Water Meter Idler Tube
Spacer Tube
For 5/8" x 1/2" Water Meter
With 1 set of meter couplings for 5/8"x 1/2"
This Idler tube can be used for two major purposes, New Construction or meter replacement. It is the same thread size and lay length as a water meter. In new construction, this can be used for correct plumbing spacing and temporary water if a meter is not yet available.
New Construction:
- Used to properly space meter couplings or meter valves when the water meter is not yet available.
- Light weight PVC is easier to use for initial plumbing in of meter couplings than a heavy brass water meter
- Can be used to plumb for a future water meter to be installed at a later date while allowing water and the place for the meter.
- HOA's, Apartment Owners, and Mobile Home Park owners, and shopping centers can use to allow later retrofit of submetering systems without total re-plumbing.
Meter Replacement
- A meter idler tube can be used to supply water temporarily if a meter is removed for repair or testing
- Can be used for flat rate billing when plumbing is done in anticipation of a future utility or submetering water meter being installed.
- Can be used for seasonal buildings where you don't want to leave the meter in line for potential water meter freezing in winter.
- Note: May not fit in setters that have a support ear on the swivel nut. See photos
Specs:
- For proper spacing of a 58" (5/8" x 1/2") water meter meeting AWWA specification (USA/Canada)
- INCLUDES: 2 - meter couplings with gaskets (1/2" NPT male x 5/8" AWWA meter Threads x 2.5" long)
- Lay Length 7-1/2"
- Fits AWWA 1/2" Water Meter Coupling Thread (Approx 1/2" I.D. and 1" O.D.).
- Material PVC Plastic - exterior painted gold
- NSF approved materials for drinking water
- Note: For 5/8" x 3/4" and larger meters, see our other listings