Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - (Page 38)

Whether the goal is protecting source water or making maintenance easier, new technology is helping to make the rural water supply safer and more efficient than ever. Easier installation attracts attention The Ford Meter Box Company has built a reputation for innovation, and they continue that tradition with several new products that will make installation and maintenance easier for rural water utilities and contractors. The UFR 1500 circle lock is available in sizes from 4˝ to 12˝, and it requires no ﬁeld alterations to adapt from IPS PVC or C900 PVC pipe. Melanie Boyll, marketing manager for Ford Meter Box, says this is the key point. “A lot of the other products on the market require removing or adding something to make it compatible with the other type of pipe. Ours doesn’t. It’s universal between the two types of pipes, so users don’t have to stock two different restraints.” The product was released in fall 2007. Another new product – this one released in early 2008 – is a newly designed MJ gasket. The “So-EZ MJ Gland Snap-on Gasket” features a specially designed taper that allows connection to JPS PVC pipe, C900 PVC pipe, or Ductile Iron. With a lip that ﬁts around the MJ gland, it holds proper alignment, keeping the gasket evenly spaced and compressed. Boyll says the company has heard great feedback. “We’ve had a tremendous response ever since its release. Our extraordinary design eliminates many installation problems that are typically experienced when making an MJ connection.” In addition to the ease of use, the product gets high marks for value. “One gasket for IPS PVC, C900 PVC or DI saves time and money [and] contractors and utilities just love it.” >>40 Water is our most precious resource MAKE EVERY DROP COUNT With the UFR (Unmeasured Flow Reducer) Unmeasured water ow accounts for up to 14% of household use, & unmeasured water is unbilled. The UFR captures low ow water and forces it through the meter in a way that causes nearly every drop to be registered by the meter. UFR installations can increase the measurement of billable water between as much as ve and ten percent. U.F.R. technology provided by Flow Control Accessories LTD - Patent Pending Proud Member of – NOBODY does Brass better than A.Y. McDonald – 800.292.2737 | FAX 800.832.9296 | sales@aymcdonald.com | www.aymcdonald.com 38 • Third Quarter 1 387481_AY_MCD.indd 2008 6/16/08 3:10:30 PM http://www.aymcdonald.com

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Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 Contents From the President From Hypo to Gas - A Forward Leap If You Lose All Your Data Today... Would You Still Be in Business Tomorrow? Weaving the Wireless Web Rural Water and the Farm Bill Ensuring Your Water System's Security Guarding Against Becoming a Victim of Fraud 10 Ways to Improve Utility Efficiency New Technology Making a Difference By Being Involved Regulatory Update Source Water Protection Corner Throwing My Loop Cub Scouts Visit Alliance of Indiana Rural Water's Spring Conference Advertisers.com Index to Advertisers From the CEO

Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008

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