Sizes Available

Available in 6", 8", 10", 12", 16", 18", and 30".  For the 16", 18", and 30" options, please call for pricing and availability.

Operation

Z-Plate Strainers are designed to protect water meters from the effects of foreign matter and debris.  The Z-Plate design is beneficial to the hydraulics of a water line by canceling the turbulence and providing smooth, laminar flow,  thereby reducing the need for the installation of 8 to 10 diameters of straight pipe ahead of the in-line meter.

Installation

The Z-Plate Strainers should be installed upstream from the in-line meter.

Application

The placement of the Z-Plate Strainer ahead of the in-line meter will maximize revenue and extend the life of the measuring element.  To be used only in POTABLE COLD WATER up to 120 F (50 C) and Working Pressure up to 150 PSI.  Working Pressure tests are performed prior to shipment.  No further adjustments are required before installation.

Maintenance

The Z-Plate Strainers can be easily serviced without removal from the main line.

Compliance to Standards

The Z-Plate Strainers comply with all material and design requirements of the American Water Works Association Standards C701 and C702, as most recently revised.