Latest RS Hydro News & Announcements

addVANTAGE Pro 6.3 and LiveData2 Release

addVANTAGE Pro 6.3 for FlowView is here. It includes a much more powerful, informative and user-friendly version of Livedata, and three powerful new extensions.

Livedata 2 - from any mobile device - laptops, iPads, iPhones and SmartPhones!

The main goal of addVANTAGE Pro 6.3 was to focus .....read more

10 Reasons why Solinst lead the way...

Solinst are one of the world's leading suppliers in environmental monitoring solutions. They specialise in the in-house design and manufacture of water level, oil interface meters, water level loggers and multilevel sampling devices. If you're not familiar with Solinst and are in the market for new equipment here's 10 great .....read more

Choosing the Best Water Level Meter or Dip Meter

RS Hydro are the exclusive distributor in the UK and Ireland for Solinst, the leading supplier of groundwater and environmental monitoring solutions and instrumentation. Based in Canada, they design and manufacture all of their products in house and have a reputation that is second to none in the industry. .....read more

The revolution in flow is coming...

Well it has been sometime in the waiting but the new Laser Flow Flowmeter has nearly arrived. So what is the fuss all about?

The revolution really is in the technique, method and accuracy that the Laser flow incorporates. The Laser flow is the first non-contact flow meter to .....read more

River Catchment Study for Total Pollutant Load Calculation

RS Hydro are a Teledyne ISCO distributor in the UK. We have recently worked with South West Water and the Westcountry Rivers Trust (WRT)on a major catchment management project called Upstream Thinking. The water issue presented was the quality of raw surface water in the River Tamar, and improving it .....read more

Clamp on Gas Flow Measurement Training in Bahrain

Specialist engineers from RS Hydro are off to Bahrain to provide specialist training in clamp on gas flow measurement

RS Hydro are sending an engineer to the hotter climes of Bahrain next week to provide specialist training in clamp on gas flow measurement. RS Hydro are internationally recognised for its expertise in clamp on gas measurement having worked all over the world. The latest project is for an aluminium .....read more

New Tryptophan-like Fluorimeter for Manta2

For the first time, the Eureka Manta 2 can now be deployed with a Tryptophan-like fluorimeter. This now opens up a whole new range of applications for exploiting the power of this novel technique. Up to 12 sensors can be incorporated by the Manta 2 enabling traditional determinands such .....read more

Wimbleball Leakage Reduction Programme

We have recently been involved in a project to remediate the leakage at Wimbleball Dam. The dam is located in the county of Devon and is jointly owned by South West Water Ltd and Wessex Water Ltd. The dam has leaked from its foundations since commissioning in 1979 and .....read more

Latest ISCO 5800 Refrigerated Sampler Release & Offers

PS Hydro are delighted to introduce the latest addition to the refrigerated range of Teledyne ISCO samplers. The 5800 sampler has been available in the UK since December 2012 and it has been confirmed will go through the MCERTS accreditation at the end of March 2013.

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The Most Accurate Level Controller in the World - SITRANS LUT400

The Sitrans LUT400 is the latest ultrasonic level controller series to be developed by Siemens Automation and Drives. It is proven to have world-leading accuracy of 1mm (0.04 inches) which ensures consistently precise measurements.

The LUT400 is a flexible solution for continuous long-range level measurement of liquids, slurries .....read more

Collect and Train Sessions

As a new addition to improve the services provided by RS Hydro, we will now be offering Collect and Train Sessions to anyone who is interested.

The new Collect and Train service will allow our customers to collect their orders when ready for dispatch and receive free training .....read more

GE Panametrics AT868 receives MCERTS Certification

The GE Panametrics AT868 is now MCERTS certified. Our very own Rob Stevens collected the award on behalf of GE at the WWEM exhibition dinner.

Click here to view the AT868 product page. .....read more

New Staff

Colin Wormald has joined as RS Hydro's new Operations Manager who will be responsible for many aspects of the day-to-day running of RS Hydro but also to effect quality control and project management. Colin has over 15 years experience in project management and management and will make a big impact .....read more

RS Hydro become Eutech Distributor

RS Hydro are proud to announce that we are now distributors for Eutech Instruments. We offer a comprehensive range of equipment for the monitoring and control of pH, Conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Salinity, Redox Potential (ORP), Dissolved Oxygen (DO) and other water quality parameters. Designed to fit into the .....read more

RS Hydro win International Flowmeter Hire Contract

RS Hydro have recently won a project for Schlumberger Oil/Gas Services to measure 6 pipelines using clamp on gas flowmeters

RS Hydro have recently won an international project for Schlumberger Oil/Gas Services measuring 6 pipelines using portable clamp on gas flowmeters. The application involves utilising 6 of our PT878GC portable flow meters to measure natural gas at 1500psi (100 bar)!

RS Hydro are also providing engineers to install, commission .....read more

LaserFlow interest overwhelming at WWEM 2012

RS Hydro enjoyed overwhelming interest in the ISCO LaserFlow at WWEM 2012.

