Water Meter Adapter

To Downsize a 3/4" x 9" Water Meter to a 5/8" x 3/4" meter

To maximize revenue and meter accuracy, you should always use the smallest size meter that will handle the flow rates required of the building tenant. These adapters allow easy downsizing of meters without re-plumbing the meter setting.

For installing a 5/8" x 3/4" or a 3/4" short (7.5" lay length) into a full 3/4" meter 9" meter setting. Does not change thread diameter, only extends lay length by 1.5". One adapter required per setting. can be used on the inlet or outlet side of the 7.5" lay length meter.

A. Allows Downsizing an existing 9" lay length full 3/4" meter to a new 5/8" x 3/4" meter extended with this adapter. Changes a 5/8" x 3/4" meter with 7.5" lay length to 9" lay length.

B. Allows installing a 3/4" Short body 7.5" long meter in a setter space for a standard full size 9" lay length meter.

Lead-Free Brass

• One end has 3/4" AWWA Male Meter Threads
• One end has 3/4" AWWA Female Meter Threads
• Overall length 2", 1.5" length when threaded onto meter
• Extends 7.5" long meter to 9" long without change of thread size
• One Required per meter, Sold individually
• Includes 1 internal composite gasket

To Use:

• Remove Old Meter - 3/4" x 9"
• Install New Meter - 5/8" x 3/4" meter with this adapter installed on ONE end.
• No change necessary to meter setter or plumbing.

Cross References: Ford Meter Box # A23