Water meter installation standards

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Install on your own or through a company?

Under current legislation, the installation of water meters is at the expense of the homeowner. That is, you must buy a meter, install it at your own expense. The installed water meters are sealed by representatives of the water utility or the DEZ free of charge.

Self-installation procedure

Self-installation of water meters is possible. Nobody should object. You just have to do everything yourself - and install the meter, and call the representative of the Housing Office to seal it. What you need:

• purchase a meter and all the necessary details;
• agree and pay for the disconnection of the cold / hot water riser (contact the operational campaign, set the date and time);
• install a meter, turn on the water;
• call a representative of the water utility or DEZ (in different regions in different ways) to seal it, get the commissioning certificate in hand;
• go with the act and passport of the meter (there must be a serial number, a stamp of the store, the date of factory verification) to the DEZ and register the water meter.

Self-installation of water meters is not prohibited

All papers are considered, a standard contract is filled out, you sign it, on this it is considered that you pay for water according to the meter.

How to hire a good firm and what they should do

There are two ways to find a company that installs water meters: take a list in the DEZ or find it on the Internet yourself. The list will already include firms that have licenses, but obviously not all that work in this area.On the Internet, it is necessary to check the availability of a license. A copy of it must be posted on the site.

Then, in any case, you should read the standard contract that the company will conclude with you. It should contain a complete list of services. The conditions can be different - someone provides their counter, someone puts yours, someone comes with their spare parts, someone works with what the owner has. By combining the list of services provided and make a choice.

No hassle, but decent money

Previously, the contract contained a clause on service maintenance, and without it, firms did not want to install meters. Today, this item is recognized as illegal, since it is not necessary to actually service the meter, and it should not be in the clause, and if it is, you have the right to refuse these services and not pay for them.

Preparing for installation

If you have chosen a different campaign, you must leave them an application. There are two options - some firms accept applications on their website and may even offer a discount for this, while others prefer to see you in the office and sign an agreement.

First, company representatives inspect the installation site

In any case, first a campaign representative arrives (you agree on the date and time of arrival), inspects the “field of activity”, assesses the condition of the pipes, takes measurements, and often takes photos of communications. All this is necessary in order to be able to develop a meter connection diagram and quickly assemble it. Then you should call and clarify the date and time of installation of the water meter. In this conversation, you need to find out who is negotiating the shutdown of the risers with the operational campaign. Normal firms take it upon themselves.

Installation of water meters by campaign representatives

At the appointed time, a campaign representative (sometimes two) arrives and does the work. In theory, they should agree with you what and how to put, but this does not always happen. At the end of the work (usually takes about 2 hours), they give you a certificate of completion and a special paper on which the factory numbers of the metering devices are written. After that, you must call a representative of the govodokanal or DEZ to seal the meter (different organizations deal with this in different regions). The sealing of counters is a free service, you will only need to agree on the time.

In the normal condition of the pipes, the installation of water meters for professionals takes about 2 hours

In the act that you were given during installation, the initial readings of the meter must be affixed (they are different from zero, since the device is verified at the factory). With this act, a photocopy of the organization's license and your water meter's passport, you go to the DEZ, sign a standard contract.

Stopcocks and features of technical work

A shut-off valve must be included with the meter

If it is silumin, then care must be taken, because it is subject to the process of destruction due to corrosion, and it is quite difficult to quickly shut off the water. A metal-plastic faucet is more suitable for use

It is best to purchase a spare set immediately.

Features of working with the counter are as follows:

• If there is a fire water outlet, it will be necessary to install a valve, which the water utility will subsequently seal;
• When assembling a hot water meter in an apartment with a DHW system, you will need to purchase a bypass valve.

After installing the meter, a seal must be installed

The temperature level should not be lower than + 5 ° C, otherwise you will have to explain the situation to the water utility.

What does he look like?

Outwardly, the water meter is similar to a medium-sized manometer, but with two nozzles - inlet and outlet. The dial has an elongated rectangular hole through which you can see the discs of the counting mechanism with numbers. They show the current value of water consumption.

The size of the case is small, which allows you to compactly place the device in a small space, among many pipes and other elements.

Modern designs of electronic water meters can have rectangular outlines and a liquid crystal display. It depends on the type of instrument, manufacturer and other specific features.

Seal installation and technical documentation

After you have installed the metering unit, checked the serviceability of its operation, the question arises, how to properly seal the water meter? You should find out who is doing this, whether it is possible to put a seal yourself.

