Flow meter Install compatible?

post by Sparky77 on Jun 13, 2018

Do I have any install options here for the flow meter. 1 inch pvc, based on instruction I need 16 inches? I have 11. See picture. Any suggestions.

post by mckynzee on Jun 13, 2018

Hey @Sparky77-

Any chance you can put the meter slightly underground to get that six inches of lead before it?

post by Sparky77 on Jun 13, 2018

That was my next thought digging down a bit and seeing how much more pipe there is. Is that the better option? The 6 inch lead is a hard and fast requirement? Thanks!

post by mckynzee on Jun 13, 2018

Yes, any less than that can affect accuracy of your readings (leads to not just bad accuracy but non-readings/errors).

I would say that underground is your best option.

post by Sparky77 on Jun 13, 2018

Ok thank you. I will investigate how much more is down there. Just to be clear it would be ok to clear out, dig down a bit to get the required length but once installed fill back in the dirt so the meter is partially buried? Thanks again!

post by mckynzee on Jun 13, 2018

Sounds good, let us know! That should be fine, as long as you are able to re-access the batteries in the future when they need to be changed. No problem!

post by Sparky77 on Jun 13, 2018

Great! Thank you!!

post by DLane on Jun 13, 2018

@Sparky77 - another option would be to go up from the backflow preventer with enough new pipe to get 16+" above ground, then do a u turn with two 90-degree elbows to come back down. I believe the 16" is the total installed length of the flow meter including the 6" lead in to quiet the water turbulence down.

post by Sparky77 on Jun 13, 2018

Got it! Thanks!! Good option. Hoping there’s enough underground but will keep this as a backup plan.

post by Sparky77 on Jun 13, 2018

I was able to dig down and get close to 15” I’m sure I can get 16”. Now the question is since there is a control box, pipes, and chimney all in tight quarters the pipe the lower cut will be a bit tricky…so the higher the installation, the better. Where can I start measuring for my 6” of straight lead? At the top of the elbow turn down (red highlight) or the end of the elbow seal down(green highlight)? Let me know what you think.

Thanks!!

post by Sparky77 on Jun 13, 2018

post by emil on Jun 14, 2018

@Sparky77, start your measuring of 6" straight pipe at the end of the elbow (green line).

post by Sparky77 on Jun 14, 2018

Got it! Thanks.