Flow Monitoring
Tier 2 protection needs clean baseline flow data. The 1004-EX is a proven 1-inch meter when you need dependable pulse-based monitoring for abnormal-flow response.
We deploy it as a service package, not a parts drop: install geometry, wiring integrity, and controller setup are all validated so alerts are trustworthy.
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Choose the 1004-EX when your irrigation mainline is 1 inch and you want Tier 2 abnormal-flow protection to be data-driven. We confirm physical fit, straight length, and controller integration before deployment.
| No Meter Baseline | 1004-EX Integrated |
|---|---|
| No reliable zone-by-zone flow trend | Live GPM + total gallons for baseline and verification |
| Leaks found after visible damage or water bill spikes | Tier 2 logic can flag abnormal flow earlier |
| Troubleshooting depends on manual guessing | Pulse data supports structured diagnostics |
| Controller replacement alone does not add flow intelligence | Controller + meter work as a monitored protection stack |
Confirm line size, meter placement options, clearance, and accessibility before quoting final install scope.
Check fittings and nearby transitions that can distort readings, then choose the most stable practical install point.
Wire and verify pulse behavior so controller-side monitoring uses dependable flow input.
Set expected ranges and document response path for abnormal-flow events under Tier 2 service operations.
Tier 2 requires flow monitoring. The 1004-EX is a common 1" option when the site supports the install and wiring path.
Yes. The 1004-EX uses a 2-wire pulse interface compatible with Rachio Gen 2/3 pulse inputs.
Install location is service-scoped. We confirm straight-length requirements, service clearance, and controller wiring path before final placement.
Exact straight-length requirements depend on site geometry and nearby fittings. During inspection we verify whether available length meets practical monitoring accuracy standards.
The meter provides flow data. Leak detection depends on controller logic, baseline setup, and service tuning inside Tier 2.
We verify orientation, wiring, pulse scaling, and hydraulic constraints. Most issues trace to install geometry, wiring integrity, or baseline configuration.
Yes. The 1004-EX is typically selected for 1-inch service lines. Higher-flow 2-inch systems usually require a different meter class.
Often yes. We can evaluate existing meter condition and wiring, then integrate it into SRMS if it meets accuracy and reliability requirements.
| Industry | Irrigation |
|---|---|
| Brand | EveryDrop |
| Model | 1004-EX |
| Service size | 1" vortex flow meter |
| Display | GPM + total gallons + leak/over-range |
| Signal | 2-wire pulse (power + signal) |
| Compatibility | Rachio Gen 2/3 pulse input |
| Scope | Service-scoped; confirm site fit and wiring on-site |
We confirm location, straight length requirements, and wiring before installation.
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