It is worth entrusting the installation of a seal to specially trained people: representatives of a water utility or a management company. To do this, you must apply for a metering device.

Do not delay with the application, despite the installed meter, the water consumption will still be determined to the maximum before the official registration.

And you can pay on the meter only after the completion of the official sealing procedure. Information on how to do this correctly is detailed in our other article.

Installing a seal is a free procedure.You should not install it yourself, you still have to call a representative of the management company.

Within some time, usually from three to five days, a representative of the local government is sent at your request. For normal working contact with it, you must have a verification certificate and a meter passport with you.

It is the responsibility of the specialist to check the correctness of the installation order of the water meter assembly and all its components, and the integrity of the assembly elements is also checked.

The representative of the water utility does not have the right to control the qualifications of the person installing the meter.

After checking and sealing the unit (with his own seal), the inspector will draw up a commissioning certificate, where he will enter the initial meter readings and provide you with a service contract.

After carefully reading the contract, making sure that everything suits you, put your signature.

It is not allowed to use data taken from the meter in utility calculations if a seal is not installed or there is no polymer film with an imprint of a verification mark applied to it

After signing the contract, you start paying for water according to the meter. Of the documents, the owners must have one copy of the service agreement and the act of putting the meter into operation.

It is also necessary to leave a technical passport and a certificate of verification of the water meter. An employee of the management company will need a technical passport, it is better to make a photocopy in advance.

There are times when refilling is required. For example, the service life of devices has ended, the floor of one of the elements of the node, the addition of a new element to the system.

Therefore, it is better to store documents separately from other papers so that in case of an unforeseen situation they are at hand.

Which counter to choose: an overview of models

When choosing a water meter model for installation in a private house, they are guided by the technical specifications issued by the water utility. The main role here is played by the installation site and the throughput of the water meter.

For a device in a private house, in most cases, mechanical water meters are used. These are the most simple and inexpensive devices. For pipeline diameters up to 50 mm, vane water meters are used, and for larger diameters, turbine water meters.

Mechanical water meters are available in various designs. When choosing a water meter, you need to know the main parameters by which the water meter model is selected, depending on the installation conditions:

1. According to the resistance to the humidity of the external environment, there are ordinary water meters and the so-called wet walkers. Ordinary ones are recommended to be installed only in dry rooms, since their design consists of two chambers - dry and wet. If moisture enters a dry chamber, the water meter may fail. Wet walkers are completely filled with water, so they can work in any humidity. Such water meters are installed in wells, and they are able to work even with complete flooding. That is, if you need to install a meter in a well, then use wet ducts.
2. Single jet and multi jet. In multi-jet systems, the water flow is divided into several jets, thereby reducing the effect of flow turbulence on the accuracy of the readings.
3. According to the temperature of the passing liquid, there are water meters for hot and cold water. At the same time, hot water meters can be used to account for cold water.They cost a little more, as the build quality is better, so it’s more profitable to buy your own water meter for ordinary water. They also produce universal water meters that count water of any temperature.
4. When installing, consider how the water meter will be installed - vertically or horizontally. Most water meters are designed for horizontal installation, so if the installation is vertical, then select the appropriate water meter.
5. With impulse output. If the technical specifications provide for the installation of a water meter with a pulse sensor, then such a meter is installed. Also, such an installation is justified if a “smart home” system is installed in the house or it is planned to be installed.

There are also other types of water meters, such as electromagnetic and ultrasonic. But they, firstly, are much more expensive, and secondly, they require the supply of electricity. The use of such water meters is justified only in production conditions, and even then not always. Mechanical water meters are more common, as they are in the middle price category, as in other parameters.

The disadvantages of mechanical water meters include sensitivity to dirty water and poor resistance to external magnetic fields. When installing additional water filtration before entering the water meter, the problem of water meter clogging is partially or completely eliminated. In modern models of water meters, the design provides protection from external magnetic fields.

Need

When the regulated period for checking the hydrometer ends, its readings are officially recognized as invalid.Russian legislation does not provide for penalties for delaying the procedure.

However, in this case, the user must pay for water supply not according to the meter reading, but according to the normative indicators, taking into account the last 6 months. They are calculated based on the fact how many people are registered in the apartment or house. In some republics of Russia and autonomous regions of the Russian Federation There are amendments to this regulation. For example, the terms for which the calculation of normative indicators is carried out may differ. In some regions of Russia, verification should be carried out not every 6 months, but every quarter.

