How To Install A Water Meter Uk

Joint approximately a half of the thread.

How to install a water meter uk. You want the arrow pointing away from the municipal water inlet pipe. Joint union nut to water meter one each side using teflon tape. In some areas the water company is introducing universal water metering so everyone will be given a meter. Only a licensed plumber can install the sub meter or it will not pass inspection.

Smart water meters allow you to automatically track the amount of water you use giving you greater visibility and control over your usage and water bill. In our area we re forecasting a shortfall of 387 million litres of water a day by 2045 increasing to 688 million litres of water a. Contact the local water department and ask for an inspection for your sub meter installation. In areas where free meters are being offered for the first time this period may be six months.

Contact a licensed plumber and have them install the sub meter. Meters also allow us to find and fix leaks more quickly. Maybe you need to use a parrot key or stilson wrench. If you can make savings ask for an application form for a water meter from your water supplier.

You can usually do this by post over the phone or online. Take your permit to the water department and pay for a sub meter. The water meter will have arrows on the pipe connections showing the direction the water flows. Subject to a survey the water company will fit the meter within three to six months of receiving your application.

Wrap teflon tape around the threads on the male connector on the water supply pipe. Call your local water department and ask for the location to pick up a sub meter.