RS Hydro received enormous interest in the ISCO LaserFlow open channel flowmeter at WWEM 2012. As part of our exhibition stand visitors could see the LaserFlow using a laser to scan an open channel flowrig.

Clients and visitors travelled from all parts of the UK to see this .....read more

North Wyke Farm Research Platform goes LIVE

24th May 2012 seen the official launch of the globally unique farm research platform at Rothamsted Research North Wyke in Devon. RS Hydro were responsible for installing 15 high-specification water quality monitoring stations and telemetry system for the project. The research platform aims to help agricultural businesses and farms provide sustainable and productive farming techniques at the same time as quantifying the impact of farming techniques within the environment.

The farm consists of three beef and sheep farmlets, each of which will be managed differently so that international scientists can understand how to optimise production and environmental impacts. Commenting on the Farm Platform, Dr Phil Murray states "We're really excited about what the Farm Platform will be .....read more

New Ideas & Thinking Environmental Conference Nov 22nd, 2012

RS Hydro are organising the 'New Ideas & Thinking' environmental monitoring conference at the Chateau Impney Hotel, Droitwich Spa on the 22nd November, covering the latest ideas and thinking for ground- and surface-water monitoring and control. There are numerous presentations, case studies and interactive workshops for everyone.

RS Hydro are inviting you to attend our latest environmental monitoring conference: 'New Ideas and Thinking' which will be held on the 22nd November 2012, at Chateau Impney, Droitwich Spa. It is widely accepted that RS Hydro lead the way in advanced environmental monitoring applications. The 'New ideas and Thinking' .....read more

RS Hydro launch ISCO LaserFlow Non Contact Flowmeter at WWEM 2012

Experts in open channel flow have longed for a revolution in open channel flow measurement. Large, heavily engineered and expensive flumes have long been the bane of flow measurement specialists. For many applications with limited hydraulic head, a flume is the only option for flow measurement, especially in wastewater applications. .....read more

Product Launch: New AquaPro Analyzer from Thermo

Today's process industry is a different world then it was 25, 10, or even 5 years ago. With continuing pressure to improve efficiencies and at the same time lower costs, plant managers are constantly forced to adapt at the speed of light. The market has been saturated with all sorts .....read more

New Website for RS Hydro

RS Hydro have released a new website with a new layout, new products, improved navigation, more articles and case studies. The release of our new website is to realise our unrivaled capability for total solutions in flow, level, water quality, groundwater and meteorology based applications.

Thank you for visiting our newly designed website. We are both proud and excited about the new layout, improved navigation and new articles and case studies. As our company has grown so have our opportunities and services. In 2012, RS Hydro is now respected as the leading .....read more

Multiparameter Water Quality Sonde Added to Hire Fleet

Once upon a time a field engineer would have to traipse across the hillside with several bags of water quality instruments to measure multiple parameters. Each test would have to be conducted to the same reliable procedure. However, today the Manta 2 multiparameter sonde can do all these measurements continuously .....read more

Flow Study Provides Evidence for Shipping Company

Hot sticky boiler rooms are not the sort of places that most people want to spend much time in. However, for one lucky engineer, this was to be his place of work for several days.

Hot sticky boiler rooms are not the sort of places that most people want to spend much time in. However, for one lucky RS Hydro engineer, this was to be his place of work for several days. RS Hydro was employed as an independent witness for both an international law .....read more

A Study of Potential Groundwater Contamination

RS Hydro were recently approached to provide a solution for proving the effectiveness of a costly remediation strategy.

RS Hydro were recently approached to provide a solution for proving the effectiveness of a costly remediation strategy. The remediation process was to be used to solve a potential groundwater contamination problem caused by a leaking underground petroleum tank. Such contaminated leaks are not uncommon in groundwater and remediation circles. .....read more

Versatility of OCM III Provides Total Solution

The ability to adapt to changes in it�s function is often a key factor when choosing a flow metering system. .

The ability to adapt to changes in function is often a key factor when selecting a flow metering system. So when a leading UK food manufacturer approached RS Hydro needing a system which combined good usability with extra functions for use in the future as changes were made to the .....read more

Extended Hire Fleet

RS Hydro are now offering a selection of wastewater samplers for rental from the ISCO product range. We have added the GLS and 6712 sampler to our already extensive hire fleet.

RS Hydro are now offering a selection of wastewater samplers for rental from the ISCO product range. We have added the GLS and 6712 sampler to our already extensive hire fleet. These samplers are ideal for water quality and waste water monitoring projects where water quality testing is necessary. .....read more

Panametrics GC868 Flow Meters to be Installed in Spain

RS Hydro have recently won a contract to supply, install and commission 3 twin-channel GC868 flow meters to measure compressed air flow GC868 flow meters to be installed in Almeria, Spain.

