Series 1221/1222/1223 Flex-Tube® U-Tube Manometer

Suitable for Pressures up to 100 psi, Better Precision

The Series 1221/1222/1223 Flex-Tube® U-Tube Manometers combine the inherent accuracy of the “U” Tube with the durability of tough, long-lasting plastic construction.The columns are made of 0.375? O.D. flexible and shatterproof clear butyrate tubing and are backed by a white scale channel to provide maximum color contrast. These manometers are ideal wherever a portable, direct reading manometer is needed. See the Support Library tab for Safety Data Sheets.

NIST CALIBRATION available in Product Configurator.

Product Applications

  • Duct static pressure
  • Calibration labs
  • Filter monitoring

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Model Description Usually Ships* Price Order
1221-12-W/M
Ships: Same Day
Price: $67.00
U-tube manometer, range 6-0-6" w.c. Same Day* $67.00 Order
1221-16-W/M
Ships: Same Day
Price: $69.00
U-tube manometer, range 8-0-8" w.c. Same Day* $69.00 Order
1221-20-W/M
Ships: Less Than 1 Week
Price: $72.50
U-tube manometer, range 10-0-10" w.c. Less Than 1 Week* $72.50 Order
1221-24-W/M
Ships: Less Than 1 Week
Price: $76.50
U-tube manometer, range 12-0-12" w.c. Less Than 1 Week* $76.50 Order
1221-36-W/M
Ships: Less Than 1 Week
Price: $85.00
U-tube manometer, range 18-0-18" w.c. Less Than 1 Week* $85.00 Order
1221-8-W/M
Ships: Less Than 1 Week
Price: $61.00
U-tube manometer, range 4-0-4" w.c. Less Than 1 Week* $61.00 Order

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Features

  • Minor Divisions of 1/10" water column (or 2mm water column on metric units) are silkscreened in jet black on stark white scale for positive definition. Easy to read, even at a distance, they are acrylic coated for permanence. All models are furnished with one 3/4 ounce bottle of fluorescein green color concentrate with special wetting agent for W/M models, or 3/4 ounce bottle of red gage fluid for "D" units.
  • Series 1221 Manometer - Our simplest, lowest cost basic U-gage. A dependable U-tube manometer that withstands hard use and provides accurate, high visibility readings. For use with water, mercury or red gage fluid. For mercury filled manometers, a scale clamp bar, Dwyer® Part No. A-363 (available as an extra for Series 1221 - and standard on Series 1222) is recommended. One pair of carrying plugs and a pair of non-kink vinyl tube connectors are included with each manometer.
  • Series 1222 Manometer - All the features of the 1221 plus magnetic clips for mounting to any vertical steel surface, and clamp bar to insure against U-tube slipping. (Especially recommended for manometers used with mercury.) Both magnets are easily removed and replaced at the user's convenience.
  • Series 1223 Manometer - Our finest U-gage - for either portable or stationary use. Safety traps prevent loss of indicating fluid in case of accidental over-pressure. Tubing is permanently bonded to a molded, high impact acrylic plastic top that contains safety traps. Large magnetic clips and clamp bar are provided. Standard type "a" connections include two rapid shut-off type molded nylon tubing connections, two 3' lengths of flexible Tygon® plastic tubing, and two 1/8" pipe thread to tube adapters.

