminium alloy sensor rated IPX8 for full outdoor exposure. It installs on a standard 3/4" GHT brass connector and displays volume in gallon, litre, GPM or LPM. Accurate to ±1%, it suits garden hose, RV, sprinkler and irrigation monitoring where a plastic body would crack. Builders needing a wired smart-home bus or a battery-free turbine should look elsewhere.
Thermals, noise and power draw
The unit operates from -10 °C to 80 °C (14 °F to 176 °F) so it handles both cold and hot water lines without drift. No moving fan or pump means silent running, and the LCD auto-off after 10 minutes stretches standby beyond one year on the fitted cells. A low-battery indicator appears before the display blanks, so the sensor never dies mid-cycle.
What the bundled features change
The 360° rotatable LCD panel locks at any angle, letting you read flow data from above, below or side-on without repositioning the hose. Battery swaps are tool-free and do not require removing the meter from the line, cutting maintenance time to seconds. The large screen shows cumulative volume and real-time rate simultaneously, replacing the guesswork of manual bucket checks.
Highlights
- Durable aluminum alloy housing resists impact and cracking
- IPX8 waterproof rating ensures reliable outdoor and irrigation performance
- ±1% accuracy provides precise water usage monitoring
- LCD auto-off after 10 min extends battery life to 1 year+
- 360° rotatable display panel allows easy reading from any angle
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How do I install the BFKK flow meter on a garden hose without cracking the housing?
Thread the 3/4" GHT brass connector onto the hose by hand, then snug with a wrench on the brass flats only — never torque the aluminium body.
What maintenance will the meter need after a year of outdoor use?
Replace the two button-cell batteries when the low-battery icon appears; the LCD auto-off after 10 minutes gives roughly 1 year standby.
At what temperature will the meter stop reading accurately during a long hot-water run?
The rated limit is 80 °C (176 °F); sustained flow above that temperature exceeds the specified operating range.
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