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EBCO Boundary Boxes for QN3.5 Meters

Boundary Boxes
Gunmetal Boundary
Boxes for QN 3.5 Meters
(Adaptable for QN 1.0, QN1.5
and QN2.5 meters)

EBCO supply an extensive range of Boundary Box designs to
suit almost all utility, installer, operator and consumer needs.
Within this range is a selection of products designed for use in
commercial applications where greater volumes of metered
water are needed. These units have a 2” threaded connection
to suit QN 3.5 concentric meters providing a robust and easy to
install, operate and maintain product. All EBCO products are
high quality and are designed to provide many years of trouble
free use and operation.
Non-Telescopic, Base Pattern, 2” Concentric Meter Unit.
Available with EBCO Push Fit inlets for 32mm PE Pipe or
1” female threaded connections.

Benefits
The extensive range can be
tailored to suit almost any
customer requirement
Exceeds the requirements of
BS5834 part 2 class ‘C’ load
bearing
The 240mm diameter white guard
tube provides good access and
high visibility of the meter and
control valve making installation,
operation and meter reading
simple
The fixed height guard tube can be
cut to the desired height on site
ensuring precise final height
adjustment
The 32mm EBCO Pushfit
connections for PE pipe or1”
female threaded connections
allow almost any type of service
pipe including 1” Irish heavy gauge
pipe to be connected
Units can be supplied that are
suitable for use in areas of
contaminated land

Technical data

General application

General Sizes:

EBCO Below Ground Boundary Boxes
provide an easy to install, operate and
maintain connection point between the
mains water supply and the consumer
property. This point may be used for associated
functions other than meter mounting such
as filtration, pressure regulation or leak
detection.
Amongst the range of EBCO Boundary
Boxes is a range of products to suit QN 3.5
meters. Each of these units is supplied with a
240mm diameter x 600mm high PVC guard
tube that can be cut to the exact desired
length by the installer on site. Units are
unsealed and are supplied with gunmetal
manifold units with gunmetal full flow caps
making them ideal for use in areas of
contaminated land. These units are available
in a variety of formats including:
1/4 turn or screwdown valve operation
Gunmetal manifold material.
Un-sealed chambers
32mm PE or 1” female inlets/outlets
With or without Surface Boxes

Height:

600mm fixed height PVC guard
tube cut to length on site to meet
exact customer requirements
Internal aperture: 240mm
Inlet/Outlet:
32mm PE or 1” female threaded

Material:
Guard Tube:
Manifold:
Base Module:
Blanking Cap

uPVC
Gunmetal
Polypropylene
Gunmetal full flow cap

Standards
Loading:

Exceeds the requirements of
BS5834 Part 2 Grade C
Check Valves: Single check valve as standard.

Insulation:

30mm thick in accordance with
WIS 4.37.01

Meter Types - Concentric
Industry standard, end fitting G 2” threaded
meters up to Qn 3.5m3/hour.
Units can be adapted to accept 11/2” threaded
concentric meters

Technical help
For further general information, technical data
and product specifications please contact our
Customer Service Team at the telephone
number shown below.

All EBCO Boxes conform to WIS 4-37-01
and fully meet the requirements of the WRc
and regulation 25. In addition all materials
used with the EBCO range of below ground
Boundary Boxes are WRAS listed.

Please see the table below for further details.

Range Data - Below Ground Boundary Boxes for QN 3.5 Meters (Adaptable for QN 1.0, QN1.5 and QN2.5 meters)
Chamber
Manifold Specification
Height
Diameter Type
Material
Inlet Type
Outlet Type Operation Adjustment
240mm
240mm
240mm
240mm

Base
Base
Base
Base

Gunmetal valve with gunmetal/plastic connections
32mm PE
32mm PE
Gunmetal valve with gunmetal/plastic connections
32mm PE
32mm PE
Gunmetal valve with gunmetal connections
1” Female Thread 1” Female Thread
Gunmetal valve with gunmetal connections
1” Female Thread 1” Female Thread

1/4 Turn
Screwdown
1/4 Turn
Screwdown

Non-Telescopic
Non-Telescopic
Non-Telescopic
Non-Telescopic

EBCO Boundary Boxes are designed for an asset life in excess of 50 years subject to normal operating and maintenance conditions.

Tel: +44 (0)1675 437 900
e-mail: wwinfo@tyco-valves.com

Fax: +44 (0)1675 437 909
www.tycowaterworks.com