The Water Meter: Its Difficulties, Types and Applications; A Manual of Reference and Fact in Connection With the Supply of Water by Meter (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Walter G. Kent

9780265883426: The Water Meter: Its Difficulties, Types and Applications; A Manual of Reference and Fact in Connection With the Supply of Water by Meter (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265883423 ISBN 13: 9780265883426

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the science and practice of measuring water with precision.

This classic reference, The Water Meter: Its Difficulties, Types and Applications, offers a practical overview of how meters work, the challenges they face, and the best instruments for different uses. From basic meter types to installation and maintenance, it provides a grounded look at the art of accurate water measurement.

Ideal for engineers, municipal workers, or anyone involved in water systems, this edition presents historical context, practical tests, and regulatory considerations that shape meter selection and operation. It emphasizes delivering capacity, cost, and reliability as key factors in choosing the right meter for each job.

Descriptions of positive and inferential meters, rotary-piston, piston, diaphragm, and other types
Guidance on selecting meters for domestic, trade, and trunk-main uses
Insights into installation, maintenance, testing, and measurement regulation
Discussion of economics, pricing, and the value of metering in water supply

Known for its clear, practical approach, this book is a reliable reference for professionals and students studying water works and metering systems.

Ideal for readers of historical technical manuals and mid–late 19th-century engineering references.

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