Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know what size meter I need?
You determine this not by matching pipe size, but rather by the flow rate of the water moving through the water line. Once you know your flow rate as measured by gallons per minute (gpm), you may then click on the “Technical Specification” icon at the top of this page. Each meter technical specification page defines maximum flow rates that our meters will handle. Please be advised that continual operation of a meter at/or close to the maximum gpm capacity defined may reduce the functional life of the meter. Carlon offers meters from ½” – 20”.
How do I correctly install my Carlon meter?
•Flush the line thoroughly to eliminate the possibility of foreign material reaching the meter and in-line valves.
• Install horizontally, register facing up and the meter inlet port facing the water supply line.
•Provide the following minimum length of straight unobstructed pipe section upstream of meter as follows:
Inlet path – one bend = 5 x diameter
Valves = 12 x diameter
Two bends or one tee and one bend or
bends at random = 25 x diameter
Can I install the meter vertically or
in an inclined orientation?
It is recommended that you install your Carlon meter horizontally with the register facing up and the meter inlet port facing the water supply line.
Can I install my Carlon meter outdoors?
Carlon meters are not designed and/or intended for outdoor use. However, we know that many of our customers are installing our meter products outdoors without complication.
What happens if I install my Carlon meter outdoors, vertically or in an inclined orientation?
Doing so may void the terms and conditions of the Carlon new product warranty.
What happens if I install my Carlon meter outdoors, vertically or in an inclined orientation?
Doing so may void the terms and conditions of the Carlon new product warranty.
How do I go about ordering Carlon products?
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Phone: (616)842-0420
for dealers in your area.
What are your terms?
I would like to return a Carlon product to you for inspection, evaluation and/or repair. What is the procedure?
Call us at 1.800.253.3098 and we will obtain your name, company name, product(s) being returned, and reason for return. You will then be issued a Returned Materials Authorization number (RMA). You may also do this electronically by e-mailing us at carlon@carlonmeter.com and providing us with all of the noted required information.
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Once we have all required information, we will issue you an RMA number via e-mail. If your Carlon product was purchased through one of our Stocking Distributors, that distributor will be pleased to handle this procedure for you. All returns are subject to a re-stocking fee in accordance with our current policy. contact us for details.