Meter Components & Accessories
Badger Meter offers a wide range of instrumentation devices that can be mounted directly to a meter. Registers are available in both mechanical and electronic models. Analog, pulse or encoder type transmitters produce electronic output for radio transmitters, reading storage devices and data logging devices.
Portable Large Meter Tester (PLMT) - Designed for periodic accuracy testing of your large field meters to ensure that you are billing for accurate usage.
The Portable Large Meter Tester (PLMT) was designed for periodic accuracy testing of your large field meters to make sure you are billing for accurate usage. Easily transportable from site to site, the tester is a specialized adaptation of the standard FHM meter, incorporating both a high flow meter and a Model 25 bypass meter for measuring low flows. The optional electronic resettable registers on each meter provide rate of flow and totalization. Optional connections are available to meet any hydrant specification.
Helps water utilities earn full revenue on all water distributed to customers
Utility can easily determine when under-registration is curtailing water revenue
One-person portability makes regular testing possible without removing the meter from the line and taking it back to a repair shop
Can use the test meter right in the shop to check the performance of meters before and after repair
Specialized adaptation of the standard FHM meter, incorporating both a high flow meter and a Model 25 bypass meter for measuring low flows
Easily transportable from site to site
Portable Small Meter Tester (PSMT) A lightweight system for field testing of 5/8 - 1 in. meters
The Portable Small Meter Tester (PSMT) includes a test meter with control valves, hose connections, fittings and pressure gauge. Meter tests can be done without removing them from service. The inlet control valve ensures an accurate test start and stop. A globe valve downstream from the meter allows flow rate adjustment during testing. Connection to the PSMT is made using standard 3/4 in. male hose connections located on the exterior of the case. Two 3/4 x 39 in. metal-reinforced flexible hoses are provided for easy field connections.
Can be used to demonstrate meter accuracy during customer inspections
Tests may be performed without removing the meter from service using a hose connection downstream of the meter
Adapters are provided for testing meters that have been removed from service
