When you're comparing pressure flow process measurement gear, the first decision is usually whether the meter belongs in a fixed line or at the end of a hose. That question separates the Badger 108-6670 and the Water Flow Meter for Garden Hose more clearly than the price spread between them.
Quick verdict
If you need a flowmeter you can leave in place, choose the $477.99 Badger 108-6670. If you're measuring outdoor water use at the spigot, the $16.95 Water Flow Meter for Garden Hose is the practical pick.
Side-by-side at a glance
| Feature | Badger 108-6670 Positive Displacement Flow Meter | Water Flow Meter for Garden Hose |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 477.99 | USD 16.95 |
| Meter technology | Positive displacement flowmeter | Turbine flow meter |
| Connection | 3/4 in NPT | 3/4 inch port |
| Power | Battery not included | Pre-installed button battery |
| Typical use | Water flow lines | Outdoor hose faucet, RV tank, pool, lawn |
Where each meter wins
Badger 108-6670 wins when the flow meter is part of a permanent setup. The Badger is built around water as the compatible flow material, so it suits a line that stays in one place.
Water Flow Meter for Garden Hose wins when the job is outside and portable. It tracks both single-use and cumulative water usage, displays gallons or liters, and is meant to move from one hose job to the next.
Product notes
Badger 108-6670 Positive Displacement Flow Meter
Choose the Badger when you need a positive displacement flowmeter for a water line. It uses a 3/4-inch NPT connection and is specified for water as the compatible flow material. The operating window is 32 to 80 degrees F, so keep it on cool-water duty; that is its main limitation if your line carries hot water. The meter comes without a battery, so it is not a self-contained portable tool. If your water temperature stays inside that window and you want a dedicated flow meter for a water line, this is the one.
Water Flow Meter for Garden Hose
Pick the Water Flow Meter for Garden Hose when your measuring point is an outdoor hose faucet. The turbine meter tracks both single-use and cumulative water usage and displays the result in gallons or liters, which is just what you need when filling an RV fresh tank, a pool, or the garden. The 3/4-inch port keeps it in the garden-hose size range, and a pre-installed button battery plus a spare black washer are included. The main limitation is that it is recommended for outdoor use only and should not be used with very high temperature water, so it will not replace an inline meter for hot lines.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Badger 108-6670 if the meter will live in a permanent water line. Choose the Water Flow Meter for Garden Hose if you want to monitor watering, RV fills, or pool fills without changing your plumbing.
