The installation scheme of the water meter in the apartment is determined in the instructions for this water meter itself. The purpose of installing these devices is to reduce the cost of paying utility bills for the delivery of cold and hot water to the apartment and the removal of sewage from the apartment.
Does it make sense to install a water meter
As you know, the decision whether or not to install a water meter is made by the owner. However, each year the cost of a unit of water consumed by the standards increases. In this regard, citizens are increasingly beginning to think about the fact that it is necessary to deviate from the standards by introducing water meters into apartments. Owners or tenants paying utility bills will now need to get used to the fact that they will need to pay not only for the arrival of water, but also for its care. Moreover, the drainage in our country is equal to the arrival, the costs of cooking are not taken into account, that part of the water remains on the body when taking bath procedures, on the floor - when cleaning, etc. In addition, the installation of the meter contributes to a lower consumption of this resource by management companies, since it becomes impossible to uncontrolledly write off the result of worn-out networks to owners.
We prepare the water meter for the sidebar
How to install a water meter in an apartment? To do this, it is necessary to initially attach a filter to this device, usually a coarse filter, in order to protect it from large debris and increase its service life. In addition to it, a non-return valve is mounted, without which the meter may not be accepted for operation.
When installing a water meter (it is a water meter), you need to carefully study the completeness. Together with him should go the Americans, who protect the elements of the water supply and sanitation system from spoilage, if necessary, removal of water meters.
The union nuts with filter and non -return valve must be connected tightly, for which use tow or FUM tape.
On the counter, the manufacturer shows the direction of water with an arrow, so you must strictly adhere to it during installation.
Meter installation
It must be carried out strictly according to the installation scheme of the water meter in the apartment. It is more comfortable to install the meter in metal-plastic or polypropylene pipes. Elements of the latter are connected using a compact soldering iron.
How to install a water meter in an apartment? Following the instructions below is easy to do.
- We cut the pipe, connect the water meter to the shut-off tap and seal it. We take measurements and find where to install the mating thread.
- We remove the excess parts of the pipe, put the fitting or cut the thread.
- A check valve is disconnected from the meter, which is screwed onto a previously prepared thread.
- Tightly screw the American.
- To check the tightness of the threaded connections that were made during installation, open the tap, which cuts off the water supply system from the riser.
- If there are no leaks, we call the inspector of the water supply channel or the sealer from the management company.
- How to install a water meter in an apartment if metal pipes? Only using a metal saw and a threading machine.
Rules and procedure for installing water meters
The requirements for the installation of the water meter are determined by the current national standards of the P 50193 family, especially 1 and 2. Here, the general rules for the installation and monitoring of water meters are set. The full set of requirements for the installation of meters is determined by management companies, which determines the method of sealing a water meter, the composition of the equipment and the requirements for it as a whole and its individual components.
In any case, the water consumption meter is mounted at the beginning of the water supply, suitable for the apartment. The presence of a ball valve and a coarse filter is a mandatory requirement.
The water meter should be located so as to provide:
- access to it for the purpose of taking readings and checking performance;
- watch dial;
- excluding the ingress of various pollutants into the enclosure;
- the possibility of sealing and verification;
- the possibility of removing it if necessary.
It is best to place this device in a vertical or horizontal position immediately before entering the apartment at a height of more than half a meter.
DIY installation
Russian law does not prohibit the installation of the water meter to the owner himself. How to install a water meter with your own hands? First of all, it must be taken into account that installation will require overlapping water in the riser. When purchasing a meter, you need to check the availability of a data sheet. If any malfunction occurs, the one who decided to act independently will be responsible.
After the purchase, the counter is checked by the management organization or another company that has the appropriate license. To do this, he is provided there with a data sheet in which everyone will fill out and put a mark on the sealing. They prefer to mount the water meter in the toilet or in the bathroom. If your kitchen is far from these places, then you will have to put an additional counter.
Before starting the installation, you need to arrange the parts in order - from left to right: stopcock, rough filter, water meter, valve. For self-installation, look carefully at the arrows on the counter, otherwise all your efforts can go to waste.
We connect parts to determine the required number of turns. We wind the seal on the filter. If tow is used, then it must be rolled up into a cord with a thickness of not more than 1 mm. After winding onto the thread, we apply plumbing paste and turn on the tap.
Rubber gaskets are needed for a cold meter, and paronite gaskets for a hot counter. We wind the American on the filter with tow, with the valve we join the second pipe. We attach this design to the counter. As a result, the pipe should be directed downward, the sump on the filter, the switch of the stopcock and the counter dial should be facing up.
We cut the connected elements into the trunk, measure the length and the same length from the connection point on the pipe and cut the necessary part.
We attach the resulting design to the eyeliner.
At the end of the work, we check the system.
Appeal to specialists
A competent scheme of installing a water meter in the apartment will help specialists. Moreover, they should have a license for this type of activity, preference should be given to those who give a guarantee for work on installing the meter. In addition, a contract is concluded before installation, and after acceptance of work, an act is signed.
Documents for the owner after installation
The act of reception and transmission of the meter, where their serial numbers, installation date, water consumer are indicated. It is signed by all parties. There should also be a data sheet indicating the primary flow rate, installation date and date of commissioning, in addition to this, there should be a verification certificate indicating the next date.
Finally
When deciding to install the meter, you need to clearly determine the installation scheme of the water meter in the apartment. It can be installed independently or with the help of specialists. After installation, it is necessary to draw up the required documents and undergo periodic verification.