Discontinued-Use FL14038

The FL15150 is a Fleck 3/4-inch Extended Range Meter Cover, a genuine Pentair component for the metered control valves that measure water usage to trigger demand-initiated regeneration. The meter cover houses and protects the flow-sensing assembly, keeping the turbine and sensing parts properly enclosed within the valve's metering chamber so they can read flow accurately and stay sealed against leaks.

This version has been discontinued and is superseded by part FL14038, which is the current replacement. If you are servicing a 3/4" extended-range metered Fleck valve, the FL14038 cover is the part to specify going forward, ensuring you receive the up-to-date component that Pentair now supports for this application.

• Fleck 3/4" extended-range meter cover
• Encloses and protects the flow-metering assembly
• Supports demand-initiated (metered) regeneration
• Discontinued and replaced by part FL14038
• Genuine Pentair Fleck component
• Calibrated for the extended flow range

Metered Fleck valves are popular because they regenerate based on actual water consumption rather than a fixed timer, saving salt and water by recharging only when the resin's softening capacity is nearly used up. This demand-initiated approach is one of the biggest efficiency advantages of a modern softener, and it depends on the meter reading accurately. The extended-range designation reflects the cover's calibration for a particular, wider flow range suited to certain installations.

A cracked or leaking meter cover can let the sensing assembly read incorrectly or weep at the metering chamber, throwing off regeneration timing and either wasting salt or letting hardness through. Because the cover is constantly exposed to flowing water, its sealing surfaces can wear and the housing can develop stress cracks over years of service. Installing the correct current replacement restores accurate flow measurement and a proper seal, keeping a metered softener regenerating efficiently and on demand.

When ordering replacement parts for an older metered Fleck valve, it is always worth confirming the current part number, since manufacturers periodically supersede components like this one. Specifying FL14038 ensures you receive the up-to-date, supported cover for a 3/4-inch extended-range meter. Restoring an accurate, well-sealed meter chamber keeps the softener regenerating only when the resin truly needs it, which is the efficiency advantage that drew many homeowners to a metered system in the first place.