
Recordall® Combo Meter
Lead-Free Bronze Alloy, Size 8"
NSF/ANSI Standards 61 and 372 Certied
DESCRIPTION
The Badger Meter Recordall Combo meters meet or exceed the
most recent revision of AWWA Standard C700 and are available
in a lead-free bronze alloy. The Combo meters comply with the
lead-free provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act, are certified to
NSF/ANSI Standards 61 and 372 (Trade Designation: Combo-01)
and carry the NSF-61 mark on the housing. All components of the
lead-free bronze alloy meter (housing, measuring element, seals,
and so on) comprise the certified system.
The Combo meter combines two metering technologies in one
innovative package. A positive displacement chamber measures
low flow, while a turbine chamber records high flow.
The 8-inch Combo meter features:
• Spring-loaded check valve to facilitate one-way water flow
through appropriate measurement chambers, in line
with demand.
• Permanently sealed, tamper-resistant register or encoder.
• Meters and encoders that are compatible with Badger Meter
AMR/AMI systems and other approved reading technologies
Badger Meter ORION® and GALAXY® AMR/AMI meter reading
systems are available for all Combo meters. Itron® ERT reading
systems are also available. An optional summator can be provided
as an integral part of the register assembly. All register options are
removable from the meter without disrupting water service.
TAMPERPROOF FEATURES
Unauthorized removal of the register or encoder is inhibited by
the use of an optional tamper detection seal wire screw, TORX®
tamper-resistant seal screw or the proprietary tamper-resistant
keyed seal screw. Each can be installed at the meter site or at
the factory.
Rotor and disc movements are transmitted by magnetic drive
couplings to individual register odometers. The direct magnetic
drive provides a positive, reliable and dependable register coupling
for straight-reading or remote reading options. The self-lubricating
thermoplastic register gearing is designed to minimize friction and
provide long life.
OPERATING PERFORMANCE
The Recordall Combo meter meets or exceeds registration accuracy
for low, normal operating, maximum continuous operation, and
changeover flow rates as specified in AWWA Standard C702.
CONSTRUCTION
The Recordall Combo meter’s construction complies with ANSI and
AWWA C702 standards. It consists of a stainless steel spool with
bypass port, turbine measuring chamber, a check valve with bypass
piping, a disc measuring chamber, valve assembly, and sealed
direct reading registers. To simplify maintenance, the registers and
measuring elements can be removed without removing the meter
housing from the line.
APPLICATIONS
Use the Recordall Combo meter for measuring potable cold
water in commercial and industrial applications where flow is in
one direction only. The meter is an ideal choice for facilities that
experience rapid and wide fluctuations in water demand, such as
hospitals, universities, residential complexes and manufacturing or
processing facilities.
OPERATION
As water enters the meter at low flow rates, a spring-loaded
check valve on the downstream side holds the clapper assembly
in a closed position. Water is diverted through a bypass to the
disc measuring chamber. As the flow rate increases, a pressure
differential is created that opens the check valve and allows water
to flow through the turbine chamber. A small amount of water will
continue to flow through the bypass when the clapper assembly is
fully open.
RCO-DS-00079-EN-02 (October 2013)
METER INSTALLATION
The meter is designed for installations where flow is in one
direction only. A separate strainer is required to ensure optimum
flow conditioning and protection of the measuring element.
Companion flanges for installation of meters on various pipe types
and sizes are available in cast iron or NL bronze as an option.
Product Data Sheet

Recordall® Combo Meter, Size 8"
REGISTERS / ENCODERS
Standard—Sweep-Hand Registration
The standard register is a straight-reading, permanently sealed magnetic drive register. Dirt, moisture, tampering and lens fogging
problems are eliminated. The register has a six-odometer wheel totalization display, 360° test circle with center sweep hand, and flow finder
to detect leaks. Register gearing is made of self-lubricating engineered polymer, which minimizes friction and provides long life. The multiposition register simplifies meter installation and reading. The register capacity is 100,000,000 gallons (10,000,000 ft3, 1,000,000 m3).
Optional—Encoders for AMR/AMI Reading Solutions
AMR/AMI solutions are available for all Recordall Combo meters. All reading options can be removed from the meter without disrupting
water service. Badger Meter encoders provide years of reliable, accurate readings for a variety of applications and are also available prewired to Badger Meter approved AMR/AMI solutions. See details at www.badgermeter.com.
SPECIFICATIONS
Combo Meter Model 8" Model (200 mm)
Meter Flange, AWWA Class D (C-207) 8" (200 mm)
Typical Operating Range
(100% ± 1.5%)
Low Flow Registration
(95% minimum)
Maximum Continuous Flow 3500 gpm (795 m3/h)
Pressure Loss at Maximum Continuous Flow 6.3 psi at 3500 gpm
Pressure Loss at Crossover 2 psi (0.138 bar)
Minimum Crossover Accuracy 90%
Maximum Operating Pressure 150 psi (10 bar)
Maximum Operating Temperature 105° F (40° C)
Check Valve Conforms to UL 312 and FM 1045
Bypass Line Specify right-facing (standard, as shown) or left-facing assembly
Materials
Meter Housing Fusion-bonded epoxy coated ductile cast iron
Bypass Meter Housing Lead-free bronze alloy
Bypass Measuring Chamber Injection-molded thermoplastic
Bypass Brass piping conforming to AWWA C800, NSF 61 & 372 compliant
Spool Body Stainless steel, with stainless steel bypass port.
Nose Cone & Straightening Vanes Thermoplastic
Rotor Thermoplastic
Rotor Radial Bearings Lubricated thermoplastic
Rotor Thrust Bearing Sapphire jewels
Rotor Bearing Pivots Passivated 316 stainless steel
Calibration Mechanism Stainless steel & thermoplastic
Magnet Ceramic
Clapper Assembly (clapper, spring, hinge & pins) Stainless steel
Clapper Seal Elastomeric, EPDM
Valve Seat Stainless steel
Valve Body & Cover Plate Fusion-bonded epoxy coated steel
Valve Cover Plate Gasket Elastomeric sheet
Register Housing & Cover Thermoplastic or bronze
Trim Zinc-plated stainless steel or (optional) all stainless steel.
Test Plug, 2" Stainless steel or lead-free bronze
2.5…4500 gpm
(0.56…1022 m3/h)
1.25 gpm (0.28 m3/h)
(0.43 bar at 795 m3/h)
Standard steel flange connections with zinc chromate plating.
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PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS
B
CENTER LINE
OF MAINLINE
Product Data Sheet
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A
Combo Meter Model 8" Model (200 mm)
Meter & Pipe Size 8" (200 mm)
Shipping Weight (fully assembled) 357 lb (162 kg)
Length (A) 41-7/8" (1063 mm)
Height (B ) 19-1/2" (495 mm)
Height (C) 6-3/4" (171 mm)
Width (D) 23-3/4" (603 mm)
Width (E) 17" (732 mm)
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PRESSURE LOSS CHART
Rate of flow in gallons per minute (gpm)
2468
25
20
15
PSI
10
Pressure Loss
5
0
ACCURACY CHART
Rate of flow in gallons per minute (gpm)
2468 20
10
20 40 60 80 200
40 60 80
200 400 800
400 600 800
600
2000 4000 6000 8000
2000 4000 6000 8000
5
Over
Register
+
0
-
5
Accuracy Percent
10
Under
Register
15
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