SonTek-IQ Standard and Plus vs IQ Pipe: What’s the Difference?

Join Product Manager Dr. Daniel Ritter as he breaks down when to use the SonTek-IQ Standard or Plus vs the IQ Pipe. Whether you're working in open channels or closed conduits, this quick overview highlights key differences in design and performance—so you can choose the right tool for your site.

Key differences covered in this video:

• Housing shape and size: wider IQ+ for open channels, slimmer IQ Pipe for confined spaces
• Transducer angles: shallow/wide for IQ Plus, steep/narrow for IQ Pipe
• Internal algorithms: optimized discharge calculations for open vs closed flow conditions
• Typical applications: IQ Plus for canals, streams, and irrigation; IQ Pipe for culverts, pipes, and storm drains
• Stormwater monitoring: how IQ Pipe helps during major storm events