Adapters mount the flow meters to pipes of various sizes and schedules. Specific to each pipe size and schedule, an adapter for a 3" schedule 40 pipe will not work on a 3" schedule 80 pipe. The user can program the Pipe Mounted Meters or the Detached Display Flow Meters for any of these various sized adapters. The adapters are added as an option when ordering the meter heads. Or additional adapters can be purchased separately. The same meter head can be field programmed and installed in any of the adapters.
Most difficulties with all flow meters are traceable to improper mountings and/or improper pipe sizing. Paddle wheel flow meters rely on the momentum or movement of water to spin the paddle and keep it free of debris, biological growth, sediment and air bubbles. Reduced accuracy and fouling problems are typical when pipes are over sized and flow rates are not within the recommend range. Pipes must remain full of water at all flow rates. This is especially critical when monitoring downward flows on vertical runs. Please read this page for selection and mounting location advice.
This system offers the simplest installation procedure and is cost effective for pipes 4” in diameter and smaller. These 13” pipe sections are available in sizes ranging from ½” to 4”. The smaller sizes are only offered in schedule 80. Schedule 40 and 80 pipe have the same outside dimensions. Therefore our schedule 80 section of pipe will glue up to your existing schedule 40 pipe. Installation consists of removing a section of the existing pipe, coupling in this new section of pipe, allowing the glue to dry and restoring the flow.
These adapters mount directly onto your existing plumbing. The adapter and pipe are cleaned and coated with either PVC cement or silicon sealer. Then, to secure the adapter to the pipe, the included stainless steel hose clamps are installed. Next, using the adapter as a guide, a 1½” hole saw(not included) is used to bore a hole through the pipe. Adapters to accommodate schedule 40 and schedule 80 pipe are normal stocking items. Other pipes will require a custom-machined adapter. (See section below)
These are saddle mounted adapters are specifically machined to your pipe dimensions. A pipe with a smooth outer surface is required. In order to machine the adapters, the outside diameter and wall thickness of the pipe will be required. The adapters look and mount the same as the saddle style depicted above. The accuracy of the meter is greatly affected by the depth the paddle wheel is inserted in the flow. Therefore, wall thickness of the pipe must be accurate to within 0.010”. You need to call (715-523-1268) to have these custom machined.
