The sanitary equipment market offers a wide range of water meters, from the most common to electronic models. Some even activate only when the water in the pipe reaches 30 degrees Celsius, allowing residents to save on hot water bills.
Regarding meter installation, all models are more or less similar, regardless of their type.
Meter Installation
What do you need to install a meter? Firstly, in addition to purchasing the meter, you'll need a mud filter and a ball valve, if the latter isn't already on the riser pipe.
Next, choose the meter's installation location. According to regulations, the device must be placed as close as possible to the water supply network to prevent illegal connections that bypass the meter.
The next step is the installation itself. First, screw the ball valve onto the pipe using pipe sealant or PTFE tape, then attach the water purification filter to it – ensuring the filter cap faces downwards, in the direction of water flow. A counter-nut is then screwed onto the filter. It's advisable to connect the filter and nut first, and only then connect them to the riser pipe. Now, the meter can be screwed on.
When purchasing a meter, it's better to choose a device with a rotatable dial. This allows for convenient reading without having to kneel.
- Ball valve before the meter
- Mud filter in the direction of flow, cap facing down
- Meter arrows aligned with water flow
- Check valve, if required by the water company
Verification and Sealing
Regarding meter verification, it should be taken to the water company for verification before installation. As a result of verification, a compliance certificate for the meter will be issued.
Afterward, the device can be installed, and a specialist from the same water company should be called to seal the meter and check that the installation meets the requirements. Without a seal, meter readings are generally not accepted for billing.
The verification period is usually five years. When the deadline passes, the meter must either be re-verified or replaced with a new one – in practice, installing a new meter is often cheaper than verifying an old one.
ToruFix Assistance with Water Meters
We provide water meter installation, replacement, and water meter unit construction in apartments, private homes, and apartment building basements. If necessary, we can arrange sealing and documentation with the water company.
If you notice an unexpected increase in your water bill, it's worth checking for leaks and the meter's operation first: a spinning disc with taps closed almost always indicates a hidden leak.