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1. Must the deduct meter be purchased from Findlay Municipal Authority?

Yes, the meters are standardized with our Sensus meter reading system and must be able to be read with our radio readout system.

2. What type of wire must I use to connect my deduct meter?

You must use 3 conductor, 22 gage telephone wire. Your plumber should have an ample supply of this product or should be able to get access to it.

3. Who runs the wire for my deduct meter?

The plumber should have the wire start at the deduct meter and run outside the house near the existing radio remote. The plumber should leave at least 18 inches of wire exposed outside the building, enough for Findlay Township Municipal Authority to connect it to the radio remote.

4. Where must I locate my deduct meter?

Your deduct meter should be located as close as possible to your water meter. It must be located after the water meter and measure only the water used for outside purposes (pool, irrigation, etc.).

5. Where do I run the meter wire outside the house?

The meter wire must be run outside near the existing radio remote. There should be at least 1 foot distance if the wire is run above or below the existing radio remote. It can be located adjacent to the radio remote.

6. What must I complete before my deduct meter can be connected by FTMA?

You and/or your plumber must assure the deduct meter is placed after the existing water meter and has the appropriate 3 gage conductor wire running outside near the existing radio remote.

7. What do I do to get my deduct meter connected?

Call Findlay Township Municipal Authority at 724-695-3108 anytime Monday through Friday 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Findlay Township Municipal Authority personnel will be out as soon as you are scheduled.