We buy all Badger Meter brass water meters — Model 25, Recordall, Turbo Series, and all legacy models. Badger Meter, Inc. has been manufacturing high-quality brass meters since 1905, making them one of the most common brands in the scrap market.
Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) is a publicly traded company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded in 1905, Badger Meter has over 119 years of experience manufacturing flow measurement and control products. Their water meters are installed in thousands of municipalities across the United States and internationally.
Badger Meter products are manufactured from high-grade brass alloy (C83600), the same alloy used by Neptune and other major manufacturers. The brass bodies are cast in US foundries and machined to precise tolerances, resulting in consistent weight and alloy composition — ideal for scrap recycling.
| Model | Type | Sizes | Weight Range | Scrap Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 25 | Positive Displacement | 5/8" - 2" | 3-35 lbs | Most common Badger meter |
| Recordall Disc | Positive Displacement | 5/8" - 2" | 3-35 lbs | Older version of Model 25 |
| Recordall Turbo | Turbine | 1.5" - 12" | 15-300+ lbs | Very heavy, high value |
| Recordall Compound | Compound | 2" - 6" | 40-150 lbs | Dual element, heavy |
| Recordall Fire | Fire Service | 4" - 10" | 80-400+ lbs | Largest, most valuable |
| E-Series Ultrasonic | Ultrasonic | 5/8" - 2" | 2-8 lbs | Composite body, less brass |
| Size | Weight | Whole Meter Value | Stripped Brass Value | eBay (Working) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8" | 3.2 lbs | $5.60 - $8.00 | $9.92 - $14.40 | $8 - $20 |
| 5/8" x 3/4" | 4.0 lbs | $7.00 - $10.00 | $12.40 - $18.00 | $10 - $30 |
| 3/4" | 5.2 lbs | $9.10 - $13.00 | $16.12 - $23.40 | $15 - $40 |
| 1" | 8.5 lbs | $14.88 - $21.25 | $26.35 - $38.25 | $30 - $75 |
| 1-1/2" | 17 lbs | $29.75 - $42.50 | $52.70 - $76.50 | $80 - $200 |
| 2" | 30 lbs | $52.50 - $75.00 | $93.00 - $135.00 | $350 - $800 |
| Size | Weight | Scrap Value | Working Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2" | 28 lbs | $49 - $126 | $300 - $700 |
| 3" | 55 lbs | $96 - $248 | $500 - $1,200 |
| 4" | 90 lbs | $158 - $405 | $800 - $2,000 |
| 6" | 180 lbs | $315 - $810 | $1,500 - $4,000 |
Badger meters are easily identified by these characteristics:
Badger Meter is a $4+ billion market cap company (NYSE: BMI) that shipped over 1.2 million meters in 2025. Key facts for scrap sellers:
Top dollar for Model 25, Recordall, and all Badger models. Free pickup on commercial quantities.
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