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A water meter is an instrument used to measure water usage, and its material must meet the requirements of corrosion resistance, pressure resistance, and long-term use. Common water meter materials include brass, stainless steel, cast iron, and plastic, among others. Among them, discarded brass water meters are a common type of non-ferrous metal waste. Its material is generally brass with a copper content of 60-70%. In some cases, water meters are sold intact, while in other cases, the dismantled water meter and water meter head are sold separately. The so-called "clean brass water meter" refers to the sale of a single, disassembled copper meter plate as a waste material.
After disassembly, the main components of a whole water meter are the water meter shell and the water meter head. A completely disassembled clean brass water meter shell has almost no impurities and is a high-quality brass waste material. Additionally, there are red brass water meter shells that are sold separately, with a copper content of around 85%, which is a high-quality, deep-drawn brass and an excellent non-ferrous metal raw material.






