Water Meter Pit Design

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Water meter pit design. If too shallow lower service meter not centered in pit. Meter readers are more effi cient. Since a water meter pit is placed in a confined area it must be installed so as to allow for access for inspection. Engineering standards materials approval process jan.

Uncut 12 3 7m lengths for easy stocking and handling. It keeps the pit in a vertical position and centered on the water meter throughout the process. Meter should be 15 18 to top of meter register below the pit lid at grade. Backfill tamped in 6 lifts.

The setter helps stabilize the water meter pit to prevent it from shifting during the backfilling process. Water sewer design requirements for the philadelphia water department containing the water sewer design manual and various helpful resources. Custom cut pits on demand. Keep in mind that this table is a composite summary and that meter specifications and prices vary by manufacturer model and options configuration.

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. Descriptions of the meters are found in the water metering technology options section below. Egw water plumbing provides a wide variety of meter pits accessories including meter cans lids brass meter flanges and couplings. W 7 revisions rrh 1 21 00 d h l.

If too deep use re setter. Meter pit covered locate uncover and raise to grade. A water meter pit is assembled upon excavation and then backfilled. Significant changes of note in 15th edition release july 11 2018.

We carry everything from adapters caps fittings dechlorination solutions flow. Corrugated hdpe design makes meter pits extra strong and lightweight and easy to handle. Errata 1 notice of corrections march 11 2019. Easy to install.

Download complete engineering standards. Errata 3 notice of corrections may 29 2020. Meter pit is egg shaped or damaged replace. The following table provides a comparative summary of water flow meter types.

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For more call 9724461655. Water meter too high or low in pit. Corrugations lock into soil won t slip or shift. Errata 2 notice of corrections january 31 2020.