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SwitchGuard Plus is well-suited for a diverse range of liquid applications. Specifically designed
to monitor flow and temperature, this device protects equipment and process from high
temperature and low or no-flow conditions. SwitchGuard Plus will monitor flow rates up to 20 fps
in any size pipe diameter. In addition, this device is offered in two different sensor lengths
making it compatible with pipes ranging from ½" to 1½" or 2" pipe diameters and above.
This new device is being used at Point Reyes National Seashore to monitor and control a
potable water treatment system. The flow is generated from a natural spring with moderate to
low flow rates. The system is designed to pull water from the natural spring through primary and
secondary filters before it is chemically treated with chlorine. Since the flow of the natural spring
is often times very low it was important to select a flow switch that can detect flow rates that are
under 1 gallon per minute. If the flow of the natural spring stops, the SwitchGuard Plus protects
the process by switching off the system and alerting personnel of the low or non-existent flow.
"SwitchGuard Plus has been working great," said Karen McKey, utility system operator at Point
Reyes National Seashore. She further explained that SwitchGuard Plus was selected based on
its unique ability to detect low or non-existent flow rates and came as a "complete package" that
included a flow switch, AC Controller, and strobe light. McKey also pointed out that the device
features no moving parts, which eliminates regular maintenance and costly repairs in the future.
"SwitchGuard Plus is a great alternative to traditional flow switches and has been specifically
designed for those dealing with low or no flow applications," said Dave Grumney, president of
Flow Line Options Corp. "It has been our goal to provide our customers a solution for any flow
or level application they face, and the new CalFlo product line has brought us even closer to our
goal."