Water Meter Pit Design
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Water meter pit design. 6 18 08 date revisions date j p s. We carry everything from adapters caps fittings dechlorination solutions flow. Meter pit is egg shaped or damaged replace. Errata 1 notice of corrections march 11 2019.
Meter should be 15 18 to top of meter register below the pit lid at grade. Corrugations lock into soil won t slip or shift. Descriptions of the meters are found in the water metering technology options section below. Corrugated hdpe design makes meter pits extra strong and lightweight and easy to handle.
A water meter pit is assembled upon excavation and then backfilled. The setter helps stabilize the water meter pit to prevent it from shifting during the backfilling process. Keep in mind that this table is a composite summary and that meter specifications and prices vary by manufacturer model and options configuration. Water meter too high or low in pit.
It keeps the pit in a vertical position and centered on the water meter throughout the process. Meter pit covered locate uncover and raise to grade. Water sewer design requirements for the philadelphia water department containing the water sewer design manual and various helpful resources. Pre cut notches accommodate incoming and outgoing pipes and saves installation time.
The following table provides a comparative summary of water flow meter types. Meter readers are more effi cient. For more call 9724461655. Significant changes of note in 15th edition release july 11 2018.
Corrugated hdpe design makes meter pits extra strong and lightweight and easy to handle. If too deep use re setter. W 31 typical 1 2 water meter box installation w 32 typical 4 water meter vault w 33 typical 6 thru 10 water meter vault w 34 fire domestic irrigation options schematic. Engineering standards materials approval process jan.
Errata 2 notice of corrections january 31 2020. Uncut 12 3 7m lengths for easy stocking and handling. Egw water plumbing provides a wide variety of meter pits accessories including meter cans lids brass meter flanges and couplings. 15th edition errata 3 effective may 29 2020.
Since a water meter pit is placed in a confined area it must be installed so as to allow for access for inspection. W 7 revisions rrh 1 21 00 d h l. Custom cut pits on demand. Errata 3 notice of corrections may 29 2020.
Dual wall design provides extra strength without extra weight. Custom cut pits on demand bright white surface refl ects light for better readability. Easy to install. Products for the water and waste water industries specializing in hydrant replacement parts for all brands of fire hydrants water meter pits available for all utility specifications specializing in hydrant replacement parts for all brands of fire hydrants.