Accessories

Model Number Description Usually Ships* Price Order
1 oz dispenser bottle of red gage fluid, .826 sp. gr. A-101 1 oz dispenser bottle of red gage fluid, .826 sp. gr. Same Day $10.50 Order
4 oz bottle of red gage fluid, .826 sp. gr. A-102 4 oz bottle of red gage fluid, .826 sp. gr. Same Day $20.50 Order
1 pt bottle of red gage fluid, .826 sp. gr. A-103 1 pt bottle of red gage fluid, .826 sp. gr. Same Day $45.50 Order
1 qt bottle of red gage fluid, .826 sp. gr. A-104 1 qt bottle of red gage fluid, .826 sp. gr. Same Day $85.50 Order
1 oz dispenser bottle fluorescein green color concentrate. A-126 1 oz dispenser bottle fluorescein green color concentrate. Same Day $16.00 Order
Clear flexible vinyl tubing is easily inspected, and is therefore best for test applications where a possibility of fluid entering the tubing exists. 3/16 A-220 Clear flexible vinyl tubing is easily inspected, and is therefore best for test applications where a possibility of fluid entering the tubing exists. 3/16" ID x 5/16" OD, lengths to 500'; 45 psi maximum pressure @ 73°F, per ft. Same Day $0.50 Order
Adapter, brass, 1/8 A-339 Adapter, brass, 1/8" NPT to 3/16" rubber and 1/8" ID plastic tubing. Same Day $5.40 Order
Magnet assembly for 1222 manometers, 2 required (3 required for 1222-36 and M-1000). A-364 Magnet assembly for 1222 manometers, 2 required (3 required for 1222-36 and M-1000). 1-2 Weeks $10.00 Order
Flexible red PVC connector, 3/16 A-319 Flexible red PVC connector, 3/16" ID rubber tubing to 1/4" ID plastic tube for 1221,1222 and 1227 manometers. Less Than 1 Week $5.70 Order
Scale clamp bar for 1221 manometer. A-363 Scale clamp bar for 1221 manometer. 1-2 Weeks $7.50 Order

Model Chart

EXAMPLE 1221 8 W/M AT Series 1221-8-W/M-AT U-Tube Manometer, range 4-0-4" w.c. using water/mercury, with aluminum tag.
SERIES 1221
1222
1223
      U-Tube Manometer
U-Tube Manometer
U-Tube Manometer
RANGE   8
12
16
20
24
36
M200
M300
M400
M600
M1000
2000PA
3000PA
4000PA
5000PA
6000PA
9000PA
    4-0-4" w.c.
6-0-6" w.c.
8-0-8" w.c.
10-0-10" w.c.
12-0-12" w.c.
18-0-18" w.c.
100-0-100 mm w.c.
150-0-150 mm w.c.
200-0-200 mm w.c.
300-0-300 mm w.c.
500-0-500 mm w.c.
1000-0-1000 Pa
1500-0-1500 Pa
2000-0-2000 Pa
2500-0-2500 Pa
3000-0-3000 Pa
4500-0-4500 Pa
FLUID     W/M
D
  Inches of Water/Mercury
Inches of Water Using Red Gage Fluid
OPTIONS       AT
NIST
B
C
D
E
Aluminum Tag
NIST Certificate of Calibration
Type B Connections (available with 1223 only)
Type C Connections (available with 1223 only)
Type D Connections (available with 1223 only)
Type E Connections (available with 1223 only)

Approvals

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Questions

Question
What are the principle advantages of red gage fluid over water for use in manometers?
Answer
Red gage fluid is slow to evaporate, won't freeze, is more readable and produces slightly expanded scales for better reading resolution.
Question
Is routine maintenance required for a Dwyer red gage fluid type manometer?
Answer
Yes. The zero point should be checked periodically as well as the fluid level. After a year of service, particularly with dirty air, the fluid should be replaced to assure that specific gravity changes are not affecting the accuracy of the reading.
Question
Will the water manometers freeze?
Answer
Yes, if the temperature drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, the fluid in the manometer will freeze. The fluid used in "W/M" style manometers is water-based with a small amount of fluorescent green fluid to enhance the meniscus. The other gage fluids have a lower freezing point, however, it is recommended that the manometers be stored above 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
Question
Since water will not mix with oil, why can't a D-style manometer be used to measure water pressures?
Answer
The weight of the water itself is also being measured which results in erroneous readings.
Question
Why doesn't 1 inch on the scale of a 1223-12-D manometer equal 1 inch on a ruler?
Answer
The calibration scale on the manometer has been compensated for the specific gravity of red gage fluid which is less than water.
Question
Model 1212. How much fluid mixture is required? What is the best method to fill this unit?
Answer
A 1 oz bottle of A-126 Fluorescein green color concentrate is added to a quart of distilled water. Remove a tubing connector from the manometer and pour the mixture in to mid-point level. Shake the manometer to remove air bubbles and slide the scale so the zero mark is in line with the meniscus of the two fluid columns.

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