Version 1.7 (June 2017)
TSI Flowmeters Ltd.
This portable flow and pressure test meter was
developed in conjunction with UK and Irish Fire
Brigades to meet the need for professional and easy
appraisal of available pressure and flow at the service
point.
gETTINg TO KNOW yOUR FLOWMASTER
The main features of the TSI Flowmaster are:
• Measures static pressure, residual pressure,
instantaneous flow, total flow
• Fully portable
• Easy to use - simply attach to the fire hydrant outlet
• There are no moving parts in the sensor - eliminating
breakdowns
• Easy to read digital display
• Convenient carrying handle
• Powered by internal, rechargeable battery pack
• Robust and durable
Fig. 1.1 Main components of the Flowmaster
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1.1 INTROdUCTION
The Flowmaster is now used by most UK and Irish
fire services and has been exported to 50 countries.
The Flowmaster meets the requirements of the JOIFF
standard, ‘Guideline for the testing of fire hydrants.
Our fire service customers use the Flowmaster to test
hydrants and fire fighting equipment such as pumps,
hoses, dry risers and branches. Customers from the
water services use the Flowmaster when flushing to
regulate the flow rate and to measure the volume
discharged for use in leakage figure calculations.
Internal Battery
Pack
Connection socket for
battery charger
On/Off Switch
data Interface
Supporting Feet
handle
Outlet BS Inst. Female
digital display Flow Rate
Analog display for
Pressure
Intake BS Inst. Male
1.2 QUICK START gUIdE
1) Connect to hydrant
2) Turn ON
3) Open valve
4) Read pressure and flow