Water Meter Pit Design

15th edition errata 3 effective may 29 2020.

Water meter pit design.

Since a water meter pit is placed in a confined area it must be installed so as to allow for access for inspection. 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. Pre cut notches accommodate incoming and outgoing pipes and saves installation time.

Meter should be 15 18 to top of meter register below the pit lid at grade. Corrugated hdpe design makes meter pits extra strong and lightweight and easy to handle. Errata 3 notice of corrections may 29 2020. Errata 2 notice of corrections january 31 2020.

Water meter too high or low in pit. We carry everything from adapters caps fittings dechlorination solutions flow. Backfill tamped in 6 lifts. Descriptions of the meters are found in the water metering technology options section below.

Custom cut pits on demand bright white surface refl ects light for better readability. Keep in mind that this table is a composite summary and that meter specifications and prices vary by manufacturer model and options configuration. Corrugated hdpe design makes meter pits extra strong and lightweight and easy to handle. For more call 9724461655.

If too shallow lower service meter not centered in pit. 6 18 08 date revisions date j p s. The following table provides a comparative summary of water flow meter types. Engineering standards materials approval process jan.

Download complete engineering standards. Corrugations lock into soil won t slip or shift. W 7 revisions rrh 1 21 00 d h l. Easy to install.

Egw water plumbing provides a wide variety of meter pits accessories including meter cans lids brass meter flanges and couplings. Dual wall design provides extra strength without extra weight. Errata 1 notice of corrections march 11 2019. Meter readers are more effi cient.

A water meter pit is assembled upon excavation and then backfilled. Uncut 12 3 7m lengths for easy stocking and handling. Meter pit is egg shaped or damaged replace. 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.

Significant changes of note in 15th edition release july 11 2018. 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. 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.