A counter for hot and cold water is simply necessary - both in an apartment and in a private house. Indeed, this installation saves utility bills by half. In order not to overpay for the call of the master, you can perform this installation of the water meter yourself. The installation principle is the same everywhere, so that, having understood some of the subtleties, you will understand that this work will not bring any special difficulties.
What are the water meters
Water meters are mechanical and electronic. In our country, use mechanical meters. They are of different accuracy, and that is divided into 4 categories. The most accurate counter - 4 categories. But in our country, counters of the 1st category of accuracy are installed everywhere.
In addition to this separation, the meters are divided into groups for cold water and for hot. Hot water meters have a red marking. Meters are regularly checked for inspection: once every four years for cold water, once every six years for hot water.
What are the requirements for installing a water meter
The most difficult part in the process of installing water meters is the preparation of all necessary documents. First you need to take permission to install, then install a water meter, then invite a controller who will verify the installation, issue the appropriate documents and seal the meter.
The water meter must be installed so that it can take readings. Also, access to the meter should be free in case the controller comes from Gorvodokanal. When it is planned to install this counter in a hidden form, you need to leave a place for the tile not laid, which will be removed. Then it will need to be fixed.
In addition to all these requirements, a water filter should be easily accessible. And when the water pressure decreases, you have to clean this filter. After installing the water meter and redecorating around its attachment point, it will be necessary to change any components after some time. Therefore, access to them should be free.
It is necessary to buy a water meter from enterprises that have permission for this. They will sell a legal device that has installation instructions and a technical passport. In case of improper installation, if it leaks somewhere, or the water meter fails, all repairs and replacement of the water meter will be carried out on their own and at their own expense.
To install this device, you first need to get permission from the City Office and find out the technical conditions there.
Water meter installation
The first step is to completely shut off the water, in a private house it is not difficult, since there is a special valve for this. But in the apartment it is more difficult to implement, since the water must be turned off throughout the riser. And for this, a locksmith, as well as a representative of the water utility, must be called.
A rule that should not be violated: this device must be installed in a strictly horizontal position. This requirement is spelled out in the rules for mounting the water meter. In the case of a vertical installation or if it is not in the position in which it is necessary, the representatives of Gorvodokanal will not register this meter and put a seal on it.
When everything is ready, we take all the necessary details and the water meter itself, we have everything in one lane. We look at the arrows: they should show in one direction. Put the whole system together, there should be less than five turns during twisting. Is everything checked? Now we take a sealant, we stack it with a thickness of no more than 1 mm. Then we place it in all the threads, now you can wind the part from above.
The whole system is assembled together, now we fit it to the pipe into which we will crash. Everything is clearly measured and cut off the pipe section. Do not forget to turn off the water in advance. If the pipe is metal, we cut the thread and attach a water meter to it. If the pipes are plastic, then certain adapters will be required.
After the entire system necessary for attaching the meter to the water is installed, you need to start it by turning on the water and check for leaks, if the meter works on the water meter. So, everything works great, the counter rotates, there is no leakage. It is necessary to call a representative of Gorvodokanal, who will check the correct installation. Then everything will be written down in the data sheet and put a seal, which in no case can be broken.
It is very economical and profitable to install water meters. Once you have to invest in the purchase of this device and all the necessary components. And of course, in case of breakdowns, you have to change the details. It is also necessary to spend money on trips to Gorvodokanal to call the controller. But after installation and receipt of all documents, the spent money will return in the coming months due to savings on fees for hot and cold water supply.
