Water Meters
Reed switch water meters provide pulsing dry contact signal
Water Meters
Plastic
Stainless Steel
VPD
Stainless Steel or Plastic Water Meter
The plastic and stainless steel water meter utilizes a reed switch that provides a pulsing dry contact signal. The meter sends a signal to actuate the pump to dose according to the water volume. Both are certified by IAPMO to ANSI/NSF 372, low lead.
Click on technical data for flow rates, specifications and the materials of construction for the plastic or stainless steel water meter. Select the meter size based on the continuous flow rate and not the pipe size.
Low Flow VPD Water Meter
Ideal for early state poultry flock and swine nurseries when water flow is minimal. The 3/4″ vertical positive displacement water meter registers flow rates from 0.1 tp 22 gallons per minute.
The meter has an oscillating piston and doesn’t require power. The meter utilizes a reed switch to provide a pulsing dry contact signal. Although designed for vertical installation, the meter can be installed horizontally or on an incline, as long at the meter stays full of water. The meter has a built-in back flow preventer and is housed in engineered plastic with corrosion resistance liquid-sealed register for easy reading.
Item Numbers
Stainless Steel
| Item Number | Size and Pulse per Gallon |
|---|---|
| SSMRS20-1PPG | 2″ 1 pulse/gallon |
| SSMRS20-2PPG | 2″ 2 pulses/gallon |
| SSMRS20-2PPG | 2″ 4 pulses/gallon |
Plastic
| Item Number | Size and Pulse per Gallon |
|---|---|
| JLP0750-1PPG | 3/4″ 1 pulse/gallon |
| JLP0750-2PPG | 3/4″ 2 pulse/gallon |
| JLP0750-4PPG | 3/4″ 4 pulse/gallon |
| JLP0750-10PPG | 3/4″ 10 pulse/gallon |
| JLP1000-1PPG | 1″ 1 pulse/gallon |
| JLP1000-2PPG | 1″ 2 pulses/gallon |
| JLP1000-4PPG | 1″ 4 pulses/gallon |
| JLP1500-1PPG | 1 1/2″ 1 pulse/gallon |
| JLP1500-2PPG | 1 1/2″ 2 pulses/gallon |
| JLP1500-4PPG | 1 1/2″ 4 pulses/gallon |
VPD
| Item Number | Size and Pulse Rate |
|---|---|
| VD0750-1PPG | 3/4″ 1 pulse/gallon |
| VD0750-1PP? | 3/4″ 1 pulse/liter |
Technical Data
Plastic Water Meter Flow Rates*
| Size | Flow Rate GPM | Pulses per Gallon | |||
| 3/4″ | 0.25 to 22 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| 1″ | 0.75 to 50 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| 1 1/2″ | 2.0 to 100 | 1 | 2 | 4 | n/a |
* Continuous Flow: The selected meter size should be based upon continuous flow, GPM, not pipe size.
Plastic Water Meter Specifications
±2% when operating between
minimum and maximum flow range
35-122°F (1.7-50°C)
15-100 psi (1.0-6.9 bar)
20mA
24VAC or 24VDC
Reed Switch
6 ft (1.8 m)
Plastic Water Meter Materials of Construction
Engineered reinforced plastic (nylon)
Engineered thermoplastic
Alnico
** 1 1/2″ meter may include plastic or lead free brass couplings.
Stainless Steel Flow Rates
Continuous Flow* 80 gallons per minute
Flow Range 2 – 160 gallons per minute
Pulses per Gallon 1,2,4
* The size of the meter should be based upon continuous flow and gallons per minute as opposed to pipe size.
Stainless Water Meter Specifications
±1.5% max. flow rate when operating between minimum and maximum flow rangeminimum and maximum flow range
35 -122°F (1.7 -50°C), protect the meter from freezing
150 psi (10.3 bar)
20mA
24VDC or VAC
Reed switch, dry contact type, normally open
6 ft (2 m)
Stainless Water Meter Materials of Construction
Stainless Steel
Engineered thermoplastic
Alnico
Vertical Positive Displacement Flow Rates
Continuous Flow* 16 gallons per minute
Flow Range 0.1 – 22 gallons per minute
* The size of the meter should be based upon continuous flow and gallons per minute as opposed to pipe size.
VPD Water Meter Specifications
±2% max. flow rate when operating between minimum and maximum flow range
35 -122°F (1.7 -50°C), protect the meter from freezing
150 psi (10.3 bar)
20mA
24VDC or VAC
Reed switch, dry contact type, normally open
6 ft (1.8 m)
VPD Water Meter Materials of Construction
Engineered reinforced plastic (nylon)
Engineered thermoplastic
Plastic Water Meter Dimensions
| Size | Shipping Weight | Body | Body with Couplings | IPS Thread | NPT Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4″ | 2.2 lbs (0.9 kg) | 7.5″ (19.1 cm) | 11.5″ (29.2 cm) | 1″ | 0.75″ |
| 1″ | 2.8 lbs (1.4 kg) | 10.25″ (26.0 cm) | 15.25″ (38.7 cm) | 1.25″ | 1″ |
| 1 1/2″ | 5.7 lbs (2.7 kg) | 9.63″ (24.4 cm) | 14.75″ (37.5 cm) | 2″ | 1.5″ |
Plastic & Stainless Water Meter Diagram
Stainless Water Meter Dimensions
Body: 11.9 in. (30.1 cm)
Body with Couplings: 17.5 in. (44.5 cm)
IPS Thread: 2.5 in. (6.4 cm)
NPT Thread: 2.0 (5.1 cm)
VPD Water Meter Dimensions
Body: 6.5 in. (16.51 cm)
Body with Couplings: 10.5 in. (26.7 cm)
IPS Thread: 1.0 in. (2.5 cm)
NPT Thread: 0.75 (1.9 cm)
Stainless Water Meter Shipping Weight
13lbs (5.9 kg)
VPD Shipping Weight
1.8 lbs (0.80 kg)
