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Title: Domestic Meters
Author: Richard H. Schieber
Source: 1969 Southwestern Gas Measurement Short Course (Now called ISHM)
Year Published: 1969
Abstract: The modern domestic gas meter has changed considerably since it was first introduced in this country over 100 years ago. Although the basic principles of measurement are still the same, the materials and manufacturing techniques now used have brought about major improvements in accuracy and dependability. Todays aluminum case meters have higher working pressures, resist weathering in nearly all climates, and operate for longer periods with- Figure 1. out repair (Figure 1). The development of a .synthetic rubber diaphragm material to replace leather brought about a significant improvement in stability. The introduction of diecast aluminum bodies and covers eventually permitted the utilities to install meters outdoors in areas where tin meters were normally installed indoors. This, of course, greatly reduced the time required for meter reading. The positive displacement gas meter is rated and badged on the number of cubic feet of .64 specific gravity gas it will pass with W W.C. differential pressure across the meter. These meters will accurately measure flow rates from below one cubic foot per hour (the pilot light flow rate) up to and above the badged capacity.

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