Installing EveryDrop MODEL 1004-EX Flowmeter

post by Fl-user on Jan 11, 2024

Does anyone know the length of the section of pipe that needs to be removed to install the Flowmeter. I see in the installation that the meter section is 12.5 inches but the unions generally have a “stop” in them so the pipe won’t pass through. So cutting out 12.5 inches wouldn’t be enough. How much do I need to cut out for installation?

post by Fl-user on Jan 12, 2024

The flowmeter arrived in the mail today and I was able to get it installed. After carefully measuring, I determined that a 12.75 inch section needed to be removed from the current irrigation line. I was able to get it completely installed and set up in the app including the calibration. My neighbor that has a Rachio is going to install a meter now too.

BTW, the extra 0.25 inches from Rachio’s installation guide that says it is 12.5 inches is due to the “stops” in the unions which are about 1/8" on each union.

post by Quiksil123 on Apr 3, 2024

Thanks for this info! I’m preparing to do this soon! Did you install above ground or below? Got any pics for reference?

post by Fl-user on Apr 3, 2024

Here is the installation photo. Our irrigation water is recycled water from holding ponds so I had to install a filter.