Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to controlled low humidity storage devices and related methods. In an embodiment, the device can include a housing defining a storage compartment and an access aperture with a door. The device can include a dry gas supply system in fluid communication with the storage compartment configured to deliver low humidity gas to the storage compartment. The device can also include a control unit in electrical communication with the dry gas supply system. The device can also include a pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure differential between the inside of the storage compartment and the ambient environment, the pressure sensor in electronic communication with the control unit. The control unit can be configured to initiate delivery of low humidity gas from the dry gas supply system in response to a signal received from the pressure sensor. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to controlled low humidity storage devices and related methods. In an embodiment, the device can include a housing defining a storage compartment and an access aperture with a door. The device can include a dry gas supply system in fluid communication with the storage compartment configured to deliver low humidity gas to the storage compartment. The device can also include a control unit in electrical communication with the dry gas supply system. The device can also include a pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure differential between the inside of the storage compartment and the ambient environment, the pressure sensor in electronic communication with the control unit. The control unit can be configured to initiate delivery of low humidity gas from the dry gas supply system in response to a signal received from the pressure sensor. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: A unitary water meter setter, preferably provided in an integral brass casting, has a continuous inlet pipe having an inwardly extending inlet service leg with a threaded end, and an inlet meter support leg extending upwardly with respect thereto to a threaded meter inlet end and a continuous outlet pipe having an inwardly extending outlet service leg aligned with the inlet service leg with a threaded end and an outlet meter support leg extending upwardly with respect thereto to a threaded meter outlet end. A central bracing structure rigidly connects spaces and positions the inlet and outlet pipes to receive a water meter and connecting components. The connecting components include a first set of two riser pipes each providing substantially the same rise, one of the riser pipes threadably connected at one end to the threaded meter inlet end of the inlet pipe, and the other riser pipe connected at one end to the meter outlet end of the outlet pipe.

Abstract: A unitary water meter setter, preferably provided in an integral brass casting, has a continuous inlet pipe having an inwardly extending inlet service leg with a threaded end, and an inlet meter support leg extending upwardly with respect thereto to a threaded meter inlet end and a continuous outlet pipe having an inwardly extending outlet service leg aligned with the inlet service leg with a threaded end and an outlet meter support leg extending upwardly with respect thereto to a threaded meter outlet end. A central bracing structure rigidly connects spaces and positions the inlet and outlet pipes to receive a water meter and connecting components. The connecting components include a first set of two riser pipes each providing substantially the same rise, one of the riser pipes threadably connected at one end to the threaded meter inlet end of the inlet pipe, and the other riser pipe connected at one end to the meter outlet end of the outlet pipe.

Abstract: A pipe test plug for scaling and pressure testing a water utility supply line or other pressurized pipe has a plug body sized and shaped for insertion into an open end of a water supply line. The plug body has an inner and an outer end, with first and second spaced apart annular seals supported on the plug body. The annular seals and plug body together seal the water supply line when the pipe test plug is inserted therein. A securing member extends through at least one portion of the water supply line and into the plug body inserted therein for securing the pipe test plug in the water supply line under test pressure, the securing member being received in the plug body between the second annular seal and the other end of the plug body. The plug body may include first and second cylindrical seal plates each defining a peripheral groove for respectively receiving and supporting the first and second annular seals. The cylindrical seal plates are connected by web portions.

Abstract: A stabilizing bracket for an adjustable water meter setter is cruciform in shape to fit within a subterranean housing enclosing the setter and meter. The two arms are mutually orthogonal and extend to near the housing sidewall. One of the arms has openings through which pass the two vertical water pipes. The two arms are foldable to make the bracket more compact to facilitate delivery to the installation site.

Abstract: A setter for a water meter comprises a pair of L-shaped pipes which are positioned in reversed relationship with their horizontal legs connected between a water supply line and a water distribution line. The horizontal legs are clamped in side by side relationship to vary the distance between the vertical legs. Adjustment of the clamp permits the setter to accept meters of different size. All joints are threaded, thereby avoiding the use of solder and the consequent danger of lead contamination.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved meter installation for a deep underground pipeline employing a meter pit. Pre-coiled, flexible tubing lengths are coupled between the ends of the pipeline in the pit and a flowmeter which is also housed within the pit. The meter is vertically movable within the pit. As the meter is raised, the pre-coiled tubing uncoils or expands, and as the meter is lowered, the pre-coiled tubing re-coils or contracts.The meter installation of this invention is particularly useful for water metering in pipelines laid a substantial depth below ground level--as, for example, in cold plains states. The present system provides a meter reader, repairman, or the like, with ready access to the meter without the necessity of physically entering the pit. The meter is easily raised to ground level without interrupting the flow of liquid therethrough.