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The BEST got BETTER! 7 Reasons the PT900 improves on the PT878

The BEST got BETTER! 7 Reasons the PT900 improves on the PT878

RS Hydro have been selling, installing, using, and hiring Panametrics portable clamp-on flowmeters, such as the PT878, for 25 years and have a vast amount of experience in food, beverage, process and industrial. As the official sales channel for Panametrics in the Water and Wastewater sector, with the largest rental fleet in Europe, there is not much we don't know about portable flowmeters.

For many years the PT878 was, rightly so, the de facto standard for portable flow measurements, the PT900 builds on that with a powerful processor and simple interface, longer battery life, a quick clamp system and a large internal

GE Panametrics choose RS Hydro to look after the water and waste water industry

GE Panametrics choose RS Hydro to look after the water and waste water industry

Partnership - Our strategic partnership with GE Panametrics began in 1997 when we began using the Panametrics PT878 Portable Clamp on Ultrasonic Flow Meter to conduct non-intrusive flow surveys.

Experience - we have completed over 5000 hires, sales and

Last Chance to Buy - PT878 and AT868 Obsolescence Notice - Order by 31/10/18

Last Chance to Buy - PT878 and AT868 Obsolescence Notice - Order by 31/10/18

The AT868 single channel flow meter and PT878 flow meter are being made obsolete at the end of October 2018. After this date they will no longer be available to purchase.

Any orders for new units

ISCO 2150 Area Velocity Flow Meter

ISCO 2150 Area Velocity Flow Meter


Need to measure open channel flow rates on a short term basis? RS Hydro have the perfect solution - the ISCO 2150 Area Velocity Flow Meter. Hiring this meter has never been simpler, RS Hydro offer a

RS Hydro are leaders in the rental and sales of the Panametrics PT878

RS Hydro are leaders in the rental and sales of the Panametrics PT878

RS Hydro - provide the ultrasonic solution, the PT878 portable clamp on flow meter


With the largest rental fleet in the UK and huge sales under our belt it is safe to say RS Hydro are true experts in the Panametrics PT878 clamp-on flow meter . This non-invasive portable meter is

ISCO Signature Flow Meter

ISCO Signature Flow Meter

RS Hydro stock the perfect accompaniment to support ISCO measurement technology


RS Hydro are proud distributors of the new ISCO Signature Flow Meter, this fantastic product has been designed by professionals for professionals. The Signature has been uniquely developed to support ISCO technologies; ultrasonic, submerged ultrasonic area velocity,

RS Hydro release new LaserFlow Demonstration Video

RS Hydro release new LaserFlow Demonstration Video

RS Hydro are pleased to release our new video on the Isco LaserFlow open channel flow meter.

Our new video comes after the first European trial of the Isco LaserFlow. This video aims to provide a basic overview of the LaserFlow and its capabilities and also outline the advantages of this technology over traditional contact flow measurement

The revolution in flow is coming...

The revolution in flow is coming...

Well it has been sometime in the waiting but the new Laser Flow Flowmeter has nearly arrived. So what is the fuss all about?

The revolution really is in the technique, method and accuracy that the Laser flow incorporates.

Clamp on Gas Flow Measurement Training in Bahrain

Clamp on Gas Flow Measurement Training in Bahrain

Specialist engineers from RS Hydro are off to Bahrain to provide specialist training in clamp on gas flow measurement

RS Hydro are sending an engineer to the hotter climes of Bahrain next week to provide specialist training in clamp on gas flow measurement. RS Hydro are internationally recognised for its expertise in clamp on gas measurement having worked all

Collect and Train Sessions

Collect and Train Sessions

As a new addition to improve the services provided by RS Hydro, we will now be offering Collect and Train Sessions to anyone who is interested.

The new Collect and Train service will allow our customers to collect

GE Panametrics AT868 receives MCERTS Certification

GE Panametrics AT868 receives MCERTS Certification

The GE Panametrics AT868 is now MCERTS certified. Our very own Rob Stevens collected the award on behalf of GE at the WWEM exhibition dinner.

Click here to view the AT868 product page.

New Staff

New Staff

Colin Wormald has joined as RS Hydro's new Operations Manager who will be responsible for many aspects of the day-to-day running of RS Hydro but also to effect quality control and project management. Colin has over 15 years experience in

RS Hydro win International Flowmeter Hire Contract

RS Hydro win International Flowmeter Hire Contract

RS Hydro have recently won a project for Schlumberger Oil/Gas Services to measure 6 pipelines using clamp on gas flowmeters

RS Hydro have recently won an international project for Schlumberger Oil/Gas Services measuring 6 pipelines using portable clamp on gas flowmeters. The application involves utilising 6 of our PT878GC portable flow meters to measure natural gas at 1500psi (100 bar)!

North Wyke Farm Research Platform goes LIVE

North Wyke Farm Research Platform goes LIVE

24th May 2012 seen the official launch of the globally unique farm research platform at Rothamsted Research North Wyke in Devon. RS Hydro were responsible for installing 15 high-specification water quality monitoring stations and telemetry system for the project. The research platform aims to help agricultural businesses and farms provide sustainable and productive farming techniques at the same time as quantifying the impact of farming techniques within the environment.

