Hot water in the tap is a blessing for which you have to pay a lot of money. And at the same time it is difficult to exist without it. The situation is aggravated by the fact that responsible organizations are not always able to maintain the required temperature minimum. But at the same time for hot water without a meter you need to pay in full for the entire estimated volume, based on the number of people living in the house. To break this vicious circle is obtained by installing a hot water meter.
Types of hot water counter
In the water supply organization or in the specialized store can offer a choice of different water meters. The simplest option is a one-rate counter that starts counting cubic meters as soon as the faucet on the mixer turns. It would seem simple - pay for the amount of water that was used. But there are pitfalls, which often complain residents of high-rise buildings. During the night it cools down in the pipes, and in the early morning consumers have to pass a lot of cooled water, which should flow, so that finally there is a long-awaited hot water in the faucet. And then it's time to remember that you will have to pay for the entire amount of water, even if it's cold, but at a hot rate. Overpayment, as they say, is obvious!
Solve this problem will help counters of hot water for an apartment with a thermoradiometer. They are also called multi-tariff and that's why. According to the norms of hot water is considered, which is heated to a temperature of 40 degrees. Water below this mark is already considered cold. Thus, passing through the counter, cooled water is considered separately at a cold tariff. The report on the cost of hot starts as soon as the water passes through the mechanism of temperature 40 degrees.
It is the thermal sensor that is engaged in measuring the water temperature at certain intervals. As a result, the volume of water that was consumed, the temperature of hot water and, most importantly, the volumes of water corrected for temperature are displayed on the digital display of the water meter.
The advantage of a hot water meter with a temperature sensor is obvious - the cost of paying for hot water will be significantly reduced. However, high cost in comparison with a one-rate water meter discourages some potential consumers. Although in fact in an apartment building where water runs for a long time, the costs will pay off quickly.
How to choose a hot water meter?
When buying a hot water meter, pay attention not to the affordability of the price, but to whether the selected model is in the general register of authorized water meters. Also it is necessary to find out whether the device passed certification in the appropriate body. If the purchased meter does not meet the specified requirements, the organization responsible for the water supply in your home is likely to refuse to install and maintain the device.
A one-rate water meter or meter with a temperature sensor is a matter of your own. Of course, for apartment buildings it makes sense to invest in an expensive second option. As mentioned above, the cost of its acquisition will pay off fairly quickly. When, as in a private sector where there is no need to pass water, there is no point in acquiring a counter
Installation of the meter is made by the organization responsible for water supply. Locksmith performs installation of the device and seals it to prevent water consumption outside the meter.
When purchasing, also pay attention to the year of manufacture of the meter , so you do not have to carry it out after a short while. We recommend that you purchase appliances manufactured a maximum of a year ago.