8615372931429
sales@viewshine.com.cn
enLanguage
Category
Overview Of Viewshine Water Meter
 
Viewshine Professional Team

The Viewshine ultrasonic water meter is an advanced water measurement device that stands out in the market with its ultra-high sensitivity, reliability, and versatility. Its fully electronic metering eliminates the moving parts of traditional mechanical water meters, significantly enhancing measurement accuracy and device durability. Additionally, the ultrasonic water meter supports remote reading and intelligent management, providing comprehensive solutions that make water management more convenient and efficient.

 

 

Ultrasonic Product Superiorities
 

Ultra-Sensitive

Detects Starting Flow Rates as Low as 1L/H

 

High Reliability

Reliable Performance of Ultrasonic Technology

 

Flexibility

Wide Measurement Range for Diverse Usage Needs

 

Accurate Measurement

Fully Electronic Metering, No Moving Parts

 

Durability

Over 12 Years of Reliable Design Life, Ensuring Longevity

 

Complete Solution

Combining Remote Reading and Intelligent Management

First 1234 Last

 

What is Residential Water Meter

A residential water meter is a device that measures the amount of water that enters a household. It is important because it helps to accurately measure and bill water usage, as well as to identify any potential leaks or issues with the water supply.

Plastic Water Meter

 

Smart Meter For Water

Benefits of Residential Water Meter

Water waste detection: Multiple studies have revealed that about 80% of water is wasted by 20% of the residents. Wastage through leakages and dripping taps add to it. Moreover, structural defects within the resident or at the distribution point often led to paying more than the usage. Numerous countries have listed a significant reduction of 20-40% in wastage due to the installation of water meters. Residents become aware and act accordingly as they are charged based on their actual consumption.

 

Incentives to conserve water: Conscious water consumption leads to less usage of water which reduces carbon footprints. With metering, a building can earn leed (leadership in energy and environmental design) points or earn incentives that eventually bring greater returns on investment. In a way, these incentive-driven measures become the first step towards disciplining water usage.

 

Estimating subsidies: Authorities often subsidize water charges for those who cannot pay for it. Water metering is an efficient way to understand usage and set targets while rolling out subsidies.

Volumetric pricing

In residential units, where a water meter is installed, the compulsion to share cost across the board is eliminated. Accurate measurements of how much water is used by which part of the resident leaves scope for paying for the water that has been used by the members only.

Water conservation

Governments across the world are under pressure to reduce water wastage. For example, the uk government has set a goal of reducing water consumption to 15% by 2050. Water meters help track consumption in real time and identify where conservation is required to be implemented. It also provides a collection of data based on which various necessary steps can be taken.

Consistent supply of water

Installing water meters optimizes the equal pressure flow over time, which minimizes loss during sudden breakage, leaks, and bursts. A disciplined checking of reasons behind water wastage and troubleshooting them makes the residential areas better equipped to guarantee adequacy and equity of distribution and consequently regularity of water supply amongst all households.

Low energy consumption

Optimization of pump usage is one of the main advantages of installing water metering. By understanding how much water is consumed, the authorities can adjust the pumping schedule to meet the needs of the residents. This significantly reduces the frequent use of water pumps and thereby saves a huge amount of electricity.

 

Types of Residential Water Meter

 

●Positive displacement meters
A water flow meter directly measures the volume of fluid passing through. A positive displacement meter measures the amount of fluid between separate spinning or rotating components within a precision chamber. This divides the fluid being measured into discrete volumes. Think of it like quickly filling a measuring cup and then pouring it out, keeping track of the amount of water and the number of times it has been measured.

PD meters have to be used with clean liquids such as water or oil. A fluid is considered clean when there is little to no particulate matter (100 microns or less) that can clog and disrupt the flow through the meter or cause rapid wear. Positive displacement water meters are commonly used in residential applications for measuring water consumption in homes and apartment buildings. They are often situated upstream in a plumbing system to measure input flow. PD meters are valued for their accuracy and reliability. They can also be used in measuring the flow of other fluids such as oil and fuel. PD meters are excellent for measuring high viscosity fluids and varying viscosity fluids due to temperature variations.

Oval gear meters are a common type of positive displacement flow meter. Oval-shaped precision gears that are intermeshed rotate proportionally to the flow of the medium. The number of rotations over a given time is equivalent to the volume.

 

●Velocity flow meters
Water metering that measures how quickly a liquid moves through a system utilizes velocity flow. The rate of flow is measured by how quickly water moves through the meter and is subsequently converted to a volume of flow in order to calculate consumption rates. These types of water meters utilize different technologies and techniques to measure the velocity of the stream within the pipe or system. There are a few common types of velocity flow meters, such as ultrasonic, turbine and electromagnetic.

