Boiler Manufacturer Chooses “Quality” Flowmeter for Customer Problem Solving

When one of Britain’s oldest and most reputable boiler companies was looking for a portable flowmeter to aid with the evaluation of site related problems with their products, they turned to Katronic Technologies to supply the solution.

In order to assist customers´ with site related issues and boiler replacement programs, Potterton identified the need for a method of accurately measuring flow on those sites where no alternative measuring facilities were provided. It has always been possible to benchmark boiler operation against the installed temperature and pressure gauges, however flow measurement is a problem if pressure tapped valves or similar measuring stations are not installed. As Gary Stoddart Technical Services Manager for Potterton Commercial explains the flowmeter is required "to accurately record and monitor the flow through various points on the heating pipework services associated with our boilers". Without water flow data it is very difficult to accurately manage boiler output and efficiency.

Mr. Stoddart goes on to explain that the flow information provided is important for a number of reasons including, "checking flow rates on new installations, problem sites and balancing system flow through multiple boiler installations". Where there is a concern regarding the performance of a particular boiler the flowmeter can be vital in locating the problem, "in order to ensure reliability of the product and eliminate stresses which could result in premature failure of the individual boiler waterway sections". By using the portable flowmeter it is possible to ensure correct flow rates thus assisting Potterton Commercial customers with the distribution of the system flow through multiple boiler installations.

According to the engineers at Potterton, the flowmeter from Katronic is the ideal tool for the job. "Quick to fit, no purpose made test points, no draining system, you can show the flow rate to the client immediately". It also enables the customer to see every stage of the process and have confidence in the boilers and engineering staff.