Choosing a meter for pressure flow process measurement often starts with a split: are you metering a big, demanding process line, or a smaller fuel line where you want to read flow on the spot? The Blancett B111-120 Model 1100 and the eLabPal Digital Fuel Flow Meter represent those two different jobs, and the right choice comes down to line size, flow range, and how much abuse the meter will take.
Quick Verdict
If your setup starts with a 2-inch line and flow in the 40-400 GPM band, the Blancett B111-120 Model 1100 is the meter to build around. If your setup starts with a 1-inch fuel line in the 20-120 LPM band, the eLabPal Digital Fuel Flow Meter handles it for $285.01 less.
At a Glance
| Feature | Blancett B111-120 Model 1100 | eLabPal Digital Fuel Flow Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 320.00 | USD 34.99 |
| Meter type | Turbine flow meter | Turbine flow meter |
| Connection | 2" NPT female | 1" with 3/4" conversion ports |
| Flow range | 40-400 GPM | 20-120 LPM |
| Body | 316L stainless steel | Aluminum alloy |
| Output / display | B111109 magnetic pickup | LCD display screen |
| Condition | New - Open box | New |
Where Each Product Wins
The Blancett wins when the meter has to hold up in a demanding process environment and feed a signal into a larger control setup. The eLabPal wins when the priority is a small, convenient fuel meter. It is the choice when convenience matters more than process-duty construction.
Product Notes
Blancett B111-120 Model 1100 Turbine Flow Meter
Choose this meter for a large process line where the liquid is demanding. The 316L stainless body is a solid match for corrosive and abrasive service in oil and gas, produced or injection water, water flood, and industrial processes. It ships with its factory K-factor calibration label, so setup can use the meter's own calibration value instead of a generic number. It is listed as new and unused in the original box, but the condition is new open box. The main limitation is the sales terms: it is sold as-is surplus with no returns. Take that into account when planning the installation.
eLabPal Digital Fuel Flow Meter
Choose this meter when you want a compact fuel meter with a readout right on the unit. The LCD display can be switched between QTS, PTS, GAL, L, and m³, so you can match the reading to diesel, gasoline, kerosene, or water. The package includes conversion ports and pagoda connectors, which makes adapting to a hose or pipe easier. The aluminum alloy body keeps it light enough for tighter spaces. The practical limitation is the display: water can damage the LCD easily, so keep it away from spray, rain, and direct washing. This is the electronic option for a smaller fuel line, as long as you protect the screen.
Final Choice by Use Case
Put the Blancett B111-120 in a large fixed process line where flow is high and the liquid is demanding; the open-box, no-returns terms make sense when the meter is going into a permanent setup. Put the eLabPal on a smaller fuel line where you want a compact digital meter, and protect the screen from water. If the job is big, corrosive, or part of a larger control system, the Blancett is the one. If the job is a compact diesel, gasoline, kerosene, or water line, the eLabPal gives you a useful electronic meter.
