{"product_id":"blue-white-f-300-series-pitot-tube-horizontal-flow-meter","title":"Blue-White F-300 Series Pitot Tube Horizontal Flow Meter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description commercial-pdp\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliable, easy-to-read flow monitoring for commercial pools, aquatic facilities, spas, and water features.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Blue-White F-300 Series is designed for commercial aquatic systems where maintenance teams need a simple, dependable way to verify circulation flow.\n    Installed directly on existing horizontal piping, the F-300 provides an at-a-glance GPM reading without adding a bulky inline meter to the plumbing system.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Available for \u003cstrong\u003e1\" through 8\" Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it suitable for everything from smaller commercial spa systems to high-flow pool and aquatic facility circulation systems.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Commercial Pool Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Maintaining proper circulation is critical to filtration, water quality, and overall system performance.\n    The F-300 gives operators and maintenance personnel a convenient visual indication of actual water flow through the circulation system.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHotels and resorts\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eApartment and condominium pools\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYMCA and community pools\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSchools and universities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCountry clubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMunicipal aquatic facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFitness and recreation centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWaterparks and splash facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCommercial spas\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePool service and maintenance companies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Maintenance Teams Use the F-300\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eQuick visual flow verification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The easy-to-read scale lets maintenance personnel check circulation performance during routine equipment-room inspections.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for commercial aquatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Horizontal F-300 models are NSF\/ANSI 50 listed for swimming pools, spas, hot tubs, and other recreational water facilities.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eInstalls on existing piping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The pitot-tube design mounts directly onto the pipe, making it especially useful for existing equipment rooms where replacing plumbing with a full inline meter would be inconvenient.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSchedule 40 \u0026amp; Schedule 80 scales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The meter provides dedicated scales for both common pipe schedules, helping eliminate guesswork when reading system flow.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eWorks in tight equipment rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The F-300 requires relatively little installation space compared with many traditional inline flow meters.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor capable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    The meter is suitable for outdoor installations, including equipment pads exposed to direct sunlight.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eChoose the Correct Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select the flow meter based on the \u003cstrong\u003eactual pipe size\u003c\/strong\u003e where the meter will be installed.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003ePipe Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eSchedule 40 Flow Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eSchedule 80 Flow Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e5–35 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e4–26 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e1-1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e9–50 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e8–40 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e1-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e10–70 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e10–60 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e20–120 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e18–100 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e2-1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; 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padding:10px;\"\u003e170–1,100 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e160–1,000 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e300–2,200 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e275–1,950 GPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f8fa; border:1px solid #dfe3e8; padding:18px; margin:20px 0; border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"margin-top:0;\"\u003eNot Sure Which Size You Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Check the diameter or size markings on the circulation pipe where the meter will be installed.\n      The F-300 horizontal models are calibrated for the specified pipe diameter and Schedule 40\/80 dimensions.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eReplacing an existing Blue-White meter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Match the existing model number or pipe size whenever possible.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\n      Need help identifying the correct model? \u003cstrong\u003eContact our commercial pool team before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eInstallation Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The F-300 horizontal model installs at the \u003cstrong\u003e12 o'clock position on horizontal piping\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor best accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInstall on a straight section of pipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProvide approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 pipe diameters of straight pipe upstream\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProvide approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2 pipe diameters downstream\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKeep the pipe completely full of water during operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInstall downstream of the filter when practical\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInstall the meter in the correct direction of flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse on the pipe size and schedule for which the meter is calibrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Installation requires drilling a \u003cstrong\u003e5\/8\" opening\u003c\/strong\u003e in the pipe.\n    The supplied gasket and stainless-steel clamps secure the meter to the piping.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eCommercial-Grade Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne-piece machined acrylic meter body\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChemical-resistant PVDF float\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNeoprene gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e316 stainless-steel pipe clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDual Schedule 40 \/ Schedule 80 scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSuitable for outdoor installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNSF\/ANSI 50 listed horizontal models\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDesigned for relatively clean water applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eCommercial aquatic water circulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eHorizontal pipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePipe Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e1\", 1-1\/4\", 1-1\/2\", 2\", 2-1\/2\", 3\", 4\", 6\", and 8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eIPS Schedule 40 or Schedule 80\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eGPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eMachined acrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFloat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003ePVDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClamps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e316 stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Fluid Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e190°F at 0 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e±5% of full scale for 1\"–2\" models; ±10% of full scale for 2-1\/2\"–8\" models\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgency Listing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eNSF\/ANSI 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd; padding:10px;\"\u003eBlue-White Industries\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBlue-White F-300 flow meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRubber gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTwo stainless-steel mounting clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInstallation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy does a commercial pool need a flow meter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A flow meter allows operators and maintenance personnel to verify the amount of water moving through the circulation system.\n    It provides a quick way to monitor circulation performance and identify changes that may indicate filtration, pump, or hydraulic issues.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCan this replace an existing F-300?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes, provided you select the correct model for the pipe size and installation configuration.\n    When replacing an existing unit, matching the existing Blue-White model number is the safest approach.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCan I install it on vertical pipe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This F-300 configuration is intended for horizontal installation.\n    Blue-White offers separate models for supported vertical up-flow and down-flow applications.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eDoes pipe schedule matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. The meter has separate Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 scales because the inside diameter of the pipe affects the relationship between water velocity and flow rate.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCan this be installed outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. The F-300 is suitable for outdoor installation, including commercial equipment pads.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eIs this suitable for commercial swimming pools?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Yes. 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