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About Us.
Flow-Rite Controls® is an ISO 9001 Certified Company founded in 1981 by Dan Campau. As a vertically integrated company, Flow-Rite designs, manufactures and markets fluid control devices for lead acid batteries, recreational fishing boats, and hydroponics. All Flow-Rite products are solely our own proprietary developments and protected by over three dozen U.S. patents as well as hundreds of international patents.
World-Class Engineering – Vertically Integrated.
From concept to on-time delivery, Flow-Rite’s vertical integration helps mold your success. Our departments have a high level of collaboration, helping drive our engineering, manufacturing, validation, science, and allowing us to continue our elevated ability to generate innovative product design – let alone our world class production and logistics capabilities.
When is the best time to fill my batteries?
The best time to water is after the battery has been fully charged. Since many people equalize the battery once a week and watering needs to occur once a week, it is common to water after the equalized charge.
How do I know when my battery needs water?
Many people set up battery watering on a schedule. However, to save time and money, we recommend our Eagle Eye suite of Level Sensors or Advanced Battery Steward Tracker. With Eagle Eye Level Sensors, indictor lights (either red/green, or bright green/no light) will tell you if your battery needs water. The Advanced Battery Steward Tracker also has the red and green light, but it monitors, sends and records the tracking data, which you can access via your phone or the internet. Both the Eagle Eye Level Sensors and Advanced Battery Steward take the guesswork out of when to water your batteries, saving time and money.
How often should I fill my batteries?
Watering intervals are dependent on the climate, charging methods, application, and age of batteries. Generally, in heavy use applications, batteries need to be watered once a week; in light applications, the batteries may only need water once a month. A Flow-Rite Eagle Eye Elite or Eagle Eye Essential Level Sensor is a great way to help you determine if it is time to water your batteries. If the battery has completed its charge cycle and the Eagle Eye Elite indicator light is red, the battery needs water; if the light is green, there is no need to water yet. If using an Eagle Eye Essential IV Level Sensor, a green light indicates the battery does not need water, when the light is off, it is time to water the batteries.
Can I leave the water supply connected to my batteries at all times?
What temperatures range will a Flow-Rite valve work in?
What is so special about your tubing? What is unique about your tubing?
First, our tubing does not use clamp rings which makes installation fast and easy. Simply cut the tubing and slide it on to the swivel tee barb. A clamp ring is not needed to hold it in place. This means no extra tools and no leaks.
Second, our tubing does not contain plasticizers which are the component in clear tubing that make it flexible. A problem arises in battery environments when the plasticizers leak out of clear tubing which causes the tubing to turn yellow while also making it brittle and leaky. Clear tubing cannot last as long as a battery. Flow-Rite’s tubing will last longer than the battery without any degradation.
What is a flame arrested valve and when/why would I need one?
Our standard Millennium flame-arrested valve includes both an internal and external flame arrestor. The external flame arrestor is designed to protect against an outside spark from entering the cell via the watering system and has been tested to SAE J1495. The internal flame arrestor is designed to prevent a spark from inside the battery from igniting other cells via the watering system.
Does your system work in fast charge applications?
Yes, Flow-Rite is the premier supplier of watering systems to the fast charge industry. Its debris-resistant design coupled with high-grade, reinforced materials make it ideal for environments where fast charge applications require a high-performance valve.
Which valve do you recommend for opportunity charging?
Can an aerator pump be screwed into the back of your control valve?
With exception to the V1 valve, our V2 – V4 valves all have a ¾ inch NPT thread that will allow an aerator pump to screw into the back. The V5 is threaded to accept an adapter.
How do I know which valve I have?
The color of the control arm and the valve model number should be laser etched in the top of the valve. Reference the control arm chart if needed.
Please note: If your control arm is yellow, a repair kit has been installed.
When should I use a PEF flapper?
Should the actuator label and valve functions match?
What is the difference between front and rear cable approach?
What type of pump do I need to purchase?
Can my components be used in salt water?
Do I have to use marine sealant on my thru-hulls?
Do you have anything to help me build my livewells?
You can reference the livewell builder off our website.
What’s the difference between Qwik-Lok and barbed valves and fittings?
Store Related Questions
What information do I need to have before speaking with an FRC rep?
Is FRC corporate a retail location?
Do you ship to Canada and internationally?
Do you warranty the product I purchased through eBay, Amazon, or a third party?
What methods of payment do you accept?
My valve says RCV-75, which valve is it?
My livewell won’t hold water, so what do I need to do?
The red plug on the Remote Drain Plug is sticking. Can I apply a lubricant to help?
If the O-ring breaks on the Remote Drain Plug, can I purchase it from the hardware store?
Can you purchase just the plug assembly for the Remote Drain Plug?
I bought a V2 valve to replace my RCV-75, but I’ve found my cable does not connect properly, what do I do?
Can I put a lubricant on my control cable?
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