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P3 P0550 Water Meter
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Color | Multicolor |
Brand | SAVE A DROP |
Material | Durable Plastic, Rubber |
Product Dimensions | 4"D x 2"W x 3"H |
Item Weight | 0.2 Pounds |
About this item
- Use the easy to read meter to measure how much water is flowing out of the hose
- it calculates both accumulative watering volume and singular waterings
- Take "guesstimates" out of the equation when watering your lawn
- Accurately Measures To 1/10th Of A Gallon
- Rugged, Waterproof Housing
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This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.Water efficiencyConserves water compared to similar products.As certified byWaterSense
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This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.Water efficiencyConserves water compared to similar products.As certified byWaterSense
WaterSense is a voluntary partnership program sponsored by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The WaterSense label identifies products, homes, and programs that meet the EPA's criteria for water-efficiency and performance. WaterSense-labeled products and services are certified to use at least 20 percent less water, save energy, and perform as well as or better than conventional products on the market. Check out the WaterSense website to learn more about this program. WaterSense partners with manufacturers, retailers and distributors, homebuilders, irrigation professionals, and utilities to bring WaterSense to your community. - Sustainability features for this product
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This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.Packaging efficiencyReduced air and/or water in the product or packaging for more efficient transportation.As certified byCompact by Design (Amazon-developed Certification)
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 4 x 2.7 x 2 inches; 3.2 ounces
- Item model number : P0550
- Department : Electronics
- Batteries : 1 CR2 batteries required. (included)
- Date First Available : October 31, 2011
- Manufacturer : P3 International
- ASIN : B0058EOC5M
- Country of Origin : India
- Best Sellers Rank: #8,554 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
- #31 in Watering Timers
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It is widely accepted that talking to your plants is great for their health. If they could speak to you, what would they say? Probably that they're being over-watered. Meet your garden's wants and needs with the Save A Drop Meter. Over-hydrating plants and shrubs can diminish plant health. Use the easy to read meter to measure how much water is flowing out of the hose. While in use, it calculates both accumulative watering volume and singular waterings, the amount of fluid used in between when you start and stop the hose. Take "guesstimates" out of the equation when watering your lawn. Attach the gauge to your sprinkler and know when the time is right to turn your hose on and off. Being aware of water consumption benefits your home, garden, greenhouse, and the planet. The Save A Drop Meter is an important tool to use when keeping your home happy and healthy. Features: Prevents over-watering , Easy to read LCD display ,Calculates both single-use and total water consumption, Accurately measures to 1/10th of a gallon, Rugged waterproof housing
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Customers find the water meter accurate to 0.1 gallon and easy to use, with one noting it works well for filling fresh water tanks. The device is particularly useful for RV owners and gardeners, and customers consider it well worth the price. However, the build quality receives mixed feedback - while some say it's well-built, others report it's made of cheap plastic and broke after a few months. Additionally, there are concerns about leakage, with multiple customers reporting issues at the female connection end.
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Customers find that the water meter works as advertised, with one customer specifically mentioning it performs well for filling fresh water tanks.
"It worked out great. Until my son used the hose and snapped it off. I would buy this for Adult use only...." Read more
"This water flow meter is quite basic, but seems to work well in 'casual' applications where high accuracy is not required...." Read more
"...Works great" Read more
"...I keep it from a 5 due to it not being usable as I would prefer (hanging upside down inside my wet bay) but it works if the flow is high enough...." Read more
Customers find the water meter accurate to 0.1 gallon and appreciate its ability to measure water flow without guesswork.
"...Tested it on a 1gal jug 3 or 4 times. It seems to be accurate each time...." Read more
"Great item for rinsing out RV tanks. Now no guesswork on how much water you put in the tank to flush it out. Works great" Read more
"Accurate as I measured 4 cups at a time into a Pyrex measuring pitcher to a total of 5 gallons. Does not leak...." Read more
"...I can put in exactly the amount of water I want to carry." Read more
Customers find the water meter to be worth its price, describing it as inexpensive and a nice product. One customer mentions it helps keep their bill in check.
"...I think that's a fair return for what they cost." Read more
"GOOD ITEM" Read more
"...PRO: Cost, ease of use; CON: Sensitivity factor is low." Read more
"What can I say beyond the above. Wasted $18. Not happy. Edit: This is used for my RV and hung upside down on an elbow fitting...." Read more
Customers find the water meter easy to use and install, with one customer noting that no assembly or calibration is required.
