Buying a flow meter often starts with a simple question: are you trying to measure heavy flow in a process line, or are you trying to keep track of the water coming out of a garden hose? These two turbine flow meters sit on opposite ends of that decision. One is built for large process connections and high flow rates; the other is designed for outdoor faucet duty. The right choice comes down to the scale of the plumbing and the work you actually need the meter to do.
Quick Verdict
If you need a rugged industrial meter for a large process line, the Blancett B111-120 Model 1100 is the clear pick. If you need a simple hose-end meter for watering, pool filling, or RV tank filling, the Conserve It! water flow meter is the more practical choice. These are two different tools, so choose the one that matches the job rather than stretching one meter across both uses.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Blancett B111-120 Model 1100 | Conserve It! Garden Hose Water Flow Meter |
| Price | USD 320.00 | USD 16.95 |
| Flow meter type | Turbine | Turbine |
| Port diameter | 2 inches | 3/4 inch |
| Flow range / operating note | 40-400 GPM | Outdoor use; minimum 7.3 psi |
| Readout | Magnetic pickup output | Gallons or liters display |
Where Each Product Wins
The Blancett B111-120 wins when the job calls for industrial process measurement. It is built for oil and gas, produced and injection water, water flood, and general industrial process applications, and its stainless steel body suits corrosive and abrasive service. The magnetic pickup output also gives it room to work within a larger instrumentation setup rather than standing alone.
The Conserve It! water flow meter wins when your water source is an outdoor faucet and a local readout is the whole point. It is designed for watering, pool filling, and RV fresh water tank filling, with a display that tracks what the hose delivers. It comes with a spare washer and a pre-installed battery, so it is ready for regular outdoor duty.
Blancett B111-120 Model 1100 Turbine Flow Meter
If your flow sits in the 40-400 GPM range and your piping is sized for a large process connection, this Blancett Model 1100 is the appropriate choice for process-line service. It is a turbine meter with a 316L stainless steel body, and it carries a factory K-Factor calibration label, with this unit showing a K-Factor of 48.612. The meter is suited to oil and gas, produced and injection water, water flood, and industrial process applications, where corrosive and abrasive conditions are a real concern. The trade-off is that it is sold as-is with no returns, so it pays to double-check your setup before buying.
Water Flow Meter for Garden Hose for Watering or Filling RV Tank - Monitor Usage
The Conserve It! meter tracks the water that goes through a garden hose. It is built for outdoor use, with a display that switches between gallons and liters, and the ability to show both single-use and cumulative totals. That makes it handy for filling a pool, filling an RV fresh water tank, or keeping an eye on lawn watering. It comes with a spare black washer and a pre-installed button battery, and the minimum operating pressure is 7.3 psi. The limitation is scale: this is a hose-end tool, not a process meter. It is not designed for very hot water or for the high-flow process lines the Blancett handles.
Final Choice by Use Case
Choose the Blancett B111-120 when you need a process-grade turbine meter with enough flow capacity for industrial water service. Choose the Conserve It! meter when you are watering from an outdoor faucet, filling a pool, or topping off an RV fresh water tank. If you are not sure, start with how the meter connects and the amount of water it has to handle; the right meter is the one matched to those two basics.
