Best site to order parts for water meter?
Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2020 1:09 pm
There is a job opening at a utility company that I’m interested in, but they have an agility test that all applicants must pass in order to be considered for employment. One of the events is a ‘Pipe Fitting Assembly’, which starts at 5:15 of the following video:
https://youtu.be/9G3_EgnlFkw
I’d like to order each of these parts, so that I can practice assembling and disassembling on my own in preparation for the test. If you pause at 5:17, you get a clear view of the board. The two 2-bolt flanges, flange gasket(s), bolts and nuts I believe I can order from this site:
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Matco-Norca ... gJuTvD_BwE
I’m still trying to find the other pieces. It seems there are different types of bush couplings and meter couplings, and I want to get the ones identical to the ones in this video. I’m assuming the two meter couplings would also need to be 2” by 1”, and the nipple (the silver piece) would need to be 2”.
It may be I could easily find these parts in any hardware store, but I don’t have any experience or knowledge in this area, so I want to make sure I order the right parts.
You may be wondering why I’m applying for this job if I know so little about this. This is a trainee job, so although past experience is preferred, a high school diploma and driver’s license is all that’s required. Plus, a CDL is required after one year, and I already have a CDL (I’ve been told this can put a person on top of the hire list at many utility companies). This would be a solid career path if I could get hired (starts at $18 per hour and pays over $30 hourly after 4 years, not to mention good benefits).
https://youtu.be/9G3_EgnlFkw
I’d like to order each of these parts, so that I can practice assembling and disassembling on my own in preparation for the test. If you pause at 5:17, you get a clear view of the board. The two 2-bolt flanges, flange gasket(s), bolts and nuts I believe I can order from this site:
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Matco-Norca ... gJuTvD_BwE
I’m still trying to find the other pieces. It seems there are different types of bush couplings and meter couplings, and I want to get the ones identical to the ones in this video. I’m assuming the two meter couplings would also need to be 2” by 1”, and the nipple (the silver piece) would need to be 2”.
It may be I could easily find these parts in any hardware store, but I don’t have any experience or knowledge in this area, so I want to make sure I order the right parts.
You may be wondering why I’m applying for this job if I know so little about this. This is a trainee job, so although past experience is preferred, a high school diploma and driver’s license is all that’s required. Plus, a CDL is required after one year, and I already have a CDL (I’ve been told this can put a person on top of the hire list at many utility companies). This would be a solid career path if I could get hired (starts at $18 per hour and pays over $30 hourly after 4 years, not to mention good benefits).