RS Hydro have recently won a contract to supply, install and commission 3 twin-channel GC868 flow meters to measure compressed air flow GC868 flow meters to be installed in Almeria, Spain. Twin channel devices were specified to achieve higher measurement accuracy. By using two pairs of transducers it is possible .....read more

RS Hydro Install Clamp-On Heat Metering Network

Like most large organisations, one central boiler room is used to heat or cool multiple buildings. In this case student accommodation, lecture theatres, laboratories, sports halls and high-rise departmental buildings are being monitored.

One of the main requirements of this project was that there should be no interruptions .....read more

Portable Flowmeter used in Hydro-Electric Scheme

RS Hydro were recently employed to test the efficiency of various hydro-electric turbines in the UK using a portable ultrasonic clamp on flow meter on pipes up to 2000mm in diameter - bigger than the average person!

Large pipes and flow meters have historically sent shivers down any project engineer's back, but thankfully those days are behind us. RS Hydro were recently employed to test the efficiency of various hydro-electric turbines in the UK using a portable ultrasonic clamp on flow meter on pipes up to 2000mm .....read more

ISX878 Intrinsically Safe Flow Meters for Methanol

RS Hydro has recently won a contract to supply 10 Panametrics s ISX878 flow meters to measure methanol in 2 inch pipes. All the flow meters are to be housed in a Zone 1 area and must be certified to work in such hazardous areas.

RS Hydro Acquire the Latest Portable Gas Flowmeters. Available for Hire.

RS Hydro has invested �50,000 in the latest flow metering technology including the Panametrics PT878GC and the CTF Tag Flow Meters.

RS Hydro has invested �50,000 in the latest flow metering technology including the Panametrics PT878GC and the CTF Tag Flow Meters.

The TransPort PT878GC is the latest portable gas clamp on flow meter from Panametrics, and is available to rent from RS Hydro.

Reported to be the only .....read more

New Water Level Meter

The PT2X is the latest instrument from INW to provide a more cost-effective approach to standard monitoring applications.

The INW PT2X is an absolute (non-vented) level logger for monitoring boreholes, tanks, rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs for water level, pressure and temperature changes. The PT2X is the latest instrument from INW to provide a more cost-effective approach to standard monitoring applications.

The INW PT2X is a non-vented .....read more

Telemetry Breakthroughs Help Aberystwyth University Study

Latest GPRS telemetry units and RS Hydros Flowview online data portal provide a total solution for Aberystwyth Universities environmental study of Tregaron Peat Bog.

Aberystwyth University have undertaken a baseline environmental study of Tregaron Peat Bog to assess the impact of reopened paleo channels on the ecosystem. The remote and inaccessible location of the peat bog would make long term spot sampling inefficient and costly, so a different approach was needed. It was decided .....read more

Clamp On Flare Gas Measurement

RS Hydro are now able to offer flare gas measurement surveys. This is a particularly useful service for companies who need to comply with international regulations, are trying to identifying leaks, and flare burner control.

RS Hydro are now able to offer flare gas measurement surveys. This is a particularly useful service for companies who need to comply with international regulations, are trying identifying leaks, and flare burner control.

The introduction of the Panametrics CTF878 now means that these surveys can even be carried .....read more

Landfill Gas Flow Measurement

RS Hydro recently used a portable non-invasive flow meter to measure landfill gas flows from different cells of a UK landfill site, providing an accurate assessment of methane production.

RS Hydro recently used a portable non-invasive flow meter to measure landfill gas flows from different cells of a UK landfill site, providing an accurate assessment of methane production. The demanding task of monitoring landfill gas flows is now much easier! Unlike some portable gas meters which require sampling points .....read more

3,000 PT878 Hire

RS Hydro have recently celebrated the 3,000th PT878 rental. We now have the largest rental fleet in Europe.

RS Hydro have recently celebrated the 3,000th PT878 rental. We now have the largest rental fleet in Europe. Since the introduction of the Panametrics PT878 to our hire fleet in 2004 , the PT878 has been used successfully in a wide range of applications in various industries.

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Water Usage at an Oil Refinery

RS Hydro were employed by an oil refinery to try and establish water usage across the site and find out where 100m3 was being lost.

RS Hydro were employed by an oil refinery to try and establish water usage across the site and find out where 100m3 was being lost.

Water usage needed to be monitored for a three day period for 24 hours a day.

RS Hydro decided to use the Panametrics .....read more

Latest Gas Clamp-On Tag Flow Meter

RS Hydro has recently won a contract to supply the Panametrics CTF878 Correlation Tag flowmeter for clamp-on gas flow measurement in the Middle East used for a natural gas production facility

RS Hydro has recently won a contract to supply the Panametrics CTF878 Correlation Tag flowmeter for clamp-on gas flow measurement in the Middle East used for a natural gas production facility. The CTF is capable of mass flow measurement in metal pipes at all pressures including ambient. Whereas other ultrasonic .....read more

Nationwide Quarry Monitoring Solution to Meet New EPR/MCERTS Regulations

Long-term investment in plant and equipment at quarry sites is often not appropriate due to their limited life-spans. This often means installations are selected locally on their own merits with cost being a primary factor. However, many companies are now reviewing this approach, with recent developments in EPR and MCerts .....read more