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FPI Mag® Cost Comparison Calculator

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  1. Select from one of the four buttons at the top of the FPI Mag Cost Comparison Calculator to begin. Customers may choose between new and retrofit installations, and choose either a 14” or 32” size. Choosing the right size and application for the customers’ need will provide a more accurate savings estimate.
  2. Please enter estimated cost numbers for purchase and installation of the FPI Mag in the right-hand column of the calculator. The left-hand column represents the average cost of installing a full-bore mag meter.
  3. Numbers entered for FPI Mag purchase and installation will be compared to the average cost for purchase and installation of a full-bore mag meter and the savings percentage and dollar amount will be displayed at the bottom of the Calculator.
  4. Use the “Request a Quote” button to contact McCrometer for a personalized FPI Mag purchase and installation quote.
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14" Retrofit - Conservative Estimate

Comparative Installation Cost

Average Full Bore Mag Cost

Full Profile Insertion Mag Cost

Primary element & electronics
$  6,500
$ 
Installation Service Sub-total Cost Per Meter
$  678
$  2411
Line cutting
  n/a
  n/a
Welding
  n/a
$ 
Electrical hookup
$  244
$ 
Mechanical connection and bolting
$  356
$ 
Installation validation
$  78
$ 
Mating Material Sub-total Costs per Meter
$  170
  n/a
Gaskets and bolting requirements
$  170
  n/a
(Install) Monetized Line Downtime Sub-total Cost Per Meter
$  4,251
  n/a
Shutdown time
$  3,924
  n/a
Startup time
$  327
  n/a
One Time Costs with Install
$  5,000
$  1,125
Mobilization
$  4,500
$ 
Crane
$  500
  n/a
(Maintenance)  Monetized Line Downtime Sub-total Cost Per Meter
  n/a
  n/a
Statuatory calibration checks
  n/a
  n/a
Other maintenance
  n/a
  n/a
Total Installed Cost Per Meter
$ 
$ 
Total program installed cost
$ 
$ 

Your 14" Retrofit FPI Mag Net Savings:
$ ( %)

14" New - Conservative Estimate

Comparative Installation Cost

Full Bore Mag Cost

Full Profile Insertion Mag Cost

Primary element & electronics
$  6,500
$ 
Installation Service Sub-total Cost Per Meter
$  2,690
$  3631
Line cutting
$  264
  n/a
Welding
$  528
$ 
Electrical hookup
$  1464
$ 
Mechanical connection and bolting
$  356
$ 
Installation validation
$  78
$ 
Mating Material Sub-total Costs per Meter
$  264
  n/a
Flanges
$  264
  n/a
(Install) Monetized Line Downtime Sub-total Cost Per Meter
$ 9,810
n/a
Shutdown time
$  7,848
  n/a
Startup time
$  1,962
  n/a
One Time Costs with Install
$  5,000
$  1125
Mobilization
$  4,500
$ 
Crane
$  500
  n/a
(Maintenance)  Monetized Line Downtime Sub-total Cost Per Meter
  n/a
  n/a
Statuatory calibration checks
  n/a
  n/a
Other maintenance
  n/a
  n/a
Total Installed Cost Per Meter
$ 
$ 
Total program installed cost
$ 
$ 

Your 14" New FPI Mag Net Savings:
$ ( %)

32" Retro - Conservative Estimate

Comparative Installation Cost

Full Bore Mag Cost

Full Profile Insertion Mag Cost

Primary element & electronics
$  19,500
$ 
Installation Service Sub-total Cost Per Meter
$  1,034
$  2411
Line cutting
  n/a
  n/a
Welding
  n/a
$ 
Electrical hookup
$  244
$ 
Mechanical connection and bolting
$  712
$ 
Installation validation
$  78
$ 
Mating Material Sub-total Costs per Meter
$  132
  n/a
Gaskets and Bolting Requirements
$  132
  n/a
(Install) Monetized Line Downtime Sub-total Cost Per Meter
$ 4,578
n/a
Shutdown time
$  3,924
  n/a
Startup time
$  654
  n/a
One Time Costs with Install
$  5,000
$  1125
Mobilization
$  n/a
$ 
Crane
$  5,000
  n/a
(Maintenance)  Monetized Line Downtime Sub-total Cost Per Meter
  n/a
  n/a
Statuatory calibration checks
  n/a
  n/a
Other maintenance
  n/a
  n/a
Total Installed Cost Per Meter
$ 
$ 
Total program installed cost
$ 
$ 

Your 32" Retrofit FPI Mag Net Savings:
$ ( %)

32" New - Conservative Estimate

Comparative Installation Cost

Full Bore Mag Cost

Full Profile Insertion Mag Cost

Primary element & electronics
$ 19,500
$ 
Installation Service Sub-total Cost Per Meter
$  3,878
$  3143
Line cutting
$  1,056
  n/a
Welding
$  1,056
$ 
Electrical hookup
$  976
$ 
Mechanical connection and bolting
$  712
$ 
Installation validation
$  78
$ 
Mating Material Sub-total Costs per Meter
$  5,000
  n/a
Flanges
$  5,000
  n/a
(Install) Monetized Line Downtime Sub-total Cost Per Meter
$ 9,810
n/a
Shutdown time
$  7,848
  n/a
Startup time
$  1,962
  n/a
One Time Costs with Install
$  9,500
$  1,125
Mobilization
$  4,500
$ 
Crane
$  5,000
  n/a
(Maintenance)  Monetized Line Downtime Sub-total Cost Per Meter
  n/a
  n/a
Statuatory calibration checks
  n/a
  n/a
Other maintenance
  n/a
  n/a
Total Installed Cost Per Meter
$ 
$ 
Total program installed cost
$ 
$ 

Your 32" New FPI Mag Net Savings:
$ ( %)

*This calculator is for illustrative purposes only and represents a comparison of average costs of a full bore mag vs the average cost of the FPI Mag. It may not represent the exact costs for every installation. Actual costs may be more or less and will depend on the specific application and/or location of your meter. For the most accurate comparison, please request a free consultation quote from McCrometer.
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