MILWAUKEE, Wis., (March 31, 2009) — Badger Meter, Inc., has received NSF-61 certification for its fire service meters.
The certification includes Badger’s 3-inch to 10-inch Fire Series Meters (Model FSMA); 4-inch to 12-inch Fire Series Assemblies (Model FSAA) with disc series and turbo series bypass meters; and the 8-inch Combo Meter Assembly.
With requirements for NSF-61 certification of meters occurring more frequently, Badger Meter’s new listing for its fire service products allows it to more easily satisfy customer needs.
NSF International is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that is recognized for its scientific and technical expertise in health and environmental sciences. It develops product certification, accreditations, education and risk-management standards for numerous industries, including food, water, indoor air and the environment. The Fire Series Meters and Assemblies, as well as the 8-inch Combo Meter assembly, are listed on the NSF International Web site: www.nsf.org.
Badger’s Fire Series Meters and Assemblies are used in either a secondary line dedicated to fire protection alone or as part of a primary, multi-use system providing fire service protection and potable water for domestic and/or industrial process applications. Features and benefits of the Fire Series Meters and Assemblies include:
· UL listed and FM approved for fire service applications
· Mainline turbine meter — exclusive “floating rotor” reduces bearing friction and life-cycle costs
· Low head loss — assures optimum pressure for fire extinguishing
· Tamper-resistant calibration ring — allows in-line accuracy adjustments while under pressure, reducing repair frequency
· Fusion-bonded, epoxy-coated fire service strainer/flow conditioner — corrosion-resistant, protecting the metering element from debris and preventing downstream flow blockage
· Bypass meter on Fire Series Assemblies — optional choice of a positive displacement meter or a turbine meter to fit your application
· Compatible with all Badger meter reading systems offered, as well as other approved technologies
For more information about Badger’s Fire Series Meters and Assemblies, call (800) 656-3837 or visit
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Badger Meter is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products incorporating liquid flow measurement and control technologies, developed both internally and with other technology companies, as well as the leader in providing digital connectivity to AMR/AMI technologies. Its products are used to measure and control the flow of liquids in a variety of applications. Visit www.badgermeter.com or call (800) 656-3837.