[AT] Fwd: County/City Water Connection: What size meter to use?

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fittings into it and it is wise to use marine grade hose clamps.







 I check the clamps with a magnet.  I install a lot of water lines.  Although more expensive I would use the compression style fittings/couplings.  They go on the outside of the pipe and with the exception of a stainless steel insert, they do not obstruct water flow. Also if you use barb fittings and clamps use brass barbs.  Do not even think plastic barb fittings.  I have made a lot of money replacing those.  For sure 1 inch plastic pipe.  200 psi is required in our area.  I would not use anything under 160 psi rated.  Plastic pipe comes in several sizes. The 2 common sizes are Iron Pipe Size (IPS) and Copper Tube Size (CTS).  IPS will have a 1 inch inside diameter. Go with IPS.  3/4 inch meters are actually 5/8 inch typically but the fittings are 3/4 inch.  Not sure about 1 inch meters.  As someone else pointed out you could always go with a larger meter down the road if necessary.  I'm not sure what the maximum length pipe you can purchase is,  I use 300 foot rolls for the longer runs, but believe you can special order longer.  One last thing is, I will not put plastic pipe in the ground without a locate wire or tape.  I prefer tape, but not possible if you plow the pipe in.  Properly installing marking tape is a lot more work.  Don't know what type of soil you have but keep any fist size or larger rocks off the pipe.  Sand protection is required in some areas where I live.

Gary
Renton, WA

 

 

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