HyQuest Solutions Pty Ltd
Tipping Bucket Flow Gauge
TB1L 100-07 Issue 1:26/9/2016
i.
Site Selection
Water Flow measurements are intended to be representative of the actual water running out of
the pipe. Some of the more important factors which influence the representativeness of a
gauge are as follows:
Site the gauge on a level surface.
Site should have adequate protection from strong winds.
Water coming out of the pipe should not contain any particles that
could block the collector.
Provide suitable ground surface to avoid splashing into the gauge.
ii.
Setting up
Install the gauge on a suitable bracket or shelf, as suggested in
Diagram 1,2 & 3.
The gauge is provided with a level. Proceed to level by ensure the
bracket the gauge is mounted on is level
Connect lead to the Flow gauge terminals, in accordance with Diagram
3, and to the recording device, in accordance with manufacturer’s
instruction manual.
V.
TEST OPERATION
Manually tip the bucket a number of times, ensuring that each tip is
being recorded and that the tilting mechanism is operating freely.
VI.
MAINTENANCE
The only routine maintenance required is cleaning. The following items should be checked
regularly for cleanliness:
Collector area
Interior of bucket
Top surface of adjusting screws
Lubrication of the pivot using (WD40 or equivalent)