 

Ultrasonic water meters Work by placing a sensor that alternately sends and receives ultrasonic waves to measure velocity. Two transducers are placed on either side of a pipe and measure the time it takes for the ultrasonic wave to make it from one transducer to the other through the liquid medium. The difference in the transit time between the two transducers is proportional to the flow rate velocity. Wireless water meters can be attached to the outside of a pipe for ease of installation and access to the transducers.

 

Turbine flow meters Are volumetric flow meters that utilize a liquid's mechanical energy. The flowing water causes the turbine to spin as it passes through. The spin velocity is proportional to the velocity of the fluid traveling through the turbine.

 

Electromagnetic flow meters Use Faraday's law of induction to measure the velocity of a liquid. An electromagnetic coil creates a magnetic field inside the pipe while electrodes measure the electromotive force. While useful for measuring flow rates, electromagnetic flow meters can not measure liquids and gases that do not have electrical conductivity.

 

Components of Residential Water Meter
 

Dial: The dial will rotate when water passes through the meter. One full rotation of the dial equals 1 cubic foot of water or 7.48 gallons.

Water meters measure cubic feet of water used. To convert cubic feet to gallons, multiply the number of cubic feet by 7.48.

CCWD measures water use by units for billing purposes: 1 unit of water billed = 100 cubic feet = 748 gallons.

 

Low flow indicator: The Low Flow Indicator will rotate with very little water movement. Any water moving through the meter is detected so even small leaks will register.

 

Odometer: The odometer records total water use in a similar way as the odometer in your car records miles driven. The water meter odometer records water use in cubic feet and displays as follows: The digits from right to left represent 1 cubic foot, 10 cubic feet, 100 cubic feet and so on. Like a car odometer, the water meter odometer can not be altered.

 

Process of Residential Water Meter

 

 

Turn water supply line off.

 

A new water meter installation will require additional meter adapters that are available in various types and sizes depending on service pipe material and meter sizes. Examples of various meter accessories are meter setters, meter couplings and meter flanges. NOTE: Check on local codes, check valves are often required as part of the meter installation.

 

Before installing the new meter, always run the water to flush the service line at a slow rate to ensure the line is free of any rust or sediment.

 

Check the water meter for proper direction of flow. The meter will have some kind of flow direction indicator located on the top or sides of the meter. Then install the new meter and rubber gaskets.

 

For proper installation, never use a wrench to start the thread connections. Always start the meter connections by hand to make sure that the connections are not cross threaded.

 

In most cases, connection seals with rubber gaskets are made by hand tightening the meter adapters and then completing the leak tight seal using a wrench, typically all that is needed after hand tightening is an additional quarter turn to seal the gaskets.

 

To reactivate the service line after the meter installation, it is good practice to have a cold water faucet partially open.

 

Open the service line valve slightly to allow for any air in the system to be purged through the open cold water faucet. Once all air is purged from the system, turn off the faucet and check the water meter and appurtenances for any leaks. Clean all connections with a dry cloth and re-check for any visible moisture.

 

Turn the supply line valve completely on.

 

Take a few moments to run some water in the dwelling to verify that the meter is registering and flowing in the proper direction.

 

 

How to Maintain Residential Water Meter

The following steps can help to protect your water pipes and water meter from freezing temperatures:

  • Wrap any exposed water pipes and meter with heat tape.
  • Insulation around the water meter.
  • Make sure your outside hose spigots are frost free, otherwise turn off the valves inside your home.
  • When temperatures plummet, it’s a good idea to keep a small amount of water flowing through the pipes within your home to keep pipes from freezing. This can be achieved by keeping a faucet turned on slightly; usually a steady drip will be sufficient.
Plastic Water Meter

 

Our Factory
 
product-1-1
product-1-1
product-1-1

 

 

Our Certificate
 

product-1-1

product-1-1
product-1-1
product-1-1

 

FAQ
 

Q: How do I make sure my water meter is working properly?

A: First, shut off all water-using fixtures and the irrigation system. Go look at your water meter (be careful of spiders or bees under the lid). If the dial is showing water use, despite everything being turned off, then there is a leak. Toilet leaks are very common.

Q: How do I protect my water meter from damage?

A: Locate the meter in a place that is heated and out of the wind and weather (like a basement or crawl space). If the meter or water lines are not in a properly heated area, wrap your meter with insulation and wrap your water lines with insulation and/or heat tape (available at local hardware stores.)