"...It's not a very complex mechanism, it just has this tiny fan blade inside of it, and once it was clear, I could blow air through it and see the..." Read more
"...The meter has two displays that can read in either gallons or liters. The display reads whole numbers to three digits, plus one decimal position...." Read more
"...It attached easily and works exactly as it should turning on by itself when water flows and turning off when no flow...." Read more
"...PRO: Cost, ease of use; CON: Sensitivity factor is low." Read more
Customers find the water meter to be a handy device, particularly praising its usefulness for RV owners and gardeners.
"These little water meters are highly educational and let you know how much water you’re using. I bought two of them...." Read more
"...So it has helped me keep tabs on them as well as helps keep my bill in check. The tool is great, but keep in mind, it is 100% plastic...." Read more
"No More Calculations! The Flow meter does it for you. It's EZ to use! No rocket science involved. It is made of plastic...." Read more
"...Overall, my impression is it is a useful product The user guide could use some work as I think the translations from Chinese or where ever is a..." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the water meter's durability, with some finding it well-built while others report issues with the plastic connector snapping and the meter coming apart at the female connection end.
"...It worked perfectly for a while but then it actually came apart on the female connection end...." Read more
"...as I grab the nozzle and pull the hose around my yard, the meter has not cracked after 12 or so uses." Read more
"...It broke open when I wasn't present, wrecked some other components, eroded a hillside, and wasted a lot of water...." Read more
"...I ran it at 60 running psi and 85 static psi. It held up just fine." Read more
Customers report significant durability issues with the water meter, noting it is made of cheap plastic and breaks after a few months of use.
"...They will break! If you need a meter with a higher capacity, use the one on the city line going into your property...." Read more
"Broke today end came off not usable need help past return window by 6 days. Worked good until broke" Read more
"Nice to have but, ours failed after 1 season of use." Read more
"Update: Ordered this one in March 2024 and it has already died. The original one I purchased on July 2023 is still going strong...." Read more
Customers report significant leakage issues with the water meter, noting that water shoots out from the female end and seeps into the innards.
"...at least 6 -9 pinhole size streams in ALL directions & major water in the battery compartment. I am outside of Amazon's return policy time limit...." Read more
"...Really only used it a few times. Now it leaks where the female end attaches to the meter. Gonna try and one that’s a little more robust." Read more
"...If any pressure is applied it leaks or pops off." Read more
"...It does leak some connected to my dripline system...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2023Item Package Quantity: 2Size: GreenVerified PurchaseI picked these up with plans to revamp my watering system, and although it took me a while to get around to it, once I did, I enjoyed seeing my water usage with both of these.
However, after the first year, I started to notice problems with one not measuring flow rate anymore, even though the battery was fine and the screen still lit up. The numbers just didn't increase.
Then the other one started acting flaky, and neither one of them was recording flow, yet both still had power. (Update: that second one seems to be working again, for now, so I will put it back in the "flaky" category, not the "broken" category. The other one doesn't seem to want to play along, though.)
Update #2: I am bumping this back up to five stars, because when I removed the one that wasn't working, I noticed that there was something caught in the tiny impeller blade that measures the flow, and once I cleared that out, it started working again just fine.
It's not a very complex mechanism, it just has this tiny fan blade inside of it, and once it was clear, I could blow air through it and see the numbers increase. So, I once again recommend these, both are working, and if you run into any troubles, take it off and make sure you can spin the little fan inside. 👍
- Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025Item Package Quantity: 1Size: 2''H x 2''L x 4''WVerified PurchaseIt worked out great. Until my son used the hose and snapped it off. I would buy this for Adult use only. If you tend to break things, get a metal one.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2016Item Package Quantity: 1Size: 2''H x 2''L x 4''WVerified PurchaseThis water flow meter is quite basic, but seems to work well in 'casual' applications where high accuracy is not required.
The meter is equipped with a female 3/4" hose fitting on top and a male 3/4" hose fitting on the bottom. Actually, as some have reported elsewhere, the male thread is not tapered at all and some might view this as a problem, but I think in the majority of applications for which this unit is designed, this is an appropriate thread.
The meter has two displays that can read in either gallons or liters. The display reads whole numbers to three digits, plus one decimal position. Both displays read the same number of gallons/liters that have passed through the meter since it was reset. The top display can be reset by briefly pressing the left side button, while the lower display can be reset by holding in the right side button for a few seconds. This way, you can use the top display to record the amount of water that has passed through during an episode (e.g. during one watering session of a garden), after which you press the left button and reset that display, while leaving the lower display still showing its reading. The lower display can then act as an accumulated water reading that you reset less often (this is why the meter requires you to hold the button for a longer time, to prevent inadvertent resetting).
