Common Questions and Answers about Water Meters

1. How many types of water meters are there based on nominal diameter?

Based on nominal diameter, water meters are generally divided into small-diameter and large-diameter meters.

Water meters 50mm or smaller are generally considered small-diameter meters. Water meters 50mm or larger are considered large-diameter meters.

2. Are smart water meters necessarily better than mechanical meters?

Smart water meters are an inevitable result of social progress. Their performance advantages bring significant convenience to both users and water companies, such as remote meter reading, water data storage, water volume recording, and mobile bill payment.

The advantage of mechanical water meters is their lower price, However, compared to smart water meters, they require more work in the future.

3. What is the shelf life of a water meter?

Water meters are nationally mandatory measuring instruments subject to mandatory inspection. According to the "Regulations on the Implementation of Compulsory Inspection of Measuring Instruments Subject to Compulsory Inspection," "Domestic water meters shall not exceed a service life of six years (for diameters 15-25 mm) or four years (for diameters >25-50 mm), and shall be replaced upon expiration."

4. Is it normal for water to seep into the water meter dial?

There are generally two types of water meters: wet-type, which means water remains inside the glass, and dry-type, which does not.

5. Can a dripping faucet save me money on my water bill?

No. Modern water meters are highly accurate and can accurately measure even small water flows. Older mechanical water meters, due to their imprecise structure, may not operate at low flow rates, but this is no longer common.

6. Why do smart water meters seem to run faster than mechanical meters?

Smart water meters have higher accuracy and provide a more accurate reflection of water usage. This isn't a problem with the meter; it's a more accurate measurement of actual water consumption.

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