One of the most important things to remember when it comes to flow rate measurement is that you’ll need to source your device from a specialized manufacturer. Whether you’re getting a flume or a weir, you’ll need a manufacturer you can count on to find the right solution for your flow channel conditions. Learn what to look for in a device manufacturer and discover how you can ensure reliable quality.
Wastewater Focus
Looking for a reliable wastewater device manufacturer means looking for one who specializes in it. You’ll always want to opt for one who focuses on flumes and weirs as their primary business rather than a manufacturer who develops mostly sailboats, car parts, tollbooths or whatever else apart from wastewater devices. Additionally, you’ll want to make sure that they’re an actual manufacturer rather than a distributor who outsources their manufacturing.
Customer Service
The manufacturer’s role in your wastewater device doesn’t end after the point of sale. They’ll need to be able to provide support afterward as well. Of course, help before the sale is essential, as the best customer service teams will be able to help you every step of the way, from choosing a style to performing regular maintenance after installation.
Accessibility
The best manufacturers will make it easy to access all the help and information you need. The information itself also needs to be reliable with easily accessible reference materials that you can use to verify any of the information you receive from the manufacturer.
Quality Materials
If you find a manufacturer who seems to be passionate about their choice of material, that’s usually a sign that you’ve found a good one. People who make flumes and weirs tend to have strong opinions about the value of each material, so finding one dedicated to a certain kind or kinds is a good sign. Even so, you’ll need to make sure that they use the material correctly. For example, fiberglass needs to be gel coated and come with anchoring clips to make installation easier.
Generous Warranty
Warranties play a bigger role than you might think when it comes to flume and weir quality. Warranty length is far from an arbitrary number, as it serves as an indication of confidence. The longer the warranty on your flume or weir box is, the more confident the manufacturer is in their product — so long warranties are generally reserved for devices that will stand the test of time and corrosive flows.
Wastewater Devices From Tracom
Now that you know what to look for in a device manufacturer, you won’t have to look any further than Tracom. Our team strives to not only meet the requirements but exceed them to ensure you can get the ultimate solution to all your flow rate measurement needs. You can even work with our team to create a custom design unique to your open channel flow conditions. Contact us today to get started on designing the flume or weir box that offers the accurate measurements you deserve.