It is recommended to clarify this information in advance with local authorities or directly with the manufacturer of the device. Citizens with temporary registration increase the total cost of water supply.

What to do after the expiration of the verification period

To date, there are no fixed restrictions on the timing of verification. Control of meters can be done exclusively in accordance with the data sheet of the device itself. If the term of operation is coming to an end or has already expired, you should contact a special service. This process is controlled by the company involved in filling out the instrument commissioning certificate.

Relatively recently, Russians have gained the opportunity to use the housing and communal services information service, which should contain all the latest information about the activities of housing and communal services, the latest changes in utility tariffs and the activities of companies that are direct suppliers of energy resources.

Citizens of the Russian Federation in 2020 will have the opportunity not to independently transfer meter readings to housing and communal services if the practical implementation of the legislation is successful.A number of activities will be carried out to check the effectiveness of data verification with the help of special services at a specific time: 4 years - for meters on hot water and 6 years - cold.

Install on your own or through a company

Counter installation

As mentioned above, you can put water meters on your own, or using the services of plumbers from a management company or specialists from a company licensed to perform such work.

Self-installation procedure

The sequence of actions for self-installation of a water meter in an apartment and a private house is significantly different.

In the first case, you need:

1. Call the management company and notify the specialist servicing the house about the self-installation of water meters.
2. Calculate and purchase the required number of fittings, valves - ball valves, coarse filters, adapter nipples, couplings.
3. If it is necessary to replace the inlet taps, call a plumber to turn off the hot and cold water risers.
4. Dismantle old communications, install meters.
5. Call the water utility controller or plumber of the management company to check and seal the installed water meters.

In private households, the process of self-installing a water meter is greatly simplified. So, for installation you need:

1. Shut off the faucet that feeds his house in the nearest manhole.
2. Purchase materials.
3. Install a water meter.
4. Call the controller of the water utility serving the area in which the house is located to seal and put the water meter into operation.

For independent installation of water meters, you must have a minimum set of tools and have the skills to pack metal threaded connections, solder fittings made of polypropylene, install compression or press fittings for metal-plastic and copper pipes.

How to hire a good firm and what they should do

To find a competent and reliable water meter installation company, the homeowner needs to:

• Request a list of firms licensed to carry out these types of work at the local DEZ (building management directorate).
• Search for the company yourself through the Internet and other media - newspapers, television.
• Choose from all found one with the lowest prices, a large number of positive reviews (both real and on the Internet), a good reputation and a high rating on specialized sites.

With the selected company, it is imperative to conclude an agreement for the provision of plumbing services. This document must indicate:

• Full name of the parties to the agreement - full name of the owner of the housing (Customer), legal entity representing the company (Contractor).
• Subject of the contract.
• Rights and obligations of the Contractor and the Customer.
• The timing of the installation of water meters and their cost (how much the installation work will cost, the device itself, by what date they should be completed).
• The order of acceptance of works.
• Warranty obligations.

Also, the contract must be accompanied by a schedule of work.

After signing the contract, the specialists of a competent company perform the following work:

• Departure to the customer and inspection of the work site;
• Drawing up a list of necessary materials with their subsequent purchase by the company or the customer himself;
• Coordination with the owner of the time of work convenient for him;
• Replacement of water meters.

The customer checks the quality of the work performed, after which he signs the act of acceptance of the work performed. Further, payment by the customer to the contractor follows with the signing of the act of acceptance and delivery of funds. Also, upon completion of work, the Contractor's specialist must advise the Customer on the further care of the installed device, the frequency of its verification, issue a package of documents necessary for registering the water meter with the management company.

The average price of installing water meters in an apartment for pipes made of metal, propylene, metal-plastic is on average 2500-3000 rubles. When installing a water meter on such a more "distant" and often inaccessible type of communications, like copper pipes, the work carried out will cost 1.5 times more (4000 -4500 rubles).

How information is taken from the counter

Take off water meter readings in an apartment is easy. To do this, you just need to arm yourself with a pen and a piece of paper.

Also remember that it is very important to store data from the last month: it will need to be used for calculations. What do we need to take evidence?

1. Determine which of the meters refers to hot water, and which to cold. You need to write all the numbers displayed on the dial.
2. The last digit must be entered in a rounded value: if the indicator is more than 500, then you need to write down the number rounded up, less - down.
3. The resulting amount must be multiplied by the tariff rate. Examples: 5 cubic meters (cubes) of hot water at 100 rubles per 1 cubic meter - 500 rubles per month.

