How do I know what size irrigation meter I need?

The size of the water meter is usually stamped or cast somewhere on the upper half of the meter. Sometimes the size is printed inside the reading lid of the meter, right next to the dials. Typical water meter nominal sizes include 5/8 in, 3/4 in, 1 in, 1-1/2 in and 2 in (18 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm, 40 mm and 50 mm).

Should I downsize my water meter?

What happens when a meter is downsized? When a household or business changes, they often use less water than they had used when the home or business was originally constructed. If the meter is then downsized, it has many benefits, including lower failure rates, less maintenance and a lower base service charge.

How do you size a water meter?

Many meters have their size located directly below the gallon count. Sometimes it is stamped on the metal below the dial face. It will be something like ¾” or 1”, in most residential cases.

What is a 5’8 water meter?

5/8″ Water Meter (also referred to as 5/8″ x 1/2″) A 5/8″ water meter has a 5/8″ water flow capacity. The bore of the meter is generally 5/8″. a 5/8″ meter does not have 5/8″ threads. It has 1/2″ AWWA Meter Threads and typically hooks up to a 1/2″ or smaller water service line.

What are the dimensions of a water meter?

Water meters typically come in sizes of 5/8″, 3/4″, 1″, 1.5″ and 2″, while the most common sizes are 5/8″ and 3/4″, which are common for a single-family home. The size of the water meter is typically printed on the face of the meter.

What is a Master water meter?

Master Meter Water Meter is one of the most technologically advanced in the metering industry. Learn about the history of the company and a few of the products that Master Meter Inc offers. When it comes to 3G technology for water meters, Master meter flow meters are right at the top.

What is about the size of a meter?

Metre (m), also spelled meter, in measurement, fundamental unit of length in the metric system and in the International Systems of Units (SI). It is equal to approximately 39.37 inches in the British Imperial and United States Customary systems. The metre was historically defined by the French Academy of Sciences in 1791 as 1/10,000,000 of the quadrant of the Earth’s circumference running from the North Pole through Paris to the equator.