Bacharach, Inc. 3035A Air Flow Velocity Meter

The Bacharach FloRite 3035A Air Flow Velocity Meter (often described as a Vintage Draft Meter) is a handheld, vane‑style anemometer used to measure air velocity in open air streams or near duct openings. The 3035A covers a range of 0 to 3,000 feet per minute (about 0–35 mph), providing a quick, mechanical reading without requiring a power source. Its sensing element is a small restrained‑vane “floret,” a Bacharach description of a lightweight, general‑purpose air velocity sensor designed for HVAC tasks. To take a reading you simply hold the FloRite in the air stream or against the face of a flat‑faced register so the current flows directly into the instrument, making it suitable for evaluating ventilation performance, balancing exhaust hoods, or checking room air movement in various environments. The FloRite line has long been used for ventilation testing across settings such as schools, hospitals, mines and factories, where tracking air velocity is important for safety and comfort. As a vintage Bacharach instrument, the 3035A represents a portable, quick‑response solution for on‑site velocity checks in HVAC and industrial applications, embodying Bacharach’s heritage in air‑flow measurement equipment.