How big of a line do you need for a water meter?

Install the line underground, taking care to avoid underground wires and other underground utilities. A water meter is generally ¾ inch, but there are exceptions. Get a backflow preventer and a thermal expansion control device and place them on the end of the pipe according to plumbing code.

Where is the wet tap connection in NYC?

The tap connection, is sometimes also called a wet tap. It is the connection from a water service line to the NYC DEP owned water main usually located in the roadway. If your connection is undersized it will not permit proper water volume to enter your premises. That is true no matter how large your water service line is.

Where do I go to get a water meter for my house?

Go to the city or municipality serving your home with water and find out from them whom you should go to for digging permits. Before you do any construction you will need permits.

How big does a wet tap connection need to be?

A wet tap connection ranges in approved sizes from 3/4″ up to 2″. An 1/2″ water line connection pictured below is not legal for use, and should be replaced if found.

What kind of pipe should be used from the water meter to the House?

What Type of Pipe Should Be Used From the Water Meter to the House? If the run from the house to the street is short (under 60 feet) I’d use Type L soft copper. It is less likely to break and it has no fittings in the ground except at each end of the pipe. I’d also put foam insulation around the copper run.

What is the WNS number for taps and meters?

When Taps & Meters approves your application you will be given a Water New Service (WNS) number. The WNS number will be your identifier to your permit for any future updates. After Taps & Meters approves your small water meter application it is completed by Customer Account Services.

How big should a main water supply line be?

Hi Jeb – there are a lot of factors that go into the pipe size. For most homes, it’s usually 1 or 1.5 inches. This site has some great info: http://www.balkanplumbing.com/required-main-water-supply-line-size/ I have a run of pipe to go from the meter to the house about 200 to 250 lots of rock any idea,s??

How big does a home have to be to qualify for taps and meters?

The single-family residence cannot exceed 3,000 square feet or one service unit. Mobile homes do not qualify for Impact Fee Exemption. Closing documents for the sale of the single-family residence must be turned in to Taps & Meters section within 10 business days from the sale of the home.