dealer for the most common local practices. In the event you need to blow upstream from
where the flow meter is located, we recommend bypassing the meter by temporarily using
one of two options.
1. Installing a SCH 80 or galvanized nipple. See the size chart below:
Winterizing Using PVC Nipple Bypass Option
Model Description
Male-Thread
NPT
Nipple Length
HC-075-FLOW
¾" NPT body, male thread with 1"
NPT male adapter
1" NPT 5"
HC-100-FLOW
1" NPT body, male thread with 1.5"
NPT male adapter
1 ¼"NPT 5"
HC-150-FLOW
1½" NPT body, male thread with 2"
NPT male adapter
2"NPT 11 3/4"
HC-200-FLOW
2" NPT body, male thread with 3"
NPT male adapter
2 1/2"BSP 11 3/4"
2. A second option would be to install PVC tee diverters but this is done more efficiently