Q: How do you protect your water meter?

A: “To prevent your water meter from freezing during frosty weather, cover it with an item that traps the air around it, like an old blanket, container, box or bucket,” she said. A clear plastic container is placed over the water meter to help prevent it from freezing during cold weather.

Q: Should my water meter be running all the time?

A: If you notice your meter spinning while all of the faucets are closed, it could indicate a potential hidden water leak dripping away and causing damage in someplace unseen.

Q: What is the life expectancy of a water meter?

A: 15 to 20 years
The typical useful life for a water meter is 15 to 20 years. Older meters tend to be less accurate and more prone to maintenance issues.

Q: Should my water meter be full of water?

A: Water in the meter box does not mean there is a leak as it may be ground water. However if the water is moving or flowing in the box or water is there during a dry spell may indicate there is a leak.

Q: Should you cover your water meter?

A: Most water meters and many pipes are located in basements, crawl spaces, and other unheated areas, where low temperatures can easily cause them to freeze and, in some cases, burst or leak. Insulating your meter is a very simple way to protect it. The easiest way to insulate a water meter is with a specially made cover.

Q: Do home water meters go bad?

A: Similar to automobiles, odometers, or other mechanical devices, the meter actually slows down with age, under-registers, and eventually stops registering completely. Can the meter run slow? Again, as mechanical meters wear out, they sometimes read low, and undercharge you; but they simply don't read high.

Q: How do you protect a meter?

A: Install the meter in climate-controlled environments or use temperature regulation devices such as heaters or fans to mitigate temperature extremes. Secure Enclosures and Access Control: Prevent unauthorised access to your meter by securing it within locked enclosures or cabinets.

Q: What affects water meter?

A: A variety of factors such as excessive wear, corrosion, or debris clogging the meter strainer may affect its accuracy. These factors are more likely to cause the meter to under-register; register less water than is consumed.

Q: Why is my water meter moving when not using water?

A: If your dial is still moving, and known water sources are off, you may have a leak. Locate your house valve and carefully turn it off. Recheck your water meter for movement. If movement has stopped, with your house valve turned off, you may have an indoor leak.

Q: How do I know if my water meter is accurate?

A: TESTING YOUR METER
To test the accuracy of your meter, use the following procedure. Run water until the last three digits on your meter reading are all zeros. Then fill a one-gallon container with water. The last three digits on your meter should read .

Q: How often should water meters be tested?

A: Many residential water meters are the positive displacement type, which almost always slows down when they are worn or encrusted by minerals or debris. Residential meters should be checked, cleaned, and calibrated every seven to 10 years or as indicated by your state primacy agency.

Q: How do you know if your water meter is leaking?

A: Locate the leak detector triangle or asterisk on your meter display. Watch your leak detector triangle or asterisk for a couple minutes to see if it turns. When water is running through the meter the leak detector triangle or asterisk will turn.

Q: Should there be water in my water meter box?

A: Meter boxes are set in the ground and will retain water from various sources, such as rain, sprinklers, or runoff. If none of these are the source and you see water in your meter box, you may have a leak.

Q: What causes a water meter to fill with water?

A: You may have a meter leak if standing water is in your water meter box. Consistently saturated soil, standing water and water flow from the water meter are signs of a possible leak at your water meter.

Q: Does a water meter affect water pressure?

A: You should not notice any difference in your water pressure after having a water meter installed. Low pressure can reduce water flow to a trickle and it will take a long time to fill a kettle or a cistern. Some modern heating appliances and showers will not work below certain pressure levels.

Q: Do water meters need to be insulated?

A: Do install blanket insulation over the meter and the pipes in the meter pit if there is any possibility of freeze ups. Do be sure that dirt is mounded up, around and above the ring of the meter box cover. It should be level with the very top of the meter box lid.

Q: How often should you read your water meter?

A: Once every two years
Meter reading
If you have a water meter, it should be read at least once a year, and read by your water company at least once every two years. Some water companies might read your meter more frequently. Often the water meter is installed so that your company can read the meter remotely.

Q: How accurate are residential water meters?

A: How accurate are the water meters? All meters are calibrated and tested in the factory before they are shipped. The American Water Works Association requires meters to be within 98.5 and 101.5% accuracy to be usable. This allows for an error rate of 1.5% low or high.

We're well-known as one of the leading residential water meter manufacturers and suppliers in China. Please feel free to wholesale high quality residential water meter made in China here from our factory. For custom service, contact us now.

MID Water Meter
Product Recommended
Send Inquiry
Send Inquiry