Water Meter Idler/Spacer Tube for 5/8" x 3/4" Meter, WITH 3/4" meter couplings

Description

Water Meter Idler Tube
Spacer Tube
With 1 Set of 3/4" Meter Couplings
For 5/8" x 3/4" Water Meter
This listing is for a set of 2 meter couplings and a spacer bar to properly plumb in the length of them when the actual meter is not yet available. 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.
New Construction:
Used to properly space meter couplings or 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.
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.
Full flow through the spacer when used as a replacement for a meter.
Note: May not fit in setters that have a support ear on the swivel nut. See photos
Idler/Spacer Tube Specs:
For proper spacing of a 5/8" x 3/4" water meter meeting AWWA specifications (USA/Canada)
Also fits full 3/4" Meters with short body 7.5" lay length (3/4" Short)
(see our other listings for standard full 3/4" meters with 9" lay length)
Lay Length 7-1/2"
Fits 3/4" Water Meter Threads (Approx 3/4" I.D. and 1-1/4" O.D.).
Material PVC Plastic - exterior painted gold
NSF approved materials for drinking water
Includes:
1 - PVC spacer tube to fit 5/8" x 3/4" Water Meter
2 - 3/4" x 2-1/2" long lead-free brass water meter couplings
2 - 3/4" Rubber water meter gaskets
Note: For 5/8" x 1/2" meters or full 3/4" meters , see our other listings
Meter Coupling spec:
1 Set (2) 3/4" Lead-Free Brass Water Meter Couplings (meets NSF-61 and/or NSF-372 for drinking water use)
1 Set (2) 3/4" Water Meter Gaskets
Tailpiece molded with wrench flats for ease of tightening
Coupling nuts have tamper seal wire holes pre-drilled.
3/4" AWWA Female Meter Threads on Swivel Nut end (~1-1/4" O.D) that attaches to a meter or the included Spacer/Idler Bar
3/4" NPT male pipe threads on the tailpiece that attaches to your plumbing
Fits 5/8" x 3/4" water meter or 3/4" water meter
(Installation note: Male end of coupling seals with thread sealant, Female coupling nut seals ONLY with the gaskets included)
Bundle Includes:
1 - PVC Meter Idler/spacer for 5/8" x 3/4" meter size
2 - 3/4" Swivel Meter Couplings
2 - 3/4" Water Meter Gaskets