Material Composition | Industrial water systems, plumbing | Industry Standard: Plastic/brass (ISO 9001) Our Base: Copper shell + brass threads (ASTM B221) ▲ Our Advanced: Full copper body (ASTM B111) ▲▲ | Base: 30% higher corrosion resistance than plastic Advanced: 50% less oxidation in harsh environments | Base: 15% heavier than plastic Advanced: 20% higher cost than Base |
Flow Rate Range | Irrigation, HVAC systems | Industry: 0–20 L/min (ISO 5167) Our Base: 1–30 L/min ▲ Our Advanced: 0.5–50 L/min ▲▲ | Base: Covers medium industrial flows Advanced: Handles low/high extremes (e.g., drip irrigation) | Base: Cannot measure below 1 L/min Advanced: Requires higher power input (12V vs 5V) |
Sensor Technology | Smart water management, IoT integration | Industry: Turbine-only (IEC 60770) Our Base: Turbine + NTC 50K ▲ Our Advanced: Turbine + NTC + PT100 ▲▲ | Base: Dual flow/temp monitoring (up to 85°C) Advanced: Triple-sensor data (flow, temp, pressure) | Base: Adds 10% cost vs turbine-only Advanced: Complex installation for triple sensors |
Temperature Sensing | Hot water systems, industrial boilers | Industry: N/A Our Base: NTC 50K (-10°C to 85°C) ▲ Our Advanced: NTC + PT100 (-20°C to 120°C) ▲▲ | Base: Monitors hot water in commercial kitchens Advanced: Operates in extreme environments (e.g., boiler rooms) | Base: Limited to 85°C Advanced: Requires specialized wiring (▲▲▲) |
Connection Type | Retrofitting old pipelines | Industry: G1/2 brass threaded ▲ Our Base: Same as industry Our Advanced: G1/2 + quick-connect ▲▲ | Advanced: 50% faster installation than threaded systems Base: Full compatibility with existing infrastructure | Base: No improvement over industry standards Advanced: Adds $20 to cost |
Power Requirements | Solar-powered systems, remote locations | Industry: 5V DC Our Base: 5–12V DC ▲ Our Advanced: 12V DC + battery backup ▲▲ | Base: Works with solar panels (12V) Advanced: 24/7 uptime in power-outage scenarios | Base: Requires voltage converters for 5V systems Advanced: Bulky design for backup components |