Velocity probe with mechanical manometer

[SuperRunner]

I would really like to get some pitot tubes so I can measure port velocity. I can go 2 routes. Mechanical fluid manometer, or have have been considering going the FP1 route.

Do any of you guys here measure velocity with homeade manometers, or is it quite a bit better/easier to go digital. I am trying to get a motor/car put together by the end of the month, and don't know if I really have to funds to buy the FP1 just yet, as I still need to buy stuff for the project.

[cspeier]

I have an FP, live by it. However, I still use a manometer for my velocity- don't ask me why??? My manometer is a 36" Dwyer. I really need to use the FP, but I guess I'm scared or something

Chad

[bruce]

I use a fluid filled manometer for my velocity readings. I don't use the FP setup for velocity, I like to be able to test flow and velocity at the same time. Hooked to a manometer I can take quick readings. I have a portable digital manometer I also use but the 9v battery is dead and I've been to cheap/lazy to go buy a new one (yes that is the truth as sad as it sounds)

[SuperRunner]

Ok, sounds good. I have all the stuff to make the pitot tube now, so tonight I will make that along with a secondary verticle manometer.

[larrycavan]