Recordall® Turbo Series Meter

Model 450 Fire Hydrant Meter, 3"

DESCRIPTION
The Badger Meter Model 450 fire hydrant meter is designed for
use in measuring potable cold water from a fire hydrant or other
non-permanent installation where flow is in one direction.
Operation
Water flows into the meter’s measuring element where flow
readings are obtained by rotor revolutions transmitted by magnetic
drive coupling through the meter’s cover plate to the sealed
register. Magnetic drive is achieved by a right angle worm drive,
coupling the rotor to the vertical transmission spindle. A ceramic
magnet on the spindle rotates around the vertical axis. Through
the magnetic coupling, rotor rotation is transmitted to a follower
magnet which transmits rotation to the register gearing.
Operating Performance Maintenance
The Model 450 fire hydrant meters meet or exceed registration The Model 450 fire hydrant meters are designed and manufactured
accuracy for the low flow rate, normal operating flow rate, and to provide long-term service with minimal maintenance. When
maximum continuous operation flow rate as specifically stated in maintenance is required, it can be performed easily either at
AWWA Standard C701. the meter installation or at any other convenient location. As an
alternative to repair by the utility, Badger Meter offers various
Construction
maintenance and meter component exchange programs to fit the
The Model 450 fire hydrant meter construction consists of
needs of the utility.
three basic components: meter housing, measuring element,
and permanently sealed register. The housing is light-weight Hose Couplings
heat treated aluminum alloy, compact and easy to handle. The meter is available with standard (2-1/2" – 7-1/2 NST) fire hose
The measuring element consists of the transmission coupling, swivel couplings, unless otherwise specified. Complete thread
measuring element insert, rotor, straightening vane, and calibration specifications (listed on the back page of this document) must be
vane assembly. The straightening vanes minimize swirl from piping furnished for special fire hose fittings.
arrangements upstream. Options: 2" or 2-1/2" gate valve, check valve.
Magnetic Drive Pressure Loss Chart
Direct magnetic drive, through the use of high-strength magnets, Rate of flow in gallons per minute (gpm)
provides positive, reliable and dependable register coupling.
0 10 100 1000
2 4 6 8 20 40 60 80 200 400 600 800

Restriction Plate 125

A permanent orifice, positioned in the outlet side of the meter 100

housing, limits the maximum flow of water through the meter. This
is provided to protect the measuring element from overspeeding
Pressure Loss

75

when the meter discharges to atmosphere.

P.S.I.

50

Sealed Register
The standard register consists of a straight-reading odometer- 25

type totalization display, 360° test circle with center sweep hand 0

and flow finder to detect leaks. Register gearing consists of self-

lubricating thermoplastic gears to minimize friction and provide
Accuracy Chart
long life. Permanently sealed; dirt, moisture, tampering and lens
Rate of flow in gallons per minute (gpm)
fogging problems are eliminated. Multi-position register simplifies 0 10 100 1000
meter installation and reading. 10
2 4 6 8 20 40 60 80 200 400 600 800

Tamper-Resistant Features
Register
Over

Removal of the register to obtain free water is prevented when the +

tamper detection seal wire screw or TORX® tamper-resistant seal

Accuracy Per Cent

screw is added to the meter. A tamper-resistant calibration plug

-

5
seal provides protection from unauthorized personnel use.
10
Strainer
Register
Under

A compression fit double layer stainless steel strainer is installed 15

in the inlet housing tube. The strainer insures optimum long-term

field performance.
RTS-DS-00546-EN-02 (November 2013) Product Data Sheet
SPECIFICATIONS
Typical Operating Range (100%±1.5%) 5…660 gpm (1.1…150 m3/hr)
Maximum Continuous Flow 500 gpm (102 m3/hr)
Maximum Intermittant Flow 660 gpm (150 m3/hr)
Typical Low Flow (Min. 95%) 4 gpm (0.9 m3/hr)
Pressure Loss at Max. Continuous 37 psi @ 450 gpm (2.55 bar @ 102 m3/hr) (standard couplings with orifice and screen) Note: 27 psi @ 350 gpm
Operation
Maximum Operating Pressure 150 psi (10 bar)
Standard Hose Coupling 2-1/2" – 7-1/2 NST threads (78P – 3.4 mm) (National standard fire hose coupling thread)
Register Straight-reading, permanently sealed magnetic drive standard.
Registration 100,000,000 gallons; 100 gallons/sweep hand revolution.
10,000,000 cubic feet; 10 cubic ft/sweep hand revolution.
1,000,000 m3; 1 m3/sweep hand revolution.
Flow Restriction (Orifice) Limits flow through the meter to 660 gpm @ 85 psi (150 m3/hr @ 59 bar) system pressure with standard
couplings.

Materials
Housing Heat treated aluminum alloy
Nose Cone and Straightening Vanes Thermoplastic
Rotor Thermoplastic
Rotor Radial Bearings Lubricated thermoplastic
Rotor Thrust Bearings Sapphire jewels
Rotor Bearing Pivots Passivated 316 stainless steel
Calibration Mechanism Stainless steel and thermoplastic
Magnet Ceramic
Register Cover Bronze
Options 2" gate valve, 2-1/2" gate valve, 2" check valve, bronze
Trim Stainless steel
Inlet Screen Stainless steel with Elastomer

DIMENSIONS

3" - 8 NPT PIPE THREADS H G

(AMERICAN STANDARD
TAPER PIPE THREADS, 2 1/2" - 7 1/2 NST
TYPICAL BOTH SIDES) THREADS (NATIONAL
STANDARD FIRE
HOSE COUPLING
D THREADS)

F
2 1/2" - 7 1/2 NST E
THREADS (NATIONAL B
STANDARD FIRE HOSE
COUPLING THREADS) A

Length Width Height Ctrline Net Weight Shipping Weight

w/coupl. w/o coupl.
Meter & w/o w/o
Pipe Size A B C D E F G H Fittings w/Fittings w/Valve Fittings w/Fittings w/Valve
3" 17" 12" 6-3/8" 9.0" 2-15/16" 10-1/4" 5" 11/32" 14.2 lb 20.6 lb 31.6 lb 17.2 lb 23.6 lb 34.6 lb
(DN 80) (432 mm) (305 mm) (162 mm) (229 mm) (73 mm) (260 mm) (127 mm) (9 mm) (6.44 kg) (9.34 kg) (14.33 kg) (7.80 kg) (10.7 kg) (15.7 kg)

Specifications for Special Fire Hose Coupling Threads

0 0 0 Required Information
9 Recordall ®
1 0,9 Recordall ® 0,1 90 Recordall ® 10
T-450 T-450 T-450 • Number of threads per inch and thread
8 Badger Meter
2 0,8 0,2
Badger Meter
80 20
Badger Meter
Pitch Pitch form, if other than American National
64085-007
3"
64085-011 64085-003
3"
Diameter Diameter Standard.
Outside
3"
m3
® ® ®
7 Cubic Feet 3 0,7 0,3 70 Gallons 30
Diameter • Outside diameter of male threads.
6 4 0,6 0,4 60 40
5 0,5 50 • Pitch diameter of male threads.
• Pitch diameter of female threads.
Female Threads Male Threads

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