Before recording and transmitting the readings obtained, make sure that the water supply system in the apartment is working without interruption, there are no leaks anywhere. Otherwise, you risk giving false readings.

What numbers from the counter do we need

If you pay attention to the dial of the counter, you can see black and red numbers. Let's figure out once again what they mean and which ones we need to write off: 8 digits - that's how many indicators the scoreboard includes.
3 digits of which are red

8 digits - that's how many indicators the scoreboard includes.
3 digits of which are red

Please note that they indicate liters and do not count, since you need to indicate the result in cubic meters.
The remaining 5 digits on black show exactly what we need - the amount of resource consumed, which we will write in the receipt .. It is necessary to read the readings from the meter for the reporting period, which today is 1 month. This means that in order to determine the number of consumed cubes, we will need to subtract from today's readings the previous information from last month, and only then make entries

This means that in order to determine the number of consumed cubes, we will need to subtract from today's readings the previous information from last month, and only then make entries

It is necessary to read the readings from the meter for the reporting period, which today is 1 month. This means that in order to determine the number of spent cubes, we will need to subtract from today's readings the previous information from last month, and only then make records.

Service life of water meters in apartments

The metering device for the water consumed by residents is a measuring device and over time may become insufficiently accurate. This skews the actual numbers by either decreasing or increasing them.

In order to avoid such discrepancies, rules and deadlines for checking water meters have been introduced. They make up:

• for cold water - 6 years,
• for hot water - 4 years.

Special chemical components are added to hot water, which, under the influence of high temperature, can wear out the mechanism of the device faster. Therefore, the service life for hot water slightly less.

If the test showed that the measuring tool is in good condition, it can continue to be used until the next test, otherwise it should be replaced. Note that the average life of water meters is 12 years.

The homeowner himself is obliged to track the end of the inter-verification period and contact specialized organizations involved in the verification and issuance of the relevant act in time. You can find out the end date of such a period from the act of installing meters or the previous act of verification. We do not recommend postponing the verification procedure for the last days, but taking care of it in advance.

The result of verification of meters must be submitted to the management company without fail. If the deadline passes, and the documents are not received, then she has every right to charge a fee for water, based on the standards applicable to apartments where metering devices are not installed.

Artist choice

Installing a water meter is a responsible process that requires compliance with all conditions.Although the rules do not establish a specific list of persons and organizations that are allowed to install IMS, it is recommended to choose from the following list:

• Management company or supply structure. The utility contractor in an apartment building or a private house also provides services for the installation of meters. These organizations have full access to all water supply systems, which eliminates the need to coordinate the shutdown.
• specialized firms. Many plumbing stores also do installation work.
• Private persons. It is advisable to contact specialists who have good recommendations.

Installation can be done on your own, but only if you have the tools and experience, since when introducing IPU into the system, serious difficulties in inserting and fitting can arise.

Varieties of water meters

There are several options for water meters on the market for water meters. There are no regulations on how a water meter should be arranged by hand, so the choice of the type of device is up to the consumer. In the video you can see how a standard water meter works:

Regardless of the principle of operation and design, these devices have some characteristic features:

• location of the water meter - there are models designed specifically for vertical and horizontal pipelines, as well as universal devices for installation in any position;
• the diameter of the connecting pipes must fully correspond to the diameter of the pipeline, as a rule, these are models of the Du15 series;
• ambient temperature - theoretically, hot meters can be installed on a cold pipeline, the main requirement is that the water temperature does not exceed the maximum allowable value.

All water flow meters are divided into non-volatile and requiring the connection of an electricity network. The first type includes simple and reliable mechanical impeller meters. When the flow of liquid passes through them, the blades rotate, counting the number of revolutions.

The device of volatile water meters is somewhat more complicated, and can be performed in one of the following options, depending on the principle of operation of the device:

• vortex - the product counts the vortices that are formed when the water flow passes through a special element inside the device;
• electromagnetic - the flow rate is calculated when the flow is affected by electromagnetic waves. These devices are very sensitive to the composition of the water;
• ultrasonic devices use sound waves of a certain frequency to determine the flow rate.

It is also worth noting that if the counting mechanism is isolated from the flow of water by a special partition, then such products are called “dry”, and models with non-isolated counting mechanisms are called “wet”.