Simply put, the difference between flow switches and flow meters

Simply put, the difference between flow switches and flow meters
A flow switch is a simple electronic device used to control the on/off of flow. It is usually used in places such as household appliances, lighting equipment, and electrical equipment. The function of a flow switch is to automatically turn on or off the power supply when the flow in the pipeline reaches the set value, thereby achieving the purpose of controlling electricity consumption.
A flowmeter is an instrument that accurately measures flow rate. It can measure the flow rate of fluids in pipelines through different measurement methods, such as electromagnetic flow meters, vortex flow meters, ultrasonic flow meters, etc. Compared with flow switches, flow meters have advantages such as high measurement accuracy, good reliability, and wide applicability.
To sum up, flow switches are mainly used to control the on/off of flow, simple and easy to use, and relatively inexpensive. Flowmeters, on the other hand, have higher measurement accuracy and reliability, making them suitable for various complex measurement environments. Therefore, when choosing a traffic timer, it is necessary to determine whether higher accuracy and reliability are needed based on actual needs.