The farm consists of three beef and sheep farmlets, each of which will be managed differently so that international scientists can understand how to optimise production and environmental impacts. Commenting on the Farm Platform, Dr Phil Murray states

Versatility of OCM III Provides Total Solution

Versatility of OCM III Provides Total Solution

The ability to adapt to changes in it's function is often a key factor when choosing a flow metering system.

The ability to adapt to changes in function is often a key factor when selecting a flow metering system. So when a leading UK food manufacturer approached RS Hydro needing a system which combined good usability with extra functions for

RS Hydro Install Clamp-On Heat Metering Network

RS Hydro Install Clamp-On Heat Metering Network

Like most large organisations, one central boiler room is used to heat or cool multiple buildings. In this case student accommodation, lecture theatres, laboratories, sports halls and high-rise departmental buildings are being monitored.

Like most large organisations, one central boiler room is used to heat or cool multiple buildings. In this case student accommodation, lecture theatres, laboratories, sports halls and high-rise departmental buildings are being monitored.

One of the main requirements

Portable Flowmeter used in Hydro-Electric Scheme

Portable Flowmeter used in Hydro-Electric Scheme

RS Hydro were recently employed to test the efficiency of various hydro-electric turbines in the UK using a portable ultrasonic clamp on flow meter on pipes up to 2000mm in diameter - bigger than the average person!

Large pipes and flow meters have historically sent shivers down any project engineer's back, but thankfully those days are behind us. RS Hydro were recently employed to test the efficiency of various hydro-electric turbines in the UK using a portable

Panametrics GC868 Flow Meters to be Installed in Spain

Panametrics GC868 Flow Meters to be Installed in Spain

RS Hydro have recently won a contract to supply, install and commission 3 twin-channel GC868 flow meters to measure compressed air flow GC868 flow meters to be installed in Almeria, Spain.

RS Hydro have recently won a contract to supply, install and commission 3 twin-channel GC868 flow meters to measure compressed air flow GC868 flow meters to be installed in Almeria, Spain. Twin channel devices were specified to achieve higher measurement

Flow Study Provides Evidence for Shipping Company

Flow Study Provides Evidence for Shipping Company

Hot sticky boiler rooms are not the sort of places that most people want to spend much time in. However, for one lucky engineer, this was to be his place of work for several days.

Hot sticky boiler rooms are not the sort of places that most people want to spend much time in. However, for one lucky RS Hydro engineer, this was to be his place of work for several days. RS Hydro was

Clamp On Flare Gas Measurement

Clamp On Flare Gas Measurement

RS Hydro are now able to offer flare gas measurement surveys. This is a particularly useful service for companies who need to comply with international regulations, are trying to identifying leaks, and flare burner control.

RS Hydro are now able to offer flare gas measurement surveys. This is a particularly useful service for companies who need to comply with international regulations, are trying identifying leaks, and flare burner control.

The introduction of the Panametrics

Landfill Gas Flow Measurement

Landfill Gas Flow Measurement

RS Hydro recently used a portable non-invasive flow meter to measure landfill gas flows from different cells of a UK landfill site, providing an accurate assessment of methane production.

RS Hydro recently used a portable non-invasive flow meter to measure landfill gas flows from different cells of a UK landfill site, providing an accurate assessment of methane production. The demanding task of monitoring landfill gas flows is now much

Water Usage at an Oil Refinery

Water Usage at an Oil Refinery

RS Hydro were employed by an oil refinery to try and establish water usage across the site and find out where 100m3 was being lost.

RS Hydro were employed by an oil refinery to try and establish water usage across the site and find out where 100m3 was being lost.

Water usage needed to be monitored for a three day period for 24 hours

3,000 PT878 Hire

3,000 PT878 Hire

RS Hydro have recently celebrated the 3,000th PT878 rental. We now have the largest rental fleet in Europe.

RS Hydro have recently celebrated the 3,000th PT878 rental. We now have the largest rental fleet in Europe. Since the introduction of the Panametrics PT878 to our hire fleet in 2004 , the PT878 has been used successfully in

Latest Gas Clamp-On Tag Flow Meter

Latest Gas Clamp-On Tag Flow Meter

RS Hydro has recently won a contract to supply the Panametrics CTF878 Correlation Tag flowmeter for clamp-on gas flow measurement in the Middle East used for a natural gas production facility

RS Hydro has recently won a contract to supply the Panametrics CTF878 Correlation Tag flowmeter for clamp-on gas flow measurement in the Middle East used for a natural gas production facility. The CTF is capable of mass flow measurement in

Nationwide Quarry Monitoring Solution to Meet New EPR/MCERTS Regulations

Nationwide Quarry Monitoring Solution to Meet New EPR/MCERTS Regulations

Long-term investment in plant and equipment at quarry sites is often not appropriate due to their limited life-spans. This often means installations are selected locally on their own merits with cost being a primary factor.

Long-term investment in plant and equipment at quarry sites is often not appropriate due to their limited life-spans. This often means installations are selected locally on their own merits with cost being a primary factor. However, many companies are now

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