Water Meter Idler Tube
Spacer Tube
For 5/8" x 3/4" Water Meter
With 1 set of meter couplings for 5/8"x 3/4"
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. With the idler spacer tube and couplings you can plumb in for a standard AWWA spec 5/8" x 3/4" (or 3/4" short water meter) before you get the meter.
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.
Specs:
- For proper spacing and thread size of a 5/8" x 3/4" water meter meeting AWWA specifications (USA/Canada)
- INCLUDES: 2 - meter couplings with gaskets (3/4" NPT male x 3/4" AWWA meter Threads x 2.5" long)
- Lay Length 7-1/2" (5/8" x 3/4" or 3/4"-Short water meters)
- Fits AWWA 3/4" Water Meter Coupling Thread (1" NPS) (Approx 1-1/4" O.D.).
- Material: Gray Polymer (Plastic)
- NSF approved materials for drinking water
- Note: For 5/8" (aka 5/8" x 1/2") meters, see our other listings