I should note that this meter does NOT show flow RATE (e.g. 'gallons per hour'). It simply shows how many gallons/liters have passed through it since it was last reset, irrespective of time. If you want to know RATE, you can allow the meter to measure water over a fixed period of time, perhaps for one minute or one hour.
The meter is powered by a single CR2032 wafer battery, which can be accessed by unscrewing the water-proof rear cover; it has a slot that fits the edge of a coin to unscrew it, and an O-ring seals the meter innards. The meter is intended for outdoor use, and is water resistant against rain and splashes.
It appears that a small brass pinwheel is used to do the measurement, so any debris that can get stuck around the wheel could prevent accurate measurement. It is difficult to see this part clearly, so I am not certain of the details.
To save battery power, the display blanks out if no water has flowed in a while. As soon as water flows again, the display turns back on automatically.
I used this meter to record gallons per minute (I reset the display, ran the water for one minute, and got the 'gpm' reading from the display) in order to do a water capacity calculation for a process that would utilize the water from a spigot in my home. It worked as expected.
4.0 out of 5 starsThis water flow meter is quite basic, but seems to work well in 'casual' applications where high accuracy is not required.Functional and practical water meter
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2016
The meter is equipped with a female 3/4" hose fitting on top and a male 3/4" hose fitting on the bottom. Actually, as some have reported elsewhere, the male thread is not tapered at all and some might view this as a problem, but I think in the majority of applications for which this unit is designed, this is an appropriate thread.
The meter has two displays that can read in either gallons or liters. The display reads whole numbers to three digits, plus one decimal position. Both displays read the same number of gallons/liters that have passed through the meter since it was reset. The top display can be reset by briefly pressing the left side button, while the lower display can be reset by holding in the right side button for a few seconds. This way, you can use the top display to record the amount of water that has passed through during an episode (e.g. during one watering session of a garden), after which you press the left button and reset that display, while leaving the lower display still showing its reading. The lower display can then act as an accumulated water reading that you reset less often (this is why the meter requires you to hold the button for a longer time, to prevent inadvertent resetting).
I should note that this meter does NOT show flow RATE (e.g. 'gallons per hour'). It simply shows how many gallons/liters have passed through it since it was last reset, irrespective of time. If you want to know RATE, you can allow the meter to measure water over a fixed period of time, perhaps for one minute or one hour.
The meter is powered by a single CR2032 wafer battery, which can be accessed by unscrewing the water-proof rear cover; it has a slot that fits the edge of a coin to unscrew it, and an O-ring seals the meter innards. The meter is intended for outdoor use, and is water resistant against rain and splashes.
It appears that a small brass pinwheel is used to do the measurement, so any debris that can get stuck around the wheel could prevent accurate measurement. It is difficult to see this part clearly, so I am not certain of the details.
To save battery power, the display blanks out if no water has flowed in a while. As soon as water flows again, the display turns back on automatically.
I used this meter to record gallons per minute (I reset the display, ran the water for one minute, and got the 'gpm' reading from the display) in order to do a water capacity calculation for a process that would utilize the water from a spigot in my home. It worked as expected.
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2022Item Package Quantity: 2Size: GreenVerified PurchaseI just bought 2 of these. I always have 4 in use. They will break, they're plastic. If you attach to the hose bibb and hook up a hose, they don't like the hose being jerked around. They will break! If you need a meter with a higher capacity, use the one on the city line going into your property. Bigger & stronger ones are available, they just cost more. I usually get 3 to 4 years of use from them. I think that's a fair return for what they cost.
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YSOLReviewed in Mexico on May 25, 2019
1.0 out of 5 stars Se desconecta facilmente
Item Package Quantity: 1Size: 2''H x 2''L x 4''WVerified PurchaseLo instalaron y funcionó bien pero en menos de 24hr se desconecto
- ScottReviewed in Canada on October 2, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly as advertised
Item Package Quantity: 1Size: 2''H x 2''L x 4''WVerified PurchaseEasy to use and serves a purpose only it can-how much is going through the line!
Came on time and of great value
- DanReviewed in Canada on March 28, 2022
4.0 out of 5 stars Good product - one design flaw though...
Item Package Quantity: 2Size: GreenVerified PurchaseThe media could not be loaded.
- TopjorReviewed in India on December 15, 2019
1.0 out of 5 stars Still dreaming
Item Package Quantity: 1Size: 2''H x 2''L x 4''WVerified PurchaseDidn't arrived at all, don't know why they ask me to write a review on this.
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Diana HernándezReviewed in Mexico on September 30, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars llego en tiempo
Item Package Quantity: 2Size: GreenVerified PurchaseEl producto llego en tiempo y la factura también fue fácil de conseguir.